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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Somebody’s Watching You!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 31, 2021
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    'Somebody is watching you.' - 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 12-25 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The command for submission (vs 13a): (2). The motive for submission (verse 13b) (3). The extent of submission (verse 13c-14) (4). The reason for submission (verse 15) (5). The Attitude of Submission (verse 16) (6). The application of submission (vs 17) (7). The example for ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    All For Nothing

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 15, 2022
     | 1,365 views

    I would like to ask a simple question today. What confidence do you have in your salvation? In other words; what do you base your salvation on?

    “All For Nothing” Philippians 3:4-7 I would like to ask a simple question today. What confidence do you have in your salvation? In other words; what do you base your salvation on? I meet with many people and I try to enquire as to their salvation. Many will ask a simple question; are you saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 11- "Stuff That Works" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 20, 2017
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     | 4,635 views

    Part 11 of our Bona Fide series

    Bona Fide A study of James Part 11 “Stuff that works” I am often told by people who don’t know me or how I work very well “ You need a new truck, when they see my old Ford” Or you need a new trailer when they see me rocking it back and forth in order to secure the cross latch Sometimes well ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 13 Wrap Up- "Living Bona Fide" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 3, 2017
     | 4,461 views

    Wrap up of our James study

    Bona Fide A study of James Part 13 “Living Bona Fide” I have spent the last 3 months teaching and preaching through the book of James We have spent a lot of time learning what being Bona Fide means Now it is time to apply what we have learned Dustin Hoffman in the movie Little Big Man Said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk In A Manner Worthy Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2019
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     | 9,796 views

    In order to “Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord”, we must live a life that is 1) Prayerful (Colossians 1:9), 2) Pleasing (Colossians 1:10) 3) Purposeful (Colossians 1:11)

    If you are planning on doing any trips this summer, you most likely know the importance of paying attention. When hiking, it's important to stay on the trail to avoid getting lost. While visiting Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, a 19-year-old hiker from Quebec was rescued after being ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Not As Men Pleasers, But God-Pleaser From The Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016
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    To show that GOD is pleased when we are serving Him heartily and with our whole soul.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you please men? No. I only please an audience of 1 - the LORD JESUS CHRIST. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is pleased when we are serving Him heartily and with our whole soul. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:6 (Amplified Bible) Not in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ray Scott avatar

    2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 13, 2003
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     | 27,006 views

    This is the first message in a series on the book of 2 Thessalonians. Paul gives encouragment to Christians who are going through trials and tribulations.

    2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: A few months after writing his FIRST letter to them, Paul writes his SECOND letter to the Christians at Thessalonica. WHY did he write this 2nd letter? o The 1st letter didn’t answer all their questions. o Persecution had intensified (1:4). o They got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do We Please God? Part 7

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,748 views

    We please God as we live in peace and harmony with each other.

    This morning I again begin with a question that I would like three volunteers to answer, “What has been the most peaceful and relaxing vacation or day away from home that you have ever had and why?” I wasn’t sure what we were going to hear this morning but I was fairly sure that “peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sermon # 40 - Beware Of Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 22, 2023
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     | 1,570 views

    Is it permissible for a believer to lead a dichotomous life? Here’s what the word of God teaches about hypocrisy, and the kind of life that God expects us to lead as His disciples.

    Jesus’ words to his disciples in Luke 12:1, “Meanwhile the people had come streaming towards Him by tens of thousands, so that they were trampling one another under foot. And now He proceeded to say to His disciples first, "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, that is to say, beware of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    People’s Weakness Vs God’s Power Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 7, 2012
     | 7,871 views

    Faith in Jesus Christ is the answer to people’s problem of weakness, sinfulness, and selfishness and a strong faith in Christ is powerful but can only happen with humility and prayer.

    Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 9… We have noted from v1-9 of Luke 9 that Jesus empowered His first 12 disciples to be able to go out on their own to heal the sick and to share the Good News of the Kingdom of God! In v10-17 of Luke 9, we noted Jesus teaching His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mythbusters 2

    Contributed by Gregory Helman on Nov 20, 2009
     | 1,921 views

    Destroys the myth that I only need to be religious.

    May 7, 2006 Mark 12:28-34 Mythbusters “I Just Need To Be Religious” I. Religion majors in rules. One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked Him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Doing Your Best For God

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 4, 2014
     | 13,223 views

    This sermon is coming from col. 3:23

    Sermon Text: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not men Col. 3:23 Key Points: 1. Always give your best at doing whatever you do best. 2. God wants our best in life and nothing less. 3. When we strive to do our best we are pleasing God. We can try to please ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    All People Matter To God

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,446 views

    The text for this message is 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.”

    ALL PEOPLE MATTER TO GOD 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.” Jesus told three parables in Luke 14-15 that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Dealing With Harsh People Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 25, 2010
     | 4,174 views

    Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with God!

    Please open your Bibles to Romans 10. The first 11 chapters of Romans gave us the foundation for the Christian faith. Look at Romans 10:9………... Do you believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is your only Savior? Let us say this together: Jesus is my only Savior and Lord! In Romans 12-16, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Confidence For Uncertain People Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,869 views

    Four reliable indicators of God’s attitude toward us.

    How can you be sure that God is pleased with you? This of course is a perennial question. Every generation as searched for certainty, assurance that God’s pleased with them. One tribal group in the country of Vanautu, the islands that Leigh and Barbara Labrecque will be moving to as Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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