Sermons on It Was Good:

Doing Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul says there are two kinds of seeds we sow in life. There are the seeds of self-indulgence which please the sinful nature, and there are the seeds of doing good to others which please the Spirit.

In the spring of 1897, Thomas Hanna, a 25 year old Baptist pastor fell out of his carriage and landed on his head. When he woke up he was in a state of total amnesia. Dr. Boris Sidis and his assistant Dr. Goodhert had to teach him to talk, to eat, and to go to the bathroom as if he were a child. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Good Mourning Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 16, 2022

Is it really a blessing to be mourning? And what kind of mourning is Jesus talking about?

Last week – Blessed are the spiritually poor . I know some felt God speaking to them. Did you watch it again on YouTube and really take in what Jesus was saying to us? I had a thought after the service . . . I remembered a passage in Luke… Luke 18 where Jesus talked about two men. The parable of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Good Trouble Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2022

If we're going to get in trouble, let it be "good trouble, necessary trouble."

In 2014, ISIS began to retake territory around Mosul, Iraq. Militant began singling out Christians by marking the Arabic letter “n” [IMAGE] on homes and businesses. It stands for Nazrani or, Nazarene, the arabic word for “Christian.” A not-so-subtle to convert or be killed. History is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10, Acts 8:1-3, John 15:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Bread Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 8, 2022

What fills you up? What do you strive hardest to acquire? Jesus is truly the bread of life that meets all our needs.

* Introduction to Lenten season * Our understanding of Lent is likely limited to knowing people who give up something for the season or don’t eat meat on Fridays. * Season of preparation for Easter - the resurrection * A time to reflect on Christ and His sacrifice so that when we come to Good ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40, John 6:11-13, Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

Many of us are ready and generous to help others. It's common to help our friends or those in high places. But what about the poor or our enemies? The Good Samaritan was someone who helped even those who hated him.

This evening’s message will examine what is called the “Parable of the Good Samaritan.” So, what is a Good Samaritan? When we hear the term “Good Samaritan,” we might envision someone who, while driving down the road, spots a wrecked car and pulls over and rescues the person trapped in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 22, 2022

1) The Preacher (Romans 1:1) and Promise (Romans 1:2), the 2) Person (Romans 1:3-4), 3) Provision , Proclamation, Purpose (Romans 1:5), and finally the 4) Privileges of the good news (Romans 1:6-7).

Romans 1:1-7. Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Other

Good Intentions

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

As you know, INTENTIONS can be GOOD and they can also be BAD! However, there is a time WHEN GOOD INTENTIONS CAN BECOME BAD INTENTIONS!

While we recognize that GOOD INTENTIONS are better than BAD INTENTIONS, we must also recognize that GOOD INTENTIONS ARE NOT ENOUGH! Illus: Alexander de Seversky, U.S. aviator and engineer, was once visiting a fellow flyer in the hospital. The young man had just lost his leg. De Seversky, who had ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2

Denomination: Baptist

Be Of Good Cheer

Contributed by Pastor Norman Bailey, Overseer on Aug 18, 2018

In this world we are going to face many difficult situations. Jesus told us that we would go through tribulation, which will try to make us lose faith. We have a promise from God that he will never leave nor forsake us.

John 16:24-33 There are a number of circumstances will face in this life. At the same time we find it so difficult to cope with them and trying to find a solution. Many families are confused by not understanding how to face reality that there is a real problem. Dealing with issues in life can ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Name

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 26, 2024

If someone looks back on your life years from now, what will they remember about you?

TITLE: A GOOD NAME SCRIPTURE: PROVERBS 22:1 I have been thinking much about growing older as various aches and pains continue to show up in my body. Time is not slowing down for any of us. Seems like yesterday we were young and full of energy and oftentimes wonder where the time went and how ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Good Reception

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 21, 2023

How focused are you on listening for Jesus' voice amidst the clamor of the world?

Have any of you ever watched Joan of Arcadia? For those of you who aren’t familiar with the show, it was about a teenage girl who talks to God. Joan never knows when he is going to appear. He can show up looking like a substitute teacher or a garbage man or a cheerleader or a toddler at a day care ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 21, 2023

To follow Jesus as your Good Shepherd, hear the Shepherd’s call, enter the Shepherd’s door, know the Shepherd’s care, rest in the Shepherd’s hand, and trust in the Shepherd’s deity.

Many years ago, Candid Camera staged their prank at an exclusive boy’s prep school where all of the students tested well above average. Candid Camera staff posed as career consultants who assessed and interviewed the brilliant young men to determine what career would be best suited to them. At ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-42, Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Good Shepherd: If --- Then

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 27, 2023

Faith does not always remove problems. You must not quit. Let us break down Psalm 23 and study the hidden lessons.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD… IF --- THEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have a shepherd’s rod, staff … I use in this lesson. (If needed you could use a broom stick.) FAITH MAY NOT ALWAYS TAKE YOUR PROBLEMS AWAY… FAITH CAN KEEP YOU THROUGH YOUR PROBLEMS. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:27, John 10:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 13, 2023

The good shepherd left the 99 sheep and went in search of the one lost sheep. Similarly, Jesus the good shepherd left all of His disciples and people and travelled all the way to Samaria in search of the one lost Samaritan woman.

The good shepherd left the 99 sheep and went in search of the one lost sheep. Similarly, Jesus the good shepherd left all of His disciples and people and travelled all the way to Samaria in search of the one lost Samaritan woman. Jesus is willing even to go vast distances and to faraway places to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10

Abundant Goodness Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 3, 2023

The word Abundant means more than sufficient and plentiful. God has abundant good things. The abundant goodness is available to me based on my relationship with God. It helps me to prevail over my times. It brings rewards to me.

Text: Psalm 31:14-24 Theme: Abundant Goodness   “Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!” (Psalm 31:19).    Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Good Grief?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 13, 2023

A sermon from Lamentations about how God can give hope in the midst of grief.

Good Grief? Lamentations Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-12-2023 Kimmy’s Gone She called me Jeff and I called her Kimmy. Unless, she was mad at me and she would call me Jefferson and I would respond with Kimberly. December 12, 2014, 13 days before Christmas, seemed ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-23

Denomination: Baptist