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Law Good; Sin Bad Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020

The law can’t save us; only faith in Jesus.

LAW GOOD; SIN BAD Text: Romans 7:7-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: A hotel in Galveston, Texas, that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico, faced a potential problem. The edge of the hotel hangs over the water. Before the hotel opened, someone thought, "What if someone decides to fish out of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Joyful Heart Is Good Medicine

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 31, 2020

Our emotions cause us to sweat, to weep, to tremble. Our emotions cause us to turn white with fear, red with embarrassment, purple with anger, & green with nausea. Our emotions really do effect us physically.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Proverbs 17:22; John 16:33; Matthew 14:27 ILL. This past week I came across an interesting story ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22, John 16:33, Matthew 14:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 29, 2022

1 Timothy 4:6-10 shows us the priorities of a good servant of Christ Jesus.

Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul opened chapter 4 with a discussion about false teachers. Paul wanted Timothy to combat the errors of these false teachers. Paul set down several features regarding the false teachers in verses 1-5. Then Paul went on to tell Timothy that the way to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good News In An Unexpected Place Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

In this message, we will see how the birth announcement of the King of Kings wasn’t delivered to the rich or royal, but it was instead delivered in the least expected place. It was delivered to some lowly shepherds.

When people send out baby shower invitations, they primarily mail them to family and friends. I once saw a really funny movie, a comedy, where a couple sent out fake shower announcements when they weren’t really going to have a baby. They were in debt and needed some money to pay off their bills, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Good Devil Bad

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 23, 2016

Once we figure out this one truth it will transform our faith lives. We must understand what comes from God and what comes from the devil. Stop blaming God for things that aren't God's fault.

God Good, Devil Bad John 10:10-11 John 10:9-11, "I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meet My Good Samaritan

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

JESUS, PAID SINS DEBT

Meet My Good Samaritan Intro: Sermon What’s thine is mine What’s mine is mine What’s mine is thine Text: Luke 10:25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Minister Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2016

The ministry of the Church must consist of individuals who possess a genuine divine call and direction, as well as adequate preparation, and they must have the undivided support of their congregations and church leadership.

The Good Minister of Jesus Christ Study Text: 1 Timothy 4: 6 – 16 6 You've been raised on the Message of the faith and have followed sound teaching. Now pass on this counsel to the Christians there, and you'll be a good servant of Jesus. 7 Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bearing A Good Testimony For Christ

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Apr 2, 2018

"When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins" - Colossians 2:13.

BEARING A GOOD TESTIMONY FOR CHRIST TEXT- COLOSSIANS 4:1-18 INTRODUCTION As we discussed in our previous studies, we saw that the book of Colossians was written by Apostle Paul to the Church at Colosse with the aim of bringing them fully to Christ. He centered on Christ's preeminence, His ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation Of The Sin Of Good People Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 6, 2018

The judgment of God is inescapable on those who condemn others for the very sins they practice themselves. Their capacity to judge others does not absolve them from guilt. In fact, it increases their own condemnation.

(7) Revelation of the Sin of Good People Romans 2:1-16 1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge. In the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Good, All The Time

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Dec 10, 2023

The goodness of the Lord is not and will never be in vain. He never fails and never ever disapoints all y9u need do is, come and taste and see that the Lord is good all the time.

Psalms 34:8 O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Certainly, David is one of the men that lived and enjoyed the goodness of the Lord according to his testimonies in various scriptures. David is indeed a testified. O taste and see that the Lord is good, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Samaritan Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

Part of our sacrifice for Christ is when we give up on time, energy, and resources to help others in need.

A. THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN - LUKE 10:25-37 1. Lawyer: a. One who interpreted the Old Testament law to people. b. His purpose was to trip up Jesus. c. “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). d. Jesus’ response was used by Jewish leaders, “What is your reading of it?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Faith - Good Works

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 5, 2023

Have the ancient churches got it right? Do too many Protestant churches teach a cheap grace? Is there a balance between easy believism and works salvation?

Is faith a dead, intellectual belief without works or alive with good works of obedience to Christ? Martin Luther added the word alone to scripture as follows: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith [ALONE] apart from the deeds of the law. (Romans 3:28 NKJV) This then became a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Honour God By Doing Good

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 4, 2023

The Pharisees wanted to use the Sabbath to trap Jesus and accuse Him of wrongdoing. Jesus went into the synagogue on the Sabbath to honour God and do good, which is the true purpose of the Sabbath. He obeys the will of God and does what is right despite the opposition.

Matt 12:9-21 Honour God By Doing Good Matt 12:9-21 ESV Parallel Passages: Mark 3:1-5 and Luke 6:6-11 9He went on from there and entered their synagogue. 10And a man was there with a withered hand. And they asked him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”—so that they might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-21, Isaiah 42:1-4, Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good At Church Bad At Christ

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023

You have mastered being with Jesus BUT you gotta master your Walk with Judas

The preaching of Jesus is the key to all power, salvation, healing, deliverance, holiness etc. The preaching of the cross is the only avenue in which mankind can find forgiveness, security and spiritual well-being. It is not necessarily an easy road. It is filled with persecution, betrayal, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Other

Fight The Good Fight Of The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 7, 2022

1 Timothy 6:11-16 shows us five characteristics that mark a Christian leader.

Scripture In the last chapter of his First Letter to Timothy, Paul issued four charges to Timothy: first, about the false teachers (6:3-10), second, to Christian leaders (6:11-16), third, to rich Christians (6:17-19), and finally, to Timothy himself (6:20-21). Let us read our text for today in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed