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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Godly Giving

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 25, 2013
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    Principles on Giving. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Illustrations of Godly Giving (vs 1-9): #1: The Macedonians (vs 1-5) #2: Jesus Christ (vs 9) (2). Hindrances to Godly Giving (vs 10-15): #1: Procrastination (vs 10-11a) #2: Hesitation (vs 11b-12) #3: Overreaction (vs 12) #4: Exception (vs 13-15) (3). Principles Regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    On The Road Again Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 26, 2013
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     | 6,758 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 24 verses 13-34

    .0Luke 24.13-34 On The Road Again 13 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Freedom From Depression

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
     | 5,112 views

    6 practical steps to find freedom from depression, and we are going to find these steps out of the valley of gloom in the life of Jesus.

    Freedom from Depression Climbing Out of the Valley of Gloom Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: I hope this doesn’t depress you but here are some interesting facts about depression: • Nearly 19 million Americans or about 10 percent of the US populations age 18 or over will suffer some form ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is There Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 9,691 views

    A reminder that the basic truth of God's existence is the foundation of our worldview

    Mark Scott told the story of a student in Bible College who was running late for his 7AM class. The class had started and was in the middle of morning prayer when he stumbled in, panting, arm loaded with books. The prayer just continued. As he attempted to sit down, his books all dropped out all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What’s Your Business?

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 3,761 views

    To urge people to deliberately begin to love and to associate with at least one lost person for the purpose of unapologetically inviting them to answer Jesus’ call to repent

    I want to begin this morning by showing a deeply moving and theologically packed video clip that not only is animated and frivolous, but also 3 months too early in the year. But, this does help introduce a certain character we’re going to learn from this morning. (Show clip from “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who But God Alone?

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014
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     | 5,141 views

    A reminder that the best thing we can receive from Jesus is forgiveness

    You’ve had a run-in with your wife. She didn’t understand your point of view, and she really laid into you. You both had to leave for work, and you both left in a huff. The day went on, though not very well, and your anger subsided. Finally, you’re both about to get to sit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Raw Material Of Spirit And Truth

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
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     | 10,185 views

    With the example of John chapter 4, Christ provides clear imagary of the aspects of worship the Father seeks.

    The Westminster Shorter Catechism, The Westminster Confession of Faith and The Westminster Larger Catechism are three documents that are considered by many Protestants to be the grandest doctrinal statements to come out of the English Reformation. It was completed in 1647; and it was presented ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
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    Layered in this story is the fact that forgiveness is a gift offered to us long before we ask for it! Jesus’ completed the redemptive work, by which forgiveness is made possible, on the cross. It remains whether we will accept/receive the gift He secure

    Just Words: Forgiveness Scripture Text: Mark 2.1-12 NOTE: this sermon was preached on the first Sunday of a new year. INTRODUCTION I know that a-lot-of-people really love New Year’s. The kids like New Year’s Eve so-much because they get to stay up way-past their bed-times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Extreme Spiritual Makeover Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 21, 2012
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     | 10,798 views

    If we want see healing in our land, we must be angry about the sin in our lives; we must be honest; we must be ruthless; and we must be humble.

    A little boy was sitting sadly on the curb beside his lawn mower, when along came a preacher riding a bicycle. The preacher noticed the sad little boy and decided he would try to help. “Hello there!” said the preacher. “How would you like to trade your lawn mower for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Wholly Devoted Hands Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 29, 2012
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     | 8,837 views

    To have wholly devoted hands, we need to have hands like Jesus' hands.

    Introduction: A. Today we continue our Wholly Devoted Series. 1. We are exploring how to be wholly devoted to God with all that we are and all that we have. 2. Let’s review the two verses that have provided the Scriptural foundation for the series. a. Jesus said: “Love the Lord your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Concerning The Existence Of God

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 2, 2012
     | 3,740 views

    Concerning The Existence Of God

    Upon leaving the confines of the Earth's atmosphere and entering the vastness of space, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin is alleged to have remarked, "Where is God?" This was said out of a sense of mockery that the Lord of the universe could not be found in the final frontier rather than an honest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Is Savior Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 10, 2013
     | 6,532 views

    We can be thankful that God is God and that we are NOT... but we must also find thankfulness in the fact that God sent His Son, Jesus to bring mercy, grace, forgiveness and salvation! Jesus reveals WHO God is...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: November 8, 2013 Date Preached: November 10, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 2nd Piling – Jesus Is Savior Sermon Text: Colossians 1:12-22 [NLT] Essence of the Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Shot

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2013
     | 5,902 views

    Sermon I used for our Friend Day that focuses on the urgency to become a Christian.

    Introduction: A. Sometimes in life you only get one shot... 1. Like the well-known statement, “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” 2. Sometimes you only get one shot when a grizzly bear is running right at you. 3. Sometimes you only get one shot to hit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Blessed Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 17, 2013
     | 4,900 views

    1) The Question of Blessing (Luke 7:18–20), and 2) The Answer for Blessing (Luke 7:21-23).

    The noted eighteenth-century hymn writer Charles Wesley composed more than 7, 000 hymns in his life, including the magnificent Christmas hymn “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.” The lyrics express rich theological truth concerning the incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ: “Come, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Linen Breeches Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,252 views

    A look at the linen breeches worn by the Aaronic priesthood and its relation to the NT saint.

    Exodus 28:1-8 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal