Sermons on The Lord Is Good:

Trading Goodness Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 14, 2002

Our contributions to the gains in the lives of others are the keys to our own personal inner growth.

When I started studying economics in the college, one of the first lessons in economics I learned was this: Business is first and foremost a community service which brings a gain on the investment in return. A businessman or a shopkeeper from this perspective is a skilled and responsible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Catholic

It Is Good To Be Here

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005

An unusual interpretation of the transfiguration of Jesus that show the disciples as being "transfigured" as well.

It Is Good To Be Here – Mt 17: 1 - 9 Intro: Have you ever been to a concert or a performance that was so exceptional that you didn’t want to leave. – Mountaintop experiences. This story is in 3 gospels (Mt, Mk & Lk) I. Verses 2 Don’t know about you, but I think I would have been scared to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Conscience Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2006

Paul was able to live with a clear conscience...not DEFILED, SEARED, or EVIL, as are dangers for us. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

A Good Conscience Acts 23:1 Have you ever been persecuted for your stand for Christ? If we’re living right, we’re to expect it: 2 Tim. 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Matthew 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Mindset Of Goodness Series

Contributed by Phillip Calvert on Jan 12, 2006

We often limit our expectation of God by the excuses we give Him to bless us. But God wants us to expect more from Him than what we can perform or deserve.

RAISING THE BANNER OF EXPECTATION MINDSET OF GOODNESS Psalms 23:6 Doctrinal syllogism If the word spoken created all things and now keeps all things in existence. (Gen 1, Col 1) And if, for the word to work in me I must be transformed by the renewing of my mind. (Rom 12:2) It is therefore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

This is a sermon on how to be a faithful soldier in God’s army.

A Good Soldier II Timothy 2:1-4 Intro: Paul writes to Timothy commanding him to be strong in the grace of God and stand firm in the doctrine he had been taught by Paul. Furthermore, he was to teach others these truths that those who were then taught could themselves also teach others. He likens the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

A good friday sermon

Did you sleep well? Have a good nights rest? Jesus didn’t – he had not been to sleep! Good Friday: a day of How do you live like he’s risen when you feel dead yourself? How do you dance for Joy when you’re knocked down to the floor? How do you celebrate Easter when you’re living Good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-75

Denomination: Christian Church

The Good Fight

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 10, 2003

This message describes some of the enemies which we encounter and ultimately must defeat.

The Bible describes the followers of Christ as being in a battle, a war, a race, and a walk. In over 4,000 years this world has known only 268 years of peace. (1) Christianity Is A Fight (A) Not a fight with one another: but against the powers of satan. (2Cor.10:4) "For the weapons of our warfare ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 24, 2001

In a world of so many false, competing voices, do we recognize, listen to, and follow the voice of our Good Shepherd?

Sermon for 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Ps. 23; Rev. 7:16-17; Jn. 10:22-30 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Good Shepherd” Our psalm, second lesson and gospel for today all employ the metaphor of God as Shepherd and people as sheep. Most of us find comfort in the metaphor of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

A Good Name

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Companies spend billions of dollars on commercials telling us how good their products are because they want us to trust them. If they are proven to be untrustworthy they lose business and billions of dollars because they have developed a bad name, they’ve

A Good Name; Proverbs 22:1 What do you think of when you here the names Adolph Hitler or Joseph Stalin or Saddam Hussein (evil dictators) what about the name Charles Manson (Brainwashing killer) what about Timothy McVeigh (OKC bomber) What about Osama Bin Laden (Terrorist). What about Judas ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

The Good Life

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 3, 2007

Whatever you have, learn to be content with what God has entrusted to you. Remember, it isn’t wrong to earn more to live in security and provide for your family. It is the love of money that is dangerous. It is the constant pursuit of the good life tha

The Good Life, Luke 12:13-21 Introduction By the time I met my father in law he had been a used car salesman for more than thirty years. For the bulk of that he owned a buy here pay here lot. He could always get a great deal from him, but you just had to know that any car you got from “Big John” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Jason Winters on Jun 5, 2010

Marks of a good soldier for Christ

A Good Soldier “Endure hardships with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:3 A good soldier is a good Follower Mark 8:34 A good soldier is a good Fighter 1 Timothy 6:11-12 III. A good soldier is Familiar With the strategy oh the Enemy 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Morning Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

Our goal is more than heaven.

Ephesians 4:11-13 “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Gentleness & Goodness Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 20, 2010

We live in a ‘dog-eat-dog’ world. There is not even much gentleness or goodness where you might expect to find it: nurses and doctors have become preoccupied with lawsuits and their paychecks, homes are toxic environments, and churches are full of bitter

Do gentleness and goodness seem like qualities on the top of many lists? What do these words mean to you? For some, it might mean being a push-over or a marshmallow… to others, it might be a coveted virtue. Needless to say, these character traits are as scarce as water in a summer Arizona ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Wine Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 2, 2009

(PowerPoint slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Looking at Jesus first miracle, and the significance of the good wine.

Journeying with John, It’s a Trip (JWJ-11) The Good Wine John 2:1-11 This morning my heart is burdened with a rather unusual subject - and it flows directly out of a rather intriguing passage in Scripture. Our text is the account of Jesus’ first sign in Cana of Galilee - at the wedding where He ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

The Good Shepherd (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 10 verses 1- Ill: Reaching the end of a job interview, • The interviewer asked a young applicant fresh out of university, • "And what starting salary were you looking for?" • The applicant said, "In the neighbourhood of £25,000 a year, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-29

Denomination: Brethren