Sermons on The Good Shephard:

Prayer: A Really Really Good Day...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 17, 2021

Three prayers stages: 1. ASK, 2. SEEK, 3. KNOCK... Either we will trust God and have a good day or we will grow weary? It is up to you.

PRAYER: WILL YOU MAKE TODAY A REALLY, REALLY GOOD DAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: SEEMS WE HAVE LOWERED THE STANDARD OF PRAYER, WE MUST COME TO GOD AND BE DIRECT. Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, John 14:1, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Things Work Together For Good

Contributed by David Shoots on Aug 14, 2021

In our rush for immediate fulfilment of our desires, we have replaced the concept of delayed gratification to instant gratification. As individuals and as a culture, we have exchanged independence for entitlement.

Romans 8:28-29 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. WORKING ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not Good Enough

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

Hve you ever thought you were not good enough for your spouse, friends, job, yourseld or even God?

I’m Not _____ Enough I’m Not Good Enough Pastor Tim Porter Introduction: Good morning! How are you guys doing? I want to welcome everybody to the bridge Church today. Let me begin with just a word of prayer. It has been said that we’re only as sick as our secrets. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:2, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom Letter- Run A Good Race Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 7, 2021

This is the 44th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 10th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#44] FREEDOM LETTER- RUN A GOOD RACE Galatians 5:1-12 Introduction: Many years ago, I coached the High School Swimming team. I had several athletes that went to College on scholarships; but the athlete I was thinking about while I was preparing this sermon, went on to compete ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Serving As Good Soldiers Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 9, 2021

Thankfully Jesus lives, and we are his people. There is no one else.

Recently I went to see the movie Darkest Hour with my dad at the theaters. A stunning film, and for Christmas this year I got a DVD copy of Dunkirk. Both of these stories revolve around the decisions and speeches of the great leader Winston Churchill during the dark days of World War II. A few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Salvation Army

Good Out Of Evil Part2 Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

We cannot know the value of any experience at the time of experiencing it. There is no way to know if that which makes us cry now will be one of our most precious blessings in the future.

A tornado came sweeping across the prairie of Minnesota destroying everything in its path. When it struck Rochester, Minnesota, hundreds of people were injured, and 23 were killed. It was a tragedy, yet millions of people have been thankful for what God did to bring much good out of that tragic ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

For The Common Good (January 16, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

Paul was addressing a diverse group of people in Corinth who obviously were not all alike but all gifted by God’s Holy Spirit. Paul was pointing out how God brings people from all walks of life together and unites them in ministry in spite of their diversity.

FOR THE COMMON GOOD (January 16, 2022) Text: I Corinthians 12:1 - 11 1 Corinthinas 12:1-11  Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.  (2)  You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Doing Good Works This Holiday Season

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Dec 10, 2021

Just because we are not saved according to our works doesn't mean that we shouldn't be concerned about pursuing a life of good works in full obedience to God's Word.

Topic: Doing Good Works This Holiday Season By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Ephesians 2:8-9 “8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Introduction: Just because we are not saved according ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Good King Wenceslas On The Feast Of Stephen

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 27, 2021

Why should we sing the carol Good King Wenceslas on 26th December (The Feast of Stephen0

Why did Good King Wenceslas look out on the Feast of Stephen On Christmas Eve, i.e. 2 days ago, Cyril challenged me to put a sermon together on Good King Wenceslas and the first Christian martyr. So who was Wenceslas? Firstly he wasn’t a King, though Otto the Great who was Holy Roman Emperor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-26, Acts 7:44-60

Denomination: Anglican

Stuck In The Middle Of Good And Evil Games

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Aug 18, 2021

Is there a battle going on between God and Satan? Is there a competition of intelligence -like a chess game. You're left thinking that there’s a chance that the devil might win. But is this what's going on?

Stuck In the Middle of Good and Evil Games Far too often do we see the concept that in this world is a battle going on between God and Satan. It's in the movies and in TV shows all saying that there is this fight It’s portrayed as a competition of intelligence -like a chess game. And your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-2, Habakkuk 1:12, 1 Timothy 1:17, Isaiah 40:28, Colossians 1:16, Job 1:6-7, Psalm 3:3, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 5:10-11, Revelation 21:3-5, Revelation 20:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Acts 1:10-11, James 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

" A Fruit Called Goodness"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 7, 2021

Third in the series based on the "Fruits of the Spirit". Being Good is not the same as "goodness". Goodness is about the character trait of righteousness.

In Jesus Holy Name October 10, 2021 Text: Galatians 5:22-23 “A Fruit Called Goodness” 3rd in the series All week I was wondering if this is a foolish topic. Every parent, every grandparent, every teacher knows what it means to be “good”. To be “good” is simply ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25, Acts 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Forcing People To Be Good, Can It Happen? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 15, 2021

It’s alien to Christ’s life and law of love to force compliance. One cannot and may not try to force sanctity or even basic justice on another.

Sophomore year in high school. We were assigned to study world history at that time, and we were using a Christian textbook, which rightly saw Jesus Christ as the center of all history. We even date years before and after the birth of Christ, even though the time line is about 3 years off what was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 19:20-22, 1 Timothy 6:8, Genesis 1:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

14 Reasons God Is So Good.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 21, 2025

Let us study how good our God is. God delivers on his word and promise. Understanding?

14 REASONS GOD IS SO GOOD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I read where the famous runner, USAIN BOLT, said: “ I TRAINED 4 YEARS TO RUN A RACE THAT LASTED 9 SECONDS. SEEMS PEOPLE GIVE UP WHEN THEY DON’T SEE RESULTS IN 2 MONTHS?” LET ME TELL YOU A STORY ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39, 1 John 4:19, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Conquer Evil With Good (Joshua 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 15, 2025

As Israel conquered the land, are we to conquer hearts? Let's begin in Joshua 13.

As an imperfect nation conquered land but still had much that remained, has an imperfect church still many hearts to conquer? What inheritance do we look forward to? Let’s begin in Joshua 13. Was there land to conquer that had been left out of the conquests to date? Now Joshua had reached old ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Crossword Of Death: Take A Good Look At It

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 5, 2023

We take a good look at Jesus' death so we can die with dignity.

4.7.23 Psalm 31:5 5 Into your hands I commit my spirit. You have redeemed me, O LORD, the God of truth. The Crossword of Death: Take a Good Look at It Today we come here to watch Jesus die. We planned our songs and our worship around it, carrying the cross through the church. Looking at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:5

Denomination: Lutheran