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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Power Of Patience (2021)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 12, 2021
     | 2,671 views

    The Power of Patience - James chapter 5 verses 7-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Farmer. (vs 7-9) Example #2: The Prophets (vs 10). Example #3: Job (vs 11): SERMON BODY Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator. • His eyes focussed of the handrail. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied, “No, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Let's Leave For Town

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020
     | 3,077 views

    Healing, miracle

    LET”S LEAVE FOR TOWN (MARK 8:22-26) When I arrived in Hong Kong, my wife Doris read a review of a unique 75-minutes exhibition titled “Dialogue in the Dark” and wanted to go, so off we went on a Saturday morning. The Hong Kong website has this promotion: “Our exhibition gives you an experience like ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking On Water

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 30, 2020
     | 7,457 views

    God has a great story He wants us to join.

    Walking on Water Matthew 14:22-33 The phrase “Walking on Water” has become a proverb. It is spoken of someone who seems to prevail against all odds. It is to do the impossible. This goes back to Jesus himself. It is impossible for a human to walk on water by natural means. There are preacher jokes ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Called To Serve

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 28, 2020
     | 9,071 views

    A continuing look at our call to grow and accept God's plan to serve.

    Called to Serve August 29, 2020 As I was reading for this message, someone asked what the number 10 to the 2 trillion - 400 billionth power represents? I’m not sure that’s an actual number. But I did like the point they were trying to make, so I’ll go with it. Those are the odds of someone ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let God Arise

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 26, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,025 views

    Resting in God’s ability to fight your battles shows the accuser the strength of your faith! The strength of your faith stems from the amount of trust you place in Gods hands! Knowing you can be thankful for God’s ability to act in each and every situation you may face is POWERFUL!

    Let God Arise Psalms 68:1-3 NKJ Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "hello, My Name Is Debt" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 15, 2021
     | 2,864 views

    We meet individuals in a variety of places. We come to church and we don’t know the person seated near us so we introduce ourselves. Hello my name is and we shake hands.

    “Hello my name is Debt” Luke 16:1-14 We meet individuals in a variety of places. We come to church and we don’t know the person seated near us so we introduce ourselves. Hello my name is and we shake hands. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simeon Sees Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 27, 2021
     | 3,428 views

    This Christmas, don’t just see a cute little baby in a cute little manger. Look to Jesus and see a sacrifice, a savior, and a stone to stand on.

    Simeon Sees (Luke 2:22-35) Christmas is a time of surprises. There was a lady who was preparing her Christmas cookies. There was a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He asked her if there was anything he could do. She said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Prayer, Not Despair Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 1,582 views

    Every time you feel yourself being anxious about your job, your children, your spouse, the bills, the church . . . stop where you are and spend a few minutes fervently praying to God about it. I promise that by the end of that prayer you will feel an amazing peace.

    A. Philippians 4:6 (READ) 1. How many of you believe that PRAYER can change OUTCOMES and CIRCUMSTANCES? ILLUSTRATION: One Sunday morning as the Youth Pastor made his way to his 5th grade Sunday School Class, he walked in to find one of his students sitting alone in the back of the classroom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Diverse Yet Unified

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2023
     | 2,559 views

    Christians are a diverse group of people, even within a particular denomination, people are still different. We are different in culture, race, age, social status, skill, and personality. The only thing that can bring unity among such people is the movement of God's Spirit.

    Today let's talk about what it means to be unified in Christ. Christians are a diverse group of people, even within a particular denomination, people are still different. We are different in culture, race, age, social status, skill, and personality. The only thing that can bring unity among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond Human Understanding

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,272 views

    God is able to do more than we can ask or even imagine. This message will enlighten us on what’s our part in God’s amazing plan.

    Today’s meditation is based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, which reads, “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” (ESV) We will dwell on the words, ‘God is able’ and study the scriptures to see how we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Journey To Clear Vision

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 11, 2024
     | 2,609 views

    We find a man who went from being blind, to seeing but not seeing clearly, and finally to seeing everything clearly. His was a journey to clear vision.

    Sermon: A Journey to Clear Vision Scripture Lesson Mark 8:22–25 “When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man to Jesus, and they begged him to touch the man and heal him. Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then, spitting on the man’s eyes, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Anointed One Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,879 views

    This morning, we look at the very word “Messiah.” What does it mean? How did it become associated with the one whom Israel had placed her hope?

    Isaiah 61:1-3 Anointed One June 7, 2015 D. Marion Clark Introduction Jesus and his disciples are nearing Emmaus. He has taken the two disciples through the Scriptures, demonstrating how he has fulfilled them in regard to being the Messiah even as he was being crucified. He has bruised the head ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Magi's Sign

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,919 views

    Christmas is also about the gifts we are to offer in return, not to earn God's favor, but like the magi it is worth a life’s journey to follow whatever destinations may be given us to worship and to give our treasures to our Savior and our King.

    Matthew 2:1-12 The Magi’s Sign 12/8/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.” At least that is everyone’s concern about the star of Bethlehem. Of all the elements of the Christmas story, the visit of the magi who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Word That Won't Be Silenced, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 13, 2019
     | 4,086 views

    The first half of Psalm 19 deals with what we can learn about God from nature. The second half deals with what we can learn about God from His Word. This is part one of a two part sermon.

    The Word that Won’t Be Silenced, Part 1 (Psalm 19) VIDEO INTRO FIRST Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Psalm 19 as we continue our series summer in the Psalms. We talked last week about how Psalms is a book of practical poetry, and how almost all the great moments of life have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Wise - Part 3

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 13, 2019
     | 3,094 views

    A series from the book of Proverbs looking at ways to use wisdom in daily life.

    Be Wise - Work July 14, 2019 After a fourth of July holiday weekend, it can be difficult to get back to work. In fact, if we were to be really honest, there are some days when it’s just difficult to get to work and get really excited about it. Sometimes, we’re just a little over tired, sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist