Sermons on Goodness:

03. A Good Mourning Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 24, 2023

There are 9 words in biblical Greek that can be used to express grief or sorrow. the word Jesus uses for mourning is the strongest of all the Greek verbs. It is reserved for mourning the dead and it is used to describe our relationship toward sin

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We come to the second of the Beatitudes in the opening of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Last week we heard the words of Jesus, in Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Brethren

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

Are You A Good Samaritan?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019

Sometimes the most 'Christian' person is one who does not follow Jesus, but cares for his fellow man

Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. Teacher, he said, what must I do to inherit eternal life? He said to him, What is written in the law? What do you read there? He answered, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

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

Are You A Good Neighbor?

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2019

1) Relate to our Neighbor’s Needs (Luke 10:25), 2) Recommend to our Neighbor’s about their Need (Luke 10:26–28), without succumbing to the danger to 3) Reject our Neighbor’s Need (Luke 10:29-37)

Battling ever-rising levels of distrust of Canada’s legal class, the Ontario Bar Association is mounting what may be the largest effort yet to defend the reputations of the country’s lawyers: A campaign that emphasizes the idealistic reasons they went to law school in the first place. A recent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Other

Live A Good Story

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Apr 10, 2019

You have no idea what hangs in the balances of your decision to embrace the story that God has for you.

Welcome… Thanksgiving/Black Friday… Make some joke here. When we started here we started with a series called Timeless where we looked at the ways we can grow our faith. And we asked this question what you our life look like if we were rooted into Jesus. Now over a year later i think we can say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, John 1:35-51, Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good, Better, Best

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 26, 2021

We all could use some improvement in life.

Well, another year has just about gone and a new one is about to be born. I hope there will be some significant changes for the good. There will be changes that’s inevitable. But while God is still God and remains unchanged, but we all undergo changes. Wrinkles pop up where once smooth skin ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good And Faithful Servant

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jan 22, 2022

Many people say that they are too busy to serve God because they have too many things to do in life.

Topic: The Good And Faithful Servant By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: John 12:26 “If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honor.” Introduction: Many people say that they are too busy to serve God ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26

Denomination: Christian Church

Preaching The Good News Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 1, 2022

Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" Jesus message is as urgent, life changing now as the day he preached it.

There is a story from the days of Elisha. It was a time of famine. God caused the enemies of Israel to flee in confusion and fear. They left all their riches and food behind. Four men with leprosy happened on the camp found the riches and ate the food. Suddenly they realized they were doing wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Is It Too Good To Be True

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 18, 2021

Many of the most attractive offers are just too good to be true.

We are bombarded by advertisements, commercials and infomercials. They come by way of mail, newspapers, text messages, email, radio and television. We’ve all heard some pretty fantastic claims made for everything from capsules for memory enhancement, to weight loss drinks, to antiwrinkle cream. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Covid Samaritan

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 24, 2020

Is the opportunity to do good being hindered by the need to social distance? Should we be cautionary or should we take the risk in order to help our fellow man? The story of the Good Samaritan might give us some insight into that.

THE GOOD COVID SAMARITAN Luke 10:30-37 In the sermon last week I shared Gal. 6:9-10, focusing on our need to do good to the family of believers. This week I was thinking about the beginning of vs. 10, "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people". My thoughts went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, Galatians 6:10, Luke 6:9, James 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ