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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Good News For The Worry Wart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,527 views

    Jesus tells us not to worry, but to trust God.

    Good News For the Worry Wart Text: Matt. 6:25-34 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 6:25-34 2. Illustration: The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety. George Muller Massena, one of Napoleon’s generals, suddenly appeared with 18,000 soldiers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Give Until It Feels Good

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 8, 2007
     | 3,866 views

    The tithe is not about giving because God needs the money. It is about giving because we need to give.

    Give Until It Feels Good Mark 12:41-44 November 4, 2007 There is a risk in telling you this story. It is a risk of sounding like I am bragging. There is a risk of sounding arrogant. I hope you won’t take it that way because I think there are certain things about a pastor that people need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wanted A Few Good Servents

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    Help wanted people who will serve the Lord with their very best.

    WANTED A FEW GOOD SERVENTS John 15: 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free Refills Of His Goodness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 19,602 views

    Mary & Martha said that Lazarus was the one whom Jesus loved. But how could Jesus treat a friend like He did? Why would He callously stay away while this close friend died... and He could have prevented it?

    OPEN: “How many of you know the name of the brother of Mary and Martha who Jesus raised from the dead?” (most of the audience raised their hand). Who was it? Lazarus. Read text: John 11:1-47 followed by prayer. ILLUS: A few years back I read a story about a may village in southwest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Keep Up The Good Work! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 18, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,749 views

    You reap what you sow.

    [To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND How many of you have already done some gardening this spring? Anyone plant any seeds? There is a principle in agriculture and in Scripture: You reap what you sow. Do not be deceived: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Be Good? Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 14, 2010
     | 4,663 views

    Luke 6:31 Recognized as one of the most significant ideas, not only in all Scripture but in moral philosophy as well – termed the “golden rule.” See how the golden rule has changed today.

    Why should we be good? Re-Cap 1. Relativism 2. Sincere belief 3. Judgments 4. Moral Values Why Should we be Good? Ravi Zacharias notes that “religion that is based on truth, when reduced merely to sociological function, will disintegrate through abuse. Time has proven, in an even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Our Shepherd, The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,315 views

    The LORD our Shepherd is also our Good Shepherd.

    Our Shepherd, the Good Shepherd © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin, Though free for use. Part One: The LORD is Our Shepherd Psalm 23 1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A No Good Lying Fig Tree

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,268 views

    A Warning to all those who APPEAR to be fruitful, but are not.

    A No Good Lying Fig Tree Matthew 21:17-20 INTRO A. No one likes A Liar! 1. There was a world renowned theologian and philosopher several years ago who used a story to illustrate this point. 2. It was a story about a monkey and a coon dog. 3. This world famous theologian’s name was Jerry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Brings Good News Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
     | 6,085 views

    Things sometimes look bad but Jesus coming brings the Kingdom of God near

    By Rev Bill Stewart On the 8 May 1945, Victory in Europe Day, the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill broadcast to the nation that Germany had surrendered and that a final cease fire on all war fronts in Europe would come into effect at one minute past midnight that night. The Act of Military ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fight The Good Fight Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,418 views

    In order for us to fight the good fight of faith and bring back this country to the original intent of the Founding Fathers, we must have peace, hope, and be able to stand on truth!

    We began this morning with the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Good News Does It All

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    When we live for Christ, talk Christ and believe Christ results will follow.

    The Good News Does it All Text: Acts 14:8-10 And in Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his mother’s womb, who had never walked. 9 This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, 10 said with a loud ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sajeev Painunkal, SJ avatar

    Is Your Prayer Good Enough?

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,471 views

    The Pharisee made a show of his prayer with his arrogance. But the tax collector understood that the heart of prayer must be humility. We have something to learn before we kneel down to pray.

    There was a little boy who was kneeling by his bed with his mom to say his nighttime prayers. He began to shout to the top of his lungs, “Dear God, I’ve been real good this year so please let me get a new bicycle for my birthday.” His mom said, “Johny, God is not deaf; you ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Colin Thornby avatar

    Living As A Disciple - A Good Deal?

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,153 views

    This is where the rubber hits the road - Luke 14:25-33

    This is where the rubber hits the road, really. Jesus is on the way to Jerusalem, and people are flocking around him. There is great enthusiasm, excitement, and lots of anticipation about the changes that Jesus might bring to their world. Jesus is about to burst their bubble. Luke’s Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Good News Worth Hearing!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
     | 2,591 views

    Christmas Message (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 2 verse 21: “Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord” • Ill: Our English word “News” is an acrostic. • The letters stand for “North, East, West & South” • Christians believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Problem With Religion That Looks Good Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,203 views

    This message looks at the problems that come with living your life to impress others.

    A LIFE GOAL: Live your life so that people will say good things at your funeral. - The Pharisees were doing things for an audience of people. - Key phrase is v. 5a – “done for men to see” - Three examples: a. Phylacteries and tassels. - These were things talked about in OT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist