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The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

What Jesus says is that he’s not here to lead us into constraint...he’s here to lead us out! The door isn’t the gate to a cattle stall or a chute to the slaughter house! This gate leads out into the vast beautiful pasture, a life of freedom… full of joy.

The Good Shepherd – John 10:1-10 The imagery of Christ the Shepherd and the sheep has made for beautiful pictures to decorate our homes, lovely greeting cards, and beautiful hymns, but the meaning and implication of this symbol is deeply personal and convicting. Far too often when we think ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Measure Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jul 20, 2011

An inductive study that attempts to answer the question, "How much good is good enough?"

Introduction: How much good is good enough? Have you ever asked yourself that question? It’s often a question we ask when we begin to contemplate death. At the root of the question is this. When life ends are we okay? Do we have a good enough standing in the afterlife to reach heaven? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 26, 2012

Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B

John 10: 11 – 18/ The Good Shepherd Intro: A certain butcher had sold all his poultry except one hen. A woman came in and asked for a hen. The butcher weighed his one chicken and said it would be $3.85. “Do you have a larger one?” asked the lady. The butcher thought fast. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Sam Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 3, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 10: 25 – 37

Luke 10: 25 – 37 Good Sam 25 And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” 27 So he answered and said, “ ‘You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Good Housekeeping Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 10: 38 – 42

Luke 10: 38 – 42 Good Housekeeping 38 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on May 12, 2012

There are times when we have questions but no answers. There are times when the problems of family, finances, relationships, or work seem to have us in a rut. When you grow in focused worship of God, you will become smarter. The good shepherd will provide

John 10:11–18 (ESV) True worship of God can make you smarter. Life can offer challenges that no matter how hard you try; the testing and trials in life seem to grind you down. To understand how to become more creative and productive seek God’s help. The neatest little cloth ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good Deposit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013

1. "Keep the Committed Deposit" of the gospel; 2. In a verse which has become so familiar in translation that we almost forget to check the Greek language which lies behind it, we discover that only "He is able to Keep my Committed Deposit."

THE GOOD DEPOSIT. 2 Timothy 1:6-14. At the end of his previous letter, Paul encouraged Timothy to ‘KEEP’ - or guard - the ‘COMMITTED DEPOSIT’ (1 Timothy 6:20). In the second letter, Paul reiterates this instruction in much the same words: “the good DEPOSIT COMMITTED … KEEP” (2 Timothy 1:14). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 31, 2014

Here we have a wonderful promise from God: “God will rejoice in doing something good for you!” Amen.

Good God! –Promise Word for the month! Jeremiah 32:41”I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will plant them in this land in faithfulness, with all my heart and all my soul.” Here we have a wonderful promise from God: “God will rejoice in doing something good for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:39-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Dave Clark on Apr 4, 2014

When scripture refers to people as sheep, it may not be a compliment. See how the good shepherd watches over us and cares for us even when our actions are senseless.

The Good Shepherd March 30, 2014 Psalm 23 Rev. David J. Clark Late in my first year of college, I was working on a Bible research paper about the 23rd Psalm. What is all of this shepherd imagery about? I learned about how the shepherd took care of the sheep and the green pastures meant that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-8

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 17, 2014

The parable confronts us with the demand to make a decision concerning the command just give by Jesus. Are we, or are we not, going to love our neighbor as our self.

LUKE 10: [25-] 29-37 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE GOOD SAMARITAN [1 John 3:18] Few people really understand US Internal Revenue Service income tax regulations and for good reason. According to Forbes magazine, in 2013 tax codes surpassed four million word mark. In fact, the tax codes have become ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

"Do Good"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 7, 2015

Paul states we are on a mission to do good.

Do Good by saying “I Can Help” Galatians 6:1-10 “Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.”---John Wesley 1. We are on a Mission ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Good Excuses Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2014

At the very heart of the parable is who will be found in the Kingdom of God. It has to do with those who will respond positively to their invitation to accept Jesus, God’s great invitation to salvation.

LUKE 14: 12-16-24 [PARABLES IN LUKE] GOOD EXCUSES [Isaiah 25:6-9] While attending a dinner party at a Pharisees’ house (vv. 1, 7, 12) Jesus challenges the guests to live and work so they will be rewarded in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus then gives a parable about a banquet that alludes to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

Good Success Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Oct 26, 2014

The seed in you is a seed of success. Your "DNA" carry "Good Success"

Text: (‭Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭7-8‬ KJV) Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good For Nothing? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

A message that examines the role of good works for those who are saved by grace

Are you good enough? You might want to think that through. You might want to because we’re talking about your eternity here. You also might want to because you never know when someone’s going to do a man on the street interview and ask you that question… (video about being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Gift Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 10, 2016

Peter doesn't have any money to give to the beggar, but Peter does heal him and the man is able to walk.

Acts 3:1-10 “The Good Gift” INTRODUCTION The writer of the Gospel of Mark understood that the life, death and resurrection of Jesus was, “The Beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ the Son of God.” Jesus’ walk on earth was the first chapter. Following this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran