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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Where Do We Find Comfort (Friend’s Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021
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    Most of us, at one time or another, have attempted to comfort someone in distress. We all have different ideas about how this should be done.

    Illus: The different ways we do this, reminds me of three elderly men who were passing the time discussing the ideal way of leaving this world. • The first man, age seventy-five, said he would prefer to go to sleep one night and not wake up the next day. • The second man, age eighty-five, said he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Relationships That Work!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
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    Relationships that work and last for eternity are steered by honesty and authenticity. They are also maintained by a commitment that will last for eternity. The only way they can endure the test of time is for them to be formed and based in God’s love.

    Relationships that Work! Thesis: Relationships that work and last for eternity are steered by honesty and authenticity. They are also maintained by a commitment that will last for eternity. The only way they can endure the test of time is for them to be formed and based in God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Goodness Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,863 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

  • William Baeta avatar

    Jesus, The Light; The Child's Friend Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 19, 2022
     | 3,571 views

    “For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true).” (Eph 5:8-9)

    Introduction: Today is children’s Sunday and our theme for reflection is Jesus, the Light, the child’s friend. When we think about light the first thing that comes to mind is light from the sun. It is this light that wakes us up in the morning and makes us see our way as we prepare for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tyrone Blue avatar

    The Goodness Of Good Friday

    Contributed by Tyrone Blue on May 30, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
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    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
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    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

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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

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Be Good For Goodness Sake Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 14, 2013
     | 6,822 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

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    Relationship Builders Pt.5 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,262 views

    Today we’re going to be looking at the foundation. Without a sturdy foundation, the house will eventually collapse

    INTRO: Birchwood, Wisconsin – A Wisconsin hunter is accused of killing five people and wounding another three after he allegedly shot them over a fight involving a tree stand, authorities said Monday. The dead included a teenage boy, a woman and a father and son, Sawyer County Chief Deputy Tim ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    This Is Good

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 9, 2015
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     | 16,439 views

    Romans 8:28 is often quoted when someone has turmoil in their lives. We may hear it but do we believe it? This sermon looks at the life of Joseph and Paul and disects Romans 8:28

    There was a king in Africa who had a faithful servant with a positive attitude about everything that occurred in life. Whether it was good or bad he would always remark, “This is good.” One day the king and his servant were out on a hunting expedition. The servant would load and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Rejection Crew: Ahithophel And Judas

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,099 views

    What makes a trusted person turn against his or her friend? Divorces that come out of nowhere, friendships dissolved, church splits...Today, we’re going to look at parallels between Ahithophel and Judas; we’ll note some similiarites & differences, and th

    Intro 1. Civil war is a nasty thing, often polarizing people: Robert E. Lee asked by Lincoln to head up Union troops....against slavery, but loyal to South... 2. Israel experienced several "Civil Wars" that divided the nation... 3. But when David’s son, Absalom, rebelled against him, that had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Troy Horne avatar

    Goodness Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,399 views

    A look at the fruit of the Spirit, goodness

    Gal. 5.22 The Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness 1. [Read text]. As we continue to look at these attributes of the Spirit-filled life we come to the next one, goodness. Now a quick look at this attribute as it is used in the scriptures is again very revealing. In the Old Testament, this was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Preaching From Philippians #8

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021
     | 974 views

    Paul’s life was like ours in that he had two kinds of friends.

    (1) HE HAD HIS SUNSHINE FRIENDS One of the sunshine friends was Demas. When things were going great, Demas was there, but when things got rough, Demas got going! Look at 2 Timothy 4:3, we read, “For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Preaching From Philippians #8

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
     | 1,183 views

    Paul’s life was like ours in that he had two kinds of friends.

    (1) HE HAD HIS SUNSHINE FRIENDS One of the sunshine friends was Demas. When things were going great, Demas was there, but when things got rough, Demas got going! Look at 2 Timothy 4:3, we read, “For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Who Is My Neighbor?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2019
     | 4,756 views

    Let’s look at how even enemies can become good neighbors? Let’s examine the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 and see how it applies to us.

    After World War Two the Allies helped former enemies Germany and Japan rebuild. The hatred did not last forever. Thanks in large part to Allied aid, former enemies became close friends and two of the world’s strongest economies were given life. Let’s look at how even enemies can become good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist