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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Stick With The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    Stick With the Good Shepherd 1) Because his pain is our gain 2) Even when our gain brings pain

    “No pain, no gain.” That saying is true isn’t it? If you want to get your muscles into shape, you’ll need to work them to the point of exhaustion. That will cause some pain in the manner of sore muscles the day after your workout. Wouldn’t it be great if someone else’s pain could be your gain? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is Good Soil In You?

    Contributed by Seowoo Choi on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,616 views

    the word of God is spread to everyone, it is the good soil to be fruitful.

    Illustration: Cup with half-filled water cup What do you see on hand? Describe this water cup! How we view the life is just like how we view this water cup. Some might say “It is half-empty.” The others might say, “It is half-filled.” The amount of water stays the same. The material or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Defeat Evil With Good"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,832 views

    A sermon about being the Church.

    Romans 12:1-21 "Defeat Evil with Good" We would be in denial if we were to say that there is not something terribly wrong with our world. We would be delusional if we were to deny the existence of evil. This past week, the world watched in horror the desperation of children and civilians who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Good News Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 10, 2015
     | 6,025 views

    Christmas can be found in all four Gospels

    Christmas can so easily be lost in • "I'm Dreaming Of A While Christmas" • “Frosty The Snowman,” • “Jack Frost Nipping At Your Nose,” • “Santa Finding Out Who’s Naughty & Nice,” • “Chestnuts Roasting On An Open ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Good Example Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,577 views

    Paul told Timothy to be an example in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. As Christians we need to be setting a good positive example in each of these 5 important areas.

    Like many children, Billy didn’t like to study, and would much rather go outside and play baseball after school rather than doing his homework. Unfortunately that meant his grades suffered, and he even failed math. His parents tried everything they could to get him to do better in math, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Looking Good Is Not Enough”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 26, 2021
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     | 3,454 views

    Jesus challenged the Pharisees..... religion is useless and worthless, ineffective when it substitutes a human plan of salvation for God's plan of redemption; when it rests upon man's works. (Illus. Pharisee robes and rules.) (Illus. what people do to look better)

    In Jesus Holy Name Pentecost XIV August 29, 2021 Text: Mark 7:1-14 “Looking Good Is Not Enough” Recently “People” magazine selected the 50 most beautiful people in the world, I wasn't on the list. It was quite a blow. Years ago Cindy Crawford was a heartthrob for many men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fight The Good Fight PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,166 views

    This sermon explores how to overcome life's challenges through faith and perseverance, strengthening our relationship with God, and resisting spiritual exhaustion.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together in unity, in love, and in pursuit of a deeper understanding of our faith. We are here to engage with the Word of God, to seek His wisdom and guidance, and to draw strength and inspiration from the teachings of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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  • James Phillips avatar

    Good Deeds Good Resurrection, Bad Deeds Bad???? Series

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,041 views

    The fourth way we will be judged.

    GOOD DEEDS GOOD RESURRECTION, BAD DEEDS BAD???? #4? This is the end of the series of sermons on were we will end up after the final resurrection. If you remember we found we will all stand before the judgment seat. ROMANS 14:10 12 10 But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Good Enough To Live By, But Not Good Enough To Die By

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    Some trust in what they have attained in life...but all of the possessions attained here will not get one into heaven.

     Mark 10:17-22  - 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” 18 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Story 22: Good News About The Good Word Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,246 views

    This lesson affirms the beginning of the incarnation of Jesus into the world.

    1. Important Births Four expectant fathers were in Minneapolis hospital waiting room, while their wives were in labor. The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, "Congratulations sir, you're the father of twins." "What a coincidence" the man said with some obvious pride. "I work for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What’s So Good About Good Friday Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 17, 2025
     | 297 views

    Beyond etymology, Good Friday can be called “good” because of the results of Christ’s death on the cross. Jesus’ sacrifice was a demonstration of God’s love for us (Romans 5:8).

    The significance of a person’s death depends largely on two things: who they are and what caused them to die. Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is the Christian day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus and His death at Calvary. Jesús willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live A Good Story

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Apr 10, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,096 views

    You have no idea what hangs in the balances of your decision to embrace the story that God has for you.

    Welcome… Thanksgiving/Black Friday… Make some joke here. When we started here we started with a series called Timeless where we looked at the ways we can grow our faith. And we asked this question what you our life look like if we were rooted into Jesus. Now over a year later i think we can say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Four Good Friends

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 111 ratings
     | 16,780 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Epiphany Lower a man through the roof for Jesus to heal

    7th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 2:1-12 Sermon "Four Good Friends" 2:1 ¶ And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Like A Good Neighbor

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,423 views

    The sermon encourages us to be good neighbors:Being there for those at Risk, Beware of how you build community, and Daring to Care about Personal Relationships.

    LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR February 19, 2006 Jay Davis Robison LEVITICUS 19:13-18 Good neighbors a gift guess 1st one I remember was Mr. Kelly Seemed to me to be nicest guy in world We even named him Mr. Greenjeans after neighbor on Capt Kangaroo Were those who when Micki and I first moved into 1st ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Good Reasons

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 244 ratings
     | 12,350 views

    What I’d like someone to share with me if they found out I was lost.

    August 11, 2002 The man was awakened for the fifth time. “Get up. It’s time to get ready for church!” He replied grumpily, “I don’t want to; I don’t want to go to church today. Those people at the church don’t like me; I don’t want to go.” She rebutted, “You have to go.” Said he, “Give me ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist