Sermons by Charles Goodman, Jr.
“Sin – Missing the Mark: A Lenten Return”
“Sin – Missing the Mark: A Lenten Return” 3-1-26Sermon Theme: Understanding sin is the first step toward turning from sin. Lent invites us to re-aim our hearts toward God’s Word, God’s will, and God’s ways. Scripture: Genesis 4Charles Goodman, Jr
“I AM: God’s Presence for Our Right Now”
“I AM: God’s Presence for Our Right Now” 2-15-26Sermon Theme: When life is full of questions and fear begins to rise, God does not always give explanations — He gives Himself.God proves that His presence is greater than our panic, and His “I AM” is enough for our “right now.”Exodus 3:1-15Charles Goodman, Jr.
“Serving Together: Working On Ministry and Working In Ministry”
“Serving Together: Working On Ministry and Working In Ministry” 1-18-26Sermon Theme: God gives every believer gifts, talents, and abilities not for spectatorship but stewardship – to serve others, strengthen the church, and glorify Christ. Therefore, every member is called to share in the responsibility of ministry. 1 Corinthians 12:4–7, 1 Peter 4:10–11Charles Goodman, Jr.
“Offering Our Best in 2026”
“Offering Our Best in 2026” 1-4-26Sermon Theme: As we begin 2026, God calls us to offer our best by faithfully giving our Time, Talents, Temple, Treasures, and Testimony to Christ.Matthew 2:1-12 (The Visit of the Magi)Charles Goodman, Jr.
“A Child is Born…All Is Well”
St. John Choir Christmas Cantata 12-21-25“A Child is Born…All Is Well” Arr. and created by Russell MauldinJohn 3:16-17Charles Goodman Jr.
“When God Works Through the Unexpected”
“When God Works Through the Unexpected” 12-7-25Sermon Theme: The Christmas story teaches us that God does some of His greatest work in situations that feel inconvenient, uncomfortable, and unexpected — because His plan is bigger than our perspective.Luke 2:1-7Charles Goodman, Jr.
“Hope Has a Name”
“Hope Has a Name” 11-30-25Theme: The hope our world longs for is not a feeling, not a season, and not a tradition — Hope is a Person, and His name is Jesus. He is the veryembodiment of hope for everyone, everywhere — for the weary, the broken, the searching, and the sinner.Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25Charles Goodman, Jr.
“Faith in the Deep End”
“Faith in the Deep End” 11-16-25Sermon Theme: God calls us out of shallow comfort into deeper faith. The miracle isn’t in the catch — it’s in recognizing who’s in the boat. When we obey God’s Will and His Word, understanding and revelation always follow. Luke 5:1-11 (NRSV)Charles Goodman, Jr.
“Faithful Then, Faithful Now”
“Faithful Then, Faithful Now” 11-2-25Sermon Theme: From generation to generation, God has been faithful. The saints who came before us ran their race with courage, devotion, and endurance. Their witness surrounds us even now, reminding us that the same God who carried them through will carry us, too. We honor their memory by running our race faithfully keeping our eyes on Jesus and pressing forward in hope until the day we meet again in His presence.Hebrews 12:1-2 (NRSV)Charles Goodman, Jr.
“Light Overcomes the Darkness”
“Light Overcomes the Darkness” 10-26-25Sermon Theme: When darkness surrounds us — whether in fear, sin, doubt, or evilness — Jesus remains the unconquerable Light. And because He lives in us, we are called to shine, and live right and righteous lives. The light of Jesus cannot be overcome — we are called to carry that light into a dark world.John 1:4-5 NRSVEphesians 5:8 NRSVCharles Goodman, Jr.
“At the Lord’s Table – At the Lord’s Throne”
“At the Lord’s Table – At the Lord’s Throne” 10-5-25Sermon Theme Statement: At the Lord’s Table, the many become one. Across cultures and continents, we are bound together by Christ’s body and blood, reminded that all kneel at the same cross and riseas one people redeemed by Christ. Holy Communion – Celebrating World Communion SundayCharles Goodman, Jr.
“Connected and Powered by God”
“Connected and Powered by God” 9-28-25Theme: “Stay connected to God. He fills you with His love and power, so His love and power can flow through you — so that others maycome to know Him and abide in Him.”Charles Goodman, Jr.
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