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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Priority Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 10, 2019
     | 5,497 views

    The Priority of the Gospel - Philippians chapter 1 verses 12-26 - sermon by Gordon Curley - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Confident, even though a victim (vs 12-14) (2). Joyful, in spite of others (vs 15-18) (3). Hopeful, regardless of uncertainties (vs 19-20) (4). Contented, because Christ was central (vs 21) SERMON BODY Ill: • He was born in Italy of humble parents and is said to have trained ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Heal The Wound, Leave The Scar

    Contributed by Shawn Andrews on Mar 14, 2019
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     | 13,141 views

    Big Idea: Forgiveness is healing the wound, even if it leaves a scar. Forgiving others means choosing not to be imprisoned by the actions of our offender. Jesus will heal our wound, but the scar remains to remind us of God’s work of grace in our lives.

    INTRO: STORY: Last year, you all know I had shoulder surgery. I didn’t want to have surgery. I avoided it as long as possible. But eventually, my shoulder hurt all the time. It became debilitating. It was only when I became aware of what my wound was keeping me from, was I willing to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Essential Truths: The Triune God - The Holy Spirit In The World And In The Church

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 17, 2019
     | 3,217 views

    What would the world be like without God, if Jesus had not come? This message explores the work of God in the world and in the church. The message borrows freely from William Barclay, and Jeremiah Johnson's book "Unimaginable".

    Essential Truths: The Triune God - The Holy Spirit: Trinity in the World and in the Church This past Thursday. 4 days ago. New Zealand. Christchurch. A peaceful city in a peaceful country. A 28 years old man walks up to another man and is greeted: “Welcome brother”. The first man shoots the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David Spares Saul's Life Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,607 views

    First Samuel 24:1-22 shows us God's constraint of his servant in the establishment of his kingdom.

    Scripture David’s journey to throne of Israel was a difficult one. The current king, Saul, was jealous of God’s anointed one—David—and wanted to kill him. Though initially fearful of Saul, David’s trust in God grew, and in his sovereign, providential care of him. We see this again as David spares ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part 28: God's Directions For Distressing Times Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 21, 2019
     | 9,858 views

    What should we do in troubled times? 1. Ask for God’s assistance (vs. 1,9). 2. Talk about your trust in God (vs. 3, 4, 11). 3. Be educated about our enemies (vs. 1-2; 5-7). 4. Remember that God remembers us (vs. 8). 5. Pour out your praise to the Lord (vs. 4; 10-13).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament God's Directions for Distressing Times Psalm 56:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 1, 2015 (Revised September 21, 2019) BACKGROUND: *In the KJV, the introduction to Psalm 56 says: "To the chief Musician upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Dream God's Dream For Lost People

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 26, 2019
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     | 4,961 views

    This sermon is a narrative and moves toward the call to share the good news.What kind of people make you uncomfortable? What kind of people do you avoid? This may give us a clue about how we hinder our dreaming.

    “Dare To Dream God’s Dream For Lost People” Subject: Why we need to confront our ungodly prejudices that cause us to ignore certain people and write them off. Complement: in order to embrace more people and tell them about Jesus ! Preaching Idea: I need to see with God’s eyes in order to dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Wants To Work In Our Lives - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 2, 2019
     | 5,071 views

    1. Jesus wants us to speak up about our Savior (vs. 8-12). 2. Jesus wants to give us the strength to stand for Him (vs. 13-34). 3. Jesus wants to save our souls (vs. 35-38).

    Jesus Wants to Work in Our Lives - Part 2 The Gospel of John John 9:3-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 15, 2017 (Revised October 2, 2019) BACKGROUND: *John 9 centers around one of the Lord's wonderful miracles. Jesus healed a man who had been blind ever since the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Spares Saul's Life Again Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,603 views

    First Samuel 26:1-25 shows us the faithfulness of God's servant.

    Scripture When you hear today’s Scripture reading in this sermon series on “The Life of David,” you may think that we have already covered this incident. And, indeed, it is very similar to the incident that occurred in 1 Samuel 24 where we learned how David spared Saul’s life. Some liberal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Righteousness Through Faith In Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,302 views

    Philippians 3:1-11 teaches us that right standing before God comes only through faith in Christ.

    Scripture The Philippian Church was a mostly healthy church, but Paul was concerned that false teaching might infiltrate the church, particularly teaching that emphasized that our salvation is based on our own good works. In today’s lesson, Paul stressed that right standing with God is received ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Kingdom Integrity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 11, 2019
     | 5,569 views

    How do you live in a culture that regards truth as relative? Jesus says, “Don’t swear. Just speak the truth.” But in order to do that, you must submit to Him!

    On the first day of school in a Peanuts comic strip, the teacher asks her class to write an essay about returning to school after summer vacation. Linus writes, “No one can deny the joys of a summer vacation with its days of warmth and freedom. It must be admitted however that the true joy lies in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Value Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,948 views

    This sermon is part of our Building Lasting Values discipleship series, and looks at the value of forgiveness. It looks at why we should forgive, the issue of resentment, what forgiveness doesn't do, and how to implement forgiveness in our lives.

    Building Lasting Values “The Value of Forgiveness” Audio: https://mega.nz/#!2RMxmKQS!dFhT44PsNirGWzX-0NUPb_Q_5uw3Sc4-dNnv9jIeyGU The value of forgiveness is a topic I’ve talked on many times, and the points that I am going to share I’ve brought up before, and that’s because they haven’t changed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    From Groaning To Glory Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 28, 2019
     | 11,195 views

    In Romans 8:18-30, Paul helps us to understand how the groaning of our suffering can lead to glory, because the Holy Spirit helps us when we don't know what to pray, and God is working good through all things to conform us to the image of His Son.

    A. Farmer Joe decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company that was responsible for the accident to court. 1. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe: “Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ‘I’m fine?,” questioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Knowledge Rejected

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 6, 2019
     | 3,730 views

    A study in the book of Hosea 4: 1 – 19

    Hosea 4: 1 – 19 Knowledge Rejected 1 Hear the word of the LORD, you children of Israel, for the LORD brings a charge against the inhabitants of the land: “There is no truth or mercy or knowledge of God in the land. 2 By swearing and lying, killing and stealing and committing adultery, they break ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Quiet Generosity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 15, 2019
     | 5,793 views

    If you want a real reward from God, and not just the praise of people, don’t put on a show with your giving, and don’t make a sound. Instead, give in secret, and God will reward you publicly one day.

    Genia Obal, from Montrose, British Columbia, talks about the time her 7-year-old daughter had just won $2.00 for her memory work in Sunday school. After the morning service, the pastor's wife congratulated her. The little girl proudly announced, “And I put it all in the morning's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    I Am Thankful For ... Holy Communion

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,128 views

    This sermon deals with being thankful for Holy Communion - linking Communion with the words - Remember, Identity and Action

    Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5; Luke 22:14 – 23 Theme: Thanksgiving Title: I am Thankful for …. Holy Communion INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! This month we have been focusing on things in which we need to be thankful. We have been looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene