Good News Church of Ocala

Isaac’s Marriage

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:58:21 -0400

Part 2 of "From Abraham to Joseph." Genesis 24:1-67. Abraham was balancing the call to live in the promised land with the importance of his son not marrying a Canaanite. This has implications for ancient Israel and us.

Sarah’s Burial

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:44:40 -0500

Part 1 of "From Abraham to Joseph." Genesis 23:1-20 & Ephesians 1:13-14. The cave Sarah was buried in is somewhat like the Holy Spirit. Both of them are inheritances that point to an even greater inheritance to come.

Problem #8: Experience Instead of the Bible

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:07:02 -0500

Problem #8: Experience Instead of the Bible. Because everyone is building a life upon some kind of foundation, a proper foundation is needed.

Problem #7: Science Instead of Morality

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:05:47 -0500

Can Science lead us to a more moral live? The evidence is in, and the Bible has something to say about that...

Problem #6: Money Instead of Purpose

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:46:19 -0500

Part 6 of "Modern American Problems." Luke 12:13-21 and 16:1-13. A sermon about what we should do with our money before it is taken away from us.

Problem #5: Anxiety Instead of Contentment

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:46:31 -0500

Part 5 of "Modern American Problems." Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:6-7, and Philippians 4:10-13. The Bible teaches us not to worry, and the Gospel makes that possible.

Problem #4: Technology Instead of Community

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:04 -0500

Problem #4 of "Modern American Problems: Technology Instead of Community." Scriptures: Acts 2:42-47, 2 Timothy 4:1-4. What might the church be able to offer a world that’s been taken captive with the latest technology?

Problem #3: Porn Instead of Sex

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:27:55 -0500

Part 3 of "Modern American Problems." 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Matthew 5:27-30. Sex is good; porn is bad - says God.

Problem #2: Self-esteem Instead of God-esteem

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:37:44 -0500

Part 2 of "Modern American Problems." Matthew 22:35-40 and others. It is more important to esteem God than to esteem you.

Problem #1: Success Instead of God’s Will

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:21:08 -0500

Part 1 of "Modern American Problems." Ecclesiastes & 1 Corinthians 15. Our definition of "success" needs to be "God's will."

Finding Contentment

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:21:28 -0500

We live in an age where discontentment seems to drive us. What does the Bible have to say about contentment? And, how can we truly live a contented life?

Humanity

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:42:45 -0500

Part 3 of "Characters At Christmas." Ephesians 2:1-5 and Romans 3:9-24. We were doomed until He appeared.

The Magi

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:24:06 -0500

Part 2 of "Characters At Christmas." Matthew 2:1-12. Matthew's gospel (and the Christmas story) reveals to us that all peoples should worship Jesus as their King.

Shepherds

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 17:38:13 -0500

Part 1 of "Characters At Christmas." Luke 2:8-20. We celebrate Christmas as a way of worshiping God for being born to save us.

You Are The Light of The World

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:56:20 -0500

Shine, Part 2: You Are The Light of The World. Matthew 5:13-16. A sermon given on a mountain from Jesus instructing His followers to shine in a dark world for His glory.

I Am The Light Of The World

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:42:19 -0500

I AM the Light of the World. A sermon from John 8:12. Jesus is removing darkness and bringing Light to the world one person at a time.

What Does The Change Look Like?

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:44:40 -0500

Part 6 of "Changed." A sermon about what spiritual growth/completing our sanctification looks like.

Other Believer’s Role In Changing Us

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:26:44 -0500

Part 5 of "Changed." A sermon about how other believers are supposed to be involved in our spiritual growth.

Our Role In Changing Us

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:23:24 -0500

Part 4 of "Changed." A sermon about our role in pursuing personal holiness.

The Holy Spirit’s Role In Changing Us

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 19:23:24 -0400

Part 3 of "Changed." A sermon about who the Holy Spirit is and what His role is in changing us.

God’s Word’s Role In Changing Us

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:35:11 -0400

Part 2 of "Changed." A sermon about Christians being conformed to the word of God, including five suggested methods for getting the Bible into your mind.

The Christian Life Is a Changed Life

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:09 -0400

Part 1 of “Changed”. An introductory sermon about the different ways we are changed as a Christian.

Back To Basics

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:55:52 -0400

Paul takes a moment to remind us of the Gospel. But, what is the Gospel? And, why do we need reminding?

Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:47:59 -0400

How It Started: Abraham & the Sacrifice of Isaac. Genesis 22:1-19, Hebrews 11:17-19. God gives tests. Not to be cruel but to demonstrate what is really in our hearts. Abraham passes the test and God get's the glory. A win-win outcome!

Isaac and Ishmael

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:38:54 -0400

Part 21 of "How It Started." Genesis 21:1-34. A sermon about how God always does what He says He will do.

Abraham and Abimelech

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:55:17 -0400

Part 20 of "How It Started." Genesis 20:1-21:5. A sermon about how God in control of His story in this world, and how He works in our lives, despite our sin.

Sodom and Gomorrah (The Second Half)

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:48:00 -0400

Part 19 of "How It Started." Genesis 19:23-38. A sermon about not turning back to the life we once knew when God is calling us somewhere else.

Sodom and Gomorrah

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:41:19 -0400

Part 18 of "How It Started." Genesis 19:1-25. A sermon on God's judgment.

Does God Know Everything? Is God Just?

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 21:20:47 -0400

Part 17 of "How It Started." Genesis 18:16-33. A sermon on the transcendence, imminence, and justice of God.

The Something Is A Someone and Jesus Rose From The Dead

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:42:41 -0400

A sermon for agnostics and their friends.

The Things God Says and Does

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:25:57 -0400

This sermon addresses God telling Abraham to walk before Him blamelessly, and telling 90 year-old Sarah He does the impossible - she's having a baby! Genesis 17:1-18:16

The God Who Sees

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:25:23 -0400

How It Started: The God Who Sees (Part 15). Genesis 16:1-16. In today's passage things seem to completely fall apart. Is there any way to repair the mess that's been made? Can we find hope in the God who sees it all?

A Smoking Fire Pot and a Flaming Torch

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:09:22 -0400

How It Started: A Smoking Fire Pot and a Flaming Torch (part 14) Genesis 15:1-21 This sermon addresses God as a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch sealing His covenant with Abram who is justified by faith.

Bickering, Battling, Blessing

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 21:25:02 -0400

How It Started: Bickering - Battling - Blessing (Part 13). Genesis 13 & 14. This sermon addresses that the life of faith is not the same day to day, but the promises of God are.

Promise Keeper

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:57:31 -0400

How It Started: Promise Keeper (part 12). This sermon addresses God keeping His promises to Abram despite Abram's reckless husband leadership and lying ways while in Egypt. Genesis 12:10 - 13:2.

God Calls Abram

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:41:28 -0400

The call of God to Abram is one that would impact the world all the way even to today. This would be a call that sends Abram to a place, for a people, with a specific purpose in mind.

The Spreading Out of Nations

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 14:29:25 -0400

How It Started: The Spreading Out of the Nations (Part 10). This sermon addresses Nimrod and the Tower of Babel as well as the race (not races) of human beings.

Noah C (Post-Flood)

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 13:37:12 -0400

Part 9 of "How It Started". This sermon addresses worship given to God, God instituting a new covenant with Noah, and the same old problem of sin.

Noah B (Flood)

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 23:14:28 -0400

Part 8 "How It Started" Noah & The Flood. This sermon addresses God's judgment, recreation, and salvation from the story of Noah and the flood.

Noah A (Pre-Flood)

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 15:10:06 -0400

In the introduction to the story of Noah and the flood (Genesis 6:9-7:10) we find a man who is obedient to God in the midst of very challenging circumstances. So, how did he do it? Through today's passage we explore this theme of obedience, the challenges we face, and a pathway for us to be obedient to God as well.

Widespread Wickedness

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:49:00 -0400

This sermon addresses some of the most debated verses in the book of Genesis in Genesis 6:1-8 and the Nephilim. One thing is clear, humanity is moving deeper and deeper into sin and further and further from God.

Civilization Begins

Sun, 25 May 2025 17:08:00 -0400

How It Started: Civilization Begins (part 5). A sermon addresing the first two genealogies in the Bible. Turns out genealogies offer much more than long lists of names and numbers.

Cain & Abel

Sun, 18 May 2025 16:12:27 -0400

How It Started: Cain & Abel (Part 4). Cain murders Abel. Things have gone from good to bad to worse, but in the middle of it all is the grace of God.

The Fall

Sun, 11 May 2025 14:25:14 -0400

Part 3 of "How It Started." A sermon on the fall of mankind and how it is undone in Jesus Christ.

The Beginning of the Kingdom

Sun, 04 May 2025 14:33:34 -0400

Part 2 of "How It Started." A sermon addressing the creation of humanity and the second page of the Bible.

Creation

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 15:47:45 -0400

Part 1 of "How It Started." A sermon addressing creation, evolution, and the first page of the Bible.

The Resurrection Movement

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 16:27:34 -0400

The Resurrection movement Easter Sunday 2025 The resurrection of Jesus was never in doubt. Therefore, eternity is for everyone. But where? John 10:17-18, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, 2 Corinthians 5:21 and several other Bible verses presented.

Three Lessons on Suffering From the Life of Paul

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 13:53:45 -0400

Galatians 4:13-15 and others. Three lessons to remember during our times of adversity.

Why Do All This?

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 15:22:02 -0400

Part 11 of "How to Handle Relational Drama." 1 John 4:7-21. A sermon on the "why" behind conflict resolution.

Avoiding Gossip

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:49:32 -0400

Part 10 of "How to Handle Relational Drama." Proverbs 26:20-21 and others. A sermon on gossip.

Running Out of Time

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 14:25:08 -0400

Part 9 of "How to Handle Relational Drama." Matthew 5:21-26. A sermon on the "when" of reconciliation.

Troublemakers

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 22:14:57 -0400

Part 8 of "How To Handle Relational Drama, Ephesians 4:25-32. A sermon on how and how not to communicate with one another.

Getting Help

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:19:14 -0400

Part 7 of "How to Handle Relational Drama" Matthew 18:15-17, Philippians 4:2-3, and 1 Corinthians 6:1-6. A sermon on getting help with disputes that you can't settle on your own.

Forgiveness - What If They Don’t Repent?

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 14:21:05 -0500

Part 6 of "How to Handle Relational Drama" 1 John 1:9, Matthew 18:15-17, Matthew 5:43-45, and others. A sermon on how to deal with people who will not repent.

Forgiveness - What If They Repent?

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:38:33 -0500

Part of 5 of "How To Handle Relational Drama". Luke 17:3, Matthew 18:21-35 and others. A sermon on the importance of forgiving and accepting one another in God's family.

Being Confronted

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:35:13 -0500

Part 4 of "How to Handle Relational Drama" Proverbs 15:1 and others. This sermon teaches on how to receive a rebuke.

Confronting

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 15:13:22 -0500

Part 3 of "How to Handle Relational Drama" Matthew 18:15. A sermon on how to confront sin within the church.

Being Difficult To Offend

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:54:39 -0500

Part 2 of "How to Handle Relational Drama", Proverbs 19:11 and others. This was a (purposely) unbalanced sermon on how to overlook offenses that come our way.

The Foundational Rule

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:23:38 -0500

Part 1 of "How to Handle Relational Drama" Matthew 22:39 and others. This introduction to our series on relationships covers human sinfulness, the law's purpose in pointing us to Christ, and even how to leverage our self-love for the good of our relationships.

Strength In Numbers

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:53:32 -0500

This stand alone sermon from Acts 2:42-47 shares the importance of being equally devoted to attend Sunday mornings as well as community groups in houses throughout the week for Bible study, fellowship and prayer. (Promoting Spring semester community groups 2025)

Rescued From The Fire

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 19:27:40 -0500

Part 2 of "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego." Daniel 3:1-27. This is the second of two sermons about three men who were kidnapped and relocated to Babylon.

When Life Is Hard

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 14:16:34 -0500

Part 1 of "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego." Daniel 1:1-16. This is the first of two sermons about three men who were kidnapped and relocated to Babylon.

Blessings of Grace, Love, & Fellowship To YOU

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:12:52 -0500

As 2024 ends, may 2 Corinthians 13:13 be a great blessing prayed and spoken over you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

The Middle of the Story

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:34:04 -0500

Part 2 of "Ruth's Journey to Bethlehem" Ruth 2:1-4:10. This is the second of two sermons connecting the book of Ruth to the Christmas story.

The Beginning and End of the Story

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:03:15 -0500

Part 1 of "Ruth's Journey to Bethlehem" Ruth 1:1-18 & 4:17-22. This is the first of two sermons connecting the book of Ruth to the Christmas story.

The Witnesses

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:31:08 -0500

Part 17 of "Conversations Jesus Had." Luke 24:40-53, Acts 1:3-11, and Matthew 28:16-20. The final sermon in this series focuses on the some of the last things that Jesus said before ascending to heaven.

Cleopas and His Friend

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 22:10:32 -0500

Part 16 of "Conversations Jesus Had." Luke 24:9-43. This sermon focuses on the story where Jesus walked with Cleopas and another disciple after His resurrection.

The Thief On The Cross

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:26:00 -0500

Conversations Jesus Had, Part 15: The Thief on the Cross. Death bed conversions happen! Last second salvation happens! While this gives us great hope; it would be foolish to presume this opportunity to be available to others - including yourself.

Pilate

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:44:43 -0500

Part 14 of "Conversations Jesus Had." John 18:28-19:16. This sermon covers Jesus' conversation with Pontius Pilate.

Caiaphas

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:50:36 -0500

Conversations Jesus Had, Part 13: Caiaphas. Matthew 26:57-68. Caiaphas' story is a tragic reminder that being religious does very little. Only one thing matters - saving faith in Jesus Christ.

Lazarus

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:32:43 -0500

Part 12 of "Conversations Jesus Had." John 11:1-53. This is a sermon on the raising of Lazarus and its aftermath.

Zacchaeus

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:53:28 -0400

Part 11 of "Conversations Jesus Had." Luke 19:1-10. The sermon covers the topics of repentance, money, the gospel, and evangelism, all from the account of Jesus' conversation with Zacchaeus.

Moses & Elijah

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 15:17:19 -0400

Part 10 of "Conversations Jesus Had." Luke 9:30-31 & 35. This transfiguration sermon focuses on the conversation that Jesus had with Moses and Elijah.

Mary & Martha

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:24:40 -0400

Part 9 of "Conversations Jesus Had." Luke 10:38-42. This short, but powerful, conversation shows what Jesus thinks and believes is important. Several life changing applications are found in this conversation.

The Centurion

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 14:40:20 -0400

Part 8 of "Conversations Jesus Had." Luke 7:1-10 & Matthew 8:5-13. This sermon is about the healing of the centurion's servant.

A Demoniac Among the Tombs

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:51:41 -0400

Part 7 of "Conversations Jesus Had." Mark 5:1-20. This sermon covers Jesus' exorcism of a demoniac near the Decapolis.

The Woman at the Well

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 14:36:45 -0400

Part 6 of "Conversations Jesus Had." John 4:3-42. This sermon covers Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman next to Jacob's well.

Nicodemus

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:16:17 -0400

Conversations Jesus Had: Nicodemus (part 5) / John 3:1-16. Jesus' conversation with a top level pharisee, Nicodemus, includes the popular verse John 3:16 while Jesus explains to him that unless someone is born again he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

The First Disciples

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:03:42 -0400

Part 4 of "Conversations Jesus Had." Mark 1:14-20. This sermon covers the calling of the first disciples.

The Devil

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:01:30 -0400

Part 3 of "Conversations Jesus Had." Matthew 4:1-11. This sermon is about the occasion that the Devil tempted Jesus.

John the Baptist

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:01:21 -0400

Part 2 of "Conversations Jesus Had." Matthew 3:13-17. This sermon encourages us to believe God's testimony that Jesus is the Son of God.

The Teachers In The Temple

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 13:44:48 -0400

Part 1 of "Conversations Jesus Had." Luke 2:39-52. This sermon introduces us to Jesus as both a human being and the Son of God.

Sadness and the Fight For Joy

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 13:47:15 -0400

This stand alone sermon addresses what the Bible has to say about sadness and joy; then ends with 2 pratical applications of how to fight for joy.

Love People Who Don’t Know God Yet

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 14:48:18 -0400

Part 4 of "Inside Track." Luke 5:27-32 This sermon covers the third part of our purpose statement: Love People Who Don't Know God Yet.

Love Each Other

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 16:06:37 -0400

Part 3 of "Inside Track." Colossians 3:12-16. This sermon covers the second part of our purpose statement: Love Each Other

Love God

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:08:52 -0400

Part 2 of "Inside Track." Matthew 22:34-40. This sermon covers the first part of our purpose statement: Love God.

A Gospel-Centered Church

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 14:08:03 -0400

Part 1 of "Inside Track." Colossians 3:16. This series, about the vision/mission of Good News Church, begins by explaining the importance of being a gospel-centered church.

The Problem With Trusting In Yourself

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 20:39:27 -0400

Part 5 of "Humility." Luke 18:9-14. The series ends with an exhortation to not believe in yourself and your own righteousness, but rather to turn to God.

High Positions - The Way Up Is Down

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 14:10:41 -0400

Humility Series Part 4- Mark 10:35-45, Jesus does not discourage pursuing or holding high positions, but defines true greatness as service and humility.

In Pursuit of Glory

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 13:23:22 -0400

Part 3 of "Humility." Luke 14:1-14. A sermon that exhorts us to not pursue our own glory but allow humility to affect how we relate to other people.

Humility & Pride

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 22:28:59 -0400

Part 2 of "Humility." Mark 10:17-18, Proverbs 16:5, Ephesians 2:3, and others. This sermon talks about what the Bible says regarding human goodness.

Putting Your ”I” out

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 23:49:48 -0400

Part 1 of "Humility" Phil 2:3, 2 Tim 3:2 and others. This introduction to our series on humility covers an overview of what the Bible says about self-esteem and self-love.

Harvest Party: RFK Commissioning

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 15:35:19 -0400

This sermon comes from Luke 10:1-21 and the commissioning instructions Jesus gave to a group of 70 and applies these instructions to the 2024 RFKC volunteers.

Reaching Muslims For Christ

Sun, 26 May 2024 15:50:21 -0400

This week we have a guest speaker from the International Muslim Outreach, Matt Walter. He shares 3 questions to answer when trying to reach Muslims for Christ.

Citizens of Heaven But Here On Earth

Sun, 19 May 2024 15:18:35 -0400

A sermon about how were are citizens of God's Kingdom, yet we are still among the kingdoms of this world and have a job to do.

The Mom Life

Sun, 12 May 2024 15:21:45 -0400

The Mom Life is designed to be honorable and destined to be difficult. Help is available!

The Price Tag Sermon

Sun, 05 May 2024 13:13:04 -0400

The Price Tag Sermon. Philippians 2:3-8. A sermon about how God wants us to value other human beings.

The Final Two Cycles

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 14:43:23 -0400

Part 11 of "Wayward" Hosea 11:1-14:9. The conclusion of our series on Hosea.

Affluence Can Increase Waywardness

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 14:15:53 -0400

Part 10 of "Wayward" Hosea 10:1-2 & 13-15. Often, wealth comes at a cost.

Celebrate the Bible!

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 16:27:37 -0400

A stand-alone sermon on the reliability and importance of God's word.