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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Gliding Toward Goodness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 24,887 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    How To Be A Good Father

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 928 ratings
     | 130,289 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Friday, 2002

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 133 ratings
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    A look at what it may have been like to have been there.

    GOOD FRIDAY, 2002 At this time of day many years ago, Jesus’ body lay in the tomb. Many of His followers were in shock not realizing what had taken place. We are not told what happened between the burial and resurrection we can only try to put ourselves in their place. Twenty four hours ago they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Good Friday, 2002

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    A look at what it may have been like to have been there.

    GOOD FRIDAY, 2002 At this time of day many years ago, Jesus’ body lay in the tomb. Many of His followers were in shock not realizing what had taken place. We are not told what happened between the burial and resurrection we can only try to put ourselves in their place. Twenty four hours ago they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Investments: A Good Thing?

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,534 views

    We take a look at bad investments, earthly ones, as compared to good investments, heavenly ones.

    Have you been following the entire Martha Stewart thing? It was just a year ago that the allegations surfaced that the Queen of Gracious Living was involved in an insider trading scandal. The prosecutors are saying that Stewart sold 4000 shares of ImClone Systems after finding out that there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "The Good Samaritan"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 224 ratings
     | 46,109 views

    Jesus answers the question: "Who is my neighbor?" for the lawyer who wanted to know who he HAD to love, and who he DIDN’T HAVE to love.

    “The Good Samaritan” Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION: Can you name some FAMOUS NEIGHBORS? o Mr. Rogers Neighborhood … sweater, sneakers … “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood … won’t you be my neighbor?” o Dennis the Menace … “Helloooo Mr. Wilson!” o Ricky & Lucy Ricardo … Fred & Ethel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Erickson avatar

    Jesus, The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Michael Erickson on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 270 ratings
     | 60,541 views

    Jesus is the Good Shepherd who calls for His sheep to follow.

    *Ask the children in the congregation: If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Why is it that no one ever says they want to be a sheep? It is never a mascot of a sports team. But from the Christian perspective, it is often seen as a romantic or complimentary thought to who we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Simpson avatar

    The Life Of A Good Man

    Contributed by Harold Simpson on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,030 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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Eric Jackson, Sr. avatar

    Hold On Good Soldier

    Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 28,194 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Funeral Of A Good Man

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 74,527 views

    Funeral message for a Christian man.

    THE FUNERAL FOR A GOOD MAN - Read Acts 11:19-24 Barnabas was evidently dead when Luke wrote this verse, for the disciple used the past tense in describing him. As the author tells the story of the first Christians in Antioch, he turns aside to write this note about the passing of a good man. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Shealy avatar

    God's Great Goodness Series

    Contributed by Patrick Shealy on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 21,165 views

    This sermon looks at God’s goodness to us and asks "how do we respond to his goodness?"

    Series: The Book of Romans 11/21/2004 The Goodness of God Text: Romans 2:4-5 Introduction: How do you respond when someone asks you, “how are you doing?” Most of the time you probably give the common answer, “I’m doing fine.” We answer “fine” even if we really aren’t fine don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Engler avatar

    How To Be A Good Evangelist

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,991 views

    Now as we look at the Great Commission I hope that we can see that when Jesus spoke it, it wasn’t just to the apostles of that day. It was spoken for us today, the apostle of today, the messengers of today, the evangelist of today, which, if we are Chris

    By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO How To Be A Good Evangelist Text: Matt. 28:16-20: But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    Fighting The Good Fight Series

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,032 views

    ATTENTION: MEN ONLY!!! This message written for a men’s audience will challenge men to finish what they have started and not allow the diversionary tactics of the enemy to prevail. Old Testament characters are used to illustrate spiritual diversion and

    Message: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT & FINISHING THE RACE MEN’S RETREAT 2004 PASTOR BOB INTRO: Men are in spiritual crisis these days. Women are more active in Church than ever. Where have all the men gone? Why are Men Missing In Action? M.M.I.A. Let’s face the facts men, we’ve dropped ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John White avatar

    Have A Good Christmas

    Contributed by John White on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,311 views

    Describing what a really good Christmas is all about.

    HAVE A GOOD CHRISTMAS! Luke 2:1-14 "Have a good Christmas," the shopkeeper said. I responded in kind as I turned away with my first Christmas purchase safe in hand. But I could not help wondering, "How many people using that expression this season really know what makes a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chanon Mullens avatar

    God's Good Pleasure

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,087 views

    God Takes Pleasure in Providing For His Children

    1. SEEK THE KINGDOM OF GOD • Why should we seek the kingdom of God? And what is the literal interpretation of this? • Seeking the things of God ensures our seeking his will for us • Luke 2:49 “And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist