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  • Being Good Isn't Good Enough

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,017 views

    We cannot rely on our good deeds to make us right with God.

    Being Good Isn't Good Enough January 24, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We cannot rely on our good deeds to make us right with God. Focus Passage: Mark 10:17-22 Supplemental Passage: For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that ...read more

  • What Good Are You? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,832 views

    Sometimes we feel like God has to completely change us in order to use us. Paul shows us that God takes the background, weaknesses, and even difficulties and uses them for His kingdom, if we let Him.

    Who are you as a person? Who are you as a Christian? Do those two questions get two different responses from you? I think often times we think that when we come to Christ, Jesus basically considers us to be a blank slate that needs to be redrawn into the character of Jesus and that everything about ...read more

  • Created For Good Works

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 14, 2014
     | 10,920 views

    We do good because we have been made good. We do good because it is God's purpose for us. We do good because it is a way of life.

    2:10 “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” We are God’s handiwork. He made us perfect, but we spoilt it because of sin, and He took steps to restore us again. • You can say He created us, ...read more

  • That's Good! (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 26, 2018
     | 11,314 views

    You've heard the phrase, "God is good all the time and all the time God is good". But how do we define 'good'?

    THAT'S GOOD! (part one) We've heard the saying, "God is good all the time and all the time God is good." What is good? The word can mean many things. It can refer to something that's of high-quality (that's good stuff). It can refer to someone who's virtuous or moral (he's a good person). It can ...read more

  • That's Good! (Part Three)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 10, 2018
     | 4,183 views

    God is good and we are not unless we become born again through Christ. Once we become Christians we need to discern what is good and then once we know what is good we need to do what is good. Today we'll look at some responses we need to have to goodness.

    THAT'S GOOD! (part three) God is good and we are not unless we become born again through Christ. Once we become Christians we need to discern what is good and then once we know what is good we need to do what is good. Today we'll look at some responses we need to have to goodness. 1) We ...read more

  • What About Faith And Good Works? (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 5,858 views

    This morning our focus is going to be on verses 14-17, in chapter two. In this section of the passage we find an assumption (v.14), an analogy (vv. 15-16), and an application (v.17). Included is a historical looks at the relationship between James and Paul.

    What About Faith and Good Works? An Answer to the believer James 2:14-17 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 1, 2001 Introduction: We’ve spent the last couple of weeks tackling an issue that many people, present company excluded of course, would like to avoid. We ...read more

  • Good Versus Evil

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 16, 2015
     | 5,086 views

    We want to make real changes in our lives, but many of us are looking for a magic pill to solve all of our problems. We have to open ourselves to the wonderful and unpredictable Spirit that is flowing so freely and so full of life all around us.

    The first seven chapters of the Book of Romans have focused on the power of sin in our lives, and they have set the stage for chapter 8 by discussing Paul’s ideas about sin. Our reading today from Romans 8:1-11 is an entrance into friendly territory. It talks about the Holy Spirit, which was ...read more

  • Think Good Thoughts Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    Paul points the path to peace. It is in Jesus, of course. It is also to do with how we choose to use our minds. What have you done for your mind lately?

    Sermon for CATM – November 2, 2008 – “Think Good Thoughts” – Philippians 4:1-8 Here you see a glass (use a glass as a visual). Is it half empty, or is it half full? It all depends on your perspective, on how you see the glass. Now my brother Craig, after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, ...read more

  • Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,224 views

    In this parable Jesus contrasts the old faith of Moses to the new faith of Christianity

    Parable of the Good Samaritan – 11 Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem to face his impending death and resurrection • On the way they stop at a Samaritan village but they reject Jesus because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem • What is interesting is the disciples response to this ...read more

  • Living In The Goodness Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,045 views

    This sermon encourages finding joy and refuge in God's eternal goodness, rather than in worldly possessions or status.

    Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, not as strangers but as family, bound together by the love of our Lord and Savior. We assemble, not as individuals but as a community, united by the shared belief in the goodness of our God. We are here to celebrate, to reflect, and to respond to that ...read more

  • Keep Your Head In The Clouds

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jun 9, 2014
     | 5,643 views

    Keep your mind set on heavenly things and avoid the trappings of earthly struggles and temptations

    INTRODUCTION 1. Most often people tell you to “get your head out of the clouds” a. That phrase is most often spoken to day-dreamers b. But it offers us opportunity to consider what Paul is saying in Colossians 3:1-4 2. Christians should have our heads in the clouds a. Our thoughts ...read more

  • Distraction

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 16, 2010
    based on 56 ratings
     | 22,571 views

    Nehemiah saw right thru the devil's attempt at distraction and compromise. He said, the valley of Ono? O No! Aren't you glad he said no no to Ono? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Distraction Nehemiah 6:1-4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Distraction.html So far the devil has tried to use these tools to keep them from rebuilding the wall: Ridicule-we will be laughed at but we shouldn't back up or back down. Discouragement-We sometimes get tired IN the work, but never OF the ...read more

  • Created For Good Works

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
     | 6,036 views

    We are saved by grace IN ORDER to do good works.

    Created for Good Works June 15, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are saved by grace IN ORDER to do good works. Focus Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: Before and After tactics of ...read more

  • Endurance: Do You Ever Feel Giving Up?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2020
     | 6,105 views

    Often we allow fear to reign and give birth to tiredness, fatigue, lack of patience. We walk in danger when we watch other people. We must focus on endurance.

    ENDURANCE: DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE GIVING UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE MINUTE CHAIR. In 1982 the ABC EVENING NEWS told a story about a modern art project that the artist created. It was called the MINUTE CHAIR. The artist took a beautiful chair and at point blank range ...read more

  • When You Lose Your Way

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 14,139 views

    Keeping our Focus on God

    Psalm 107 ? If you were driving somewhere and you got lost - or at least weren’t sure where you were, would you  • stop and ask someone for directions • keep driving in hopes that you find your destination • phone someone for directions • panic! This is a Psalm ...read more

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