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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Fiery Trials

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 16, 2011
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    Standing up for Christ in difficult times

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 12-19. • We’ve noted in past studies that every Christian who lives a godly life; • Will at some stage experiences a certain amount of persecution. • That’s part of the package! i.e. 2 Timothy chapter 3 verse 12. • The apostle Peter has already dealt with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Surprised By Joy Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 14, 2011
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    We should not be surprised by persecution when it comes, nor by the joy we feel when we suffer for Christ.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went to the perfume counter and told the clerk he'd like a bottle of Chanel No. 5 for his wife's birthday. 1. The clerk smiled and said, “A little surprise, eh?” 2. “You bet,” answered the customer, “She's expecting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bury Me Standing

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Nov 10, 2013
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    We can finish the course like Paul did!

    BURY ME STANDING 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8 OCTOBER 27, 2013 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. I have mentioned before my love for the science fiction show, Star Trek. One of my favorite characters is Worf, who is a member of the Klingon ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Let You Shine Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
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    Being the light of the world is a cooperative effort between God and ourselves.

    Let You Shine Text: Phil. 2:12-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus himself said to his disciples, "[L]et your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works, and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) 

This is a concept that is sometimes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Woes To The Pharisees And Lawyers - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2014
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    Jesus pronounces woes upon the Pharisees and lawyers and warns us of the danger of spiritual hypocrisy.

    Scripture Last week I started a two-part message about Jesus’ pronouncement of woes upon the Pharisees and lawyers. Last week we looked at the setting of Jesus’ rebuke and the statements of rebuke to the Pharisees. This week I would like to conclude the message by looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Don’t You Understand? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 28, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 18 verses 31 through 34

    Luke 18: 31 – 34 Why Don’t You Understand? “31 Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished. 32 For He will be delivered to the Gentiles ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    If I Tell The World

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 12, 2012
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    Do our actions line up to our words? Is the ‘fear of the Lord’ seen daily in our walk, talk and life? Have you publically confessed Christ and acknowledged that He is your Lord and Savior? If your faith in Christ is worth having, it’s worth sharing.

    Opening illustration: At the close of an evangelistic meeting held by D. L. Moody, a Norwegian youth stood up to testify of his faith in the Lord. He wanted the congregation to know that he had been saved, but he had difficulty speaking English. Haltingly he managed to say, “I’m up here because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evidence Of The Resurrection - The Testimony Of The Witnesses (Part 1)

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 12, 2013
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    A sermon examining the testimonies of the eyewitnesses of Christ's Resurrection.

    EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION: TESTIMONIES OF THE WITNESSES (PART 1) I Corinthians 15:5-7 Thus far in our study of I Corinthians 15 we have been considering the evidence that Paul submits in defense of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. We’ve looked closely at Exhibit A: The Church. We saw how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013
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    Every believer has three enemies - the world system, the flesh, and the Devil. If we don't wake-up, heed and act on Biblical warnings, we will not only be spent but also taken down. God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies.

    Opening illustration: As we moved to our new home in the Middle-East after the government transferred Maureena and me to a previous location in the mountains, we never expected the place to be hiding scorpions which would show up regularly in our bathrooms and poisonous snakes that would appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Romans: Theme Verses I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
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    EXPLORATION OF THE THEM OF THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

    Romans Theme Verses – Romans 1:16-17 16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Until He Comes

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 4, 2013
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    Just what are we to do until Christ comes? The answer may be surprising.

    “Until He Comes” 1 Cor. 11:17-34 The mother sternly scolds her child, “You wait until your father gets home!” Until he comes the child frets and fears. A major company announces a new CEO is scheduled to arrive on the job at the end of the year. Employees, meanwhile, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peters First Sermon And Best

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010
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    Pentecost. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Peters first sermon and best Reading: Acts chapter 2 verses 12-37. Ill: • Pentecost Sunday – the birthday of the Church! • Speaking of birthdays – I love the story of the man who heard his wife say: • “I would like to be 8 again”. In Acts chapter 2, Peter gave his first sermon: • Now if ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Children And Jesus

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
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    Children and Jesus (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 19 verses 13-16: Quote: The Message: “One day children were brought to Jesus in the hope that he would lay hands on them and pray over them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus intervened: "Let the children alone, don't prevent them from coming to me. God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Waiting For A Hot Ride Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 97 ratings
     | 36,637 views

    How many times did God’s people cross water that had parted for them? And what does this simple trivia question tell us about God’s main message in Scripture?

    OPEN: I love trivia. I enjoy all kinds of trivia games. AND being a preacher, I especially love Bible trivia. In fact, I’ve even came up with my own Bible trivia question that I use sometimes to stump other preachers once in awhile. The Question: “How many times in Scripture did people cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Does God Let His People Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010
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    God “redeems” suffering through faith in his goodness and control.

    Scripture Introduction A guy from New York rented a car after landing at the Dallas airport and set out across Texas to a meeting. Suddenly a truck pulling a horse trailer swerved and collided with him. He waited over a month before trying to collect damages from his insurance company. When he did ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed