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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'2: ‘the Wife Every Church Should Marry!’ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2024
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    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'2: '‘The WIFE Every Church should Marry!’ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: WIFE Acrostic for... Worship. Instruction. Fellowship. Evangelism. "Making sense of the ministry", by Warren Wiersbe, Statement #1: The foundation of ministry is character. statement #2: The nature of ministry is service. statement #3: The motive for ministry is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Learning To Finish Well Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 19, 2024
     | 1,685 views

    Learning to Finish Well Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – January 14, 2024

    Learning to Finish Well Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – January 14, 2024 PRAY Intro “It’s not how you start...it’s how you finish.” It’s a truth that many have said and heard. We might think of the fable about the tortoise and the hare and we would say the moral of that story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Milleninum

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 8, 2024
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    Men have always dreamed of living in a UTOPIA SOCIETY.

    For example: A. Plato envisioned a time of living when the crooked things in life would be made straight. B. Bacon dreamed of living when Atlantis would be a place of universal peace and prosperity. C. Presidents have dreamed of living in a utopia society in programs like the: • New deal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come To The Other Side

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 10, 2024
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     | 2,234 views

    Two disciples were challenged to cross the sea of Galilee. It takes faith to cross over, and we must make the crossing if we ever hope to be in God's will. Crossing over is about moving from where we are to where Jesus is.

    “Many years ago, it was decided to put a suspension bridge across a wide gorge. How could they build a bridge across such a wide space? If fact, how could they even start? They shot an arrow from one side to the other. The arrow carried across the gulf a tiny thread, and thus the connection was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Examples For You And I

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Sep 21, 2024
     | 1,855 views

    The Five examples that the Children of Israel showed the Church at Corinth

    1 Corinthians 10:1-13 9/22/24 a.m. For many years Monterey, a California coast town, was a pelican's paradise. As the fishermen cleaned their fish, they would throw the FISH HEADS and other useless parts to the pelicans. And so as time went on the birds got fat and lazy. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hello, My Name Is Elohim ( Series On The Names Of God - #1)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 2, 2024
     | 1,364 views

    In this series, we are going to talk about the many names of God.

    It is interesting to study the origin of names. Humor: We are told that the Chinese get their names for their children by throwing a metal pan against a block wall and when it lands on the floor making the noise “Ping Pong Wong” that is what they name their children. Of course, I am only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Is My Shepherd, And That's All I Know!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 26, 2024
     | 1,638 views

    In this psalm David outlines 7 stress busting habits that will make us happier and healthier (More of a Bible study- 2 parts; Outline and material adapted from Rick Warren at: https://blog.pastors.com/articles/7-stress-busting-habits-to-transform-your-year/)

    HoHum: A gallop article on April 15, 2024 says that Americas are getting less sleep than they need. What is the problem? “What might be driving these downward trends in sleep? Research on health and wellness shows a strong connection between stress and sleep quality. According to the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Scripture Alone Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2024
     | 981 views

    On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a protest against the Wittenburg Church door against the church’s selling of indulgences. This was the “starting gun,” if you will, where a monk and a mallet make real and lasting changes to our entire world.

    This year, we celebrate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing the 95 Theses to the Wittenburg Door. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a protest against the Wittenburg Church door against the church’s selling of indulgences. This was a catalyst to make real and lasting changes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Fills My Cup?

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 31, 2024
     | 2,679 views

    Whenever we are faced with a situation, what is within our hearts will shine forth. Jesus said the things we say and do are generated from what is in our heart. This message addresses the question "What fills my cup?"

    What Fills My Cup? Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37; Ephesians 3:16-19; Colossians 1:9-10 Good morning, Strangers Rest. Jesus said in Matthew 12:34-37, “(34) Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. (35) A good man out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are We Afraid

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 19, 2023
     | 2,234 views

    This message is about fear, asking the question "Why are we so afraid?" Fear is one of the drivers of hate so what we are seeing is exactly what Jesus prophesied would happen in these last days.

    Why Are We Afraid? Scriptures: Second Timothy 1:7; Luke 12:22-32; First John 4:18 The title of my message this morning is “Why Are We Afraid?” This past week a man was charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed a young woman who was in a car that mistakenly pulled into his driveway ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mental Health In The Psalms: 69 Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 26, 2023
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     | 3,394 views

    God can completely heal mental illness, but even if He does not He still is steadfast in His love and a firm saving grace to us. He gives power to us in our weaknesses and struggles.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 69 PSALM 69:1-36 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 69 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=BRE6-mBWkc8 [3:50] INTRODUCTION 2… Tremper Longman III, How to Read the Psalms. IVP Academic; Inter-Varsity Press, 1988, 76–85. [adapted] We are in a series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Gotta Have Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2023
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     | 3,333 views

    In Mark 4, Jesus taught the parable of the sower, and then explained it. The parable challenges us to sow the word of God and to cultivate our hearts so that we can be the good soil that produces a great harvest.

    A. Once there was a man who was having serious heart trouble, so he went to the doctor to see what his options were. 1. His doctor recommended that he have a heart transplant. 2. The patient asked if there were any hearts immediately available and told the doctor that he could pay whatever amount ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Tuned In Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 19, 2023
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     | 2,298 views

    Intro message of series about learning how to overcome the lies of the enemy with the voice and promises of God – so that we may live, really live.

    Getting TunedIN TunedIN (1) This Is The Truth About You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwmZEza2CDY Amen! QUESTION – which ½ of that video did you like better? I remember the first time I watched it and I was about to kill myself… MGCC - this morning we kicked off our much awaited series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Glorified-Part 5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2023
     | 1,317 views

    5 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. Jesus’ glorification is of great significance. But, How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

    JESUS GLORIFIED-V—John 12:34-36(:20-36) Attention: Superman...Really? Muhammad Ali(the famed ‘braggart’ boxer) was on a plane that began to encounter some mild turbulence, so all the passengers were asked to fasten their seatbelts. Ali was specifically asked by the stewardess to put his seatbelt on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    8th Sunday After Pentecost. July 19th, 2026. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 2, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    Year A, Proper 11.

    Genesis 28:10-19, Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24, Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43 A). AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. Genesis 28:10-19a. GENESIS 28:10. Jacob had defrauded his brother Esau of both his birthright and his blessing. So now Jacob ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational