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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Be Good For Goodness' Sake? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2015
     | 4,745 views

    Why should anyone be good? The answer is found in the celebration of the birth of Christ the Lord.

    “When the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Defined…shaped…equipped

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010
     | 5,374 views

    The church is defined, shaped and equipped with the gifts necessary to help the church to grow.

    When your favorite athletic team takes the floor or the field, all the players are dressed alike. But, no one considers this a liability. And it isn't. Their being dressed alike is one indication that they are a team and that they have a common purpose. However, if you look closely, you will see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Music Defined And Detailed For Godly Worship

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,906 views

    Elements of music and the Biblical definition/pattern for Godly music outlined

    Seven Elements of Music 1. Melody: Series of tones heard as a musical thought 2. Harmony: When two or more tones are sounded at the same time 3. Rhythm: The orderly movement of music through time (measures/beats) 4. Dynamics: Volume and properties of sound (notations/rest/length) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Defining Love - Selfishness Murders Relationships Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013
     | 3,862 views

    We can say we love God if we want to, but, Jesus teaches us that the only way to follow Him, is to love and serve people like He does. Jesus wants people to find Him, to discover His redemption.

    When I was a kid my parents were missionaries in the Philippines. We lived there for three years, two in one house and one in another outside of Cebu City. In most parts of the city, including the part our first house was located, were open sewers. Ditches that were filled with water containing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    But It Depends On How I Define Success Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 3, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,044 views

    Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow.

    INTRODUCTION: Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow. Some of us may have a few more steps; some of us may have a few fewer steps. No wonder people ask the question: “Is this all there is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Moses Defines A Nation Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016
     | 3,807 views

    God called Abraham to go to the Promised Land and there He would make a great nation out of them. The Savior for the world would come through them.

    A. GOD’S CHOSEN PEOPLE: THE JEWS God called Abraham to go to the Promised Land and there He would make a great (influential) nation out of them. The Savior for the world would come through them. They entered Egypt victorious but ended up as slaves. “Now there arose up a new king ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Goodness

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2003
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     | 5,802 views

    Goodness is a fruit that is best given away by the example of our lives.

    Introduction (overhead 1) 1.The fragrance test with two men. (Adapted from Tasting The Fruit of the Spirit, Group Publishing, 2003) 2. The college prank played on me with my cologne. Review of series (overhead 2) 1. We are more than half way through our fall series, The Fruits of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    Goodness Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,850 views

    When Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians, “kindness” comes just before “goodness.”

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22) Last week we talked about “kindness” as a fruit of the Spirit. When Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians, “kindness” comes just before “goodness.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Goodness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,617 views

    Goodness is a great quality. This is a slight revamp of a 2006 message.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What do you think of when you think of goodness? • I would imagine that each one of us would have a different idea as to what it is. • Today, I want us to examine the fruit of goodness. • Whenever the subject of being good comes up, there are not too many who see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Goodness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,586 views

    Third in an eight part series on the attributes of God.

    Introduction: • Internal battle we face as believers: Will I allow Jesus Christ to be the Master of every area of my life? o School o Dating life o Career o Finances o Leisure • Ultimately those battles come down to what I understand about God’s goodness. When I see God’s goodness with 20/20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Message 16 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:21 – Examine Carefully And Hold Fast To What Is Good – No Excuses! Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 7, 2023
     | 2,516 views

    We live in a world today where all the boundaries have been blurred and are increasingly, becoming blurred. We have no fixed point for marriage, no correct lines for morality, no division of good or bad in gender or behaviour or attitudes. We examine what GOOD is. Do good to all.

    MESSAGE 16 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:21 – EXAMINE CAREFULLY AND HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD – NO EXCUSES! {{1Thessalonians 5:21 “but examine everything carefully. HOLD FAST TO THAT WHICH IS GOOD.”}} [A]. THE INTRODUCTION When we consider this short instruction, two questions may come into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    When Bad Is Good Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    The story of the Good Samaritan confronts us with several implications for living a life of faith.

    Stories Jesus Told: When Good is Bad—The Story of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Jesus was such a captive communicator because he told stories, and people then, just like us now, loved stories. Jesus told stories to make a point in a more compelling way than simply stating the point. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tyrone Blue avatar

    The Goodness Of Good Friday

    Contributed by Tyrone Blue on May 30, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 27,547 views

    A narrative description of the good things that transpired on Good Friday.

    Sermon - #42 Title: “The Goodness of Good Friday” Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56 Key Terms – Goodness – Being Positive Good Friday – The Friday before Easter, observed by Christians in commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus. Background – Many people often question why we call the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Good, Good Friday

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,348 views

    One message of 4 being delivered Friday at 12pm

    Good, Good Friday Text: Luke 23:32-43 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34 Then Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Be Good For Goodness Sake Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 14, 2013
     | 7,049 views

    Paul struggled with the postive quality of goodness that only God possesses and so do we. It is necessary for us to learn to be good. So, welcome to the classroom.

    As I came in this morning and heard people greeting each other, I heard a word being spoken quite a bit. “You’re looking good this morning.” “I feel good this morning.” “Everything is going good.” “I am doing good.” There seems to be a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare