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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Good Is Enemy Of The Best

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2014
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    Choosing what is best is often counter-intuitive. Christians are responsible to choose what is best.

    “Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him as a guest. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he said. But Martha was distracted with all the preparations she had to make, so she came up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Deeds And Rewards

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 17, 2011
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     | 5,552 views

    To show only God can save us by His Grace Thru Faith. (Ephesians 2:8-9)

    I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hand if you have been saved by yourself. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show only God can save us by His Grace Thru Faith. (Ephesians 2:8-9) IV. TEXT: Matthew 6:1 Matthew 6:1 Take heed that you do not do your merciful deeds before men, to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    On Being A Good Encourager Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 6,672 views

    To show how we are good encouragers when, from pure motives we deliberately give the message that truly encourages

    I Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction - Story - Norman Vincent Peale - "Once walking through the twisted little streets of Kowloon in Hong Kong, I came upon a tattoo studio. In the window were displayed samples of the tattoos available. On the chest or arms you could have tattooed an anchor or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Lee avatar

    Living In Good Company

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011
     | 4,806 views

    I tell our young men and women, " Show me your friends and I'll show you your future." The company we keep steers us either in the right or wrong direction.

    Frances Havergal, the song writer, lived and moved in the Word of God. His Word was her constant companion. On the last day of her life, she asked a friend to read to her the 42nd chapter of Isaiah. When the friend read the sixth verse. “I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bearing Good News

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 10, 2011
     | 3,987 views

    Being An Encouragement To Others Has Benefits!

    Luke 1:1-45 Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good, Better And The Best!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 5, 2012
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    When it comes to yielding "fruits" for the Lord, not to settle for good or better output but to give the very best to Him, who gave His all for us!!!

    Good, Better And The Best Whenever, we have read the parable of the ‘Sower & the Seed’, I am sure we had always patted ourselves on the back saying that ‘I am a GOOD soil’ never giving thought to the fact that the good Lord wants His children to be ‘the BEST ...read more

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    The Power Of Doing Good

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
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    Every Christian has a responsibility to do good for the sake of the Kingdom.

    Acts 10:38 KJV How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Matthew 5:16 KJV Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of Good Friday

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2015
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    There is a cost to every gift and the Gift of Easter was bought and paid for on Good Friday

    Sometimes we hear people refer to the gift of Easter, and on Sunday we are going to reflect on the generosity that made Easter a reality for us, and for the gifts that are extended to us because of the resurrection. But that is Sunday and this is Friday. You see there couldn’t be a Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus, The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 25, 2015
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    We are called on to continue Jesus’s work. We are called on to be shepherds, witnesses of God’s love. We are to be there for each other. We are to care for and support one another. We must put ourselves in the path of evil when necessary.

    John 10:11-18 is part of a longer discourse in which Jesus tells his disciples and us that he is the way to heaven and eternal life. In this passage he explains this concept by comparing himself to a shepherd. The image of a shepherd was one that was common among members of his audience. Palestine ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Gifts For The Common Good

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 8, 2014
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    The gifts of the Holy Spirit are given primarily for the common good, and primarily so that we can be His witnesses.

    This section of Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is about unity in diversity, serving the common good together, and being instruments of God’s grace by His Spirit at work to heal, to teach and to build up. The overall message is that God is in control. It is His church not yours ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Jul 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,806 views

    A Catholic Understanding of the Scriptures. Bibile is not for anyone to manipilate for one's own capricious deceits and calumny.

    Jesus the Good shepherd. John10: 1-10. A mother was once asked by a census-taker how many children she had. She replied, “Well, there’s Billy and Harry and Martha and…”. “Never mind the names,” the man interrupted, “Just give me the numbers”. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 19, 2014
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     | 6,795 views

    The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us that love for God is demonstrated by our love for others - especially our enemies.

    Scripture On his journey to Jerusalem, Jesus taught his disciples that love for God is demonstrated by love for others. Let’s read the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37: 25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    What Good Is Worship? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2014
     | 6,699 views

    There's nothing quite like the anticipation of an upcoming college football season - unless of course it's the anticipation you feel as you prepare for worship each Sunday! Oh - it's not quite same. Why not?

    “Soul Talk: What Good Is Worship” Ps. 63 There’s just nothing quite like it. Soon college football fans everywhere will be filled with excitement. The college teams will begin practice, which will prompt prognosticators to start their analysis and empower fans to dream that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Defeat Evil With Good"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,719 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

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Good Works And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 14, 2014
     | 6,723 views

    We are to show our faith through our good works toward our neighbor.

    As I continue today to teach on living a skillful life, one filled with wisdom, together we will discover the importance of relationships. It has often been said that no man is an island although sometimes we try to live as if that were true. In 1965 Simon and Garfunkle released a song titled ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare