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The Life Of A Good Man

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Oct 16, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 7,275 views

This sermon was for a member’s homegoing celebration. Mr. Roosevelt Cook had a long bout with illness and he died recently. I choose to not do lengthy sermons for occasions such as this. But I did encourage the family and community to strive for peacef

27 September 2003 Funeral Services for Mr. Roosevelt Cook at Saint John A. M. E. Zion Church, Georgiana, AL., Pastor Harold O’N. Simpson, Officiate and Eulogist “For he was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a considerable number was added to the Lord” (Acts 11.24). The Life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:24

Denomination: Methodist

Hold On Good Soldier

Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003

based on 67 ratings

| 28,907 views

Endure Hardships

2 Timothy 2:3-4 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please Him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. First, let me inform you of something you may already know. There’s a war ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Qualities Of A Good Christian

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 9, 2001

based on 36 ratings

| 13,553 views

This sermon is about some of the most important qualities that should be evident in the life of a beleiver.

QUALITIES OF A GOOD CHRISTIAN OUTLINE 1.LOVE 2.LIBERALITY 3.LABOUR 4.LOWLINESS 5.LAUGHTER 6.LEADERSHIP 7.LIFE THE MESSAGE QUALITIES OF A GOOD CHRISTIAN 1.LOVE Matthew 22:36-40 I Corinthians 13;1-3 The foremost quality that God expects of a Christian is Love.The greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 22:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run The Good Race Series

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Sep 12, 2001

based on 20 ratings

| 12,007 views

Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 9:24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trusting In The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 23, 2001

based on 34 ratings

| 12,975 views

In order to trust the goodness of God we need to understand that: 1. God has given us freedom. 2. God created a good world. 3. God can redeem evil. 4. God is with us.

Epicurus, the Greek philosopher (c. 306 B.C.) raised the question: “Either God wants to abolish evil, and cannot; or he can, but does not want to; or he cannot and does not want to. If he wants to, but cannot, he is impotent. If he can, and does not want to, he is wicked. But, if God both can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Prepared For Good Works

Contributed by Gary Griffith on Sep 27, 2001

based on 161 ratings

| 14,781 views

How do we prepare ourselves to do good works?

Prepared for Good Works Text: Titus 3:3-8 Proposition: The Christian must be ready at all times to do good works. While serving in the Persian Gulf, our entire battalion discovered that we were unprepared because of deficient gas masks. I believe that many believers are like that, unprepared ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

based on 35 ratings

| 12,987 views

God calls us forth to equip ourselves to do battle against the spiritual forces that want to bring about our eternal ruin.

As you watch professional athletics are you impressed with what you see? I am a football and basketball fan. Every time I watch I’m amazed at what these human beings are able to do and accomplish on the football field or the basketball court. Apart from all the animosity about enormous salaries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Good And Faithful Servant?

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Oct 4, 2001

based on 86 ratings

| 16,171 views

Stewardship is an important lesson for all of us, but it’s about a whole lot more than money...

Well Done, My Good Servant? Luke 19:11 – 27 Introduction – The story is told of President Franklin Roosevelt, that he often wearied during the often-long receiving lines at White House events. He complained that no really paid any attention what was said. Well, one day during a reception, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Giving That Hurts Good

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 7,338 views

A textual lesson on giving based on Hannah’s promise and gift to God.

GIVING THAT HURTS GOOD I Samuel 1 INTRODUCTION: Tony Campolo is an American minister who has devoted his life to mission work in the world’s poorest countries. And from one of his many mission efforts, he tells a story of a homeless man who offered to share his coffee with him. Seeing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing The Good Of Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 31, 2002

based on 60 ratings

| 8,411 views

consequences of what happens when we model ourselves after Jesus in seeking the good of others.

Note: This sermon was introduced with scenes 12 & 13 of "Traveling Light" Jesus pursued the good of other people. He did it in his healings; he did it in his teachings. Jesus poured his life into the lives of others. Ultimately Jesus pursued our good by dying in our place, taking upon himself the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Good Father

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 10, 2003

based on 928 ratings

| 130,652 views

It’s not enough just to know "What Is A Good Father" ... Here are 10 helpful ways to BE a good father ... the kind of father God would have you to be.

“How To Be A Good Father” INTRODUCTION: Many sermons on Father’s Day deal with “What Is A Good Father?”. This is good to preach, but today, I want to go a little further. I want to deal with “How To Be A Good Father”. It’s not enough just to know the characteristics of a good father … we need ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Gliding Toward Goodness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

based on 64 ratings

| 25,308 views

Wouldn’t it be great if we were known as people who were “full of goodness”? As we submit to Christ, this will be said of us!

Gliding Toward Goodness Rev. Brian Bill 7/15/01 Several people have asked us if we had a good vacation. We actually had a very good time. The weather was chilly, but good. The girls swam several times each day, went on a good boat ride, and had a good time playing in the forest. Our family ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14

Denomination: Baptist

Good, Better, Best

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 26, 2004

based on 254 ratings

| 14,870 views

There is a good life, a better life and a best life.

INTRO.- We’re all given choices in life. Some good, some better and some best. ILL.- The college faculty was in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appears. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Oct 18, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 7,325 views

St. Paul encourages us to fight the good fight of faith, holding on tightly to the salvation that we have been given and being content with God’s blessings.

The United States has attacked Afghanistan. It has begun. The long war on terrorism. We don’t know how long it will last. We only know that it will be a long and difficult struggle. This morning, Paul encouraged Timothy to “fight the good fight of faith”, to join in hand to hand combat against ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

He Is The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 17, 2004

based on 88 ratings

| 17,214 views

•All people can receive the spiritual leadership and protection of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. •Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, offers us leadership, an abundant life, and protection

Who Is This Jesus? 10. He is the Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 November 13/14, 2004 Don Jaques ANNOUNCEMENTS: - welcome guests - Coupeville outreach next Saturday. - Thank God for veterans. - Prayer for Senegal TREK team. MAIN IDEA: • All people can receive the spiritual leadership and protection ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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