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Give Till It Feels Good

Contributed by John Mcmillan on Mar 12, 2003

based on 16 ratings

| 4,075 views

LEARN THE RIGHT WAY TO GIVE,AND LEARN THE JOYS AND BLESSINGS OF GOD

I’m sure you’ve all heard the old saying "GIVE TILL IT HURTS", well this old saying, that you and I have heard all our life’s goes againts everything God stands for. I have yet to run across one story in the bible or of anyone I’ve ever met that got hurt because of giving, I can’t think of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 5,998 views

This story is about what we think makes us acceptable in the sight of God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

based on 12 ratings

| 3,404 views

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 3,173 views

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Dec 6, 2001

based on 46 ratings

| 13,479 views

"The angel said to them, ’Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people"

Good News of Great joy Title: Good News of Great joy Text: "The angel said to them, ’Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people" (Luke 2:10 RSV). Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-14 Offertory Prayer: Loving Father; we thank you for the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never Say "Good Night"

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 25, 2002

based on 19 ratings

| 7,745 views

how God wants us to stay awake in this dark world

January 27, 2002 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Son, Bad Son

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 11, 2002

based on 56 ratings

| 8,813 views

A straightforward, evangelical call to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ

Matt 21:28-32 The Parable of the Two Sons I. Context: Jesus’ opponents have come to question him. To trick him. A. They did this a lot. This is an HONOR CHALLENGE. Jesus wins. B. Jesus goes from defense to offense with this parable. It is about them. i. In fact, Jesus continues on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just For You -- For The Common Good

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 26, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 4,947 views

Encouragement to explore and develop the gifts of the Spirit—not as a responsibility to weigh you down, but as a way for you to love and honor the God who loves you.

I have a few questions for you. You don’t have to answer out loud. No show of hands required. You don’t need to nod your head. You don’t need to shake your head. But these are not rhetorical questions. They are real questions, serious questions, important questions. What do you think God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everything Looks So Good Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 3,196 views

As Christians, we are invited to have a spiritual perspective on life. Gluttony demonstrates our focus on the physical.

Philippians 3:7-21 “Everything Looks So Good” (Gluttony) INTRODUCTION This is an uncomfortable topic for a sermon. Not only for me, but for many people who are listening to this sermon. Food is a touchy subject. I have struggled with weight and with unhealthy eating practices for years. Many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

A Good Gift Gone Bad Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 3,969 views

Lust craves to use people for our "needs" and desires. It is the exact opposite of the love and focus on the needs of others that Jesus calls us to.

II Samuel 11:1-5, Matthew 5:27-30 “A Good Gift Gone Bad” (Lust) INTRODUCTION We live in a society that panders to lust. Everywhere we look—billboards, magazines, movies and television—we view provocative pictures. The goal of modern clothing fashion is to be alluring. The idea of turning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Faithful In Sharing The Good News Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2005

based on 39 ratings

| 15,278 views

Being faithful in sharing the good news requires the right perspective, right passion and right presentation.

Introduction: A. I want to begin by using an illustration from Israel’s history as a backdrop for our lesson today. 1. The story is covered in 2 Kings chapters 6 and 7. 2. Sometime around 850 B.C., Joram was king of Israel, and Ben-Hadad king of Aram mobilized his entire army and laid siege to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judging - The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

based on 50 ratings

| 7,890 views

First in two-part series on judging, this message based on Matthew 7:1-5.

Judging - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Matthew 7:1-5 July 10, 2005 Introduction Have you ever had someone say to you, "Stop being so judgmental"? I have, a number of times, and generally a not-so-pleasant conversation begins. Jesus commanded his followers to impact the world for him, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good Gifts From The Father

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 1, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 4,296 views

The gifts we receive from our Heavenly Father are similar to the gifts we receive from our earthly father.

GOOD GIFTS FROM THE FATHER Luke 11:1-13 Key Verse and Theme: “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13) 1. Fathers answer their children. Luke 11:9-10 A. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning-Good Reasons To Read Series

Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 4,133 views

Stresses the importance of the Bible in the life of the Believe

Getting W.E.L.L. Learning Good Reasons To Read Acts 2:42-47 Intro The word disciple can actually be translated “learner.” But keep in mind that the kind of learner that makes a true disciple is not just a student who listens passively. A disciple is some one who is completely intent on watching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith, It Does A Body Good

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Oct 9, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 5,660 views

It Is Time For We As Children Of God To Quit Talking About Faith And Start Exercising It. We Need Miracles And We Need Them Now!

Faith, It Does A Body Good Matthew 15:21-28 JESUS HEALS THE SYROPHOENICIAN WOMAN’S DAUGHTER 21 Jesus then left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. [Matt. 15:21]. Now our Lord leaves the land of Israel for the first time during His public ministry. This is interesting because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

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