Sermons on Ultimate Good:

Celebrate Good Times

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration!

I. The Prodigal’s Party A. Text: Luke 15:10-32 B. Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration! C. In this particular parable, we are going to consider that it was the Father’s idea to celebrate! D. Verse 10 actually goes with the previous parable Jesus told. However, I read it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10-32

Giving That Hurts Good

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

A textual lesson on giving based on Hannah’s promise and gift to God.

GIVING THAT HURTS GOOD I Samuel 1 INTRODUCTION: Tony Campolo is an American minister who has devoted his life to mission work in the world’s poorest countries. And from one of his many mission efforts, he tells a story of a homeless man who offered to share his coffee with him. Seeing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Place To Start

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 7, 2002

Second Sunday in Advent: The evangelist Mark starts with John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness. He seems to leave out Christmas. But perhaps, for us, it is a ’good place to start.’

The Gospel Lesson today is one of the most interesting Advent / Christmas lessons in all of scripture. I say that because - did you notice that something seems to be missing? There is no mention of Christmas in this Gospel. Mark mentions neither the miraculous conception nor the birth of Jesus. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Ship Lolipop

Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 18, 2002

A New Year’s message to challenge listeners to follow God’s will in the New Year

The Good Ship Lollipop Jonah 1: 1 – 7 ( I read this anology in a book a while back and thought it wourl preach). Here we, the first Sunday in the year 2000, the long awaited day has finally arrived. We find ourselves embarking on a journey into the unknown and we are launching into a new era. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Destiny For Good Things

Contributed by Jason Love on Aug 27, 2003

This sermon gives a demonstration of destiny by looking at the life of Joseph.

1. Josephs childhood A. He was special to his dad Jacob 1. He was the eldest child of Rachel 2. He stayed close to the home -We are also special to God B. Joseph has revelation of his destiny 1. The dream of the sheaves 2. The dream of the moon, sun, and eleven ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:18-21, Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Sep 23, 2003

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who calls for His sheep to follow.

*Ask the children in the congregation: If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Why is it that no one ever says they want to be a sheep? It is never a mascot of a sports team. But from the Christian perspective, it is often seen as a romantic or complimentary thought to who we ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of A Good Man

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Oct 16, 2003

This sermon was for a member’s homegoing celebration. Mr. Roosevelt Cook had a long bout with illness and he died recently. I choose to not do lengthy sermons for occasions such as this. But I did encourage the family and community to strive for peacef

27 September 2003 Funeral Services for Mr. Roosevelt Cook at Saint John A. M. E. Zion Church, Georgiana, AL., Pastor Harold O’N. Simpson, Officiate and Eulogist “For he was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a considerable number was added to the Lord” (Acts 11.24). The Life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:24

Denomination: Methodist

Hold On Good Soldier

Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003

Endure Hardships

2 Timothy 2:3-4 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please Him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. First, let me inform you of something you may already know. There’s a war ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Qualities Of A Good Church

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

In this introduction to 1 Thessalonians, we see the qualities which make this a good church.

1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 First impressions are lasting impressions. Have you ever had a first impression that was dramatically wrong. Your first impression was one in which you were sure that this individual had no hope. Then as you got to know them, they were the ones who actually came through in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Good Parent Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 2, 2004

Would you like to be a successful Christian parent? Would you like to raise your children so that they’ll please God? Paul gives us powerful guidelines on how to make a difference in our child’s life.

OPEN - I read a poem several years ago that went this way: If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it is yours... If it doesn’t, it never was. But, if it just sits in your living room, messes up your stuff, eats your food, takes your money, and doesn’t appear to realize that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rather Do Good

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 18, 2002

A sermon about stealing and wholesome speech following Paul’s advice to "rather do good"

RATHER DO GOOD EPHESIANS 4:28-29 INTRODUCTION Paul continues to stress to the Ephesians the importance of their walk with Christ. Paul does not just say, “follow Christ” and leaves it at that. Paul explains “how” to follow Christ. Paul explains that as we follow Christ, our lives will look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dangers Of The Good Times

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 25, 2004

A study of the danger that the good times in our lives pose to our Christian lives.

Faithfulness in good times as well as bad Introduction There is a famous poem that is frequently used in Christian circles, it has been used here a few times, it is called ’footprints’. It is about how the Lord carries us through the difficult times of life. There are also many songs about the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Danger Of Good Intentions

Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 26, 2006

We live in a world where we have placed a higher premium on sincerity, than on truth. The attitude of the world is that, if our intentions are right, if we have a good motive, then our actions- no matter how awful are justified. But the ends never justi

The Danger of Good Intentions 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Proverbs 16:2 Introduction We live in a world where we have placed a higher premium on sincerity, than on truth. The attitude of the world is that, if our intentions are right, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 27, 2006

How Jesus compares himself to the shepherd and door of the sheep.

SBC Philippi, 3/19/06 am; Rev. Jeff Simms Jesus the Good Shepherd; John 10:1-18 Jesus the Good Shepherd John 10:1-18 Primary Purpose: How Jesus compares to a good shepherd and door of the sheep. Jesus actually uses two common analogies to compare himself to his relationship to his sheep in this ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Goodness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 31, 2006

There is more to goodness than meets the eye.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 THIS IS A CLIP IN POWERPOINT • SLIDE #2 • What do you think of when you think of goodness? • I would imagine that each one of us would have a different idea as to what it is. • Today, I want us to examine the fruit of goodness. • Whenever the subject of being good comes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ