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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Case Study 2 John The Baptist The Praying Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2025
     | 602 views

    Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Your Unique Journey To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,732 views

    This is the third sermon in a series on "The Journey To The Cross" which deals with brokenness from the perspective of The Exchanged Life."

    As we continue to move on down the path of “Your Unique Journey to the Cross,” I want to share with you just a little of the theological and Scriptural foundation for what I’m trying to communicate to you. So let’s call this first half of the sermon: I. POSITION verses CONDITION I could call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    No Provision

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    Achoul has destroyed and killed many lives; it’s times that we wake up as believers, and take a strong stand for rightousness!

    NO PROVISION TEXT: ROMANS 13:11-14 Remember the story of the scorpion that asked a frog to carry him across the river because he couldn’t swim? "How do I know you won’t sting me?" the frog asked. "If I do, we’ll both drown," he replied. So the scorpion hopped on. Half way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Crenshaw, Jr avatar

    A Proper Perspective On Pain

    Contributed by James Crenshaw, Jr on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,515 views

    This sermon helps to provide a Biblical Perspective on Personal Pain and Hardship.

    Sermon: A Proper Perspective on Pain Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION. On Saturday, July 17th, 1999 the world woke up to yet another apparent tragedy for the family of John F. Kennedy. Young John F. Kennedy, Jr.‘s plane never made it to its destination of Martha’s Vineyard....... The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Be A Mighty Warrior

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,829 views

    What is spiritual warfare really about and how as a believer do you defend yourself from attack while not giving ground to Satan?

    How many of you have read Frank Peretti’s books like "This Present Darkness?" Peretti changed the Christian idea of spiritual warfare forever by his descriptions of sliming slithering demons plotting to tempt and attack Christians and keep pre-Christians from giving their lives to Jesus Christ. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    John Part 21 & 22 The Subject Of Labor For God, John 4:31-42 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022
     | 1,617 views

    The believer is to labor for God. His life is to be focused upon the will and work of God. His purpose for being on earth is to serve God, to obey and work for Him.

    John Part 21 & 22 The Subject of Labor for God, 4:31–42 (4:31–42) Introduction: the believer is to labor for God. His life is to be focused upon the will and work of God. His purpose for being on earth is to serve God, to obey and work for Him. 1. Physical vs. spiritual concerns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hurry Up And Wait

    Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,490 views

    Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now.

    Hurry Up and Wait Pastor Geoff Hamrick Psalms 27 Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Olusola Oyewole avatar

    Praises That Bring Great Results Series

    Contributed by Olusola Oyewole on Feb 8, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,832 views

    There is power in praises

    “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praises shall continually be in my mouth” – Psalm 34 vs 1. “And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, which were come against Judah and they were smitten” – 2 Chronicles 20 vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Changes Things Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,387 views

    The purpose of intercessory pray, and how it brings God’s will to pass.

    Prayer Changes Things Pt. 2 Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7. and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking In Love, Light & Wisdom!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 17, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,113 views

    Walking in Love, Light & Wisdom – Ephesians chapter 5 verses 1-21 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Walk in Love (vs 1-2): • we are Gods children (vs 1) • we are dearly loved (vs 1) • we are indebted (vs 2) (2). Walk As Children of Light (vs 3-14) • we are saints (vs 3-4) • we are kings (vs 5-6) • we are light (vv. 7-14) (3). Walk in Wisdom (vs 15-21): • we need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Joel Preston avatar

    A Nude Dude In A Rude Mood Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on May 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,175 views

    This is one of the most amazing stories in the Bible!! It is a tremendous picture of the grace of God touching & transforming the most hopeless of men.

    The Gospel of Mark #13 – “A Nude Dude in a Rude Mood” Mark 5:1-20 Intro – 1. I love preaching the Bible & all that goes along with it!! I love the study of Homiletics – the art of preaching. I have over 40 books in my library just on this topic alone! 2. 2 Tim. 4:2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Magnifying God's Majesty Part I Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,601 views

    It has often been said, "When the outlook is bad try the up look." That is what we see here in chapter 4. There were “doors” of persecution all around, but now John sees an open door in heaven. This was not just a door into heaven; this was a doorway int

    Magnifying God’s Majesty Revelation 4:1-3,5a Part I Purpose: To display Christ in His proper glory. Aim: I want the listener to have a deeper and more profound worship of Christ. INTRODUCTION: Revelation is the "Throne Book". The word throne is used 46 times in Revelation and only 15 times in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Humanity Under God's Judgment Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
     | 4,891 views

    TO GRASP THE POWER OF GRACE AND WHAT CHRIST DID, WE MUST UNDERSTAND HOW HOPELESSLY AND HELPLESSLY BOUND BY SIN WE WERE BEFORE GRACE RESCUED US

    Romans 1:18-32—Humanity: Under God’s Judgment 18. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19. Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    New Leaders - Changing Of The Guard

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 18,977 views

    Leadership, as in a nation, changes. We must always be finding, and training new leaders to guide the church in the days ahead.

    January 28, 2001 Deut. 31:1-8 ¡§New leaders ¡V changing of the guard¡¨ INTRODUCTION Our nation has just completed the process that we go through every 4 years. Last Saturday, most of you probably watched as George W. Bush was sworn in as our nation¡¦s 43rd president. We chose a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Groan For The Glory

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,908 views

    Sermon focuses on stirring up our spirits to long for the purposes of God to be fulfilled.

    Groan For The Glory (Romans 8:18-25) I. Life in the Present Age A. Suffering is the normal Christian experience B. Our suffering should be viewed through the eyes of eternity II. All Creation Is Groaning A. All creation is in tune with God—it excitedly awaits the fulfillment of His plan B. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance