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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    A Time To Boast Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 13, 2016
     | 8,315 views

    A Time To Boast – 2 Corinthians chapter 11 verses 1-33 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: He boasts in his jealousy over the Church (vs 1-6) He boasts in his generosity to the Church (vs :7-21) He boasts in his Sufferings for the Church (vs 22-33) SERMON BODY: Ill: • He looked down the lens of a TV camera and shouted out the words, • “I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Desperate Times Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,831 views

    We live in desperate times, this sermon helps us to deal with them.

    DEALING WITH DESPERATE TIME: RESPONSIBLE WITH OUR TREASURE 2 Kings 7:1-16 Today I want to speak ABOUT OUR RESPOSIBLITY TO THE GOD GIVEN TREASURE HE GIVES US. And how in our adversity our faith can help us And we can help other in their trials as well. We all face adversity of one kind or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Times They Are A Changing

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007
     | 3,458 views

    God can make hard time come out fot the good. God can use unbleievers to establish a safe place.

    Times they are a changing Acts 18:12-23 Have you ever had some event that changed your life? When you think about it, all kinds of things can change out lives. Going from middle school to high school, getting out of school, getting a job. How about getting married? That was a biggie. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Now Is The Time

    Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 13, 2010
     | 8,424 views

    This sermon stresses the urgency of evangelizing the lost.

    Now Is the Time Luke 24:46-49; Acts 2:1-5 Intro: Earlier we talked about how Christ came to earth to live, to die, and to rise again. We talked about His betrayal. We talked about His mocking, scourging, beating, and crucifixion. We talked about how He was laid in a borrowed tomb. We also talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing Of Time Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 1, 2017
     | 12,521 views

    Time is a blessing, but how will we use it?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is one thing that we all possess no matter where we live, how are doing economically. So long as we are alive, we possess this blessing. • Time. Time is something we cannot beg, borrow, or steal from others. • Time is a blessing we all possess; the question is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Set Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,089 views

    This sermon explores understanding and embracing God's appointed time for us, and using it to courageously impact others for His glory.

    Good morning, friends! I'm thrilled to be standing here today, ready to share something that's been stirring in my heart. It's a message that's not just close to my heart, but I believe, it's also close to God's heart. It's something that can change the way we see our lives, our purpose, and our ...read more

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    Harvest Time

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,082 views

    With the Psalmist, we celebrate, but like the Psalmist we will not let the memory of the past slip into a slumbering nostalgia but allow the past to give an impetus to confidence for the future and present.

    Opening illustration: When we arrived in Iowa in 2007, we had no idea what we were getting into. But one thing was clear, God had brought us here for His plan and purpose that He alone could fulfill through our lives. Maureena and I were on a God-given mission and were bent upon accomplishing it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Focus On Time Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 30, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,723 views

    It takes time invested to raise children. King David is a bad example of how to raise children

    INTRODUCTION A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, while their wives were in the process of delivering babies. A nurse came in and announced to one man that his wife had just given birth to twins. "That’s quite a coincidence" he responded, "I play for the Minnesota Twins!" A few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Time To Dance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 12,116 views

    Funeral sermon for Vera Byars, court information specialist and amateur dancer. Ballroom, minuet/ballet, tap -- whatever style she used, it all witnessed to a life of joy. This is not any longer a time to mourn.

    I agree with the Scripture, where it says that, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” I agree with that, because we know that some things are fine, in their place, but they are not appropriate in other places. There is a time and a season for everything, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Times Of Refreshing Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,322 views

    A sermon on Acts 3:16, 19 (Adapted from Charles Spurgeon Sermon on Acts 3:19)

    Sermon for 4/28/2002 Acts 3:16-19 Introduction: For years, the opening of "The Wide World of Sports" television program illustrated "the agony of defeat" with a painful ending to an attempted ski jump. The skier appeared in good form as he headed down the jump, but then, for no apparent reason, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Celebration Time

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,867 views

    It is alright to celebrate Christmas

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • How many of you are completely done with your Christmas shopping? Next Sunday is Christmas or I guess some would just call it holiday? • There has been a lot in the news concerning the Christmas holiday. Many businesses for some reason are fusing to call it Christmas. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In The Fullness Of Time

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 48,829 views

    His arrivl was anticipated an prophecied abot and so will his return be with anticipation.

    “IN THE FULNESS OF THE TIME Galatians 4:4-7 Introduction: I suppose all of us know what it’s like to be late. Being late doesn’t seem to bother some people, but I really hate being late for anything. I suppose it has to do with my rural upbringing. There are cultures, though, in which being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing The Time

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 26,186 views

    A sermon on Romans 13:11-14 on knowing the time. (Thanks to Jack Peters for the outline http://www.sermonseeds.org/)

    Sermon for 6/26/2005 Romans 13:11-14 Knowing the Time Introduction: Not long ago the boys had a T- ball game so we all went. We got there at 11 and went to the field and our team was not there. We got up with the coach and somehow our communications got confused and the game was at 10. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The End Of Time

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,999 views

    Endtimes

    THE END OF TIME?? MATTHEW 24:1-14 People Listen to me tonight, The End of this World is much closer than you think!! But nobody knows when its gonna be!! I’m afraid many of us could miss the boat because Our ministers today and I’ve been guilty as well We are steering away from Preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In The Mean Time...

    Contributed by John Newton on Jan 15, 2022
     | 1,758 views

    God has promised us a new creation and empowers us to live it in the here and now, as it has already been purchased for us through Jesus’ death on the cross.

    Years ago (in fact it was the first summer after we were married), Karen and I decided that we would spend our summer vacation visiting her relatives and my birthplace here in Nova Scotia. We didn’t have a large salary between us, and we were young and adventuresome, so we decided that it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal