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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Contradiction Of Ungodliness Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2020
     | 3,776 views

    The Contradiction of Ungodliness – Jude verses 5-16 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: CONDUCT (vs 7-10): Israel in the wilderness (vs 5) Angels at Hermon (vs 6) Sodom and Gomorrah (vs 7) CHARACTER (vs 11): Cain – anger (vs 11a) Balaam – avarice (vs 11b) Korah – ambition (vs 11c) SERMON BODY: • Ungodliness is the state of believing in God, • While adopting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Welfare Of Ecosystem Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,593 views

    Romans 8:18-25 discusses the place of suffering in the lives of God's people. A parallel experience shared between creation and the children of God. Three principles for peaceful coexistence with God’s creation in the post-COVID-19 era.

    Theme: Welfare of Ecosystem Text: Romans 8:18-22 Introduction: Romans 8:18-25 discusses the place of suffering in the lives of God's people. A parallel experience shared between creation and the children of God. All created beings animate and inanimate are waiting for the revelation of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Temptation Of Jesus

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 4, 2023
     | 1,125 views

    Jesus endured the temptations of the devil. We can too, by putting on the armor of God.

    Temptation of Jesus Matthew 4:1-11 • Have you seen the Kid’s Candy Challenge videos? • What happens in the Kid’s Candy Challenge is the parent tells their small child or children that they can have some candy • But they have to wait until mom or dad gets back • The candy is set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray Passionately & Persistently

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    Through the stories of Abraham and Jacob, this sermon encourages passionate and persistent prayer.

    PRAY PASSIONATELY & PERSISTENTLY Do you want God to grant you mercy in your case? Do you want God to supply your family members’ financial, emotional and spiritual needs while you are separated from them? Do you want God to heal a loved one who is sick? Is there anything you desperately want ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Please Be Patient

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 157 ratings
     | 10,205 views

    A study of Christian patience

    Please Be Patient James 5:7-12 May 24, 1998 Introduction I. Young Man seeking patience II. Patience Testers * Long lines at the grocery * Having someone pull out in front of you on the highway and then drive extremely slow * Children who refuse to go to sleep * Slow service in the McDonald’s drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Qualifications Of Deacons

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 174 ratings
     | 19,215 views

    A message concerning the calling and responsibilities of Deacons.

    The Qualifications of a Deacon July 13, 2003 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Sunday AM Intro: “Everything rises and falls on Leadership.” Setting: The Ephesian church had been blessed w/ great leadership. Acts 20 tells us it was founded by Paul who later turned it over to Timothy. During his time in Ephesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serves 'em Right Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,534 views

    Jesus once again raises the standard, I want revenge, but Jesus says,

    GETTING WHAT YOU DESERVE MATTHEW 5;38-42 38"You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’£ 39But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Cunningham avatar

    Human Solution Series

    Contributed by Brian Cunningham on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    Show God the Place

    The book of 2 Kings is a gloomy, yet revival based synopsis. The biblical times are almost apocaliptic in the message, as the Northern and Southern kingdoms struggle for their independence. Isreal and Judah are in an all out race to heavily market their governing power in the mist of religous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Secular's Best Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

    Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#4] SECULAR’S BEST Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction: The church in Pergamum is the 3rd of the 7 Churches. By now you have probably noticed the pattern repeated in each of these 7 letters. First, Jesus identifies and says some things about Himself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gift Empowered Ministry, The Danger Of Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship.

    GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY The Danger of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we find ourselves beginning to look at spiritual gifts and how they apply to public worship. Let me remind you that worship is all about God. Every part of worship is all about God. No part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self Control

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,329 views

    This message address some of the root causes of many personal and societal problems.

    Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness unwise spending etc, ad ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Impressive Presence Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,157 views

    We experience God in many ways, for He our God has many facets.

    God’s Impressive Presence (Exodus 19:10-25) Whenever we "camp out" on certain verses or pick an emphasis of Scripture to the exclusion of the rest of the Word, we are in trouble. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 tell us that all Scriptures are inspired; they also tell us that all Scriptures are profitable for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    If

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,512 views

    In this sermon the 3 temptations of Christ Jesus and His response to them are compared to ways in which we are tempted today.

    If - Luke 4: 1 - 13 Intro: Martha needed a new dress to wear to church on Easter Sunday. She and Craig, her husband, went to the mall and as Martha was looking over the selection of dresses, Craig happened to notice a beautiful, shapely, young lady as she walked by in a rather snug fitting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Are Your Trying To Impress

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,847 views

    The way to turn your back from the world and still save them at the same time.

    Sermon Matthew 6:5 Who are you trying to impress Introduction: We learn here that this Matthew (Levi), he was writing to the Jews for the purpose to prove that Jesus is the Messiah, the eternal King. Jesus said, (Read Matthew 6:5). This was a case of prayer gone wrong because: (1) their prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Erwin avatar

    How To Avoid The Bite And Stin Of Alcohol Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,259 views

    Don’t let the snake of alcohol bite you and poison your life.

    ILLUSTRATION: The bite of of snake and its effects Have you ever handled a snake? You know it is a very delicate matter to handle snakes. They can slip out of your hand very easily. When you don’t have them under control, a snake will do its best to snap at you and bite you. They hiss and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist