Sermons on Punishment For Good:

A Good Work

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 17, 2001

God needs someone to do GOOD WORK in this day and time.

" A Good Work " Phil 1: 6-11 Remember the Day of your Conversion? " Oh Happy DAY….." Do you remember being born again? The Christian Life is more than getting religion. Baptism and church membership cannot save. Religious ceremonies and pronouncements cannot save. Model the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Samaratian

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2000

A sermon about helping others

6th Sunday after Pentecost The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 ’No don’t take my money, please don’t hit me again. Stop I beg you stop. Here take what you want, take my wallet take my money, but please leave Hey, were am I?? Oh, I remember, the robbers, I see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Good

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

God works for good for those who love Him.

GOD IS GOOD We get excited about silly things. A group of multi-million dollar athletes, who don’t know us and could care less about our loyal adoration, win a game and we go crazy. Joe Schmoe invites us to a party where people stand around screaming because the music is ear-piercing and we’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Is It Good, Or Is It Bad?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 28, 2001

Here is the promise: "All things, both good & bad things, can work together for good to those who love God..." The question is, "How?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you ever had anything good happen to you, & then, perhaps years later, as you looked back on the event, realized that what seemed so good at the time had bad results? Or have you ever had anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Of Good Cheer

Contributed by Terry Kennedy on May 25, 2001

Message focus is on Christian optimism. It is taken from the 4 times Christ states "Be of good cheer.’

“Be of Good Cheer!” It’s during this time of the year that a flu epidemic quite often begins. As a matter of fact I believe it hit me last night. Many people, myself excluded, to avoid the flu visit their doctor for a flu shot. At the end of 1999 in our country and around the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:2, Matthew 14:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Peter Anthony on Jul 19, 2001

Review of Luke and Our call to Discipleship

Over these past Sundays of Pentecost, we have been hearing from the Gospel of St. Luke. The theme is of our being called to discipleship, of how it is now our responsibility to spread the Good News. To tell the world of the beauty and comfort found through believing in Jesus Christ. We have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pious Is Good Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 11 of Sermon on the Mount Series, looks at our motives for giving etc.

Have you ever noticed that words are like Canadian currency? They are constantly being devalued. There was a time that if you called a woman homely you were paying her a compliment, not anymore. Vulgar used to mean popular and it was commonly used, but now it means coarse or nasty. Sin used to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Nov 3, 2001

An encouraging message about the goodness of God.

THE LORD IS GOOD NAHUM 1:7 Tonight’s message will focus on one verse. It is a verse that says a lot about God and brings peace and joy to our heart. One of God’s faithful missionaries, Allen Gardiner, experienced many physical difficulties and hardships throughout his service to the Savior. ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7, Nahum 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Suffering

Contributed by Michael Lane on Nov 5, 2001

Suffering is walking in the light of Christ.

Title: A Good Suffering Scriptures used: Phil 4:13, Acts 9:1-6, 11-16, Phil 1:29, 1 Cor 4:10, 12-14, Matt 28:20, 2 Tim 1:8,9, Matt 5:10 Bible Reference: Holy Bible KJV A Good suffering. What do we mean by that? a good suffering. Should we rejoice in the suffering of another? Should we seek to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 10, 2001

I want to be a soldier brave and true.

A GOOD SOLDIER Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Good Shepherding

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

How can we call Jesus the "good shepherd" when there is so much tragedy? From the Sunday after the Columbine shootings. Deals with the problem of evil.

"I am the good shepherd..." The very fact that Jesus chooses to describe himself as such suggests that there were other less-than-good shepherds operating in the neighborhood. There were people who cared more for themselves than the sheep and were less than considerate-perhaps even brutal at ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: *other

A Good Lesson

Contributed by Germain Brown on Mar 14, 2001

Many times, through our own experiences, the Lord speaks and reveals to us a good lesson...

A GOOD LESSON THERE WAS AN EXPERIENCE I HAD SOME TIME AGO. I HAD SET OUT TO LOOK FOR A GOOD FRIEND’S HOME TO PAY HIM A VISIT AND MAYBE GO EAT DINNER. THAT COLD AND RAINY TUESDAY EVENING, AFTER DRIVING AROUND FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, I DECIDED TO PULL OVER TO A CORNER, GET ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:12, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

For His sheep.

The Good Shepherd - John 10:1-18 This is my wife’s favorite passage and she has asked me for years to teach on this, but somehow it has never seemed to be what I was being lead to preach or teach. Finally, here we are. I guess that is a lesson in itself on patience. C];-)}|> There are many ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD

BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTRODUCTI0N: Do you ever have a problem with contentment? Who doesn’t! How do you feel when your kids or your wife complain ... = a reflection on your ability to provide and care for your family The Good Shepherd can be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not Good To Be Alone

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002

God created man to be a creature of fellowship.

Introduction: In our text, God for the first time declares something not good during creation. Adam was familiar with the earth and the animal kingdom. He observed their kindred and lively fellowship. However, he realized that he was the only human. God had allowed him to feel the need of a deeper ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist