Sermons on Punishment For Good:

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 2, 2009

Ask any Christian if they believe that God is good and they would certainly say, well of course. But believing that He is good is not the only requirement in pleasing Him. The Word says, we must also believe that He is a rewarder of those who diligently

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Rewarder - "one who pays wages" (misthos, "wages," apo, "back," didomi, "to give"), is used by metonymy in Heb. 11:6, of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

The Lord is my Shepherd... I must not lack.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Doin Good."

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 19, 2009

This sermon looks at ways in which Christians can be ’Doin Good’ to Christians, Church and community.

MESSAGE GAL: 6: 1-9. . DOING GOOD. “ARE YOU DOIN GOOD?” ….. “I DON’T MEAN ARE YOU DOIN GOOD YOURSELF PERSONALLY”…. “BUT ARE YOU DOIN GOOD TO OTHERS?” AS CHRISTIANS WE ARE CALLED TO BE DOIN GOOD WHICH WILL INVOLVE MINISTERING TO OTHERS IN A DIVERSITY OF WAYS…….. MEETING NOT ONLY PRACTICAL ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Good Heavens

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 26, 2009

How can we be sure there is a heaven, and what will it be like?

After having served for decades in Africa, a missionary couple, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Morrison, were returning to New York to retire. After years of service they had no pension, and their health was failing. They would have to find employment in New York to survive. They were worried and discouraged. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 14:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Example

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Oct 31, 2009

THE GOOD SAMARITAN IS A VERY GOOD EXAMPLE AND ALSO A TYPE OF CHIRST 4 THINGS ABOUT HIS GOOD EXAMPLE.

TEXT LUKE 10:37 GO AND DO LIKEWISE. READ LUKE 10:25-37 TITLE A GOOD EXAMPLE. INTRO. IT IS SAD TO SAY BUT IN THE DAY WE ARE LIVING IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS VERY HARD TO FIND A GOOD EXAMPLE. WE HERE ALL THE TIME IN THE NEWS WHERE SOME ONE IS RUNNING AROUND ON THERE SPOUSE. ARE SOME ONE IS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Good Eats Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Give us this day... is the focus of this week’s message

Why the title Good Eats? It’s the title of a show on the Food Network in with host, Alton Brown. Brown is a culinary version of Bill Nye, the science guy. His goal is for us to capture a bit of the why that goes into the taste we all love. Now, look at what we call "the Lord’s prayer". The only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good For Nothing?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 26, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 4:11-12 (Much material adapted from Lynn Anderson’s book, "They Smell Like Sheep")

Morning Sermon for 8/23/2009 Ephesians 4:11-12 Introduction: A child once said: “The preacher is paid to be good. The rest of us, we’re good for nothing!” WBTU: A. Vs. 11- Church leaders are one of Christ’s gifts to the church. 1. Apostles- These do not exist today. An apostle was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

THe good shepherd always goes looking for His sheep; even if they don’t want to be found.

The good shepherd John 10:1-6 There was a young man by the name of Hamish from Scotland and he couldn’t seem to get a job anywhere, so he told his parents he was going off to London to make himself some money. Well, he was gone for a few weeks and his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Jesus calls Himself the good shepherd and the word ‘good’ describes someone who is more than just competent but it refers to the character of the person.

Jesus, the good shepherd John 10: 7-21 There was a church where a man fell asleep every Sunday morning just as the Pastor began preaching his message. And every week the Pastor noticed him and it really started to bother him more and more as the time went on. He ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2009

Jesus rather unflatteringly compares us to sheep

“I am the Good Shepherd” John 10:1-21 Story: A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Esquivel shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, Rolex watch, and a Pierre ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 19, 2009

What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word alone: sacrifice.

The Good Shepherd Griffith Baptist Church – 3/22/09 A.M. Service Text: John 10:11-18 Key verse: John 10:11 - I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Premise: What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Good To Go

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2010

Funeral service for Alberta Perry Faulkner, the mainstay of the church's missions support efforts and a world traveler, nurse, teacher, Scout leader, senior citizen sponsor.

I had my car repaired not long ago. It took about as long to check out at the cashier’s desk as it did for the mechanics to do the work, because at the desk I had to sign several forms, initial a couple of others, present my credit card and sign the charge slip, and then wait for the clerk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Soldier

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 21, 2006

A Veteran’s Day Sermon

A Good Soldier 2 Tim.2:3-4 A good soldier makes a difference in the world. Someone has written: IT IS THE SOLDIER It is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives us freedom of religion. It is the soldier, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press. It is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 26, 2009

Jesus is the good shepherd of our lives. He guides us in the way we should go. He calls us by name. He protects us, leads us, provides for us, and takes us to safety in eternal life.

John 10:11-18 September 30, 2007 The Good Shepherd Can you hear Him calling? There are things in life you want to remember, moments that you do not want to forget. So you document them with pictures. A family picnic, a vacation, a romantic evening, your first dance, your daughter or son’s first ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: *other

The Good Life

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009

The average lifespan of a man is 70 years. For a woman it is 75. With all of the medical advances there are those who have lived to 100 and even as old as 115 years of age. To imagine all of the life experiences in that much time. What technological advan

The Good Life Psalm 90:12 Psalms 90:1-17 (ESV) Intro: The average lifespan of a man is 70 years. For a woman it is 75. With all of the medical advances there are those who have lived to 100 and even as old as 115 years of age. To imagine all of the life experiences in that much time. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Pentecostal