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The Story #16 Good King - Bad King

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 20, 2014

This lesson is a contrast between a good king (Hezekiah) and an evil king (Manasseh) who ruled Israel. It should be noted that even the evil king was blessed upon his repentance.

1. Colonial Attitudes toward God and Kings a. In 1774, a report went to the King of England from the Governor of Massachusetts in Boston which read, "If you ask an American who is his Master, he will tell you he has none, or any governor but Jesus Christ." b. Prewar Colonial Committee of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hear The Good News Even In The Book Of Jeremiah

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 3, 2014

There is good news even in the book of Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 31:7-14 Hear the Good News even in the Book of Jeremiah 1. Jeremiah was a prophet with the daunting Challenge to deliver Bad News A. Jeremiah warns Judah chapters 2-35 B. Jeremiah talks about a great drought in chapter 14-15 C. Jeremiah condemns Kings, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

True Worship - More Than Good Intentions

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 20, 2011

There are Lessons to Be Learned About Worship from the story of Cain and Abel.

Our text is Genesis 4:1-16. Here we saw that apart from GOD, sin dominates us. We learned that sin comes from our NATURE, not our ENVIRONMENT. Now, there are Lessons to Be Learned About Worship from the story of Cain and Abel. Arthur Pink notes, “The central truth of the chapter is that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Self-Sacrificing Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011

The image of God is restored in humankind through self-sacrifice--first through the self-sacrifice of God in Christ Jesus, and now as we sacrifice ourselves to our Heavenly Father's will and purpose for our lives.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Self-Sacrificing” Romans 5:6-9 February 27th, 2011 "You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.  Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Good And Beautiful God: God Transforms Lives Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011

We were made for something better that what a life destroyed by sin has to offer. God wants to restore His image in us. God wants to transform our lives.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Transforms Lives” 2 Corinthians 5:17 March 6th, 2011 "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB) Introduction: > Last week we were greatly challenged to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Gracious God Gives Good Gifts

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 11 (A) - The Lord God Almighty who is also our gracious God and loving, heavenly Father gives good gifts with compassion and always more than enough.

OUR GRACIOUS GOD GIVES GOOD GIFTS (Outline) August 8, 2010 - Pentecost 11 - MATTHEW 14:13-21 INTRO: Everyone likes to get gifts. It rarely makes any difference at all if the gifts are big or small, ex-pensive or simple. Gifts come from people who care for us. Family and friends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeds Need Good Soil And Nurture To Grow

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 15, 2011

A short talk for our Church harvest festival attended my many people including a family celebrating a baptism.

What have I got here? Yes, that’s right, a packet of sweet pea seeds – a Father’s Day gift from Rebekah. Don’t they look fantastic! The packet says, ‘An amazingly diverse mixture of colours and markings including bi-coloured, marbled and flaked blooms. Perfect for cut flowers or training up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Please God In Sharing The Gospel - Good News

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 29, 2011

To motivate them do the Love Explosion Evangelism on Arcontica

I. Exordium/Introduction: Who have loved before? Who have loved and got busted? Who have love and got hurt so much? II. Audience: My fellow Evangelism Ministry workers/leaders III. Objectives: To motivate them do the Love Explosion Evangelism on Arcontica IV. Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:4 V. Title: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2011

Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the righteous to suffer? I mean, I’m

WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE INTRODUCTION: Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Said: I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 28, 2012

So what can the Lord’s Prayer and Jesus’ word: "I am the Good Shepherd" have in common.

Sketch on the Lord’s prayer (Prayer is the person who prays!!) Prayer: Our Father which art in heaven, God: Yes? Prayer: Don’t interrupt me. I’m praying God: But you called me Prayer: Called you? I didn’t call you. I’m praying. Our Father which art in heaven, God: There you did it ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

Let Us Not Grow Weary Of Doing Good

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

This is how we live as God’s people. 1.) We help restore those caught in sin. 2.) We help carry one another’s burdens. 3.) We support our pastor and the work of this congregation. 4.) We do what is good.

Intro Why do we as a people want to support public schools, various health programs, water and sewer services, and Social Security? You might be thinking, “Well, it’s because I have to pay taxes.” Or on a day like today, July 4th, you might say that you are doing your patriotic duty as an ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Doug Humphrey on Nov 18, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to help people trust God in the midst of life’s suffering and trials. Rather than focus on the "Why" question, I encourage them to focus on the "Who" question. For behind life’s trials stands a God who is good, loving and sov

When Bad Things Happen to Good People Acts 9:32-43 Introduction: The Bible teaches that we live in a fallen world. This is not the world as God originally created it. It is not the world as it will be one day. But when Adam and Eve sinned everything changed. The Bible says that creation itself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seven Good News Of Christ’s Birth

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 3, 2009

What could be the benefits of Christ birth into this world? The proclamation of good news by angels gave us the summary

THE OLD MAN’S CHRISTMAS STORY Luke 2:8-20 Randy Bataanon The seven years old boy asks his grandfather to tell him his most exiting story before he can go to sleep. The old man stare him for a few seconds and then opened his mouth. Alright grandson, I’m going to tell you my most exiting personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 5 - Part 3 - Good Grief! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 21, 2009

A book I read once was called "Good Grief" and it said that something good can come from losing a loved one. Jesus said to His disciples on the mountain,"Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted". Why did Jesus teach this to His Disciples?

22/12/09 Pastorross | public entry | tags: , Good grief, Mourning, Repentance, Matthew 5, Sin | report Matthew 5 - Part 3 - Good Grief! I once read a counselling book about helping those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. The book was called "Good Grief" and it said that something good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 7, 2010

Here is a look at how an all knowing and all powerful God still allows God’s people to suffer

Text: Daniel chapter 8 Title: Why bad things happen to good people Introduction The theme of the entire book of Daniel is the sovereignty of God Here again in chapter 8 we have more irrefutable evidence that our God is both all-knowing and all powerful. In Daniel chapter 8 God gives Daniel a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God