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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Gender Differences, Worship & The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 4, 2015
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     | 6,740 views

    Gender Differences, Worship & the Glory of God (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Key thought: • “Honour your head” (vs 3) • Principle #1: • Honour your head for the sake of biblical teaching (vs 3-6) • Principle #2: • Honour your head for the sake of creation (vs 7-11) • Principle #3: • Honour ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Discovering God's Will Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 10, 2015
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     | 9,894 views

    Paul shows us how to use biblical wisdom to discover the will of God through: 1) Understanding (Ephesians 5:15), 2) Occasion (Ephesians 5:16), 3) Action (Ephesians 5:17)

    Most of us acknowledge that God has a plan for the life of every believer, but often we have trouble in finding just which way this plan goes at a particular juncture, where the answers sometimes seem to elude even the most persistent searcher. Some apparently think that God’s will is lost. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 7, 2015
     | 9,039 views

    1) Progression (Ephesians 4:12), 2) Purpose (Ephesians 4:13–15), and the 3) Power (Ephesians 4:16) of God’s divine pattern for the building and function of His church.

    A free-lance missionary visited a pastor asking for financial support. “What groupare you associated with?” the pastor asked. The man replied, “I belong to the invisible church.” The pastor then asked, “Well, what church are you a member of!” Again he got the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Neglected Instructions

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 19, 2009
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     | 8,480 views

    Paul final instructions to the Corinthians are too frequently neglected in the rush for self-fulfillment in this day. The Apostle would urge modern believers to embrace these instructions or face defeat before the enemy of the soul.

    1 CORINTHIANS 16:13, 14 NEGLECTED INSTRUCTIONS “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” A fusillade of commands at the conclusion of most of his letters is a mark of authenticity for Paul’s letters; and this first letter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blueprint For Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,965 views

    We can build a life that can withstand storms by building upon: 1) A Wise Foundation (Matthew 7:24) which is also 2) A Withstanding Foundation (Matthew 7:25) instead of just a 3) A Wishful Foundation (Matthew 7:26-27).

    Matthew 7:24-27. 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Parable Of The Land Owner Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2011
     | 12,130 views

    1) The work (Matthew 21:33) 2) The Wickedness (Matthew 21:34–39) 3) The wrath (Matthew 21:40–41) 4)The witness (Matthew 21:42) and finally 5) The withdrawal (Matthew 21:43–46).

    This week, a suicide attacker who appears to have concealed his explosives inside a turban killed a senior cleric and at least three other people on Thursday at a funeral service for the assassinated brother of the Afghan president in southern Kandahar city. The attack came just two days after a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Finding Security And Significance Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2020
     | 6,327 views

    A ministry mindset in marriage means serving your spouse.

    If you’re married, are you in the crazy cycle right now? Actually, this can be more like a selfishness spiral where unmet needs turn into unbridled nastiness. Many can relate to comedian George Burns who said, “I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.” Rodney Dangerfield, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 4, 2021
     | 2,433 views

    1) When were believers enabled to love? (1 Peter 1:22a), 2) Who are believers to love? (1 Peter 1:22b),3) How are believers to love?, (1 Peter 1:22c) and finally, 4) Why are believers to love? (1 Peter 1:23-25)

    1 Peter 1:22–25. 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 24 for “All flesh is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Benefits Of A Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 4, 2018
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     | 16,506 views

    A message for Thanksgiving to encourage listeners to consider the value of a grateful heart.

    “Mark this, then, you who forget God, lest I tear you apart, and there be none to deliver! The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!” [1] “The darkest hour is just before the dawn,” is the claim preserved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Soils Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,439 views

    Jesus gives a parable to show the different heart reactions people have to the Gospel

    The Parable of the Soils Mark 4:1-20 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 10-16-2022 Are You Listening? President Franklin Roosevelt became frustrated that no one seemed to really listen to what he said. He decided to do an experiment and at a reception, as each guest arrived, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "the Tares, The Wheat & The Harvest."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 24, 2023
     | 2,580 views

    This message discusses the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, found in Matthew 13:24. It focuses on the coexistence of good and evil in the world. This message holds a deep spiritual meaning and provides insights into the nature of God’s kingdom, human behavior, and changing times.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 13:24-25) (24) "Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:" (25) "But while men slept, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 24, 2023
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     | 4,683 views

    "Blessed are the peacemakers." Our concept of peacemaking must be based on scriptural revelation. Biblical peacemaking is not appeasement. We know that from God's example of making peace. What is biblical peacemaking and how is it rewarded?

    Intro We come today to the 7th Beatitude found in Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.”i We are approaching the pinnacle of this list of attributes that bring blessing on a person’s life. Everybody wants to be blessed. But not everybody is willing to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Deborah, Barak, And Jael Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 19, 2022
     | 3,305 views

    This sermon focuses on the story of Deborah, Barak, and Jail and how all three contain traits that can be found in Christians today.

    Good morning. Today we are going to continue to look at the series called the story. Today, we are going to dive into a mini-story that is part of the grander story. We are going to look at the story of Deborah that is found in the book of Judges. Some of you are familiar with the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Woman At The Well Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 20, 2022
     | 3,930 views

    This sermon reviews the story of the Samaritan woman who meets Jesus at Jacob's Well and the various applications to ourselves that we can glean from it.

    Anybody recognize the name Elizabeth Taylor? She was an English-born American actress who passed away at the age of 79. She was a movie star during what would be called the Golden Era of Hollywood when all the great movies were made. She won several Academy Awards including for Best Actress in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God's House Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 21, 2022
     | 2,360 views

    This sermon focuses on the story of Jesus cleansing of the temple courts and the applications for the church today.

    Open your Bibles if you would to John 2:12. We have been going through the book of John. We are taking as long as we need to go through the book of John. It looks like it is going to take a little while longer. You may recall last week we looked Jesus’ first miracle; the miracle of turning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church