According to John Ortberg, we all belong in life's "damaged-goods department." But through Christ's grace, God continually blesses and restores "damaged goods" (like all of us!) so we can give his blessings to others. In this sermon, Ortberg beautifully describes the Bible's view of "the good life."

This week we also feature:

• Editor's Choice Illustration: Reality Show Reveals Our Need for a Father's Blessing
• Skills Article: How Prayer Transforms Prep, by Michael Lawrence
• Video Illustration: A Dad Is More

Matt Woodley
Managing Editor, PreachingToday.com
Mwoodley@christianitytoday.com

P.S. This week we have three new Father's Day illustrations; plus the first two News That Illustrates focus on men's issues. Also, jump-start your own thinking about Father's Day sermons with a sermon by Max Lucado, Mark Mitchell, or Daniel Meyer. Remember: all of this is free for PreachingToday.com members.

Matt Woodley is the pastor of compassion ministries at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, Illinois.