Look For The Good

Description

There is a chapter in the Old Testament with a story that seems a little odd. However, it contains a powerful principle. It is the story of a mean man named Nabal. Importantly, the message found in this story is “Look for the good” (1 Samuel 25:14-38).

Do you find this Nabal-filled world hard to stomach? Then, do what David did and stop staring at Nabal; look at the good. Abigail’s kindness caught King David off guard. It literally threw him off course. Like a modern-day road rage story, David was on the road to destroy Nabal, but David’s anger was turned away, by the unexpected act of this intelligent woman. She caused him to turn his focus from evil toward good… to look more at the mediator and less at the troublemaker. Jesus is our mediator. He is our connection to a God that loves us. Use this sermon to challenge your congregation to turn their gaze toward Jesus.

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers, you will always find people who are helping.'” — Mr. Rogers

Look For The Good is a 20-minute sermon, in Microsoft Word format. It is God’s desire for his people to be the best. May our good, good father anoint each head with oil, so that our cups overflow with his blessings. Use this sermon to change the focus of your congregation to look for the good!

Key message:

Key scriptures:

Romans 12:21, 1 Samuel 25:14-38, Philippians 4:8 and Psalm 23:5

Other resources:

Make this Look For The Good sermon more impactful by also purchasing the PowerPoint presentation.

Also, see the blog Look For The Good!

Author’s Background:

Chuck Locklear is a retired high school principal with 20 years of experience as a public-school administrator and instructional leader. A sought-after speaker and teacher, Chuck enjoys sharing the educational and managerial programs that he developed. These include: Creative Problem Solving, Leadership in the Millennial Generation, and Developing a Culture of Thinking.  He is the creator and publisher of CustomerCare,a magazine focused on providing knock-your-socks-off customer service.Chuck earned a Masters in Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership and has three-decades of experience as a church leader, teacher, and pastor. This includes serving on the deacon boards of four churches and in leadership roles for five different denominations. Chuck currently serves as pastor for Warren Hope in Warren, Michigan.