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I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 19, 2012

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This is part of a series that looks at the "I AMs" of John's Gospel. This message looks at what a shepherd does and doesn't do.

I am the Shepherd “I am”. Over the past eight weeks we have been looking at the various times that Jesus describes himself using the phrase “I am”. And so we have examined Jesus words and meaning when he said “I am the way”, “I am the truth”, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Saved By Good Works Or By Faith? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 5, 2008

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This sermon answers the question, "Are we saved by good works or by faith?"

Scripture The October 22, 1996 headlines of The Times of London cried: Lost Forever: A Nation’s Heritage Looted By Its Own People. Afghanistan’s National Museum in Kabul is rubble, said the newspaper. It once held one of the world’s greatest multicultural antique collections: Persian, Indian, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Good And Acceptable And Perfect Will Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 4, 2009

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This sermon examines what it means to test what is God’s good and acceptable and perfect will.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. I would like to conclude my series on these two verses today. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Show Me A Good Pastor Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

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Today’s Big Idea: A pastor is a man who is sent by God to save people from hell to make them Christ-exalting, spiritual aliens in this world

Adoniram Judson was a missionary to Burma (today it is Myanmar). His faithful wife Ann had followed her husband from prison to prison as he was arrested for sharing the Gospel. She had died from spotted fever and cerebral meningitis the year before (April 24, 1827). Her death had affected her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness Then Liberation On Good Friday.

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 22, 2003

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A sermon that considers the three hours of darkness at easter and the liberation that follows. Closes with a story from Sermon Central resources.

Just a few days ago the city of Baghdad was plunged into darkness - the wailing of bombs and sirens was followed a complete blackout of the city - hospitals - homes and army posts alike were dependent on the moon - candles and the flash of light from fearful bombs. At that point in the war that it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:32-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are People Really Good At Heart?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18)

Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18) Illustration:[According to a recent poll] 88% of Catholics and a majority of Presbyterian and Methodist evangelizers [those who actively try to share their "faith"] believe that "if people are generally good, or do enough good things for others ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Good Are You At Gettin'? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 4, 2007

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Fifth in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come. This message explores the work of the Holy Spirit in giving spiritual gifts.

(This sermon began with an illustration where I shared frustrations over receiving a toaster for my birthday from my wife. . .which I didn’t actually receive. . .but provides illustrative points to how we handle the spiritual gifts we receive when the Holy Spirit enters our life.) Opening ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good Things Happen On The Sabbath

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jun 3, 2018

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While we can agree with Jesus that "the sabbath is made for humankind and not humankind for the sabbath," we are wrong to disregard it.

In 1986, the good people of Bismarck, North Dakota, thought it was time to overturn or at least soften the blue laws which closed businesses on Sundays. Amid great controversy, Dayton’s Department Store, Target, and many stores and restaurants were to open at noon. Dayton’s and Target were both ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good News Concerning Forgiveness

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013

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One of the greatest needs in our lives is the need for forgiveness. We need this in every area and every relationship of our lives.

*THE GOOD NEWS CONCERNING FORGIVENESS* Isaiah 55:6 – 9 http://chirb.it/yAev3A (Note: About 1/3 of this sermon would have come from an outline in Zondervan’s 2013 Pastor’s Annual.) INTRODUCTION: I. THROUGH FORGIVENESS, GOD LETS US GET RIGHT WITH HIMSELF. 1.) God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Goodness Of God Through Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 22, 2020

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While still alive, people on their own can choose this God who offers an eternal relationship with Him or choose to be eternally separated from God!

We have been doing topical messages, not expository ones, because we have been dealing with a virus pandemic along with social and political issues lately. We will continue with topical messages for a while until the Lord settles us down. Last week we noted the Goodness of God through Creation. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Six Steps To A Good Marriage Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on May 19, 2016

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The message gives the six steps or foundational principles in building a Christian Marriage

Messages on the home Preached 1971 – 2008 By Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle MESSAGE 1 Annual Sermons Text: Eph. 5:18-21 Vol. 9 No. 19-20 Bob Marcaurelle SIX STEPS TO A GOOD MARRIAGE Most husbands feel they already know the steps to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For God's Children

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002

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There are those trying times when even the children of God need encouraging with some good news from "home".

GOOD NEWS FOR GOD’S CHILDREN Prov. 25:25 INTRO. There is no denying the fact that there are those times when the child of God longs to hear some good news. We live in a sinful world made even more corrupt by the rulership of sinful men. Crime, drugs, murder, arson, wars and rumors of wars, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb Who Is The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2022

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Jesus is not just a good shepherd, He is The Good Shepherd.

The Lamb Who Is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11-18, 27-30) 1. Two people were watching a man drive a herd of sheep through the main street of a small town. “I thought shepherds led sheep. I didn’t know they drove them with a whip.” “They do,” the other fellow remarked. “That’s not a shepherd. That’s ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, John 10:27-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Share The Good News In Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025

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Love is the foundation of true evangelism. When we share the good news in love, we reflect the very nature of Christ, who reached out with compassion, grace, and truth.

SHARE THE GOOD NEWS IN LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:19-20 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Romans 10:14-15, Ephesians 4:15, 2 Timothy 4:2 INTRODUCTION: The Great Commission is a divine mandate given to every believer—to go into the world and make disciples of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Source Of Every Good Thing Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 31, 2009

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God is the great giver & He is the giver of every good thing. He meets our legitimate needs & desires with good & perfect gifts. As a matter of fact, every good gift we have ever received came from Him.

JAMES 1:16-18 THE SOURCE OF EVERY GOOD THING People have needs and desires but instead of being mislead into thinking they can be met by the lure and trap of temptations we need to realize that there is another source that we can receive from, if we would but seek Him. God is the great giver and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

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