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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    'almost Persuaded… But Not Quite' (2023 Sermon)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 8, 2023
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    'Almost persuaded… but not quite' - Acts chapters 25 & 26 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Background: Meet the Cast: • (1). Festus, the Roman Governor. • (2). King Agrippa. • (3). The Apostle Paul. Outline: Scan the section: • (1). Paul saw the light (vs 1-16) • (2). The Gentiles need the light (vs 17-18). • (3). Festus & Agrippa rejected the light (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "My Little Brother” Funeral Sermon ( Douglas Belger)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 10, 2023
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    Intro: My mother gave birth to six children. Doug said when mom…

    1. Gave birth to Martin she said I can do better than that! 2. Gave birth to Billy she I can do better than that! 3. Gave birth to Jack she said I can do better than that! 4. Gave birth to me she said I can do better than that! 5. Gave birth to Lois she said I can do better than that! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Songs Of Ascent – Part 2 – Psalm 120 – Trouble And Persecution Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 27, 2023
     | 2,379 views

    The first Psalm of Ascent looks at trouble and what to do with lying lips and a deceitful tongue. We have difficulties and persecution but God is the Mighty Rock and our refuge. We dwell in an evil world but God is in control!

    THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 2 – PSALM 120 – TROUBLE AND PERSECUTION (A). O, THE GRIEF OF THE TROUBLED SOUL {{Psalm 120:1 “In my trouble I cried to the LORD and He answered me.”}} The Introduction for these Psalms has been done in Part 1, and today we commence with Psalm 120, obviously the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful With God's Investment

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 28, 2023
     | 1,857 views

    What are we doing with God has given us. Are we faithful?

    “Faithful with God’s investment” Matthew 25:14-30 Let’s say you’ve just inherited of $ 20 million dollars: ? and you decide you need a financial advisor. ? to help you properly invest your money. So, you go down: ? to an investment company and ? you find they have a modest office ? with good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 1:10-24 - Message 3 – Paul Resorts To Personal Testimony Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 3, 2023
     | 1,506 views

    Those engaged in ministry must not be men pleasers or compromise the gospel through fear or laziness. Preach the true gospel of grace as honest ministers. Doctrinal stability must be maintained. Paul had to restate the gospel to the Galatians using his own personal testimony.

    THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 1:10-24 - MESSAGE 3 – PAUL RESORTS TO PERSONAL TESTIMONY We are going to continue our meditation in this first chapter of Galatians. Last time we looked at reason why Galatians was written, looked at the people, and looked at the importance of the purity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Assembling Of The Saints

    Contributed by David Hersey on Feb 7, 2023
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    The early church/ekklesia regularly assembled regularly. The purpose of this sermon is to examine whether there is sufficient evidence within God’s word to draw the conclusion that Christians/Believers regularly assembled in the early church for the purpose of worshiping God.

    The early church/ekklesia regularly assembled regularly. The purpose of this sermon is to examine whether there is sufficient evidence within God’s word to draw the conclusion that Christians/Believers regularly assembled in the early church for the purpose of worshiping God. This study from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas: Jesus Came So You'd Know The Truth Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 2,566 views

    Millions of people have cited the words of the Apostle’s Creed. Do you think for a moment that Pilate’s mother thought her son would be referenced in every Christian creed for centuries to come?

    It is Christmas and you are probably came expecting me to talk about shepherds, wise men, and Mary & Joseph every time Christmas comes around. Instead, scattered throughout your New Testament little statements of why Jesus Christmas came into existence. These statements tell you why Jesus came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus - Prophet, Priest, And King

    Contributed by Austin Lamos on Jun 16, 2021
     | 3,675 views

    Jesus In Scripture we find that Jesus held three primary offices. These three offices define, or rather are defined by, who Jesus is, and what he did. These three offices, or roles, are Prophet, Priest, and King.

    Jesus In Scripture we find that Jesus held three primary offices. These three offices define, or rather are defined by, who Jesus is, and what he did. These three offices, or roles, are Prophet, Priest, and King. We are going to look at these three defining offices this morning. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Walk In A Manner Worthy Of Your Calling Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 17, 2021
     | 4,911 views

    Know your calling. Feel the full worth of God's grace in your life! See the cross in all of its glory and Christ's actions for securing your eternal salvation! The greatness of your calling should constrain you to lead a life worthy of His call.

    Famed outlaw, John Dillinger escaped from a local jail in Crown Point, Indiana, using a fake gun he carved out of wood and blackened with shoe polish. He then stole the sheriff's brand new Ford to escape. Frank Lee Morris, as well as John and Clarence Anglin, escaped from "the Rock" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising Boys To Be Men

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021
     | 3,271 views

    Gender-role confusion is an increasingly serious issue in American churches. Many men and women have lost the concept of what it means to be masculine or feminine.

    Measured against the biblical teaching on marriage and family, there is no other conclusion to draw than our culture is decaying. In place of biblical roles where men, women, and children find their identity, we have elevated freedom to be whatever you want as the supreme good. In place of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time To Start A Fire

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2021
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     | 5,718 views

    Hear me now, if you know and I mean truly know the Son of God, you have a reason to sing! It’s time we sang the praises of our Savior louder and clearer than we ever have!

    Time To Start A Fire Illus by sermon central: The Fire H. A. Ironside told the story of pioneers who were making their way across one of the central states to a distant place that had been opened up for homesteading. They traveled in covered wagons drawn by oxen, and progress was necessarily ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    People Let Me Tell You About My Best Friend

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021
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    There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

    PEOPLE LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY BEST FRIEND PROVERBS 18:24 The RSV reads, “There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” This presents a contrast between fair-weather friends and those who are loyal through thick and thin. Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mothers Day

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021
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     | 32,892 views

    Mrs Zebedee wanted her kids to be part, participating and powerfully used in the kingdom.

    MOTHER'S DAY One of the comics that I used to love reading was Calvin and Hobbes. I remember the one were Calvin is standing by his mother’s bed on Mother’s Day and he says, “Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day card.” His mother was very pleased and started to read it out loud. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Religion That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2021
     | 4,332 views

    James uses very confrontational language as he drives home the point that if we don't put God's Word into practice, then why did we bother to hear it. Religion that makes a difference is religion leads to godly language, godly love, and godly lifestyle.

    Introduction: A. I heard about a man who came into worship late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about a statement that is truthful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Problem With Karma

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 11, 2021
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     | 4,194 views

    I read about a recent survey titled, The top 10 most seductive, unbiblical ideas embraced by American adults. Karma was one of them. It said 33% of those with a biblical worldview embraced this concept. That's a problem.

    THE PROBLEM WITH KARMA I read an article about a recent survey authored by George Barna, conducted by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University titled, The top 10 most seductive, unbiblical ideas embraced by American adults. Included in this list are some things I've seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ