Sermons on It Was Very Good:

Is Your Prayer Good Enough?

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 25, 2010

The Pharisee made a show of his prayer with his arrogance. But the tax collector understood that the heart of prayer must be humility. We have something to learn before we kneel down to pray.

There was a little boy who was kneeling by his bed with his mom to say his nighttime prayers. He began to shout to the top of his lungs, “Dear God, I’ve been real good this year so please let me get a new bicycle for my birthday.” His mom said, “Johny, God is not deaf; you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

An Unexpected Good Friday Message.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 9, 2020

Jesus is glorified are we enjoying the streams of living water that flow from him?

An unexpected Good Friday message. The phone rings. “Good morning, how can I help you?” “We have a problem, there has been no water here since Harold passed through.” (Harold was Tropical Cyclone Harold that hit Fiji on the 8th of April, 2020. Today is the 10th). Okay, so plans were put into ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, John 19:28, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

Good News, Bad News

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

There are bad things which need to be extinguished from our lives and good things that need to be added.

GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS Col. 3:5-9, 12-14 INTRO.- We’ve all heard some of those “good news, bad news” jokes and I want to share a few this morning, because that’s what life is full of: both good news and bad news. Good news: Did you all know that Gary Saveley made the Olympic javelin team which is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Much Of A Good Thing?

Contributed by James Choung on Aug 29, 2008

Main idea: Give up our need to consume, because it is keeping us from enjoying the Kingdom.

This sermon is by James Choung of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You are also invited to visit James’ blog at http://www.jameschoung.net/. __________________________________________________ About eight years ago, I was in Manhattan celebrating my 25th birthday. A friend and I were in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Vineyard

Good News Of Great Joy!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 28, 2009

Christmas message.

Good News of Great Joy! Luke 2:8-20 December 20, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I don’t know about you, but for me, sometimes the joy of the holiday season can get lost in the hustle and bustle of just getting ready for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Problem Of Evil And A Good God Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013

There is a subject that comes up many times whenever we talk to the lost about the God of the Bible and His nature. It has led many people to reject God and has challenged Christians in their faith. The topic: the problem of evil. How would you answer it?

There is a subject that comes up many times whenever we talk to the lost about the God of the Bible and His nature. It has led many people to reject God and has challenged Christians in their faith. The topic: the problem of evil. The problem of evil has represented the most serious objection to ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Door And The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015

Jesus said, "I Am the Door," and "I am the Good Shepherd." But what does this mean for us? 1. Jesus wants to guide us. 2. Jesus wants to guard us. 3. Jesus wants to give to us.

Jesus is the Door and the Good Shepherd John 10:1-18 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 9, 2014 *Did Jesus ever claim to be God? -- The answer is: Yes He did, very often and very clearly. In fact, this was the main charge against the Lord from the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Soldier Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by James Pless on May 22, 2006

This is a Memorial Day service message. You can be a good American Soldier. You need to be a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 2:3 (KJV) 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Introduction: American Wars- to name a few: May 2001 report American Revolution 1775-1783- battle deaths 4,435- wounded 6,188 World War I 1917-1918- battle deaths ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Good Thing....1 Series

Contributed by George Izunwa on Nov 10, 2014

Using Gods wisdom to make God honouring and fulfilling marital choices

Topic: It's a Good Thing....1 Pro 18:22 says; "Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD". Note 3 - simple thoughts as we take this marital journey: (a)- love & marriage were designed to add colour to life! (b)- when what is meant 4 good, is not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Good & Evil

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 24, 2020

Life has a thin dividing line between good and evil

The pathway of life can be quite narrow and rocky in places. Symmetrically speaking, one side of the path could be considered as good, the other side as evil. While they oppose each other in substance, they are both necessary in the overall formation in our existence. It is important to note that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Judging - The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

First in two-part series on judging, this message based on Matthew 7:1-5.

Judging - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Matthew 7:1-5 July 10, 2005 Introduction Have you ever had someone say to you, "Stop being so judgmental"? I have, a number of times, and generally a not-so-pleasant conversation begins. Jesus commanded his followers to impact the world for him, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Good Church Or A Great Church

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2004

What does it take to make a church a great church?

The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your friends and fellow believers at BCC come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Of Good Cheer, A Strange Request

Contributed by Marvin Walker on Dec 2, 2004

Many lessons can be learned from Paul’s shipwreck experience, Life can be full of heartache, disappointment, and grief; but we still have abundant reason to "BE OF GOOD CHEER."

There is nothing righteous about a gloomy, despondent, pessimistic attitude in a believer. In fact, these things are the opposite of righteousness. Those who honor God the most are those who walk before Him with a cheerful heart, full of joy, believing His precious word and rejoicing in His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:10-25

Denomination: Baptist

Good Stewards And Financial Contentment Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2006

In this message the apostle Paul sets before us six principles of financial contentment.

Scripture There is a story about a mother and son who lived in a forest. One day when they were out walking a tornado surprised them. The mother clung to a tree and tried to hold her son. But the swirling winds carried him into the sky. He was gone. The woman began to weep and pray: “Please, O ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never Say "Good Night"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 25, 2002

how God wants us to stay awake in this dark world

January 27, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran