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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Good News: A Fish Story

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 24, 2009
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    To "fish for men" we must be willing to follow in the footsteps of Christ Jesus.

    A Fish Story – Mark 1: 14 – 20 Intro: As a boy I went fishing with my dad and grandfather. I wasn’t a very good fisherman because you had to be quiet and that has never been easy for me. --- The story is told that Mark Twain loved to fish; but, he hated to catch fish. He went fishing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Good News Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007
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    Through the visitation of the shepherds and magi we see that Christ was indeed good news of great joy for all people.

    The Christmas story is so familiar to us that we tend to view it through rose colored glasses. We tend to sanitize the scene to make it seem beautiful, pristine. Our nativities represent a postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You're In Good Hands

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 1, 2011
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    Discover the desperation of those that would like to kill Jesus and the marks of a true follower as Jesus tells His sheep "you're in good hands."

    Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “You’re in Good Hands” John 10:22-30 Introduction: The average person will see between 250-300 commercials each day in some form or another. To advertisers this means coming up with an ad that will stick with people. Allstate Insurance came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes A Good Shepherd? Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011
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    Jesus tells why He is the good Shepherd and why He can be trusted.

    Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “What Makes a Good Shepherd?” John 10:11-16 Introduction: Do you know a good mechanic? All of us have probably asked a similar question at times to another person. We ask the same about doctors, dentists, restaurants, schools, etc. The question ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Up The Good Work! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 18, 2010
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    You reap what you sow.

    [To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND How many of you have already done some gardening this spring? Anyone plant any seeds? There is a principle in agriculture and in Scripture: You reap what you sow. Do not be deceived: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Example Of A Bad Example

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 2, 2010
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    We are to resist the influence of the world in the church.

    Title: A Good Example of a Bad Example Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Truth: We are to resist the influence of the world in the church. Aim: to identify and correct worldly behavior in the church. Life ?: What’s the evidence of the world in the church? INTRODUCTION In 1989 the unthinkable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 3, 2010
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    Jesus is the Good Shepherd because he laid down his life to save the sheep. He led and leads the sheep to life not to slaughter. He guards and protects His sheep because He loves them.

    “I am the Good Shepherd” “I am” Series I would like to take a few moments to congratulate our graduates today and share a few thoughts with them to keep in mind as they enter this next phase of their journey in life. Opening Illustration and thoughts which are focused to the 2010 graduates: IF ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should We Be Good? Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 14, 2010
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    Luke 6:31 Recognized as one of the most significant ideas, not only in all Scripture but in moral philosophy as well – termed the “golden rule.” See how the golden rule has changed today.

    Why should we be good? Re-Cap 1. Relativism 2. Sincere belief 3. Judgments 4. Moral Values Why Should we be Good? Ravi Zacharias notes that “religion that is based on truth, when reduced merely to sociological function, will disintegrate through abuse. Time has proven, in an even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A No Good Lying Fig Tree

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010
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    A Warning to all those who APPEAR to be fruitful, but are not.

    A No Good Lying Fig Tree Matthew 21:17-20 INTRO A. No one likes A Liar! 1. There was a world renowned theologian and philosopher several years ago who used a story to illustrate this point. 2. It was a story about a monkey and a coon dog. 3. This world famous theologian’s name was Jerry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Brings Good News Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    Things sometimes look bad but Jesus coming brings the Kingdom of God near

    By Rev Bill Stewart On the 8 May 1945, Victory in Europe Day, the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill broadcast to the nation that Germany had surrendered and that a final cease fire on all war fronts in Europe would come into effect at one minute past midnight that night. The Act of Military ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fight The Good Fight Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 6, 2010
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    In order for us to fight the good fight of faith and bring back this country to the original intent of the Founding Fathers, we must have peace, hope, and be able to stand on truth!

    We began this morning with the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Good News Does It All

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 7, 2010
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    When we live for Christ, talk Christ and believe Christ results will follow.

    The Good News Does it All Text: Acts 14:8-10 And in Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his mother’s womb, who had never walked. 9 This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, 10 said with a loud ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wanted A Few Good Servents

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2010
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    Help wanted people who will serve the Lord with their very best.

    WANTED A FEW GOOD SERVENTS John 15: 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News, Bad News Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 28, 2011
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    Important truths from these verses that show us why this world needs the good news so badly.

    Good News, Bad News Intro: Two 90-year-old women, Rose and Barb, had been friends all of their lives. When it was clear that Rose was dying, Barb visited her every day. One day Barb said, "Rose, we both loved playing softball all our lives, and we played all through High School. Please do me one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bold About Good News! Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
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    This week we will consider the letter "N". Once again I considered many ideas for the letter "N" two of the obvious ones to me were the Names of Christ. Isaiah 9 gives a listing of five names given to Jesus in addition to the two we have already read. Bu

    Boldness A-Z Bold about the "Good News" Luke 2: 8-20 Last week we were on the letter "M"m in our BHoldness study and it by God’s grace was a message about Christmas. We talked about how we should be bold concerning The Miracle of Christmas. The Virgin Birth of Jesus. The Virgin birth is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist