Sermons by Charles Goodman, Jr. (Page 2)
“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.
“Focus on Jesus”
“Focus on Jesus” 9-21-25Theme: The main truth of the sermon message in one sentence. “Don’t let the distractions of this world keep you from drawing close to Jesus – always choose the better part: time with Jesus.” Charles Goodman, Jr.
“The Church on Solid Ground”
“The Church on Solid Ground” 9-7-25When a church is rooted in the Word, strengthened by prayer, marked by love, alive in worship and active in mission – it is strong in CHRIST.Charles Goodman, Jr.
“Personal Growth and Church Growth”
“Personal Growth and Church Growth” 8-31-25A Spirit-filled person and Spirit-filled church is marked by learning, loving, worshiping, giving and growing.Acts 2:37-47 NRSVCharles Goodman, Jr.
“Personal Growth & Ministry Growth”
“Personal Growth & Ministry Growth”Theme: Growth: Becoming a ‘Better Christian’, Becoming a ‘Better’ Church2 Peter 1:1-9Charles Goodman Jr.
“Lessons from the Christmas Story”
“Lessons from the Christmas Story” 7-27-25Theme: A closer look at Herod and the Magi. Christmas is proof that God Loves You. Matthew 2Charles Goodman, Jr.
“Lessons from the Christmas Story”
“Lessons from the Christmas Story” 7-20-25Theme: A closer look at Caesar, Joseph, Mary, Jesus, the Shepherds and the Angels.Luke 2:1-20Charles Goodman Jr.
“Honoring Our Earthly Fathers, Honoring Our Heavenly Father”
“Honoring Our Earthly Fathers, Honoring Our Heavenly Father” 6-15-251 Corinthians 16:13-14, Deuteronomy 6:6-7Charles Goodman, Jr.