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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Perspective In Christ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 3, 2019
     | 6,029 views

    Perspective in Christ - Philippians 1 verses 1-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). I have you in my mind (vs 3-6): (2). I have you in my heart (vs 7-8): (3). I have you in my prayers (vs 9-11): (3a). Grow in love (vs 9). (3b). Grow in knowledge (vs 9). (3c). Grow in holiness (vs 10). (3d). Grow in fruitfulness (vs 11). SERMON BODY: Ill: • A few years ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    It’s God’s Choice Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,996 views

    God only chooses those who choose Him and only rejects those who reject Him

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Living Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 3,701 views

    In God’s kingdom I must die in order to truly live

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Leaves Are One The Trees

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 22, 2023
     | 2,983 views

    My mother tells the story of when I was 4 years old, and she was pregnant with my brother Mark. My mother says when she was pregnant that I would always ask her when is the baby coming and she says she told me “When the leaves come on the trees that the baby would be here”.

    “The Leaves are on the Trees.” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - 2 Timothy 4:1-5 says, “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Confidence In God's Love

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 22, 2023
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     | 3,736 views

    Continuing in series on Romans. It examines how we can be more than conquerors through an assurance of God's love.

    Romans 8 C Confidence in God’s Love John Bunyan was a preacher from the 1600’s. He preached the Gospel. In those days, one was only allowed to preach what the Church of England told you was appropriate. Bunyan refused to allow anyone but the Holy Spirit tell him what to preach, and preached the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demonstrate Love Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 26, 2023
     | 2,345 views

    Serve one another and your enemies, and so demonstrate that you follow Jesus.

    Robert Holmes, in his book God’s Man, describes a man who went home with his friend for dinner. The man was impressed by the way his friend entered the house, asked his wife how her day went, and told her she looked pretty. Then, after they embraced, she served dinner. After they ate, the husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Revive Us Again

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 7, 2023
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     | 7,039 views

    Lord, since you revived others in the past, do it again right now, and let it begin with me.

    Revive us Again Psalm 85:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill October 28-29, 2023 In the Massachusetts village of Northampton, a Congregational pastor knelt in prayer. He was burdened for the 1,100 souls of his little town who were in bondage to sin. In a few minutes he would be walking into the pulpit. Should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter Piper Prays Persistently Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,438 views

    Yes, yes, yes, He wants us to pray to Him over and over and over again.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Peter Piper Prays Persistently LUKE 18:1-8 #justJesus PETER PIPER RHYME Peter Piper prayed a peck of persistent prayers, A peck of persistent prayers did Peter Piper pray; If Peter Piper prayed a peck of persistent prayers, Praytell the payoff of the peck ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reaping What You Sow

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 27, 2025
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     | 653 views

    This sermon explores how every thought, word, and action sows seeds that lead to a spiritual harvest—whether of destruction through lust, fear, and pride, or of eternal life through repentance, obedience, and walking in the Spirit—urging believers to live purposefully, sowing for the glory of God.

    Sowing Seeds, Reaping Consequences 2 Samuel 11-12; Numbers 29:7-12; Numbers 13-14; Galatians 6:8 Does it really matter how we live our lives? Each morning, we rise to meet a new day—each one filled with its own challenges, decisions, and divine opportunities. Like many of you, I begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Banner Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 3, 2024
     | 1,706 views

    To overcome the forces of evil combine prayer with action, continue in prayer until God answers, find companions in prayer, and commemorate what God does when you pray.

    Aly Femia’s little boy woke up in the middle of the night with an urgent need. So he did what he heard his parents do many times. He said, “Alexa,” and then described want he wanted. Take a look at this video footage caught on Femia’s baby monitor (show Alexa, I Need Daddy video, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Assurance Explained Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 13, 2024
     | 908 views

    This exposition of Romans 4:16 celebrates the assurance of salvation by grace while encouraging believers to continue in the faith.

    Intro In Romans 4, Paul uses Abraham as a model for how to be saved. He makes this statement in verse 13: “For the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.”i The promise of being heir of the world is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    23rd Sunday After Pentecost. November 16th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 6, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,549 views

    Year C, Proper 28.

    Isaiah 65:17-25, Isaiah 12:1-6, Malachi 4:1-2, Psalm 98, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19 A). NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH. Isaiah 65:17-25. “Behold,” says the LORD, “I create new heavens and a new earth” (Isaiah 65:17). The word for “create” is the same as in Genesis 1-2. But this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Suffering Church (The Church Of Smyrna 2 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 15, 2025
     | 457 views

    You will notice that of the seven churches that John addressed, he gave the least amount of space to the church of Smyrna.

    All he had to say about the church of Smyrna he was able to cover in just four verses. However, we must not think less of this church, or feel they were insignificant just because there are less verses given to them. Why? Because there were only two of the seven churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage Part 2: Submit, Honor & Love Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025
     | 243 views

    This is part two of my five part Marriage series. This message focuses on the wife's responsibility and clarifies the negativity often focused on the wife being submissive.

    Marriage Part 2: Submit, Honor & Love Scripture: Genesis 3:16; Ephesians 5:22-24; Titus 2:3-5 Good morning Strangers Rest. This is part two of my series on marriage. This morning, I will be addressing this message to the women and the title for part two is “Submit, Honor and Love.” I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Rich Man Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025
     | 478 views

    This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach foundational truth that are designed to challenge, encourage and, most importantly, flame the fire of hunger in the Christian who wants to learn more about who they have become in Christ Jesus.

    The Parable of the Rich Man (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational