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    Tyranny Of The Good Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012
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    Priorities, grace, vision, others

    TYRANNY OF THE GOOD James 2: 14-17 (p855) February 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Here is an amazing statement I believe with all my heart…. “One of the worst enemies of Christians can be good things in the church.” Here is how David Platt begins his book “Radical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 26, 2012
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    Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B

    John 10: 11 – 18/ The Good Shepherd Intro: A certain butcher had sold all his poultry except one hen. A woman came in and asked for a hen. The butcher weighed his one chicken and said it would be $3.85. “Do you have a larger one?” asked the lady. The butcher thought fast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Good Measure Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jul 20, 2011
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    An inductive study that attempts to answer the question, "How much good is good enough?"

    Introduction: How much good is good enough? Have you ever asked yourself that question? It’s often a question we ask when we begin to contemplate death. At the root of the question is this. When life ends are we okay? Do we have a good enough standing in the afterlife to reach heaven? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Overwhelming Good

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 28, 2011
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    EOLS: The greatest weapon the Lord gives us against overwhelming evil is the passion and conviction for overwhelming good.

    Overcoming Good Rom 12:9-21 (9) Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. (10) Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. (11) Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. (12) Rejoice in hope, be patient in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    All For Good

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 15, 2011
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    No matter what happens in our lives we can trust God because he is faithful to bring us into his perfect and good plan.

    Some years ago a speedboat driver who had survived a racing accident described what had happened. He had been at almost top speed when his boat veered slightly and hit a wave wrong. This caused the boat to lose control and he was thrown from his seat as the boat went spinning. He was shot into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good Mourning Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Feb 22, 2011
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    Happy are those who mourn. It just doesn’t sound right does it? So why is mourning a good thing? This sermon takes a look at three areas where mourning is a good thing and why.

    A man placed some flowers on the grave of his dearly departed mother and started back toward his car when his attention was diverted to another man kneeling at a grave. The man seemed to be praying with profound intensity and kept repeating, "Why did you have to die? Why did you have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Good Intentions

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011
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    God is interested in your obedience; not your intention to be obedient.

    Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 Supplemental Scripture passages: • "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. (John 14:15 NASB) • Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin. (James 4:17 NASB) • For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good To Be Here

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 4, 2011
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    Mountaintop experiences are wonderful; but, we must move forward to reach the world for Christ Jesus.

    Matthew 17: 1 – 9 / Good To Be Here Intro: The lawyer for the defense rose to his feet to give his summation speech. He began, “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you must find my client not guilty of murder, if there is the slightest doubt in your minds. In conclusion, I want to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Matthew Smith on Mar 12, 2011
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    As James talks to us in James 1 about not being deceived, he gives us some reasons that we can know that God is good no matter what our circumstances.

    In the mid to late 90’s people in the church began to say God is good--- all the time--- all the time---God is good. It’s easy to proclaim and to shout aloud the goodness of God when things are going great! It’s easy to brag on Jesus when people are coming to know Christ in large ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
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    The Good Shepherd (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: John chapter 10 verses 1- Ill: Reaching the end of a job interview, • The interviewer asked a young applicant fresh out of university, • "And what starting salary were you looking for?" • The applicant said, "In the neighbourhood of £25,000 a year, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Good Soil

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2011
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    Preaching outline on the Parable of the Good Soil, with intro & application.

    Good Soil Full text: Mark 4:1-20 Main foci: Mark 4:3-9, 15-20 Preaching Outline, by Sterling C. Franklin Introduction – Some people are more fertile than others...in receiving the Word. In Mark 4:1-20, Jesus presents four different types of soils, or audiences to the Word of God, with only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Of Good Courage Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 7, 2011
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     | 27,823 views

    Where do we get our strength? How can God work in our lives? Through Jesus Christ

    Adrian Rogers tells about the man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocket knife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: “Someone had already done that.” Or what about the story of the little boy having trouble sleeping during a storm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Good Manners Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 22, 2011
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     | 8,867 views

    We've been brought up to say, "Thank You," when someone gives us something. With all of God's blessings our lives are one BIG "Thank you."

    Luke 17:11-19 "Good Manners" INTRODUCTION Every Christmas season I enjoy watching the movie "Santa Clause," with Tim Allen. For me, the movie is filled with gems about life and faith. One such gem occurs early in the movie. Scott Calvin finds himself at Santa's workshop after his first ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Goodness Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 11, 2012
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     | 23,713 views

    God's goodness is a favour. It draws us to Him. Rest and rely on His goodness.

    Our knowledge of God affects our relationship with God and the way we live. • And it is affected by: (1) HOW YOU SEE GOD (2) HOW YOU THINK GOD SEES YOU To really know Him, then we need to look at what God has revealed. • The Bible mentioned 3 ways God reveals Himself – through ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Good Soldier

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 29, 2011
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    Paul encouraged Timothy by explaining his expected level of personal commitment to his calling in Christ Jesus. The level of commitment to fulfill one’s calling in Christ must mimic/equal/rise to/be comparable to/ that of a good soldier.

    What Did He Die For Twila Paris He was twenty-one in 1944 He was hope & he was courage on a lonely shore Sent there by a mother with love beyond her tears Just a young American who chose to rise above his fears And as I watch him struggle up that hill Without a thought of turning back I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist