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  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    It's Not As Bad As It Seems

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 13, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 45,809 views

    "It's Not As Bad As It Seems" is an exposition of Psalm 3 that makes the point that things are never as bad as they seen, if the Lord is on your side!

    IT’S NOT AS BAD AS IT SEEMS Psalm 3 Psalm 3 introduces a series of firsts in the book of Psalms. It is the first psalm with a superscription. In most of your Bibles, you will find these words above verse 1: A PSALM OF DAVID, WHEN HE FLED FROM HIS SON ABSALOM. This heading presents several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Face Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 17, 2011
     | 5,686 views

    This is number 4 in the four part series. God is worthy of our praise. Christmas is the prime time for us to stop and give thanks, praise and worship to God for the most precious of gifts, His Son.

    THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS 4 LUKE 1:57-80 ‘PRAISE’ INTRODUCTION For the next three minutes, I would like you to turn to two people, and share what was the most special present you ever received at Christmas? How did you feel when you received it? What were you feelings toward the person ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Messes With Your Plans

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,802 views

    Joseph and Mary were going about their lives making big plans for their wedding. Then God messed with their plans!

    When God Messes with Your Plans Series: Christmas 2020 Chuck Sligh November 29, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Holy New You

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 1, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,011 views

    Since our time on earth is limited let's make the most of the time we have left.

    A Holy New You Ephesians 5:15-17 Rev. Brian Bill 1/1/12 Several weeks ago, Bill Flick, a columnist for the Pantagraph wrote an article entitled, “Only 11 Years Later…and Life is All Different!” He pointed out that we were all wigged out as we worried about Y2K but nothing really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Victorious Sword

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 11,594 views

    One of David's seven swords that used him to advance in God's purpose.

    1 Samuel 17:49-51 KJV And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. [50] So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Fireproof Way For Marriages.

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,711 views

    The majority of arguments between husbands and wives  Have to do with disagreements over who is in charge of what in the relationship.

    A Fireproof way for marriages? Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist church Ephesians 5:21-5:33 Introduction: In Successful Marriages, Spouses give up their rights for one another  wives give respect to their husbands  husbands give love their wives  spouses give Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man With Two Wives

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
     | 5,403 views

    Jacob marries Leah & Rachel. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 29 Ill: • For the romantics among you; • Let me remind you that it in 20 days time it will be St Valentines Day: • A day when traditionally we send a card to our loved ones; • And maybe something extra e.g. a red rose or a romantic meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Losing Control Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010
     | 6,329 views

    Part 17 in series Love Never Dies, this message takes note of how growth in the spiritual life requires a loss of control. Faith may actually pose challenges to belief, and we must move forward with courage, even when we have no control over the outcome.

    Losing Control Love Never Dies, prt. 17 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 8, 2010 What do the following things have in common? a. Giving the remote to your spouse b. Giving someone else the last word in an argument c. Deciding not to worry f. Getting married g.Going on a roller ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    On To Corinth

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
     | 3,390 views

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

    Reading: Acts chapter 18 verses 1-17. • Last Sunday you looked at chapter 17 when the apostle Paul was in Athens • This week in chapter 18 he has left Athens; • And made a 90-mile journey west to Corinth. • And unlike Athens, when he is with Christian friends (chapter 17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Sailing, Speaking, And Sleeping In Church

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
     | 4,839 views

    Eutychus raised from the dead. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts 20:1-12: • In 1 Corinthians 15:32, the apostle Paul makes a cryptic, • Yet incisive reference to his time in Ephesus: “I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus” • That was his description of the frenzied riot he and his companions, • Had just endured in chapter 19 verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Glory!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,500 views

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

    Reading: Luke chapter 9 verses 28-36. Ill: • A man from the back mountains of Tennessee found himself one day in a large city, • For the first time standing outside an elevator. • He watched as an old, haggard woman hobbled on, and the doors closed. • A few minutes ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Straight Talk For Saints And Sinners

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 5,257 views

    Parable of Mustard Seed & Narrow Door (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Straight talk about the Kingdom (vs 18-22) • illustration #1: like a mustard seed (vs 19). • illustration #2: like yeast (vs 21). (2). Straight talk about salvation (vs 23-33). • Entrance to the Kingdom is not automatic (vs 23-24). • Entrance to the Kingdom is a struggle ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    When Will The Kingdom Of God Come?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,464 views

    The Coming Kingdom of God

    Reading: Luke chapter 17 verses 20-37. Questions:….do you ever wonder why….: • Superman could stop bullets with his chest, but always ducked when someone threw a gun at him? • Or if a jogger runs at the speed of sound can he still hear his walkman? • If the cops ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    I Can See!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,239 views

    Blind Begger is healed. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 18 verses 31-43: Ill: • Stevie Wonder (the blind singer) and Tiger Woods (the greatest golfer in the world); • Meet up in a hotel dining room and start talking. • Inevitably the conversation turns to golf and Tiger Woods; • Is surprised to find out ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Ambassadors: Representing The Lord

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,079 views

    Jesus sends out the 72. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: chapter 10 verses 1-24 This event in Luke chapter 10: • Should not be confused with another similar event • That you looked at a few weeks ago • In Luke chapter 9 Jesus commissioned or sent out the 12 disciples. • Here in Luke chapter 10 Jesus commissioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren