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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Creator God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 4, 2014
     | 6,487 views

    Intro to and theme of Genesis chapter 1. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Learning about the book: • The Name • The Key • The Author • The Language Learning about God: • God ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Judgment Begins With The House Of God Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 6,982 views

    It's time to stand! Message on the Ten Commandments

    It's Time To Stand Earlier this week, I was kind of stuck in a rut. I am sure that many of you have had that happen to you, and it happens to pastors as well. In short, I felt somewhat "stuck in neutral". The game plan, after a sabbatical of sorts from preaching in Revelation was to return to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Producing Good Fruit

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 33,045 views

    Our identity is revealed by what is seen in our lives. We must produce much good fruit in our lives, if we ever hope to make a difference in the lives of others. God's life in us can and will bring good life change.

    PRODUCING GOOD FRUIT Matthew 7:15-23 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spirit Led Life Is The Only Life Series

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 9,493 views

    Seeing Christ ministry as a pattern for us to follow

    The Spirit Led Life is the Only Life. Matthew 4:1 – 11 May 24, 2009 Pray: Father, We come to you as children needing guidance, encouragement, and help. You have provided the Bible, Your living Word, Your Holy Spirit, Pray, and Each other to go to for meeting our needs. The devil, Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Introduction To The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2014
     | 13,008 views

    In introduction to a study on the fruit of the Spirit discussing the nature, source and development of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

    Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 – “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Opened!

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 23, 2014
     | 10,015 views

    Ever feel like you are trapped in a box? We all have something that traps us, we need to be freed, we need the door to be opened.

    BE OPENED! Mark 7:31-7:37 31 Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. 32 They brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they implored Him to lay His hand on him. 33 Jesus took him aside ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Privilege Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 23, 2014
     | 7,275 views

    To be in a position of privilege is to be in a positino to think of and serve others.

    Title: Privilege Text: Matthew 20:20-28 (Mark 10:35-45) Thesis: To be in a position of privilege is to be in a position to think of others (serevice). Introduction: James D. Berkley, author of The Leadership Handbook wrote, “All I ask of life is a constant and exaggerated sense of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grasping His Care

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,980 views

    What you believe about God affects your entire life. It affects your response to circumstances and situations in the presence and it determines the outcome of the future, in this life and the life and the life hereafter.

    Title: "Grasping His Care" Theme: Truths To God Working In Your Life Introduction: What you believe about God affects your entire life. It affects how you respond to the consequences of your past. It affects your response to circumstances and situations in the presence and it determines the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Administration Of God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,536 views

    Grace. We often think about grace as the salvation that God gives us that we do not deserve. But God gives us His grace to serve as well.

    The Administration of God’s Grace Ephesians 3:1-13 Intro Slide Have you ever been in the midst of a conversation and then a new thought that you have to get out comes into your head? Maybe you have been talking to someone, and then a word or some other trigger brings to mind something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Soccer's Sorcery!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 14, 2014
     | 4,602 views

    Drawing spiritual lessons from the World of Football, especially from the recently concluded WC 2014 in Brazil, .much in the way the Saviour "connected" to His audience by using the "contemporary events" to preach a message on repentance (Luke 13:1-5)...

    SOCCER’S SORCERY… Absorbed with World up football? Well, I am one of those who gladly gets "infected" with Soccer fever contagion which “breaks out” once every four 4 years. Let me vouchsafe for the fact that one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When There's An Opportunity, Speak! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,811 views

    As we examine the story of Nehemiah 2, where we see Nehemiah speaking up for God's people when he had the opportunity, we are challenged to learn to share the good news when we have opportunity.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a college student who was in a philosophy class, where there was a class discussion about whether or not God exists. 1. The professor tried to prove his point that there is no God by using this logical progression: a. He asked the class: “Has anyone in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Everything Is In Ruins, Rebuild! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,854 views

    In this sermon, we see how Nehemiah helped the exiles begin rebuilding the walls, and we learn how to begin rebuilding out lives.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a company who felt like it was time for a shake-up, so they hired a new CEO. 1. This new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers. 2. On a tour of the facilities, the new CEO noticed a guy leaning on a wall. 3. The room was full of workers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2014
     | 16,324 views

    Paul is in the worst physical condition of his life, but he is in the best spiritual condition. This letter to the Philippines was written from a Roman jail following the perilous journey mentioned in Acts 27. Still, Paul is confident, positive, and committed to Jesus.

    7-18-04 Title: Commitment Text: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.” (Philippians 3:12) Bible Reading: Philippians 3:7-21 Introduction: Please refer to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    No Mere Men-1--Sec. 1, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014
     | 4,180 views

    1 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-I—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Attention: Superman—1950’s TV show/Always opened with these statements about Superman...‘Faster than a speeding bullet’—‘More powerful than a locomotive’—‘Able to leap tall buildings in a single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Serve The Same Savior - Who Is Jesus? (Pt 1) Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 22, 2014
     | 5,185 views

    We are on the same team, we have all been called out of sin by God to serve Him. Every team has a leader, a coach, one who is the driving force behind the team... ours is Jesus!

    Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Savior! (Pt.1) Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20 [ESV] Introduction: Last week we looked at how we as the church are ALL called by God to serve! We are on the same team and we are expected to serve. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist