Sermons by Charles Goodman, Jr.
“Grow As A Christian”
“Grow As A Christian” 5-3-261 Thessalonians 5:16-18Acts 17:11Romans 12:1-2John 4:23-24Charles Goodman, Jr.
“From Celebration to Resurrection”
“From Celebration to Resurrection” 4-5-26Theme: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just something to celebrate, but a call to transformation—because the same Savior who confronts, corrects, and cleanses also heals, restores, and gives newand eternal life to all who surrender to Him. Matthew 21:12-15; Luke:1-7 Charles Goodman, Jr.
“Maundy Thursday Service”
“Maundy Thursday Service” 4-2-26John 13:3-5 The TowelLuke 22:14-20 The Lord’s Supper – The TableJohn 13:34-35 The CommandCharles Goodman, Jr.
“What People Want and What God Sent”
“What People Want and What God Sent” 3-29-26Matthew 21:1-11Charles Goodman, Jr.
“Open Hands, Humble Hearts”
“Open Hands, Humble Hearts”Mark 10:13-16Charles 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.