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Good News For Joseph Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 9, 2024

But what he heard at first about the coming birth of our Lord did not sound good to him. Before this could become good news for Joseph, he would experience dilemma, then a dream and finally he would have to make a decision.

Alba 12-8-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR JOSEPH Matthews 1:18-25 A young child had a wonderful Christmas morning. She got all the presents she wanted, her cousins were there to share the holiday, and there was special food throughout the day. As her parents tucked her into bed that evening, she smiled and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting The Good Fight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon encourages us to understand and engage in the spiritual battle of faith, recognizing its necessity and the eternal rewards it brings.

Good morning, family. We gather here today with open hearts and minds, ready to dive into the wisdom of God's word. Today, we're going to wrestle with a passage from 1 Timothy, chapter 6, verse 12. It reads, "Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Topics: Fight

The Whole Good News Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 7, 2016

Jesus heals a man with an unclean spirit, Peter's mother-in-law, and a leper.

Mark 1:21-45 “The Whole Good News” INTRODUCTION What would be some of the greatest headlines that you’d like to read in 2016? • ISIS Defeated! • Surprise Resident Wins Powerball Lottery • War On Poverty Won! For the writer of the gospel of Mark the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Good Shepherd

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 20, 2013

In this passage, our Psalmist writes from the perspective of a sheep that is happy that His Shepherd cares about him.

Psalm 23:1-6 Intro: What a wonderful Shepherd we have. What a privilege it is to be part of His flock. In our passage we see the psalmist writing as if he were one of the sheep in the Good Shepherd's flock. Recognizing the virtue and value of his Shepherd, he now wants ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 10, 2015

Jesus does not protect those he loves from bad things happening, but uses bad things to fulfill his plans for our lives. When we suffer, he is glad not because we are suffering, but because through suffering we have the chance to grow in faith.

A mother was once asked by a census-taker how many children she had. She replied, “Well, there’s Billy and Harry and Martha and…”. “Never mind the names,” the man interrupted, “Just give me the numbers”. The mother angrily replied, “They ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Fight The Good Fight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

Encourages Christians to stand firm in spiritual battles by embracing truth, righteousness, and peace as the armor of God.

Welcome, dear family in Christ. As we gather in this sacred space, we come with hearts full of hope, minds open to divine wisdom, and spirits yearning for the divine touch. The world outside may be tempest-tossed, but here, in the presence of God, we find a haven, a sanctuary where we can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19, 1 Timothy 6:12

Topics: Armor Of God, Importance

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Sep 23, 2003

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who calls for His sheep to follow.

*Ask the children in the congregation: If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Why is it that no one ever says they want to be a sheep? It is never a mascot of a sports team. But from the Christian perspective, it is often seen as a romantic or complimentary thought to who we ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting: The Good And The Bad Of It

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 11, 2009

Often we complain about our forgetfulness but forgetting plays a major part in living a Christian life. Let’s see how.

FORGETTING: THE GOOD AND THE BAD OF IT Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Too Good To Be True?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

After Thomas had witnessed the risen Jesus he doubted no more. It might of been too good to be true but he had witnessed it first hand and that always helps.

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? JOHN 20:19-31. We live in a sceptical world where human nature finds it difficult to believe in anything good. In fact we find it easy to believe in something bad and prefer to believe in a white lie rather than believe in the truth. We say, "its too good to be true." But ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Choose Life And Goodness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2024

The way of sin vs the way of life.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2024 Today we begin our solemn preparation for the Pasch–the annual commemoration of the Passover of Jesus. He gave Himself freely up to an unjust death for our redemption, and left us sacraments in His assembly–His Church–for all who would believe in Him. And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25, Psalm 1:1-6, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Deuteronomy 30:1-14, Isaiah 5:20, 1 John 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Responding To The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 27, 2022

The goodness of God is clearly revealed in Scripture; the goodness of God is rich in lovingkindness and tender mercies; the goodness of God leads to repentance; and the goodness of God requires a response.

Sermon - Responding to the Goodness of God Romans 2: 1-4 “You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. 2 And we know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4, Romans 1:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 3, 2005

In this parable Jesus contrasts the old faith of Moses to the new faith of Christianity

Parable of the Good Samaritan – 11 Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem to face his impending death and resurrection • On the way they stop at a Samaritan village but they reject Jesus because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem • What is interesting is the disciples response to this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Church

"My Good Shepherd”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 17, 2024

In John 10 Jesus reaffirms that He is fulfilling Ezekiel 34. Psalm 23 is a Psalm that touches a deep place within our souls. Why would Jesus compare Himself to a “shepherd” if in His own culture the role of the “shepherd” was a profession that was rejected?

In Jesus Holy Name April 21, 2024 Text: Psalm 23:1-3, John 10:11 Redeemer “My Good Shepherd” Psalm 23, may be the most familiar and favorite of all the psalms. The affirmation of God as our good shepherd implies a truth that touches a deep place within our souls. “Even ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-17, Psalm 23:1-6, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Jealousy Good Or Bad?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 9: 30 – 10: 21

Romans 9: 30 – 10: 21 Is Jealousy good or bad? 30 What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness of faith; 31 but Israel, pursuing the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law of righteousness.32 Why? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Good Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2014

There's nothing quite like the anticipation of an upcoming college football season - unless of course it's the anticipation you feel as you prepare for worship each Sunday! Oh - it's not quite same. Why not?

“Soul Talk: What Good Is Worship” Ps. 63 There’s just nothing quite like it. Soon college football fans everywhere will be filled with excitement. The college teams will begin practice, which will prompt prognosticators to start their analysis and empower fans to dream that this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed