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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Cost Of Following

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 3,925 views

    The Cost of Following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 9 verses 51-62: Quote: • One wit has written: • “A dentist’s mistake is pulled out, • A lawyer’s mistake is imprisoned. • A teacher’s mistake is failed, • A printer’s mistake is corrected. • A ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Love Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2011
     | 5,319 views

    If we want to love life, we must love people.

    The Kid is the story of a successful, high-powered image consultant named Russ, who lives an empty life. Then one day, an 8-year-old boy shows up at Russ’ home. The boy’s name is Rusty and eventually Russ comes to realize that the kid is actually Russ himself when he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Spectrum Of Healing Series

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Mar 3, 2010
     | 6,644 views

    The account of Jesus healing Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood illustrates the spectrum of his healing ministry.

    The Spectrum of Healing Mark 5:21-43 Many of you watched the Tiger Woods press conference this week. He came off genuinely sorry for his deeds and apologized profusely to everyone involved from his family to his co-workers. This story has been played out in the media since Thanksgiving night 2009. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Me, Do What?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 28, 2012
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     | 5,385 views

    Parable of the Good Samaritan. Inductive structure.

    Me, Do What? Luke 10:25-37 VIDEO INTRODUCTION… Liberty Mutual Commercial 2009 (0:00-1:00) [youtube.com/watch?v=frpp6DjCaJU] NARRATIVE: Loving Story Part 1 He was driving home one Monday evening on a busy city street. Like everyone else in the world at that time, it was the mad rush to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are The Consequences Of Me Doing Nothing?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 28, 2011
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     | 7,000 views

    A look at the third servant's complaint that the master is a harsh man.

    A Tense Moment: Standing before the master with empty hands. - Luke 19:20 - After handing back to his master what he was given, the servant stands with empty hands. He has nothing more to give. He has done nothing productive with the mina entrusted to him. It is a tense moment, worthy of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom From Words That Kill Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,496 views

    Third in series Freedom From...this message examines angry words and empty words and how they are words that kill.

    Freedom From Words That Kill Freedom From... prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 13, 2009 I want to talk to you about words this morning. Words are powerful. It is through words that we communicate our desires for ourselves and others and we pursue what we want in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Love Does Not Envy Or Boast Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 8,463 views

    When I love like Jesus loves I set aside my rights to make things right for others

    ENGAGE Whether or not you were alive on January 20, 1961, you are probably familiar with this line from President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address: Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country. I don’t think that as a nation we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Is Not Arrogant Or Rude Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 6,158 views

    When I love like Jesus loves my passion for people prevails over my pride in my position

    ENGAGE Several weeks ago I was officiating a volleyball match in a tournament. During one rally I blew my whistle and before I even made my call, one of the players made a comment that indicated he thought the call was going to go against his team. So, in what was certainly not one of my finest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passing The Faith Along Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,641 views

    If you want to pass the faith along to the next generation, eliminate threats to their spiritual inheritance and set the example of a full and satisfying life.

    W. A. Criswell tells the story of a five-year-old Baptist girl who lived next door to a five-year-old Catholic boy. On a hot summer day, they decided to play in a small wading pool in his back yard. As they were splashing around, quite innocently, they both took off their swimming suits. The little ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Nitty Gritty Of Resurrection Life!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 15, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,820 views

    St. Luke shares with us what to do post-Easter. How to live out the nitty gritty of the Christian Walk. This is a sermon that helps people know what to do after Easter.

    Scripture: Acts 4:32-35 Theme: Proclamation/Unity/Compassion Title: The Nitty-Gritty of Daily Christian Life Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ our Messiah, Savior and LORD who came to take away all of our sin and infill us with His Holy Spirit! For some ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Love & Respect

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,000 views

    Love & Respect in Marriage – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Instructions to Wives (vs 22-24) • Submit because of the Lordship of Christ (vs 22). • Submit because of the headship of man in Christ (vs 23) (2). Instructions to Husbands (vs 25-33) • A husbands love should be sacrificial (vs 23) • A husbands love ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Come As You Are Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2019
     | 14,743 views

    Jesus makes it possible to come as you are, but impossible to leave as you came

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sermon On The Mount (Part Nine) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 28, 2019
     | 4,674 views

    We continue our series with Matthew 5:27-30 where Jesus talks about lust and the need to cut sin out of our lives.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part nine) Matthew 5:27-30 Back in the days before automobiles, two preachers met in a certain town. The first asked the second how he was doing. “Furious!” replied the second. “Someone stole my bike and I think it’s one of my church members! I don’t know what to do.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Timothy: The Real Deal Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,338 views

    This exposition of Philippians 2:19-24 focuses on the qualities of godly leadership exemplified in Timothy. His mindset and proven character are Paul's focus. Statistics on the impact of Covid-19 on the American church are also examined.

    Our text today is in Philippians 2:19-24. But before we go there, I want to process our current situation in America with you. I’ll begin with a couple of hypothetical situations as a backdrop for what I want to share with you. What would you say if I told you that the Federal government has shut ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Thomas The Disciple

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,715 views

    Character Study - Thomas - – sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Realist (John 11:6-16) The Questioner (John 14:1-6) The Doubter (John 20:24-29) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Some people are household names: • You know who they are, and what they do or are famous for. • Pele - Football • Pavoroti - Singer ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren