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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Set Apart For Service! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 2, 2022
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    ‘Set Apart For Service.’ Acts chapter 13 verses 1-3 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). God changes lives (vs 1) (2). God’s general call to service (vs 1-3) (3). God’s specific call to service (vs 2) SERMON BODY: Ill: • January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. • In ancient Roman mythology, Janus was the god of beginnings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Last Words Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,148 views

    Everyone Abandons Jesus. It’s really remarkable when you think about … just how many people abandoned Jesus at His greatest time of need.

    At the end of today’s service, I’ll be offering you an opportunity to respond to Christ. In fact, some of you may want to grab your worship guide right now and find the communication card. There, you’ll find an opportunity to be a part of next Sunday’s baptism service. Place your name there and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unlikely Author Of A Gospel Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2023
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    In this first sermon in the series on the Gospel of Mark, we want to answer the questions: who was Mark and why is he an unlikely author of a Gospel.

    A. One day a woman was cleaning her house and singing Gospel songs as she worked. 1. She began singing, “Soon and very soon, we are going to see the king...” 2. A few minutes later, she heard her young son in the next room and he was singing the same song, but something a little off. 3. Listen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let The Will Of The Lord Be Done Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 14, 2025
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     | 829 views

    Acts 21:1-16 illustrates some of the aspects involved in obeying God’s will.

    Introduction “What is God’s will for my life?” Have you ever asked that question? Or have you ever thought about that question? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by Christians. If you are a Christian, you want to know God’s will for your life. You want to do what pleases ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cross Is A Foolish Message Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 27, 2022
     | 2,417 views

    In this series we will be exploring aspects of what the Cross of Christ means for us. Both the blessings and the curses.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - We are beginning a new series on the Cross of Christ this morning. FOOLISH CROOKS Donald Murray’s fifteen minutes of fame began December 2019 when he showed up on an episode of the TV show Live PD. As cops pulled him over for driving without headlights, he crashed into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Critically Reading The Signs Of The Times In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2023
     | 14,709 views

    The world is in chaotic times, unable to solve the problems it has made. Where is it all heading? The Christian must not be unsettled for the bible is clear on where all this is going. This examines the SIGNS OF THE TIMES that Jesus spoke about. We are in the last days of the Church age.

    CRITICALLY READING THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES IN THE LAST DAYS This is an important posting. Please do not tune out and ignore what is happening now at increasing speed. We need to be able to read the signs of the time and that is biblical, from the Lord Himself – {{Matthew 16:3 “and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Encounters An Agnostic

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 22, 2023
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     | 1,702 views

    This is the final message in a series of encounters Jesus had with people in the Gospels.

    Title: “Jesus Encounters an Agnostic” Script: John 20:24-29 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 4-23-23 Intro: What is an agnostic? An agnostic is a person who believes that nothing can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena; one who neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Making Peace In A Warring World

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Aug 8, 2025
     | 415 views

    Look for the healers, for the concilators and yes for the peacemakers

    It's a real honor to be able to share with you this evening and to be part of bringing you this series alongside so many amazing teachers. I hope my contribution will be a blessing to you. It's called “Making Peace In a Warring World.” First let's do a little review: Matthew 5:1-9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,802 views

    How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People

    How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People * Remember that you can overcome any difficult person through the strength, wisdom and enabling given to you through Christ. Once you confidently express your faith God’s ability to help you overcome any problem person you are well on your way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stand For The Name Series

    Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,752 views

    By the Holy Spirit’s power you can stand for Jesus

    Stand for the Name; Mark 14:27-31, 66-72; 3rd Lent; 3rd of 7 in “All for You” series; The Promise; 3-19-06; Darryl Bell Stories of Persecuted Christians: 1. Police raided Ma Yuqin’s rural home (in China), arresting her, her son, daughter-in-law and a visiting female believer, leaving only her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Fire And Judgment" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,707 views

    Sermon 15 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Just A Little While Longer Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,063 views

    Whatever trials you’re going through, Jesus calls you to simply remain faithful to Him.

    I have to tell you about my experience this week. This week I did something I’ve never done before. This might surprise you, but up until Tuesday, I had never voted in a voting booth. You see, I turned 18 when I was in Basic Training. From that point forward, I always voted absentee. If you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tolerating Sin Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,948 views

    Sometimes toleration is good and sometimes it's bad. One thing Jesus will not tolerate: Toleration of sin in the life of the believer.

    Tolerating Sin Sermon 3 in the Series “You’ve God Mail” Chuck Sligh July 17, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Revelation 2:12-17 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Sometimes toleration is a good thing. * There are habits or quirks your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study - Thomas

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,005 views

    Character Study - Thomas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Readings: • John chapter 11 verses 6-16 • John chapter 14 verses 1-6 • John chapter 20 verses 24-29 Ill: • Some people are household names: • You know who they are, and what they do or are famous for. • Pele - Football • Pavoroti - Singer • Dickens - Literature • Picasso - Painting & ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Jailer

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,301 views

    The jailer’s decision was not any easy one. But despite the difficulties that lay ahead, he realized that the God who would bring him to those difficulties would also bring him through them.

    Jobs were hard to come by. He was a grown man, with a wife and children to provide for. He had been an OK farmer when they lived in the country — even managed to put away a little money for them to live on after the move to the big city. But he had no marketable skills to speak of. He wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican