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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Guilty Of Innocent Blood (Whose Line Is It?) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 14,564 views

    Was Judas a good man or bad? What can his actions warn us of in our own walk with God?

    OPEN: When a couple caught an intruder in their bedroom, the thief pulled a gun and announced, "Now that you’ve seen me, I’m going to have to shoot you." He pointed his gun at the woman and said, "I like to know the names of my victims. What’s your name?" "Elizabeth," the woman replied. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Intentions Are Not Enough

    Contributed by Jeff Kolk on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 127 ratings
     | 29,346 views

    Good intentions need Godly action to benefit the kingdom of God

    "Good Intentions Are Not Enough" Proverbs 16:1-3 INTRODUCTION: + In the 18th Century James Boswell is said, "Hell is paved with good intentions." Actions must be taken and followed through in order for the intention to become a reality. Boswell’s quote is a summary of human nature not to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Good News?

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 25, 2023
     | 1,777 views

    A reminder of the elements of the Gospel

    What is the Good News? 1 Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Things Guaranteed Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,278 views

    There are many famous verses in the Bible, and this is one of them. We love to quote it. We love to claim it. We love to hold God accountable to it. But what does it mean?

    Good Things Guaranteed Griffith Baptist Church – 8/3/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:28 Key verse: Romans 8:28 – And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. The Introduction There are many famous verses in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accept Change As Good

    Contributed by Isaias Sanchez on May 27, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,643 views

    It’s not what happens to you in life that determines your future;it is how you respond to what happens that determines your future.

    Accept change as good When you give your life to God there is a transition happening. From your ways of doing things to God’s way of doing things! From Chaos to transition to destiny! Genesis 1:2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Too Good To Be True Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 23, 2018
     | 7,855 views

    We don't notice or believe something at times because we have been offered something that is too good to be true

    Luke 24:36-48 Close Encounters: Too good to be true In the movie “It could happen to you” A New York cop named Charley is having coffee in a little diner. He finishes up and starts to pay and discovers he only has enough for the coffee and nothing for a tip. So he offers the waitress a choice he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hearing The Good News

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2013
     | 3,741 views

    The message of hope. Christ message is good news to those that are looking for a savior and respond to Christ.

    Hearing the Good News of God Luke 2:8-10 John 1:29-34 Introduction- Like Harold and Lorraine read for us this morning, today, we begin the Advent season. They are the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. It is marked by lighting the Advent candles that symbolizes hope, peace, joy, love of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Good Tree - Centurion

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,568 views

    A perspective on Luke 7: 1-10. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of such a life; he is like a fruitful tree within his community.

    Luke 7: 1-10 The Good Tree – Centurion The life of the centurion portrayed in the Gospel text clearly demonstrates the core teaching of Jesus. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Choosing The Good Portion

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,651 views

    A slightly different twist on the familiar story of Mary and Martha. Using an analogy of Kentucky Fried Chicken, how do we act when life treats us to chicken wings? Have faith in God because He is bigger than our problems.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, when was the last time you brought home a family-size bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken? I imagine more people will be buying those again since KFC announced they no longer use partially hydrogenated fats for frying. What portion do you usually choose from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Becoming Good Stewards

    Contributed by Dennis Williams on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,465 views

    We are in anticipation of the Rapture We must be faithful and wise stewards

    Becoming good stewards We are in anticipation of the Rapture We must be faithful and wise stewards a. Instead of waiting we should be working b. We do not know when He is coming but He is coming The Bible says “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Average Is Not Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,103 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt. 6: "Amaziah"

    AVERAGE IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH (2 CHRONICLES 25:1-28) One day Linus came home with his report card. As he turned on the TV, his sister Lucy scoffed at his grade: “You got a “C” in history? That’s only average.” Linus defended himself: “So what? I’m an average student in an average school in an average ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Average Is Not Good Enough

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,483 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt. 5

    AVERAGE IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH (2 CHRONICLES 25:1-28) One day Linus came home with his report card. As he turned on the TV, his sister Lucy scoffed at his grade: “You got a “C” in history? That’s only average.” Linus defended himself: “So what? I’m an average student in an average school in an average ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Because God Is Good Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 31, 2012
     | 8,907 views

    We can trust God for all things because He is good.

    September 2, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Romans 8:28-39 Subject: Faith in God Title: Because God is Good I’ve been talking about having faith in God. In the process I have been telling you things like, “Our faith is not in our faith… Our faith isn’t in the bible, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Good Position Does Not Always Mean A Good Condition

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,750 views

    Just because you’re in a good position, it does not mean that your soul is in a good condition. Are you following God afar off?

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: A GOOD POSITION DOES NOT ALWAYS MEAN A GOOD CONDITION “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Good-Bye, Abram

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    A sermon illustrating the walk of faith, not just for Abram but for every Christian. A sermon where a founding pastor must also say "Good-bye" to his congregatioin.

    What comes to mind when you hear the name Abram? Okay, what about Abraham? They are the same man, but he was only known as Abram until he was called to do something special by God - when he was 75 years old! Not long after that, God changed his name to Abraham, which has a specific meaning. ...read more

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