Sermons on Goodness:

Too Good To Be True?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

After Thomas had witnessed the risen Jesus he doubted no more. It might of been too good to be true but he had witnessed it first hand and that always helps.

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? JOHN 20:19-31. We live in a sceptical world where human nature finds it difficult to believe in anything good. In fact we find it easy to believe in something bad and prefer to believe in a white lie rather than believe in the truth. We say, "its too good to be true." But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

But, Good Friday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 20, 2019

The truth of Good Friday is revealed after the but.

It was supposed to be a day marked with celebration, but it was a day defined by tragedy. It was supposed to be a day friends gathered together, but it was a day that friends scattered. It was supposed to be a day when people paused to remember what God had done for man, but it instead people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:27-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Good Stuff Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2019

What is the one thing that makes us holy before God. There's lots of things holy people do and don't do... but there's one thing that we MUST do. Do you know what that is?

OPEN: A new preacher had just come to town and was visiting one of the Nursing Homes in the area. Thinking to introduce himself to one of the church members who lived there he leaned over her and gently asked “Do you know who I am?” She smiled sweetly and replied: “No, but if you go the front ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good, The Bad, And The Saved

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Jun 3, 2019

The world is made up of good people, bad people, and saved people, how are they defined?

The Good, the Bad, and the Saved Ephesians 2:5-9 Even when we were dead in sins, [God] hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come He might shew the exceeding ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is Going To Be A Good Day...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 24, 2020

Covid -19? CoronaVirus? It is OK? We will make it. God has your back. This is a good day, a really, really good day. Sunshine? Rain? Snow? Feeling good? Feeling bad? WE CAN HAVE JOY AND PEACE! Let not your heart be troubled!

THIS IS GOING TO BE A GOOD DAY! A REALLY, REALLY GOOD DAY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT WOULD GOD SAY TO US TODAY IF WE WOULD LISTEN? Do we realize the church has quit practicing and has LOST SEVERAL SPIRITUAL ARTS WE NEED IN THE CHURCH TODAY. 1. We refuse to listen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, Proverbs 29:18, John 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Friday Introduction Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 6, 2020

On Maundy Thursday night, Jesus was struggling with his beloved trainees, disciples and followers to make them understand their purpose of life on earth; and the importance of Advent of Jesus Christ to this world. But disciples not upto the mark.

Good Friday Hebrews 6:4-6 “Events Leading to Crucifixion of Christ in Personal Life” Introduction: God is Good and His love endures forever. Today is Good Friday. Next 2-3 hours going to be a great time for us to sit at the feet of God, and be listening to the Meditation on the seven words of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Methodist

Be Strong And Of Good Courage Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 6, 2020

In the face of a crisis, are instruction from God is the same as it was to Joshua, "Be Strong and of Good Courage."

2020 will be remembered as the year of the world wide coronavirus pandemic. We have seen and experience entire countries close down, commerce slowed down to crawl, whole states, cities, and communities shut off and placed in quarantine. Every day, we hear the new infection and death count. Our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday At Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 7, 2020

A guide for those who are shut in due to many different reasons during this paschal season.

GOOD FRIDAY at HOME Choose some appropriate music to play in the background if you wish, but silence is preferable. If there are two or more of you, you may wish to have one say the lead part and another say the second part. If alone, just say both parts out loud or read them to yourself. Christ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday Message

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2020

We discuss how Jesus had to endure terrible suffering during His crucifixion, because of our sins, our separation from God, and the fact that He alone could save us. It concludes with a heart-stirring story of a man being saved.

GOOD FRIDAY MESSAGE Jn. 19:16-18; Mt. 27:50-53 IRONMAN COMPETITIONS 1. The Ironman world championship competition has been held annually in Hawaii since 1978. It is known for its grueling length and harsh conditions as men and women push themselves to their absolute limits in the triathlon. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18, Matthew 27:50-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Was Paul A Good Preacher?

Contributed by James Hays on Apr 21, 2020

Men tend to judge speakers according to a standard that Paul did not even desire to meet. Maybe our judgement needs a little realignment with scripture.

Was Paul A Good Preacher? Hmmm. I’ve often wondered how many churches would pass on hiring Paul for their pulpit minister. • Everyone is a TV evangelist right now. • Pick and choose what style you like, what subject matter you are interested in. • Almost like a competition on Facebook between ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Acts 14:12, 2 Corinthians 10:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Good Shepherd

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 1, 2020

we often wander off as sheep are want to do, but Jesus comes and finds us

I assure you, he who does not enter by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. The watchman opens the door for this man, and the sheep listen to his voice and heed it; and he calls his own sheep ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

The Funeral Of A Good Woman

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2018

Barb loved many things, but she loved two things above all else: her husband and her savior. She was a "good" woman" but she realized that being enough would not be good enough to go to heaven

I once heard the story of a young girl who walked thru a cemetery every night because it was the shortest route to her house. When asked WHY she HAD NO FEAR of passing thru the graveyard she responded "The reason I’m not afraid…my home is just on the other side.” This morning we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No News Is Good News

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 6, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 27: 1 – 9

2 Chronicles 27: 1 – 9 No news is good news 27 Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok. 2 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Uzziah had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It Is Good For Us To Be Here!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 2, 2019

On the Mount of Transfiguration Peter said "It is good for us to be here". He misunderstood, but he was so right!

It Is Good For Us To Be Here Matthew 17:1-8 Introduction Long ago David rejoiced to worship God. “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. (Psalm 122:1, KJV). Thom Rainer asked ministers in a poll what excuses they had heard from people who choose not to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing Good Character

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 11, 2017

A person’s character is the sum of his or her disposition, thoughts, intentions, desires, and actions. Good Character is Godly Character.

Developing Good Character Lakewood COG | Speaker: Pastor Jonathan | May 7, 2017 Titus 2:11-13 11  For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12  Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Church Of God