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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Purification/Sin Offering

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,464 views

    ''The Purification/Sin Offering" chapter 4 verses 1-5 to chapter 5 verse 13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). What do we mean by the word, ‘sin’? (2). What do we mean by the word, ‘purification’? (3). What do we mean by the word, ‘atonement’? (4). What did this offer mean to the Hebrew people? (5). What does this offer mean to me? SERMON BODY: Ill: • These are some actual business ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Prophet Malachi

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022
     | 4,888 views

    A mirror is a very revealing thing. It generally shows whatever is in front of it . . .freckles, wrinkles, warts, dirt and etc...

    However, many of us have gone to a place like the State Fair and they would have the Mirror house as one of the side shows. In the mirror house they had all kinds of mirrors. • Some of these mirrors would make us look short when we were tall. • Some of these mirrors would make us look skinny when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 4 Of 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025
     | 164 views

    We are studying the third soil in the Parable of the Sower and now consider the reasons why the good seed gets choked by thorns. How many of us know someone who walked as a strong Christian but just departed the faith? It is a complex matter and we try to see why that happens.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 4 of 5 In the last message we did the seed that fell on the rocky soil, and we also did some of the seed that was choked by thorns. We will finish that choked seed this time. Let us revise the relevant verses from last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Why Do We Need Revival?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,701 views

    A message on revival preparation.

    WHY DO WE NEED REVIVAL? John 4:35-42 INTRO: ILLUS: MENDING THE BELL Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on May 17, 1776. At that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call From God

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,186 views

    To encourage repentance and a right relationship with God

    A Call From God Zechariah 1:1-6 Purpose Statement: To encourage repentance and a right relationship with God. In this passage, the prophet and priest Zechariah is talking to those who have returned from exile. He is calling on them to learn from the mistakes their fathers have made in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Robinson avatar

    Are The Teachings Of The Word Faith Movement Christian?

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,085 views

    This sermon documents how teachers of the Word Faith movement deny central doctrines of the historic Christian faith.

    There is a heretical movement in America today. This one is inside the Church. The Word Faith movement. What is it ? Name it and claim it. Positive confession. Question : Are the doctrines of the word faith movement consistent w/ the doctrines of the historic Church ? Importance : Doctrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Young avatar

    The Beauty Of Heaven

    Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,824 views

    So many good people are misguided as to the true beauty of Heaven

    The Beauty of Heaven Rev 21; 1,2 Introduction 1. Scripture distinctly reveals the fact that the world is not destined to remain as it is. 2. Nature reveals this as well in her constant rejuvenation; Summer-fall-winter-spring. 3. For the Christian no thought is more pleasing that the beauty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    King Of The Life We Dream About

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,051 views

    Anyone who brings us the hope of a new life has the character of a king!

    The parable of Matthew 25.31-46 presents the concrete and visible demands of our christian faith. Jesus is presented as the King of the life of the people of God. He has the authrotiy to take an account of our life and to judge a life either as just or unjust. One who feeds the hungry, provides a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Doing Right For God Not Yourself Series

    Contributed by Aaron Legendre on Nov 1, 2007
     | 3,072 views

    This sermon is about giving for god not for yourself.

    Doing Right for God not Yourself. Good morning everyone. I would like to start today off with a little story. It’s a true story of two different people. The first person we will call him Dave for the sake of argument. Dave heard about a little boy who had no toys. He went out to a local thrift ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The History Of Daniel And His Three Companions

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,544 views

    Daniel’s Introduction to Babylon

    Chapter 1-The Message of Daniel I. God’s Working in International Affairs (v.1,2) A. Word of the Lord Prophesied (v.1) (Jeremiah 25:9,12) Babylon: Land of Shinar (Gen 10:8-10) Kingdom of Nimrod/Babel: Place of Mystery Religion Paganism/All False Religions/Mother of Harlots (Rev ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Changing Hearts, Changing Worlds Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016
     | 4,117 views

    The Holy Spirit knows well what is needed in every time and place.

    Thursday of 11th Week in Course There’s a contrast between our two prophets–Jesus and Elijah–in today’s Scriptures. Elijah’s missionary method was pretty direct. When Israel defected from worshiping the true God, he called down a three-year drought. When he won ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Matthew Botha avatar

    Training To Win The Race Of Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jul 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,152 views

    We all have a race to run, only one can win. The Bible is our manual on how to run to win

    TRAIN TO WIN (PART 1) KNOW YOUR COMPETITION Key Scripture for series: 1 Cor 9:24-27 (1 Corinthians 9:24 ESV) Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. (1 Corinthians 9:25 ESV) Every athlete exercises self-control in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    To Tell The Truth Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,783 views

    We need to tell the truth on the masters other than God that threaten to enslave us.

    Remember the show, “To Tell the Truth?” There would be one person who did something strange or different perhaps for a living while two others would try to pretend to be that person. The object was to try and fool the panel of stars and the audience. Sometimes the person would be something strange ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Dishonoring The Lord

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    The lesson for us in this Bible study is very clear and simple – God as our Father and Master is never pleased with just any religious ceremonies, formalities and rituals. God would only accept the best of the time, abilities, talents, and offerings from

    Intro: The Lord is great (Psa. 145:3) over all the earth. Here, God’s people failed to properly honor Him. Since Israel was supposed to fear God and love Him wholeheartedly (Deut. 6:3, 5), the severity of her spiritual condition was truly alarming. Again, the Lord reminds and rebukes Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Don’t Give Up Your Dreams (Aspirations)

    Contributed by Owolabi Stephen A. on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,831 views

    It is only God who helps His children achieve their goals and dreams. despite challenges and circumstances, don't give up.

    “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you have imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.” - Henry David Thoreay Childhood years are the years are the years of great aspirations. These are the years when little boys and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal