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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Choose To Share The Good News! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 25, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,691 views

    If we believe Jesus is the only way of salvation, If we believe salvation is the free gift given to all who place their faith and trust in Jesus. Then part of being a dynamic disciple involves sharing the truth of who Jesus is with others.

    Do you try to avoid conflict? Most of us will not enjoy conflict in our lives. We simply want to avoid uncomfortable situations. Often, it is within uncomfortable situations that we find our deepest levels of faith. Christians are often unprepared when it comes time to share their faith with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    I Am The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 5, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,751 views

    What are the characteristics of a good shepherd? Jesus sets the example.

    I AM the Good Shepherd John 10:11-21 Today we will look at another one of the “I AM” statements in John’s gospel. The particular way that these two words are presented in the gospel are similar to the Greek translation of Exodus 3:14 for the name of Yahweh. We looked last week at “I AM the Door” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Door Leads To The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 21, 2020
     | 6,901 views

    Looking at I AM statements of Jesus. Combining the statements I AM the Door and I AM the Good Shepherd.

    I am the Door / Good Shepherd John 10:1-14 May 24, 2020 I am standing in a doorway . . . because that’s part of what we’re talking about today. I want you to think about a time . . . maybe 15 - 20 years ago, and if you’ve got kids around you who won’t remember that time, tell them how you never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Habits #1 - Goodness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 19, 2025
     | 844 views

    For the next few weeks we want to focus on some Holy Habits - behaviors that we should seek to repeat often enough that they become automatic.

    SEVEN HOLY HABITS: GOODNESS Introduction In 1898, A psychologist named Edward Thorndike conducted an experiment to study the behavior of animals - he chose cats. He would place each cat inside a device known as a puzzle box. The box was designed so that the cat could escape through a door by some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dunn avatar

    (1) Celebrate Good Times Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 3, 2025
     | 298 views

    John 2 -- Cana Wedding God brings abundance out of emptiness.

    Introduction: Seven Signs, One God Revealed I heard about a man who was driving across the country with his wife. They pulled off the interstate to stop for gas, and while he was filling the tank, his wife went inside the convenience store. When she came back out, she was laughing. “What’s so ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Good News - Bad News Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2011
     | 7,624 views

    A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 22

    Isaiah 2: 1 – 22 Good News – Bad News 1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.2 Now it shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Firsts And Foundations

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2013
     | 3,536 views

    Starting a new year, it's good to consider where we stand. Is it on solid ground - on Jesus, or is it on something that cannot last.

    January 6, 2013 Sermon- Firsts and Foundations It’s the first Sunday in January. I like firsts. I like beginnings. There’s always so much potential in a new start. There’s so much hope as a thing begins. Now the new thing doesn’t actually have to be brand spanking new. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    War! What Is It Good For?

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,988 views

    War is going to happen whether we like it or not. Regardless of our position on war politically and theologically, we are all called to turn to God and to love our enemies.

    The major thing in the news over the last few weeks has been all this business over Saddam Hussein and the allegations that he is stockpiling weapons of mass destruction. Every day another part of the drama is played out—George Bush or Colin Powell or Hans Blix or any one of a number of world ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Word Of God = Good News

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 10,114 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus is the Word of God

    3rd Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:14-21 The Word of God = Good News   14 ¶ And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and a report concerning him went out through all the surrounding country. 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 16 And he came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Using Your Tongue For Good

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,381 views

    God has given us a wonderful gift of a tongue. Unfortunately without God’s influence it is used for evil...this sermon explores how God influences our tongue to be used for good.

    Many years ago in a Scottish village a man shared stories that he had heard about another man. He didn’t care to check that what passed his lips were true. When the story got around the village, it utterly destroyed the other man. His family, his job and his integrity were all devastated by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Welch avatar

    Taking The Good News To The Poor

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,191 views

    Message on God’s heart for the poor.

    “Taking Good News to the Poor” Evidence of God’s presence Introduction For some time now the issues concerning our partnership with Abraham’s house ministry to the community have been discussed and even debated among us. On this issue we have been a divided house. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Oh, For The Good Old Days!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014
     | 9,216 views

    A sermon on how to view our past (Material adapted from Dan Blazer in his book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 9)

    Introduction: Solomon reminds us that there are 4 dimensions of time that should be important to us: past, present, future and eternity. The time dimensions that should be most important to Christians are the present and eternity. Nevertheless, there is a message here for us about the past. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    The Good News Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 3, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    A look at how the Apostle Paul's book of Romans is the Good News we need to hear today.

    The Good News (Part 1) “God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures.” Romans 1:2 Intro: He was pacing the floor back and forth. Thoughtful, intense, clearly expecting someone at any time. Physically, he was not a very impressive man. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Fruit That Is Always In Season: Goodness Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 28, 2017
     | 6,422 views

    God's goodness is to huge, like a giant pumpkin. That goodness empowers us to be good to one another.

    Do you know what the largest fruit is? I’ll give you a hint. It’s orange and often ends up in pies. That’s right. Pumpkin can grow to be the largest fruit. According to my research, the world’s largest pumpkin was grown in 2014 and weighed more than a ton. That’s heavier than two, medium-size ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Good Minister Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 16, 2016
     | 9,204 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal