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  • Larry Turner avatar

    Be Good For Goodness Sake Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 14, 2013
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    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

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    Is Good, Good Enough?

    Contributed by Wayne Du Toit on Dec 4, 2015
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    When is being good not good enough? How would you define being Good? (Not being as bad as the person next to you?)

    Listen: http://www.wayneamydutoit.com/Wayne/is-good-good-enough/ {Desire – to change, motivating factors / consequences / benefits} I have heard people say that that are “good” people. That if there is a God and He is a God of love that He would not throw them into hell, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fighting A Good Fight Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Nov 3, 2015
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    The apostle Paul often spoke of fighting. An example of this is in our text (vs. 12). In his next book to Timothy he uses this same language and says, “I have fought a good fight…” (I think Paul loved sports.) 2 Timothy 4:7

    Fighting A Good Fight 1 Timothy 6:12-16 Introduction: 1. The apostle Paul often spoke of fighting. An example of this is in our text (vs. 12). In his next book to Timothy he uses this same language and says, “I have fought a good fight…” (I think Paul loved sports.) 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Damaged Good

    Contributed by Rev Bein Clayborn on Feb 20, 2004
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    God can take something people say is damaged and us to glorify his kingdom...

    “Damaged Goods” 1 Samuel 1:1-5, 10-11, & 19 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Four Facts About Faith” Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on May 13, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    This message is another in my series on the Book of Hebrews.

    TEXT: Hebrews 11:4-7 TOPIC: “Four Facts About Faith” INTRODUCTION: A minister tried to illustrate the difference between fact and faith. He hit upon a brilliant analogy that involved the congregation to which he was speaking. He said, "It is indeed a fact that you are sitting in the pews. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Preparing To Build Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009
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    Even though David was not allowed to build the temple he threw his effort behind making preparations and inspiring Solomon for the work. David provides a good example for us as we seek to inspire our children to serve the Lord.

    Introduction: A. Let’s begin with some statements from some great visionaries. 1. In 1859, Edwin L. Drake tried to enlist some drillers to help with his proposal to drill for oil. They said to him, “Drill for oil? You mean drill into the ground to try and find oil? You’re crazy.” 2. In 1899, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Love Your Friends And Your Enemies

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 3, 2015
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    Why should we love those who hate us? Well, when we do, we show God’s love to them. It also sets a good example for us to follow, and it turns enemies into friends.

    Good morning boys and girls! Has there ever been a time in your lives when you did not like someone? Why? Sometimes it’s not easy to like people, especially when people haven’t been nice to us. I know, because when I was your age a lot of kids at school didn’t like me. In other ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jonathan Kruschel avatar

    Listen To The Lord!

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019
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     | 8,668 views

    Are you a good listener? Not listening many times means you’re going to miss something important. How about listening to the Lord? Are you a good listener? Samuel is a good example for us to follow when it comes to listening to the Lord. How does the Lord speak to us? Why should we listen?

    Are you a good listener? Maybe instead of asking you, I should ask your spouse, or your children, or your parents. Are you a good listener? There are certainly some people that are better listeners than others and you’ve probably experienced that in your life. A person who is a sympathetic ear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good Foundations, Good Trees, Good Fruit

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2023
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    Good trees like figs and peaches and dates produce good fruit. Good men and women produce good actions from the good treasure in their hearts.

    Saturday of the 23rd Week in Course 2023 One of the more memorable periods in our married life was the year in which we decided to build a new house in a gated community. That was, no doubt, one of the less intelligent actions we’ve taken in the past half-century, but it certainly taught us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    This Is Good

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
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    The 2 1/2 tribes decide that the land on the east bank of the Jordan is good enough and they are confronted about their decision.

    THIS IS GOOD Text: Numbers 32 : 33 The children of Israel have come full circle. They have been in the wilderness 40 years since leaving Egypt. 38 ½ years earlier they had stood at this place as children. Now their parents generation was dead and they were the adults. They were faced with the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Eldon Reich avatar

    Goodness Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,844 views

    Goodness a missing ingredient in todays christians.

    FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: SON-RIPENED FRUIT- GOODNESS (GENEROSITY) Ephesians 5: 1-14 Today I want to talk with you about another fruit of the spirit --Goodness: Did you know that there is more then one way to honk a horn. Two weeks ago after the sermon a man said to me that his Most difficult time with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Good

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,661 views

    Evil is present in our fallen world, but God is able to turn every circumstance into long range good. However we need to realize that He is not working just to make us happy, but to fulfill His long range purpose.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A farmer went to his banker and announced that he had bad news and good news. “First, the bad news...” “Well,” said the farmer, “I can’t make my mortgage payments. And that crop loan I’ve taken out for the past 10 years—I can’t pay that off, either. Not only that, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Goodness

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,208 views

    The ability to do that which is good, yet all of us have the ability to do things that are not.

    Goodness Titus 3:3-8 What is Goodness? It is the ability to do that, which is good. Take a look at the following list: Adolf Hitler Mother Teresa Joseph Stalin Albert Einstein Bin Laden Francis of Assisi Ted Bundy Jimmy Carter John Wayne Gacy Jonas Salk Idi Amin Madame ...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
     | 9,401 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

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Goodness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,363 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