Good News Church of Ocala
Good News Church of Ocala
Good 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.
Episodes
Ministering
Part 9 of "Church, Unpacked." 1 Corinthians 12:12-22. Every Christian is a part of the body. Every part has a function. All the functions are important.
Church Discipline B
Part 8 of "Church, Unpacked." Matthew 18:15-17. In this sermon, we cover the second half of the process known as church discipline.
Church Discipline A
Part 7 of "Church, Unpacked." Matthew 18:15-17 and others. This sermon is an introduction to process known as church discipline as outlined in the New Testament.
Worship
Part 6 of “Church, Unpacked.” John 4:21-24, Romans 12:1-2 and others. This sermon defines worship and identifies today's modern attacks against it.
Teaching and Learning
Part 5 of "Church, Unpacked." Acts 19:8-9 and others. This is a sermon about the importance of sermons in church life.
Lord’s Supper
Part 4 of "Church, Unpacked." In this sermon, we learn what the Lord's Supper is and its significance to the Church.
Baptism
Part 3 of "Church, Unpacked." Matthew 28:19 and others. In this sermon, we learn what baptism is.
What Is A Church Member? And What Do They Do?
Part 2 of "Church, Unpacked." Philippians 1:3-5 and others. In this sermon we learn what we are supposed to be like, as a church, and also what we are supposed to do amongst each other.
What Is Church?
Part 1 of "Church, Unpacked." Ephesians 5:25 and others. In this sermon we learn what a church is and how that ought to affect how we live.
Apologies and the Gospel
Part 3 of "Reconciled." Philemon 1:12-18. A look at what Philemon's story teaches us about seeking forgiveness.
Forgiveness
Part 2 of "Reconciled." Philemon 1:7-21. A look at what Philemon's story teaches us about forgiveness.
The Story Behind The Letter
Part 1 of "Reconciled." Philemon 1:1-25. As Christians, reconciliation is something that we do.
Thank God for the Word of God at Work in You
When the Word of God takes root in our lives, it fundamentally alters our allegiances and behaviors. Thank God for that!
The Parable of the Gracious Father
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a popular one. Is it really about the youngest son, though? A more appropriate title might be 'The Parable of the Gracious Father.'
In The Wilderness: A Review of What Was Taught at TRAC
Exodus 15:22-17:7. This stand alone sermon is a summary of what was taught at Teen Reach Adventure Camp 2026.
The Need For Solitude
Jesus lived a busy life yet regularly found times of solitude to be alone with God. We should practice what Jesus modeled.
Barnabas & John Mark vs. Saul/Paul & Silas
Part 2 of "Rough Patches in Ministry." Acts 15:36-41. Ministry is awesome when you view it from a distance. Sometimes, ministry is messy when you zoom in to a particular circumstance.
Hellenistic Jews vs. Hebraic Jews
Part 1 of "Rough Patches in Ministry." Acts 6:1-7. Sometimes ministry needs to be organized, new people need to step up, and different people need to do different things.
The Conclusion of a Story That’s Not Really Over
Part 14 of "From Abraham to Joseph." Genesis 45:16-50:26. What does the conclusion of the book of Genesis have to do with us?
Joseph’s Test For His Brothers
Part 13 of "From Abraham to Joseph." Genesis 42:1-45:15. God is sovereign over His people's sin and over their righteous acts as well.
From Prison To Palace
Life is often times marked by pain. The Joseph story helps us understand how we can live Gospel centered lives in the midst of a pain filled and unpredictable world.
Judah, Tamar, and More Joseph
Part 11 of "From Abraham to Joseph." Genesis 38 & 39. We continue to see how God uses sinful choices and bad circumstances to bring about His will and bless His people.
Intro To Joseph
Part 10 of "From Abraham to Joseph." Genesis 37:1-36. This introduction to the story of Joseph was preached on Mother's Day 2026. It covers two points: an observation about mothers extracted from the passage and the primary purpose of the story of Joseph.
God Reaffirms His Covenant
Part 9 of "From Abraham to Joseph." Genesis 35:1-36:43. Our God is the God of generations past, present, and future.
The Rape of Dinah
Part 8 of "From Abraham to Joseph." Genesis 34:1-31. Shechem does something that gets him killed. Levi and Simeon do something that gets them cursed.
Jacob's Struggles
Part 7 of "From Abraham to Joseph." Genesis 32-33. God gives people new names and identities as He changes people from wrestling against Him looking to escape to people who wrestle clinging to Him for eternity.
Jacob Fathers Twelve Tribes
Part 6 of "From Abraham to Joseph." Genesis 29:1-31:55. God can use deception, jealousy, and family dysfunction to bring about His plan.
Jesus Didn’t Stay Down
This stand-alone sermon was the Easter sermon for 2026.
Jacob’s Dream
Part 5 of "From Abraham to Joseph." Genesis 28:10-22. Jacob's Dream teaches us things about the connection between heaven and earth and the connection between God and us. It is also an illustration of how heaven must reach down to us rather than us reaching up to it.
Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau
Part 4 of "From Abraham to Joseph." Genesis 26:1-28:9. This passage describes Isaac's family as flawed and fractured, but God can use dysfunctional people to accomplish His redemptive plan.
Jacob and Esau
Part 3 of "From Abraham to Joseph." Genesis 25:19-34. In this passage, God prophesied some things ahead of time, and humans made decisions for which they are responsible.
Isaac’s Marriage
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
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
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
Can Science lead us to a more moral life? The evidence is in, and the Bible has something to say about that...
Problem #6: Money Instead of Purpose
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
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
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
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
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
Part 1 of "Modern American Problems." Ecclesiastes & 1 Corinthians 15. Our definition of "success" needs to be "God's will."
Finding Contentment
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
Part 3 of "Characters At Christmas." Ephesians 2:1-5 and Romans 3:9-24. We were doomed until He appeared.
The Magi
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
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
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
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?
Part 6 of "Changed." A sermon about what spiritual growth/completing our sanctification looks like.
Other Believer’s Role In Changing Us
Part 5 of "Changed." A sermon about how other believers are supposed to be involved in our spiritual growth.
Our Role In Changing Us
Part 4 of "Changed." A sermon about our role in pursuing personal holiness.