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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Encouragement For The Present Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 28, 2010
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    These people were only a few years out of the despair that failure brings but they were repentant & becoming obedient. So God gives them the assurance that He has responded to their repentance & obedience & has purposed a time of blessing.

    ZECHARIAH 8: 9-17 ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PRESENT Although the previous prophecies in Zechariah 8:1-8 will only find their fulfillment in the establishment of Christ’s kingdom on earth the prophet does have an accompanying word of encouragement for the people of his generation. And from these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Postcard To Philemon

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010
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    Historical Background of the book. Interpretation of the book. Application of the book. email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info

    New Testament Postcards Philemon Reading: Philemon Ill: • Back in 1820 the average person in England wrote only three letters a year. • And with good reason. • Letters in those days were mailed without a cover and could be read by anyone. • But William Mulready had an idea to ensure ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Being What You Are!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
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    4 Pictures of what a Christian is loke. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 1-10. Ill: • A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • "What are you most proud of?" he asked him. • "Well, " said the man, "I don’t have an enemy in the world." • "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said the reporter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Lawlessness: The Man And The Mystery

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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    Lawlessness: The man and the mystery (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: chapter 2 verses 1-12: Ill: • A university student was seen with a large "K" printed on his T- shirt. • When someone asked him what the "K" stood for, he said, "Confused." " • “But," the questioner replied, "you don't spell ‘confused’ with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Zachariah & Elisabeth

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
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    Zachariah & Elisabeth(PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 5-24 & 57-80. Ill: • I do not want to worry you but you have 36 shopping days to Christmas. • Just over 5 weeks! • Including today we have three Word & Worship services. • Countdown to Xmas: Character’s in the Xmas story: Zacariah & Elisabeth (a). Unbelief ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Going The Distance With God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
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    If we try to make a difference alone without teaming up with other followers of Jesus, our impact will be small. But if we learn to resolve our differences and work together, I believe we will accomplish way more than all of us could do separately. How ca

    Going the Distance with God Romans 16:1-27 -Paul’s closing words give us several keys to going the distance as followers together of Jesus. There is certainly individual application, but Paul’s words were for the church at Rome as a whole, not only to the independent individual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Sky Is Falling

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 19, 2012
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    At some point in my life, whether I’m still alive or dead, I’m going to face Jesus. My name is in the book of life. My life is registered in heaven. I’ve given my flawed and imperfect life to the authority of Jesus Christ. My question this morning is,

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to know the outcome of any decision you were about to make? How would your life be different if you could know the result of a decision before making it? In the trilogy “Back to the Future” this is the idea that these movies experiment ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Support Gbc Through Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 13, 2013
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    The local church cannot function without the tithes and offerings of its members. This sermon, part 2 of a series on local church issues, deals with the blessings of giving both for a local church and for those who give.

    Support GBC Through Stewardship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 13, 2013 TEXT: Turn with me to Matthew 6 INTRODUCTION This is the second sermon in a series titled, “Get on the Ship” that focuses on important local church issues and our responses to them. We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thinking About Our Attitude On Thanksgiving.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Oct 11, 2011
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    This is the day where we set aside time in our busy schedules to give thanks to God. Now, there is nothing wrong with that but the word of God tells us that this should be our attitude daily, weekly, monthly and yearly.

    Thinking about our Attitude On Thanksgiving. Psalms 100:1-5. The first North American Thanksgiving is traced back to 1578 when the English navigator Martin Frobisher held a formal ceremony in what is now called Newfoundland. We don’t believe this is when the kissing-of-the-cod tradition ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Happens When We All Put Our Hands Together

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
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     | 5,132 views

    Meant to help people hear the importance of being an “active” member in the Body and to make sure that they are participating as fully as they possibly can. A "diamond sermon," to be interspersed with songs, drama, testimony, and participation Dominan

    Story – A loaded station wagon pulls into the only remaining campsite. Four youngsters leap from the vehicle and begin feverishly unloading gear and setting up a tent. The boys then rush off to gather firewood, while the girls and their mother set up the camp stove and cooking utensils. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Big Strides Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,913 views

    Progress and growth is a necessary part of a healthy life before the Lord

    Nehemiah 3, 4:6, 6:15 Introduction: We lived near a small town called Webb City in MO. Until a year ago, it was under the direction of a city developer whose last name is Urban. I thought that was kind of humorous in itself, but a few years back I read that Webb City was going to take a census ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Maintain A Good Weight Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 4, 2012
     | 4,983 views

    So we need to maintain a good weight as we run the race of faith. But just what does that mean?

    “The Road to a Better Life: Maintain a Good Weight” Hebrews 12:1-12 Let’s have a moment of honesty. How many of you have, at some point in your life, been concerned about your weight? How many of you have been in a situation where your weight was important to the situation ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Paul's Pattern Of Self-Denial Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,865 views

    In this sermon we learn that we must forsake our rights for the sake of the gospel.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. You may recall that The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians was in fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fruitless Religion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,400 views

    If we want to bear fruit for the glory of God and lead people to Him on a regular basis, then we must let Christ clean out the fruitless religion, and we must pray with hearts full of faith and forgiveness

    A clergyman dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. Saint Peter says to this guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether to admit you into the Kingdom of Heaven?” The guy replies, “I’m Joe Cohen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Are You Spiritually Insecure? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 7, 2010
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     | 6,317 views

    Far too many believers live their life in a sense of insecurity and false guilt and allow the Enemy to steal their joy and witness. Are you one?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 4, 2010 Date Preached: March 7, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: Are You Spiritually Insecure? Part 5 of 6 Sermon Text: Luke 22:54-62; John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist