Sermons on The Fruit Of Goodness:

The Non-Exclusive Good

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 8, 2003

A Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

5th Sunday in Lent John:12:20-33 "The Non-Exclusive Good. "   20 ¶ Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew went with ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Good For Men

Contributed by Mesia Dhas on Jul 12, 2013

Jesus is our Model to follow

Do good for men-Mt12:9-14 Man is more than a sheep Man is higher than Sasthram-that is traditional events Sasthram is for man only ;not man for sasthram. Jesus came for doing good for mankind. Today:Two kinds of people:1.One who receiving good and now standing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good And Faithful Servant?

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Oct 4, 2001

Stewardship is an important lesson for all of us, but it’s about a whole lot more than money...

Well Done, My Good Servant? Luke 19:11 – 27 Introduction – The story is told of President Franklin Roosevelt, that he often wearied during the often-long receiving lines at White House events. He complained that no really paid any attention what was said. Well, one day during a reception, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Funeral Of A Good Woman

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2018

Barb loved many things, but she loved two things above all else: her husband and her savior. She was a "good" woman" but she realized that being enough would not be good enough to go to heaven

I once heard the story of a young girl who walked thru a cemetery every night because it was the shortest route to her house. When asked WHY she HAD NO FEAR of passing thru the graveyard she responded "The reason I’m not afraid…my home is just on the other side.” This morning we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Good Ground

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

The choice is ours, we decide which type of ground we want to be. The problem is not with the seed or the sower the problem is a soil problem.

The Sower soweth The Word (The seed) = Good seed We must be sure of the seed. *The sower is committed to sowing and does, and has done so faithfully. So If there is a crop failure: The problem is not with #1 The seed because it is good #2 The Sower because he has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep In Step Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Feb 21, 2016

The Apostle Paul encourages the readers to "keep walking in the Spirit." This is good advice for today's Christian.

Introduction In last week’s sermon, “Life in the Spirit”, I introduced this passage as Paul’s example of living in the flesh or living in the Spirit. While it may seem like I am doubling up on this text, but I want to focus on the message of the 16th and 25th verses; ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Good Life

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 15, 2009

In Philippians 4:4-9 Paul gives us 5 tips for experiencing an authentic, satisfying Christian life, such as what we envision when we think of the Pilgrim fathers.

Intro. Tell of the old New England tradition of setting five kernels of corn on the plate, on Thanksgiving day and of Governor Bradford giving thanks to God when, one winter, times were lean. Five pointers towards an authentic Christian life. I. Set your sights on God, 4. A. The point is Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Out Of Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

What Paul learned by his experience is that the bad stuff of life can be a way for God to use your life in a way that good things could not be used.

Luther Burbank, the world famous scientist, worked for years to try and develop a black-petaled lily. He had several thousand experimental lily plants in his laboratory. A sudden cloudburst let loose a flood of rain that they were all washed away. William Stidger tells of sympathizing with him over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Good Out Of Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The key to being an optimist is having the patience to wait and see what God will do with your negative experience. We so often jump to the conclusion that bad stuff is just that, and that alone.

Luther Burbank, the world famous scientist, worked for years to try and develop a black-petaled lily. He had several thousand experimental lily plants in his laboratory. A sudden cloudburst let loose a flood of rain that they were all washed away. William Stidger tells of sympathizing with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Good Out Of Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Paul never dreamed that his days in prison would be days God would use him to let his light shine through all of history because of the epistles he would write there. We should pray, "Lord this is a bad day I am having, what good can you help me make of it for your glory?"

Luther Burbank, the world famous scientist, worked for years to try and develop a black-petaled lily. He had several thousand experimental lily plants in his laboratory. A sudden cloudburst let loose a flood of rain that they were all washed away. William Stidger tells of sympathizing with him ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Patience, Kindness, Goodness Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

Jesus invitation is not "Try Harder" - it is come to me and I will help you be patient, kind and good. (Pt2 Signs of Life)

SIGNS OF LIFE – THE MARKS OF VIBRANT LIVING Part 2 “Patience, Kindness, Goodness” (Galatians 5:22-25) INTRODUCTION Believers are “...aliens in this world.” (1 Peter 2:11). The Bible tells us that “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:21-23

Denomination: *other

Good And Evil Ii Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Satan will use the truth and nothing but the truth, and he will offer you the very best if he can persuade you to get it by disobeying God.

Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "Pretty much all the honest truth-telling there is in the world is done by children." This does not mean, however, that their truth telling is always pleasant. Especially if you have guests, or if you are like the Sunday School teacher who asked too many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24

A Few Good Men

Contributed by Al Hughes on Aug 6, 2002

There are three men in the Bible that are identified as being “a good man.” What makes a man “good?” You can usually identify a “good man” by what proceeds out of his heart.

A FEW GOOD MEN Acts 11:19-24 There are three men in the Bible that are identified as being “a good man.” What makes a man “good?” You can usually identify a “good man” by what proceeds out of his heart. Luke 6:45— A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Too Good To Be True

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 31, 2005

The church is a place of change.

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE Acts 5:12-16 S: Miracles C: God brings change Pr: THE CHURCH IS A PLACE OF CHANGE. Type: Narrative, Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be a place of change. • Be a place where lives are made better. • Live up to our potential instead of settling. Version: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Good King Asa (1 Kings 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 2, 2025

What can we learn from 3 bad and one good king? Let's look at 1 Kings 15.

Were all Israel’s kings bad? Were some kings of Judah good? Are there good and bad leaders in the church? Let’s look at three bad kings and one good king in 1 Kings 15. How could we summarize bad king Abijam’s reign of Judah? Abijam began to rule over Judah in the eighteenth year of Jeroboam’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist