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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Good Samaritan Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
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    Part of our sacrifice for Christ is when we give up on time, energy, and resources to help others in need.

    A. THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN - LUKE 10:25-37 1. Lawyer: a. One who interpreted the Old Testament law to people. b. His purpose was to trip up Jesus. c. “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” (Luke 10:25). d. Jesus’ response was used by Jewish leaders, “What is your reading of it?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Faith - Good Works

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 5, 2023
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    Have the ancient churches got it right? Do too many Protestant churches teach a cheap grace? Is there a balance between easy believism and works salvation?

    Is faith a dead, intellectual belief without works or alive with good works of obedience to Christ? Martin Luther added the word alone to scripture as follows: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith [ALONE] apart from the deeds of the law. (Romans 3:28 NKJV) This then became a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Habits #1 - Goodness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 19, 2025
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    For the next few weeks we want to focus on some Holy Habits - behaviors that we should seek to repeat often enough that they become automatic.

    SEVEN HOLY HABITS: GOODNESS Introduction In 1898, A psychologist named Edward Thorndike conducted an experiment to study the behavior of animals - he chose cats. He would place each cat inside a device known as a puzzle box. The box was designed so that the cat could escape through a door by some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Do Good Works?

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jul 23, 2025
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    It explores the journey from spiritual death to a life of purpose, empowered by prayer, God's Word, and sacrificial love.

    How to Do Good Works? (Ephesians 2:1-10 ESV) 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steadfastness In Doing Good Works

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 26, 2025
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    We are created in Christ Jesus to do good works, not optional, but a necessity to be in the will of God.

    Steadfastness in Doing Good Works Study Text: Galatians 6:9 - 10 Introduction: For everyone who has devoted himself to doing good to others, there will always come a temptation to grow weary and want to give up. Whether it is in a relationship, a serving position, or just being generally kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Right Conduct: Doing Good Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 30, 2025
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    Believers are called to live good Christian lives of such a high calibre that, just by seeing that good life alone, it will plant seeds of Christian transformation in pagans.

    You can listen to this sermon, and all our NPBC sermons, at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 27th July 2025 1 Peter 2:11-12 “Right Conduct: Doing Good”. Our current preaching focus at NPBC is that we are making our way through the book of 1 Peter. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proclaiming The Good News Rightly Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 17, 2024
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    The way one speaks the truth, by which one has been set free, truly matters! When we share the Good News, our intention isn’t to cause harm, provoke anger, instigate conflict, diminish spirits, or condemn others but to tell them that the grace God has given us is being offered to them as well!

    Proclaiming the Good News Righteously 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 For over 2,000 years humanity has been wrestling with how to proclaim the Good News. As I hear ministers proclaim God’s word using flattery and “watered down” proclamations of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 11, 2024
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    #5 in "What's in a Name: The I AM Statements of Jesus"

    What’s In a Name? Week 6: I Am the Good Shepherd Have you ever thought about the fact that church is the only place you hear someone described as a sheep like it’s a good thing? Outside the pages of Scripture, no one describes being sheeplike as anything desirable, You’ve never heard of a sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sowing To Get A Good Harvest

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 5, 2023
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    Just because a person becomes saved does not mean the end of God's expectations for us. We plant seeds to please the Holy Spirit and not the flesh so that we might receive a harvest that is eternal, holy and pleasing to the Lord!

    Sowing a Good Harvest? Galatians 6:7-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Are you born again? If so then you are a new creation, eternally adopted and sealed by the Holy Spirit as an heir in God’s family! But is your decision to make Jesus the Lord of your life all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Immortality Through Good Deeds

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 7, 2023
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    Jesus tells us in this passage that we need to do good works and that will enable us to be remembered through time. That is one of the reasons we remember Him.

    Immortality through Good Deeds John 8:48-59 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 8:48 The Jews answered and said to Him, “Do we not say rightly that You are a Samaritan and have a demon?” 49 Jesus answered, “I do not ahave a demon; but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me. 50 “But I do not seek My ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Faithfulness And Goodness: Overcoming Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 22, 2023
     | 2,379 views

    Kamran was a violent man who sold drugs & weapons in Iran. A friend gave him a New Testament, & for 5 consecutive days, Kamran devoured it. He soon gave his life to Christ. Where Kamran used to sell drugs and weapons, a church now met in his home.

    It seems as if corruption and scandal is everywhere these days. Goodness and faithfulness are rare commodities in our day. If goodness and faithfulness were sold on the mercantile exchange in Chicago, their very rarity would cause their prices to soar to unprecedented heights. Scandals are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Good To Be Here (Near The Lord)

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2023
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    Whenever we are near the Lord, we see the glory of Jesus. We hear the Father's voice.

    IT IS GOOD TO BE HERE (NEAR THE LORD) (Outline) February 19, 2023 – Transfiguration – MARK 9:2-10 INTRO: At certain times in our lives we have experienced the feeling of being safe and sound. Maybe we were surrounded by family. Or friends. Or the love of Jesus. In each case and place we knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Perfection Is Not Good Enough

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2023
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    Satan is the father of lies. Lord is the Father of lives.

    WHEN PERFECTION IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH (Outline) February 26, 2023 – Lent 1 – GENESIS 3:1-15 INTRO: The Lord God created a perfect world. At the end of each day of creation the Lord declared it was good. Our world is no longer perfect. Humans were given a free will. Adam and Eve decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When God Saw That It Was Good Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 4, 2026
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    God’s approval of creation demonstrates the standard of goodness and divine satisfaction in every work of His hands.

    WHEN GOD SAW THAT IT WAS GOOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:4, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31 Key Verse: “And God saw that it was good.” — Genesis 1:4 Supporting Texts: Psalm 104:24; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Isaiah 45:18; John 1:3; Colossians 1:16 INTRODUCTION Throughout creation, after each ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    The Resurrection: Our Good News Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Mar 11, 2026
     | 83 views

    I want to share some Good News about Victory with you. We all need Good News. With all the negatives that are going on in our world we need some Good News. On Easter Sunday, we have the opportunity to hear the Best News that was ever given.

    EASTER Today is a special day. We celebrate this day of Easter every year on our calendars. We get out the decorations with bunnies and little chicks overlaid on pastel colors. Stores have been selling lots of Easter related products like baskets and candy. Egg coloring kits are popular. I see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ