Good News Church of Ocala
651 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 24 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsGood News Church adheres to historical Christianity and agrees with ancient confessions such as the Apostle’s Creed. We believe that the Bible is primarily about the ”good news” that even though we are sinners, Jesus Christ came to live the perfect life that we could never live, and then die the death that we all deserve, so that by believing in his life, death, and resurrection we could be in a right relationship with God. That also explains why we chose the name.
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Episodes
The Final Two Cycles
April 28, 2024 18:43 - 27 minutes - 50 MBPart 11 of "Wayward" Hosea 11:1-14:9. The conclusion of our series on Hosea.
Affluence Can Increase Waywardness
April 21, 2024 18:15 - 26 minutes - 47.9 MBPart 10 of "Wayward" Hosea 10:1-2 & 13-15. Often, wealth comes at a cost.
Celebrate the Bible!
April 14, 2024 20:27 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBA stand-alone sermon on the reliability and importance of God's word.
The Problem of Not Listening To God
April 07, 2024 22:50 - 30 minutes - 56.2 MBThe people of Hosea's day had a problem listening to God. Thousands of years have past, is this still a problem today? Hosea 9 tells us broken relationships, hardships and sufferings are all part of the consequences for not listening to God.
Easter In Hosea
March 31, 2024 18:54 - 32 minutes - 58.8 MBPart 8 of "Wayward" Hosea 13:14 and 6:2 can remind us of Easter. Easter is important because the One who promises to bring us back to life, came back to life.
Trusting In Others Rather Than God
March 24, 2024 21:07 - 36 minutes - 67.2 MBPart 7 of "Wayward" Hosea 7:8-12 & 8:4-6. There is a problem with trusting in others rather than God.
When Jesus Quoted Hosea
March 17, 2024 19:58 - 35 minutes - 64.9 MBPart 6 of "Wayward" Hosea 6:4-6. God desires our love.
Leaders of God’s People
March 10, 2024 17:37 - 35 minutes - 64.4 MBPart 5 of Wayward Hosea 6:9 and Hosea 4:1-8. Spiritual leaders have a responsibility to care for God's people that comes with a greater accountability.
Sin Is Serious; Repentance Is Essential
March 03, 2024 20:49 - 41 minutes - 77 MBPart 4 of "Wayward" Hosea 4:1-6:3. Sin is serious and must be dealt with. And repentance must come before restoration.
Redemption!
February 25, 2024 19:35 - 38 minutes - 71.1 MBPart 3 of "Wayward" Hosea 3:1-5. In this sermon, we learn about how Hosea redeemed his wife and how God redeems us.
Israel’s Sin and God’s Mercy
February 18, 2024 18:42 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MBPart 2 of "Wayward" Hosea 2:2-2:23. When God's people abandon Him, He may discipline them. He may use bad circumstances to bring people back to Him, but He also forgives, resets, and restores.
The Relationships Were Part of the Prophecy
February 11, 2024 19:18 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBPart 1 of "Wayward", Hosea 1:1-2:1. Sin is betrayal, not just rule-breaking.
Why Can’t I Stop Sinning?
February 04, 2024 23:06 - 28 minutes - 52.9 MB"Why can’t I stop sinning?" is one of the most common questions a sincere Christian usually asks at some point in their Christian journey. And it’s a good question to ask!
Four Reasons To Show Compassion
January 28, 2024 19:01 - 36 minutes - 66.1 MBStand-alone sermon on Christian compassion. James 1:27 and others. Mario gives us reasons to show compassion.
First Things
January 23, 2024 13:45 - 32 minutes - 60.5 MBPart 3 of "Mind Your Own Busyness." Haggai 1:1-9 and others. Busyness can be moved from being a distraction from God into being our labor in the Lord.
Achievements
January 14, 2024 22:31 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MBPart 2 of "Mind Your Own Busyness." Ecclesiastes 2 and 1 Corinthians 15. Apart from God, busyness is useless.
Distractions
January 07, 2024 20:48 - 38 minutes - 71.1 MBPart 1 of "Mind Your Own Busyness." Luke 10:38-42. Busyness can distract you from who really matters.
New Year Resolutions
January 02, 2024 15:20 - 35 minutes - 65.1 MBNew Year's Resolution and resolutions in general are they helpful or just a setup for failure? (Most end as a bust.) In this sermon we look at how to think biblically about resolutions.
Savior
December 24, 2023 19:06 - 23 minutes - 43.6 MBPart 7 of "Titles of the Christ." Matthew 1:20-21. What does it mean that Jesus saves his people from their sins?
Judge
December 17, 2023 18:29 - 24 minutes - 46 MBPart 6 of "Titles of the Christ." Acts 10:40-43 and others. In this sermon, we learn that Jesus will be our Judge on judgement day and that's why we should care what He thinks right now.
Sacrifice
December 11, 2023 00:51 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MBPart 5 of "Titles of the Christ." Romans 3:23-26. In this sermon, we learn that Jesus was our sacrifice. We also learn why Jesus needed to die in order for us to be forgiven.
Jesus Is God
December 03, 2023 18:48 - 37 minutes - 69.9 MBPart 4 of "Titles of the Christ", John 1:1-15. In this sermon, we learn that Jesus is God and why that matters.
Jesus Is King
November 26, 2023 21:04 - 38 minutes - 71 MBTitles of the Christ, Part 3: King. As King, Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth - Matthew 28:18. Even the rolled dice of Yahtzee are under His authority - Proverbs 16:33. In this sermon Jesus' authority over creation, governments, Satan, sin and salvation is presented using lots of confirming Scriptures.
Priest
November 19, 2023 20:03 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBPart 2 of the series, "Titles of the Christ", Priest. In this sermon Jesus is proclaimed as our great high priest and why that's important. Leviticus:2-7, Hebrews 7:23-28, Hebrews 9:1-5, 11-14, Hebrews 4:14-16.
Prophet
November 12, 2023 19:45 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MBPart 1 of "Titles of the Christ" Deuteronomy 18:15-19. In this sermon, we learn that Jesus is THE prophet and that we must listen to Him.
Joseph Forgives
November 05, 2023 19:55 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MBPart 3 of "Joseph's Story" Genesis 41:53-50:21. This is the final sermon in a series on the life of Joseph, adapted from the messages that were taught earlier this year at Teen Reach Adventure Camp 2023.
Joseph Is Promoted
October 29, 2023 18:43 - 39 minutes - 72.2 MBPart 2 of "Joseph's Story" Genesis 39:1-41:46. This is a continuation of a series on the life of Joseph, adapted from the messages that were taught earlier this year at Teen Reach Adventure Camp 2023.
Joseph Is Betrayed
October 23, 2023 00:13 - 31 minutes - 58.6 MBPart 1 of "Joseph's Story" Genesis 37:1-35. This is the beginning of a series on the life of Joseph in the Old Testament, adapted from the messages that were taught earlier this year at Teen Reach Adventure Camp 2023.
The Life We’re Looking For
October 15, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutes - 66.5 MBIn this stand-alone sermon, we take a look at John 21:1-19 and we see how Jesus challenges our view of ourselves and our view of God.
What About the Miraculous Giftings?
October 08, 2023 18:43 - 27 minutes - 50.4 MBPart 4 of "Spiritual Gifts." 1 Corinthians 12:27-30. In this sermon, we wrap up our series by looking at a different list of gifts found in the New Testament and some of what that means for us.
The Non-Speaking Gifts In Romans
October 02, 2023 00:53 - 40 minutes - 74 MBPart 3 of "Spiritual Gifts." Romans 12:4-8. In this sermon, we cover the gifts of serving, giving, leading, and mercy.
The Speaking Gifts In Romans
September 24, 2023 21:46 - 44 minutes - 81.4 MBPart 2 of "Spiritual Gifts." Romans 12:4-8. In this sermon, we cover the gifts of teaching, exhortation, and prophecy. Also included are some general applications to Christians about how to use our words.
Telling The Next Generation
September 11, 2023 18:33 - 36 minutes - 66.6 MBTelling the next generation is the responsibility of all Christians (not just parents.) Psalm 78 instructs us "what" to tell them and "why" we tell them. One of the applications presented is to help in the KidZone ministry.
Jesus and His Miracles
September 04, 2023 00:33 - 40 minutes - 74.1 MBThis sermon argues for belief in the miracles of Jesus, and points out that they were non-selfish and mostly restorative, making Jesus quite a bit different than our superheroes, and even different from any sinner who gets a hold of power.
How He Said To Pray
August 27, 2023 19:53 - 35 minutes - 65.1 MBPart 2 of "Praying Like Jesus" Matthew 6:5-13. In this sermon, we look at one of the most well-known occasions where Jesus taught on prayer.
How He Prayed
August 22, 2023 13:10 - 36 minutes - 67.8 MBPart 1 of "Praying Like Jesus" Mark 1:35 and other verses. In this sermon, we look to the pattern of Jesus' prayer life as we make decisions about our own.
The Final Episode
August 15, 2023 19:35 - 38 minutes - 69.8 MBPart 17 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 28:30-31. This sermon covers Paul's final years and his death. It also points out two lessons from Paul's life: that God's love is for all people and yet, there is a judgment coming if we do not turn to Him.
Ministry In Italy
August 08, 2023 11:42 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MBLife of Paul Series Part 16: "Ministry in Italy" Acts 28:11-28. Paul FINALLY arrives in Rome after 4 months of what "should have been" a 5 week journey. God has many ways to get us where He wants us to be, but He only has one way to save us!
Washing Up On Malta
August 01, 2023 01:41 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBPart 15 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 28:1-10. This sermon covers the time that Paul washed up on the island of Malta. It also tells us what to do with the doubts that stem from noticing that sometimes non-Christians are nicer than Christians.
Sailing Toward Rome
July 23, 2023 23:00 - 43 minutes - 78.9 MBPart 14 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 27:1-44. This sermon covers one of the most exciting accounts in the New Testament. It also is a sermon of comfort - that God is faithful to his promises even in the midst of storms.
The Third Hearing: King Agrippa
July 16, 2023 18:13 - 40 minutes - 74.8 MBPart 13 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 25:1-12. This sermon covers the third set of legal proceedings regarding Paul, this time before King Agrippa. It also includes an appeal to not listen to the message of God and then walk out unchanged.
The Second Hearing: Governor Festus
July 09, 2023 23:48 - 41 minutes - 75.5 MBPart 12 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 25:1-12. This sermon covers a second set of legal proceedings regarding Paul, this time presided by Governor Festus. This sermon also includes some advice about how to know and accomplish God's will for your life.
The First Hearing - Governor Felix
July 04, 2023 12:42 - 37 minutes - 68.7 MBThis sermon on Acts 24 begins with Paul defending himself of the false accusations against him. It ends with a tragic example of procrastination which ultimately leads to the rejection of the gospel.
The Sanhedrin, the Nephew, and the Commander
June 26, 2023 00:29 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBPart 10 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 22:30-23:35. God assures Paul that he must testify in Rome, and arranges for the protection of his life.
Arriving In Jerusalem and Things Go South
June 20, 2023 19:44 - 38 minutes - 70.4 MBPart 9 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 21:17-22:29. In this sermon, we learn how and why Paul did not die in Jerusalem, but instead ended up in Roman custody.
The Trip to Jerusalem
June 12, 2023 01:21 - 43 minutes - 79.6 MBPart 8 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 21:1-14. In this sermon, we cover two surprising things that happened on Paul's way to Jerusalem.
Speech To The Ephesian Elders
June 06, 2023 20:37 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MBPart 7 of The Life of Paul: Series 3. Acts 20:17-38. Paul's Speech to the Ephesian Elders gives direct instructions to church leaders and indirectly gives instructions for all Christians to live a consistent lifestyle. What if the entire church lives like you do?
Continuing The Third Journey
May 31, 2023 12:41 - 31 minutes - 58.6 MBPart 6 of The Life of Paul, Series 3. Acts 20:3-16. Sleeping in church and a long winded preacher - GASP! These are often two of the highlights mentioned in these verse. However, this sermon gives even more highlights and applications for us to consider.
What Else Was Paul Up to At This Time?
May 23, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 67.2 MBPart 5 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 20:1-3a. In this sermon, we learn about several things (written about in 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians and Romans) that were going on at the same time that Luke describes the events in Paul's life in Acts 19 and 20.
Ephesus C
May 17, 2023 11:20 - 33 minutes - 60.8 MBPart 4 of "Life of Paul, Series 3" Acts 19:21-41. This is the third of three messages that cover what happened while Paul was in Ephesus.