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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    They Devoted Themselves

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 20,767 views

    The early church devoted themselves to the Lord in certain ways which caused the church to grow.

    THEY DEVOTED THEMSELVES Acts 2:42-47 INTRO.- ILL.- A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn’t have proper clothes. So a member of the congregation took him to a clothing store ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Best Out Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 10,079 views

    There are certain Biblical principles that must be observed in order to make the best of this life.

    MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiveness.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 6,801 views

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

    Forgiveness. Reading: Luke chapter 7 verses 36-50. Ill: • A man asked his wife what she would like for her birthday. • She replied; “I would love to be eight again!” • On the morning of her birthday; • He arose and made her a great big bowl of Cocopops. • Then he took her off to the local ...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
     | 6,207 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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    Greatness And Growth In The Kingdom

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,954 views

    Greatness and Growth in the Kingdom (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 18 verses 1-9. Ill: Unanswered questions: 1. How come Superman could stop bullets with his chest, But always ducked when someone threw a gun at him? 2. Do one legged ducks swim in circles? 3. If a jogger runs a the speed of sound can he still hear his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Obtaining The Double Portion

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,233 views

    How to receive power from God and allow His Spirit to work through us

    OBTAINING THE DOUBLE PORTION 2 Kings 2:1-14 1. And it came to pass, when the Lord was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. Then Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here, please, for the Lord has sent me on to Bethel.’’ And Elisha said, "As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Does God Believe In Atheists?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,026 views

    The arguments for God demand examination. (Part 2 on a series dealing with atheism)

    DOES GOD BELIEVE IN ATHEISTS? Psalm 19.1-6 S: Atheism C: Rational belief in God Pr: THE ARGUMENTS FOR GOD DEMAND EXAMINATION. Type: Proposition The ____ argument for God is… I. CAUSE II. DESIGN III. MORAL IV. SPIRITUAL V. WITNESSES PA: How is the change to be observed? • Acknowledge it takes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The People Factor" Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 8, 2013
     | 3,930 views

    This sermon is part of a series that looks at how Jesus prepared his church for his ascension. Most of the text will focus on the early days prior to and directly after the ascenion.

    Series How Jesus Grew the Kingdom of God Title: The People Factor Text: John 20:17-18; 21:15-20 Introduce the Series: In the next six weeks we are going to at the days between the resurrection and. the ascension to heaven. It is during this time that Jesus lays the ground work for his church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 23, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,292 views

    Abram has his name changed to Abraham. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A New Appearing (vs 1-2) A New Requirement (vs 1b) A New Name (vs 3b-5) A New Bond (vs 9-22) SERMON BODY: Ill: • "What's in a name?" • Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet made this question famous. • If you know the story you will remember that they fall in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    We Have...

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 15, 2016
     | 3,984 views

    Life Light and Love – 1 John chapter 4 verses 1 to 17 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Have a New Nature (vs 1-8). (2). We Have a Unique Saviour (vs 9-11). (3). We Have the Holy Spirit (vs 12-17). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The old preacher had spent 40 years pastoring in the same church; • And he was highly respected in the community. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Let’s Wake Up To Our Objectives! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 9, 2017
     | 6,469 views

    Rise & Shine: A Wake Up Call: Let’s Wake Up to our Objectives – Acts chapter 2 verses 41-47 – sermon by Gordon Curley

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Worship (vs 42): • Instruction (vs 42a): • Fellowship (vs 44-45). • Expression (vs ). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Les Dawson (1934 – 1993); • Was an English comedian and writer remembered for his deadpan style, • His grumpy persona and jokes about his mother-in-law and wife. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Love Your Enemies!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 11, 2014
     | 4,499 views

    Love Your Enemies! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMONOUTLINE: • THREE MISTAKES THE JEWISH LEADERS MADE; • Mistake #1: They qualified God’s law. • Mistake #2: They omitted God’s law. • Mistake #3: They added to God’s law. • THREE TRUTHS THAT JESUS EMPHASISED: • Fact #1: Love is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    ‘koinonia’ - Fellowship

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,683 views

    ‘Koinonia’ - Fellowship - Acts chapter2 verse 42 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Meeting together (2). Worshiping Together (3). Praying together (4). Sharing together (5). Learning together (6). Giving Together (7). Evangelising Together. SERMON BODY: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    By Faith Or By Sight? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,565 views

    David overcomes fear with faith. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). What David should do (vs 1) (2). What the enemy does (vs 2) (3). What can the righteous do? (vs 3) (4). What God will do (vs 4-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The year was 1606. • The Scottish Covenanters were a group of people in Scotland; • Opposed to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Fruit Of Forgiveness. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,082 views

    The Fruit of Forgiveness - Luke chapter 7 verses 36-50 - Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Repentant Woman (vs 36-38). (2). The Critical Host (vs 39-43). (3). The Forgiving Saviour (vs 44-50). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Has anyone been on a plane trip recently? • Has anyone been on a boat trip recently? • Has anyone been on a train trip recently? • Has anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren