Sermons on None Good:

Good Foundations, Good Trees, Good Fruit

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2023

Good trees like figs and peaches and dates produce good fruit. Good men and women produce good actions from the good treasure in their hearts.

Saturday of the 23rd Week in Course 2023 One of the more memorable periods in our married life was the year in which we decided to build a new house in a gated community. That was, no doubt, one of the less intelligent actions we’ve taken in the past half-century, but it certainly taught us a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49, Psalm 113:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Good Enough Is Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

The promise of this beatitude is that those whose lives are marked by a refusal to want anything second best or second rate, are the ones whose strivings are satisfied.

Good Enough is Not Good Enough Ezekiel 47:1-12 June 5, 2005 Today we are continuing the sermon series on the beatitudes and have come to the fourth: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase in “The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Top Level Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Top-level thanksgiving depends on deep awareness of the goodness of God, and none can have this awareness until they have the assurance of salvation in Christ. You must experience God's goodness and mercy in being forgiven and set free from sin to have the thankful heart of the Psalmist.

Leslie Weatherhead tells the story of the 5 year old boy use to listen to the radio even though he could not understand anything but the children's programs. He observed that his parents listened every day to what was called the news. He could make nothing of that. One Sunday morning he went ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-5

Goodness (For Goodness Sake!) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 15, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 8) How does God’s Spirit produce goodness in our lives? [See sermons in Word format at www.praiseag.org]

GOODNESS (FOR GOODNESS SAKE!) The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 7) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enjoy Good, Extend Goods

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Ecclesiastes 5

ENJOY GOOD, EXTEND GOOD (ECCLESIASTES 6) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Words = Good Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2016

In this sermon, we explore the good uses of our tongues and our words.

Introduction: A. Today, we are returning to our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Tree, Good Fruit

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 6, 2020

Many fall prey to false teachings because they are not abiding in Christ and the Word of God.

In verse 26, John writes his reason for his teaching on antichrists. John has just warned his readers about antichrists and false teachers who were trying to infiltrate the church to deceive the brethren then he says: 1 John 2:26 I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:26, Acts 13:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breakfast With The Savior Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 13, 2016

Jesus makes a surprise visit after His Resurrection to several of His Disciples before breakfast after they had a night without catching any fish. The visit causes us to remember many things which Jesus did and said during his Ministry.

8 14 16 “Breakfast with the Savior” John 21:1-14 Jesus used “fishing” as an example of His KINGDOM Power to save and provide from the beginning of His ministry. Do you know what the “Ichthus” is? It is the Greek Word for “fish” but became the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Good Is Good Enough?

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

If we define goodness in human terms we will always fall short of Christ’s example. God calls us to give our concerns over to him in faith and trust.

Sermon for the Feast of Pentecost 3 June 2001 Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-27 Psalm 104:24-35 How Good is Good Enough? What a wonderful day to raise our voices in praise of the Most High God on the Day of Pentecost. It is this day that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 14:8-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Good Start Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 2, 2004

From the life of Solomon we learn that a good start is not enough. (1 King - pt 1)

"SOLOMON, AGOOD START ISN’T ENOUGH" TEXT: 1 KINGS 1-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough. Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the finish line or the winners circle. And if you don’t ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News On Good Friday

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 6, 2007

Good Friday is Good News, especially if we are experiencing something of the pain and anguish of Good Friday ourselves. God knows and God cares - God has been there Himself, in Jesus.

I received an email from a friend this week which reminded me of something which a 3 year old boy is alleged to have said. It seems that the little boy was convinced that God’s first name was Harold and that God spent most of his time painting and modelling and drawing; because he began the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

God's Goodness Or Your Goodness? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 4, 2008

We usually think of good as excellence, or good as effective purpose. Goodness has become individualized. We evaluate good or evil by evaluating the impact that one person has on other persons. When you and I determine good or evil, we compare imperfect p

Opening illustration: She thinks that because she made some bad choices in high school that a few actions make her a bad person. To look at her, she’s an all-American girl. She’s pretty, kind to small animals, lives in a nice home, drives a reliable car, and wears sensible shoes. But she thinks she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Good Is Good Enough

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 31, 2009

This message looks at what Paul considered important for the Christian Life.

This morning we continue our study of 1 Thessalonians. If you have your Bible, open them with me to 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. Many of you here today remember the Sunday before Christmas. You invited Ginny and I to the front of the church and gave us a wonderful gift, first Ginny, Eddie and I want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Cornelius: Good Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009

Cornelius was a good man but he still needed to accept Jesus as his personal Lord.

Cornelius Acts 10 Cornelius was: He was a MAN OF CHARACTER (v. 1-2) Devout – Dedicated Cornelius was diligent to obtain his position. He was a MAN OF PRAYER (v.2-4) He was a MAN OF ACTION (v.5-8) immediately obeyed God He was a MAN OF INTEGRITY He did exactly as he was told in the vision ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good For You, Good For Me

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 12, 2008

Lessons about forgiveness that we can learn and show to others

Good For Me, Good For You Psalm 32:1-11 Its not easy for us to admit our sins is it? Its like the guy who went into the Hallmark store and asked the clerk “Do you have a card that stops short of saying I’m sorry yet vaguely hints of some wrongdoing?” Many of us do this with God when we’re not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist