Sermons on On The Good Soil:

Thankful In Good And Bad

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 7, 2019

How do we feel when we have helped people and they don’t bother to show thanks? Have we met people who are thankful under the most difficult circumstances? What’s their secret? Let’s learn the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances. Let’s look at Jeremiah 29:1-7 and Luke 17:11-19.

How do we feel when we have helped people and they don’t bother to show thanks? Have we met people who are thankful under the most difficult circumstances? What’s their secret? Let’s learn the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances. Let’s look at Jeremiah 29:1-7 and Luke 17:11-19. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Goodness Of Being Empty

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

THANK GOD THE TOMB WAS EMPTY

THE GOODNESS OF BEING EMPTY MATT. 28:6 1. INTRODUCTION. MANY OF US, IF NOT ALL OF US DO NOT LIKE THINGS THAT ARE EMPTY; FOR INSTANCE, WE DO NOT LIKE EMPTY BANK ACCOUNTS, EMPTY GAS TANKS, EMPTY REFRIGERATORS, EMPTY CUPBOARDS, EMPTY STOMACHS, AND EMPTY PURSES OR WALLETS. NO, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Parable Of The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 13, 2019

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the best-loved stories of Jesus.

The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of the best-known parables of Jesus. But like all parables, they serve as illustrations. They shed light on a topic and flesh it out. So when we interpret this parable, we must first find out why Jesus uses ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Matthew 22:40, Exodus 20:1, Deuteronomy 6:5, Exodus 12:49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

(The Lord Is Good)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 18, 2018

I SAID THE LORD IS GOOD IN SPITE OF CANCER THE LORD IS GOOD IN SPITE OF THE STORMS ALL AROUND US THE LORD IS GOOD EVEN IF I DON`T WAKE UP IN THE MORNING THE LORD IS STILL GOOD IF I LOSE EVERYTHING I HAVE THE LORD IS GOOD

Nahum 1:7 CLAUSE A The LORD is good THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST AMEN AND A METHODIST NOD AND A SANTIFIED CHURCH HALLEJUAH I WANT TO RESAON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (THE LORD IS GOOD) I SAID THE LORD IS GOOD IN SPITE OF CANCER THE LORD IS GOOD ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Few Good Leaders Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 10 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message explores Nehemiah's choosing of good people for leadership.

"A few Good People" Chico Alliance Church REVIEW Nehemiah's journal recounts a two phase restoration project. Phase one was to rebuild secure walls. Walls provide protection and purity from outside enemies Spiritual walls are constructed through obedience to the truth of Scripture. Nehemiah has ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Plan For Our Good

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 25, 2018

God's Plan, Prosperity and Hope, Goodness

WORDS FOR LIFE - A Plan for Our Good July 29, 2018 Jeremiah 29:11 (p. 546) Introduction: “If you want to make God laugh, just tell Him your plans.” I’m not sure how many times I’ve heard this truth…but I find humor and pain in its wisdom. Humor because I can just see my ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News To The Poor

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

This message explores the Biblical admonition to minister to the poor.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Taking Good News to the Poor” Evidence of God’s presence Introduction For some time now the issues concerning our partnership with Abraham’s house ministry to the community have been discussed and even debated among us. On this issue we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-22, Matthew 11:2-6, Luke 3:7-11, James 1:26-27, Matthew 25:31-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Knowing The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Hannah Krista Lasco on Aug 10, 2018

The knowledge of who God is should be reflected in the way we live.

INTRODUCTION: I heard a story about two men who were asked to read Psalm 23. The first one, who was an orator, stood in front and started reading. He read with so much voice technicalities. As if you are listening to a drama on the radio. He knew when to pause, when to read faster, when to soften ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Returning Evil For Good

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Aug 13, 2018

You know that feeling....Someone has done you wrong and you have the chance to do wrong back to them....But should you? What could happen if you do....and if you choose to do the right thing instead?

Proverbs 17:13 13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. We all know people who have returned evil to us for good we did to them. I want to talk to you today about how the Lord repays someone who does that; Someone who returns evil for good. Uriah the Hittite was one ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

I Am Good Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 12, 2018

The reason we shout for joy, the reason we worship Him with gladness, the reason we enter His Presence with thanksgiving, the reason we give thanks to Him and praise His name is that "the Lord is good and His steadfast love endures forever. His faithfulness continues through all generations.”

One of my favorite novels is Daniel Defoe’s “Robinson Crusoe.” You know, it’s sad how we’ve taken great novels like “Robinson Crusoe,” “Gulliver’s Travels,” “Moby Dick,” or “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and relegated them to children’s stories. We’ve done the same with Samson and Goliath in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: United Methodist

A Model Of Good Works

Contributed by Billy Reese on Sep 24, 2018

A exhortation to all belivers becoming full circle and well balanced. Becoming complete in Christ as a model of good works.

A Model of Good Works Titus 2:7-15 & Colossians 3:16-17 Introduction: Paul exhortation to all believers that they become full circle and well balanced in their faith and the challenge to live that well-balanced Christian life every day. We are to become complete in Christ as a model of good works. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7-15, Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Good Neighbor Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 21, 2019

Compare current views of being good neighbors with that of the bible.

1. Do you remember when neighbors knew one another? When they might sit on their front porches and talk? When they invited one another over for meals or games? 2. Things have really changed, haven’t they? 3. The Boston Globe ran this story some time back: It can never be said that Adele Gaboury’s ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Jealousy Good Or Bad?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 9: 30 – 10: 21

Romans 9: 30 – 10: 21 Is Jealousy good or bad? 30 What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness of faith; 31 but Israel, pursuing the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law of righteousness.32 Why? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Followed By Goodness And Mercy Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 15, 2018

3 ways in which believers are followed by grace and mercy, and a challenge to entend those blessings to others.

Followed By Goodness and Mercy PPT 1 Message title PPT 2 Video Young girl reciting Psalm 23 PPT 3 Text Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. This morning we are going to jump ahead in Psalm 23 and look at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal