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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Beautiful Feet!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 3, 2025
     | 350 views

    Beautiful Feet! - Romans chapter 10 verses 14-21 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Fact: All heard (vs 14-17) Fact: Israel heard (vs 18-21) Fact: Israel refused (vs 19-21) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Nearly a quarter of all bones in our bodies are in our feet. • There are 26 bones in each foot, • As well as 33 joints, 19 muscles, • 10 tendons and 107 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Priorities, Principles, And Purpose

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,830 views

    These are three powerful words, especially for young men and young ladies who have given their hearts and lives to the Lord and have said, “Here am I, Lord, use me.” Priorities, you have got to have priorities in your life. In proper order. Principles.

    Dr. Falwell, speaker to Liberty University student body, faculty and staff Convocation in Vines Center – January 25, 2006 A little earlier before we came on the platform this morning, I asked Dr. Elmer Towns, who is seated here, “Elmer, when we co-founded Liberty University® thirty-five years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rut Of Christianity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010
     | 8,003 views

    In serving God believers so often find themselves allowing routine and tradition to overwhelm their actions... sometimes to the point where they cannot serve as God desires them to serve!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2010 Date Preached: February 21, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: The RUT of Christianity! Part 3 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12, Exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    The Price Of Following Him

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 6,747 views

    There is a price to pay for following Jesus.

    The Price of Following Him In this world that we live there are a great number of people that desire to follow Christ, isn't that true? How many here have the desire to follow Christ? Without a doubt, all of us here want or desire deeply in our hearts to follow the our King and Savior. Then, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    A Time Of Trust Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 2, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,866 views

    A Time of Trust 1. Trust God in his promises 2. Trust God in your setbacks

    Lent 2 Genesis 12:1-8 Human beings generally are pretty picky about whom we place our trust in. We don’t give away our trust too easily; it often has to be earned. And once our trust in someone is gone, it is extremely difficult for them to ever earn it all back. We are continuing our series as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Schultz avatar

    The Reward And The Punishment

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    Part of our "Sights and Sounds of Judgment Day" series. The what and the why of reward and punishment.

    Luke 19:11-27 THE REWARD AND THE PUNISHMENT This past Tuesday was “judgment day.” Not “Judgment Day,” the end of the world. But a day of judging – the voters of our country “judged” the candidates that were running for office and made some decisions. In the presidential race especially, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Good Brother

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,582 views

    The older brother was suppose to be the good boy

    The Good Brother? Lk 15:11-32 INTRO: A. Prodigal’s Steps of Self-destruction 1. Self - Will 2. Selfishness 3. Separation a. Rather be with others than be with the Father 4. Sensuality - Sin 5. Spiritual Destitution **Bad to worse Down on luck *Raffle Hat tag A group of well-intentioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Increasing Our Resolve

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,010 views

    Here are a few guidelines to increasing our resolve that we can glean from the lives of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego when they faced the wrath of the King and the fiery furnance

    Increasing Our Resolve (Dan 3:1-30) In order to overcome the tendency to be impulsive, obsessive or compulsive one needs greater resolve. A person with resolve decides firmly to do something regardless of surrounding circumstances. People who increase in their resolve gain greater mental, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Puffy Heads Go Poof!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,111 views

    When pride takes over in a persons head their head puffs up and eventually their head goes poof!

    Puffy heads go poof! Thesis: When pride takes over in a persons head their head puffs up and eventually their head goes poof! Texts: Proverbs 8:13 "To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech." Proverbs 16:18 "Pride goes before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Aslan Is On The Move Series

    Contributed by Robert League on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,250 views

    An introduction to the film, "The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe" with a few suggestions for seeing its Christian content.

    ASLAN IS ON THE MOVE Psalm 7: 6-11 Do you remember when they used to have those computer-designed posters in the malls? They looked like a pattern of colours. But if you "really looked at them," you were supposed to see a hidden picture in them? For a long time, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Strike Me Blind In One Eye

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,114 views

    A sermon on 4 things we can do if we are struggling with some sin. Based on Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin from John 11:45-53. (Outline from Steve Hopkins)

    Sermon for 11/19/2006 Strike Me Blind in One Eye! John 11:45-54 Introduction: Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    The Message, The Messenger, And The Mistakes Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,673 views

    What is the Gospel about, how do we get it, and what mistakes do we make

    Romans 10:1:21 Getting on the Same Page as God about the Messege, the Messengers, and the Mistakes Introduction A. Back in June when I took my Oral Exam, I remember sitting there for about 30 minutes waiting for someone to come back and tell me how If I passed or not B. Finally someone came C. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Forgiving Toxic People Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,327 views

    We are called to forgive if we are to receive forgiveness

    Justin & Marie Sarah & Wes Jesus and Toxic People July 5, 2009 Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Review where we’ve been – love & serve Toxic people; confront/engage Toxic people; know the Father’s love; when we have to break relationship… Return to a sermon I preached nearly 10 years ago as my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Praying Makes A Difference” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,822 views

    We can learn a few things from Paul’s prayer life.

    1. Prayer… our lifeline with God. a. Doesn’t it just stir your heart that the God of all the universe hears & answers & attends to our prayers?! Isaiah 58:9 (NKJV) 9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ “If you take away the yoke from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Going On Here...why America Is In The Shape She Is In

    Contributed by Kevin Bockus on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,046 views

    Why is America in the shape she is in? Paul helps to give an understanding in Romans 1:18-32 when he deals with the rejection of God in the Roman society.

    Text: Romans 1:18-32 Title: What Is Going on Here: Why America is in the shape it is in. Subject: Salvation Proposition: Rejecting God brings dire consequences. Interrogative: What are the consequences of rejecting God? Objective: Therefore, be convinced that God is real. Transition: Lets ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness