Sermons on Goodness:

As Good As God Promised Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

As John the Baptist sat in prison, staring at the end of his life, he started to wonder if Jesus was everything that he expected Jesus to be. See how Jesus answers that question and continues to answer our questions when we might doubt if God is really all that we hoped him to be.

Was it everything that you had expected? You ripped open the rapping paper on Christmas morning to unveil the toy that you had seen advertised so many times on TV. You had been sure to put it at the top of your Christmas list in great detail taking away any of the possible guess work as to which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Rejection Of The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 6, 2020

Israel rejects the only good Shepherd and replaces him with others who aren't true shepherds. They suffer the consequences of rejecting their Messiah.

We’ve come to the concluding part of FIRST oracle, started in Zech 9 and ending Zech 11. • God executes His judgement upon the nations surrounding Israel. A picture of God as the divine warrior watching over Israel. He said He will defend His house (9:8) • In the second part we read of the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17, John 10:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

But God Meant It For Good Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 14, 2020

New Sermon Series, "But God ..." on how God intervenes in human history. Today's message is how God uses adversity and suffering for our good and His glory.

Ever since the Garden of Eden, there have been those that question the existence of God. Many who acknowledge that God exist, will say that God is distant. He set the universe in motion and then stepped back to see what happens. A few years ago (1990) there was a popular song sung by Bette Midler ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Still Good

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2020

Because God is good our lives are also, still good. Our earthly lives are short compared to eternity. The Lord God sets our times and places.

LIFE IS STILL GOOD (Outline) November 8, 2020 - End Time 2 / Last Judgment - JOB 14:1-5 INTRO.: How was your week? Anything exciting happen? (election week) Ups and downs? Gladness or sadness? Or maybe you were filled with wonder. What next? No matter your feelings or emotions: Life ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Great And Good! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 24, 2020

Looking at our God at this time of season (Thanksgiving Day) we are in awe of God being great and being good. Reading the scriptures gives meaning for God's greatness and His Goodness."

Probably one of the first prayers we learned after “Now I lay me down to sleep” was “God is great! God is good! Let us thank Him for our food!” We may have even learned the longer version which included: “By His hand we all are fed, give us Lord our daily bread.” From this brief prayer, from our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Friday Happened.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 1, 2021

Uses Scriptures to walk through what Good Friday is to us. This is a text I sent out to all of my Congregations to arrive in their text boxes at 3pm Friday.

Why do we call it Good Friday? Etymology. "Good Friday" comes from the obsolete sense "pious, holy" of the word "good". Good Friday This is Good Friday and you should be receiving this at 3 p.m.. This is a reminder of what Jesus did for us: Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Enough For Heaven?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 1, 2021

Jesus met a young man who thought he kept the entire Law. Most people believe they are going to heaven when they die, and they base their conclusion on being a morally good person. But, is anyone really good enough to go to heaven?

I’ve entitled our message this morning “Good Enough for Heaven?” with a question mark. Is anyone really good enough to go to heaven? An article from the Los Angeles Times says, “An overwhelming majority of Americans continue to believe that there is life after death and that heaven and hell exist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Good Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 2, 2021

We cannot help but shout of joy, amen? We cannot help but worship Him with gladness, amen? We cannot help but come before Him with joyful songs because we are His! Because Jesus … our dear, precious Savior … bought us with His blood.

One of my favorite novels is Daniel Defoe’s “Robinson Crusoe.” Well … we call Defoe’s book “Robinson Crusoe,” but the actual title of the books is … “The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner: Who Lived Eight and Twenty Years, All Alone in an Un-inhabited ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 145:15-16, Matthew 7:13-14, Psalm 143:10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good Ol' Days

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 1, 2017

Sometimes, we can become enamored with the past, and the day of Pentecost can be one of those things. However, in Christ, these are the good ol' days!

Ah, the good ol’ days. When you hear those words, what comes to mind? What do you think about when you hear the phrase, “good ol’ days”? Do memories of your childhood spring back to life? What about the days when you had your first taste of freedom, as you attended college, or graduated from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Makings Of A Good Dad

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 19, 2017

For Mother's Day my sermon was, "The Makings of A Good Mom" so it's only fitting that I do the same for Father's Day. Quote: "It only takes a minute to be a father but it takes a lifetime to be a dad." What are some things that make a good dad?

THE MAKINGS OF A GOOD DAD Contrast between TV dads of the 50's and those of today. Back then Dad was portrayed as the leader, the guider; he was admired. Today, dads are portrayed as inept, clueless and irresponsible. Modern-day TV oftentimes portrays the dad as being more like an additional ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11, 1 Timothy 5:8, Ephesians 6:4, Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Fathering In These Times

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 28, 2017

This is a challenging age to be a good father in. Let's do this to God's glory!

On Being Fathers in These Times Pastor Eric J. Hanson: 2017 Here in the Western World, it is no secret that Fatherhood has been under siege for many years now. Many people do not remember a time when Fathers were honored in everyday life. It was not always this way. In previous eras, Respect for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Colossians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Tenants For The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 7, 2017

Are we actually doing what God tells us?

In our passage this morning, Jesus tells a parable. A parable is simply a story with a lesson. Open your Bibles to Mark 12…. We will learn from v1-12 today. But first take a quick look back to Mark 11:18… We have noted in earlier chapters of Mark that the Jewish Religious leaders have been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith And Good Deeds Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 1, 2020

James seems to be contradicting Paul, who taught that salvation was by faith and not by works. Martin Luther even called the book of James, a “Strawy Epistle.” James and Paul were not at odds, though.

James 2 Faith and Good Deeds June 7, 2020 James 2:14-17, 26 NIV What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17, James 2:26, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 26:39, Matthew 25:35-36, Hebrews 10:23-25, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 9, 2020

Jesus uses shepherding imagery to express the heart of God. This message talks about the ways that Jesus shepherds us.

June 7, 2020 Sermon - Jesus: I Am the Good Shepherd” So glad that You were able to join us today for our online worship service, and to continue our exploration of the “I AM” Statements of Jesus. I want to pause before we begin this message by acknowledging the extraordinary pain that is being ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Good Dad

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 21, 2020

The key to becoming a great father is to learn and obey the will of God for your children's lives.

Being a Good Dad Psalms 127:1-4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 One of the best and yet most terrifying experiences in my life was when I became a dad. From the moment I saw those two “pink lines” I knew I was over my head! I was not prepared to helplessly watch my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist