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  • Good Tree, Good Fruit

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 6, 2020
     | 2,157 views

    Many fall prey to false teachings because they are not abiding in Christ and the Word of God.

    In verse 26, John writes his reason for his teaching on antichrists. John has just warned his readers about antichrists and false teachers who were trying to infiltrate the church to deceive the brethren then he says: 1 John 2:26 I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to ...read more

  • The Good News Really Is Good Series

    Contributed by James Goforth, Jr. on May 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,879 views

    Exposition on Romans

    This letter is written to the Gentiles, but to the world. It is the clear presentation of the theology of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So Paul lays the ground work here. Read with me Romans 1:1-17 I. Starts with JESUS vv 1-4 A. Prophesies about Him Genesis 3:15 (serpent)… He shall bruise ...read more

  • Acting Good Or Good Actions?

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Feb 8, 2014
     | 6,924 views

    True religion is not acting good but doing good.

    ACTING GOOD …OR GOOD ACTIONS? Our passage in Isaiah seems contradictory at first… the prophet is told to tell the people they are in rebellion and sin even though it says “day after day they seek God out and seem eager to know his ways”! But God says they are a nation who ...read more

  • Living A Happy Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,546 views

    Paul urges us to live a joyful life in Christ. We are to (1) choose to rejoice in Christ, (2) let go of our worries through prayer, and (3) think and meditate on God’s truths.

    Philippians 4:4-4:9 How can we live a happier life? Paul gives us three principles: 1. CHOOSE to Rejoice Always Paul says we can choose to rejoice - it is a choice. • We are not victim of the circumstance • If we believe God, then He is our Guide, not fate, not some kind of force. Paul says we ...read more

  • Cornelius: Good Is Not Good Enough

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,424 views

    Cornelius was a good man but he still needed to accept Jesus as his personal Lord.

    Cornelius Acts 10 Cornelius was: He was a MAN OF CHARACTER (v. 1-2) Devout – Dedicated Cornelius was diligent to obtain his position. He was a MAN OF PRAYER (v.2-4) He was a MAN OF ACTION (v.5-8) immediately obeyed God He was a MAN OF INTEGRITY He did exactly as he was told in the vision ...read more

  • Goodness (For Goodness Sake!) Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,345 views

    The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 8) How does God’s Spirit produce goodness in our lives? [See sermons in Word format at www.praiseag.org]

    GOODNESS (FOR GOODNESS SAKE!) The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 7) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. ...read more

  • God's Goodness Or Your Goodness? Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,091 views

    We usually think of good as excellence, or good as effective purpose. Goodness has become individualized. We evaluate good or evil by evaluating the impact that one person has on other persons. When you and I determine good or evil, we compare imperfect p

    Opening illustration: She thinks that because she made some bad choices in high school that a few actions make her a bad person. To look at her, she’s an all-American girl. She’s pretty, kind to small animals, lives in a nice home, drives a reliable car, and wears sensible shoes. But she thinks she ...read more

  • Are Good Works Good Enough? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2019
     | 5,690 views

    How do you know when you’ve done enough? How good do you have to be? What standard do we measure ourselves against?

    Are Good Works Good Enough? Rev. Brian Bill August 10-11, 2019 Last month in Virginia I had the opportunity to run a 10K race with our daughter Lydia on a hot and humid day. While I’ve labored through the Bix course twice I had never run an official 10K. Pip also participated, though he was ...read more

  • Reel Talk - Pt. 2 - Fences Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2017
     | 5,595 views

    Movies + Pop Corn + Church = Reel Talk

    Reel Talk Pt. 2 - Fences I. Introduction Some of the women in the congregation feel like they have already had a spiritual encounter just cause I showed a little Denzel this morning. The story line is simple . . . A high school star in baseball feels like life has kept him down. Instead of being ...read more

  • Aftershocks

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 22, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,753 views

    The aftershocks in Japan have been intense. We need to learn how to respond after shock.

    TITLE: AFTER SHOCK SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 24:4-8 / ST. LUKE 21:11-12 (This Sermon drew upon a few of the points in a sermon by Rev. Jerry Shirley, January 2010) I want to spend some time this morning addressing what the Word of God has to say about the great tragedy we have all been watching ...read more

  • Metanoia - The Greek Word For Repentance - Meaning And Significance Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 18, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,226 views

    Repentance is rightly an alteration of our thought process. People can sometimes control our actions, but our thoughts are totally under our control and as our thoughts are hidden from others, we often don’t give much importance to controlling our thoughts.

    Metanoia - The greek word for repentance - Meaning and significance Matthew 3:1-2,“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (RSV) Matthew 4:17, “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the ...read more

  • Mindset - Change Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 21, 2022
     | 4,098 views

    This message deals with how we can change our thoughts.

    Title: Mindset – Change Theme: Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3 – 6; Romans 12:1 -2; Philippians 4:4 - 9 Opening Scripture 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. (4) For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down ...read more

  • To Judge Or Not To Judge Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,342 views

    In this text Jesus is like "when it comes to judging others the world and the religious do it this way, but I say to you do it my way"

    “To Judge Or Not To Judge, Now That’s A Really Good Question” Matthew 7:1-6 OKAY - I want to start off our time together this morning by reading 2 passages of Scripture, and then I will pray us into our time of study. The first passage is in Luke 18 beginning at verse 9... To some who were ...read more

  • How To Discern Between God's Will And A Thoughtful Suggestion - Acts 21:1-4

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,407 views

    How to Discern Between God’s Will and A Thoughtful Suggestion - Acts 21:1-40

    How to Discern Between God’s Will and A Thoughtful Suggestion - Acts 21:1-40 Perhaps one of the greatest difficulties we face is deciding what is God’s will and what is a thoughtful suggestion from a friend. Many people are eager to give good advice, but it may not be God’s will for your life. We ...read more

  • An Altogether Alien Way Of Thinking

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 17, 2025
     | 188 views

    A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

    February 16, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 17:5-10; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26 An Altogether Alien Way of Thinking Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the movie White Christmas, Bing Crosby ...read more