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  • Robert Higgins avatar

    A Legacy Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
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     | 10,229 views

    God promises Abram that if he will go on this faith filled adventure that he would be made into a great nation (a great legacy), that his name would be great! He would be a blessing, and moreso, ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH would be blessed in him. I w

    1. Overview and Review a. Last week I began my December sermon series on what it means to leave a legacy. i. I talked about how we all leave a legacy, good or bad, whether we want to or not. ii. Legacies are what one generation leaves to another, what one ancestor passes on to his descendents. b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Means To Be Justified

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,307 views

    Justification, a big word describing something very simple.

    Christianity 101: What It Means to Be Justified Romans 5:12-21 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, April 13, 2008 We have been studying the book of Romans, often referred to as the Constitution of Christianity. Now why is it called that? Because, like no other book in the Bible, basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Argument Against Polygamy

    Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,336 views

    A detailed argument against Polygamy and why Christians should oppose it.

    The subject of polygamy has resurfaced in the news. A Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound was recently raided by Federal officers over accusations of polygamy, child abuse, and teen pregnancies. This has not been the first time that American Federal officials have had to raid compounds to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Continuing As A Christian Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2010
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     | 3,699 views

    In today's sermon we see that though Christians encounter opposition, they also experience assurance.

    Introduction The past few Sundays we have been exploring Christianity by looking primarily at the Gospel of Mark. I have asserted that the heart of Christianity is a person—Jesus of Nazareth. To that end we have answered three questions: 1. Who is Jesus? 2. Why did Jesus come? 3. What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Jesus Explains His Appearing"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2010
     | 3,576 views

    Jesus came down to do the Father’s will.

    “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out. 38 “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. 39 “This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Good News Worth Hearing!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
     | 2,591 views

    Christmas Message (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 2 verse 21: “Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord” • Ill: Our English word “News” is an acrostic. • The letters stand for “North, East, West & South” • Christians believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Turning The World Upside Down

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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    Paul in Thessalonica

    Reading: Acts chapter 17 verses 1-1: Ill: • Several years ago, American Larry Walters, a 33-year-old man; • Decided he wanted to see his locality from a new perspective. • So he went down to the local army surplus store; • And bought forty-five used weather balloons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    He Came To Call Sinners

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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    Matth (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info) ew's converstion.

    Reading: Matthew chapter 9 verses 9-13. Quote: “Sign on door: "Gone out of business. Didn't know what our business was.” That of course could never be said of Jesus Christ: • He came for a purpose; he had an objective: • And Matthew made it clear that Jesus has come ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Wedding Service Message: Psalm 127

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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     | 13,473 views

    Wedding Service Message: Psalm 127 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Psalm 127 Ill: • A man went to a psychiatrist with a worry problem. • “Every time I get into bed,” he said, “I’m convinced there is somebody under it”. • “I can help”, said the psychiatrist, • “But it will mean a session a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Jesus And John The Baptiser Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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     | 3,113 views

    Are you John the Baptiser? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verse 13-18: “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, Who do people say the Son of Man is? 14 They replied, Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets. 15 But what about you? ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Behold Your God - Holiness Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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     | 4,517 views

    Behold Your God - holiness (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Isaiah chapter 6 verses 1-8. Ill: • Have you ever had to look for the right word to describe something? • Maybe it was a place (e.g. that’s beautiful, it’s breathtaking), • Maybe it was a smell e.g. (ugh, that’s awful, it’s horrible), ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Behold Your God - Omniscient Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
     | 5,281 views

    Behold Your God - Wisdom of God

    Reading: Romans chapter 11 verses 33-36. Ill: Children’s Wisdom • Patrick aged 10: • “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” • Michael aged 14: • “When your dad is mad and asks you, ‘Do I look stupid?’ don't answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Cries From The Cross - The Word Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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     | 5,070 views

    Cries From The Cross - The Word of Forgiveness (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 23 verse 34. Ill: On the day that Karl Marx died, March 14, 1883: • His housekeeper came to him and said, • "Tell me your last words, and I'll write them down." • Marx replied, "Go on, get out! • Last words are for fools who haven't ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Faces Of Christmas - The Face Of Awe Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 5, 2010
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,662 views

    Recapturing the Awe of Christmas through looking at the shepherds and how great of news the message of the Angels is

    The Faces of Christmas The Face of Awe – The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 Video - Charlie Brown Christmas – Linus Explains Christmas Slide after video Do you ever feel like Charlie Brown and forget about what Christmas is all about? It isn’t all that hard to do, even for Christians. I mean, there are so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace In The Middle Of Grief Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 30, 2009
     | 3,794 views

    Both of our texts describe persecuted believers.Is persecution something that we should avoid or embrace? In a minute I will attempt to answer that question, but before I do let’s see what we can learn about persecution.

    Revelation 7:1-17; 14:1-5 Purpose: To highlight God’s grace toward His faithful followers. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in the advantages of persecution. INTRODUCTION: Last time, we finished looking at the first six seals (or chapters) from the sacred book that only the Lamb of God could ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible