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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Using What God Has Given

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
     | 3,234 views

    Using What God has Given (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: chapter 25 verses 14-30. Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” Quote: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement To expose feelings is to risk ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Mephibosheth: A Picture Of God's Divine Grace And Undeserved Favor Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 36,665 views

    Grace is a dirty word for the devil. It's the power behind the gospel - not creed, religion, philosophy. Grace is God reaching somebody like me - God's favor that is unearned, undeserved, unrepayable. We see it in David's encounter with Mephibosheth.

    DAVID SERIES: A MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART - PART 14: MEPHIBOSHETH - A PERFECT PICTURE OF GOD'S GRACE 2 SAMUEL 9: 1 Now David said, ¡§Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan¡¦s sake?¡¨ 2 And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Tyranny Of The Good Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012
     | 3,422 views

    Priorities, grace, vision, others

    TYRANNY OF THE GOOD James 2: 14-17 (p855) February 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Here is an amazing statement I believe with all my heart…. “One of the worst enemies of Christians can be good things in the church.” Here is how David Platt begins his book “Radical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Day For Eternity Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Oct 8, 2023
     | 2,198 views

    We are in the great race of life that leads to eternity and eternal greatness. I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God.

    A DAY FOR ETERNITY Please open your Bible to 2 Peter 3 as we continue our series on the Great Race of life with today’s message, “A Day For Eternity.” 2 Peter 3:8 beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. NKJV THE WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Has A Plan Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,268 views

    Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most popular promises that Christians love. And yet there are theologians who reject the idea that Christians have any hope from that promise. Why do these theologians believe that, and are they right?

    Down through the years, baseball has had some exciting players. One of the most colorful, was a St. Louis Cardinal pitcher by the name of Dizzy Dean. One teammate noted that "When ole Diz was out there pitching … it was a regular three-ring circus. Everybody was wide awake and enjoying being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Powerful Short Prayers Part 5 Jabez Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015
     | 11,151 views

    This is a sermon on the power of short prayers

    Powerful Short Prayers I Chron 4:9-10 Different introductions What makes a good prayer? Is it length and eloquence or a heart that trusts in a mighty God? How long does a prayer have to be in order to be heard? God did not forbid long legitimate prayers but vain repetitions and heartless ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    "Look Back – Smile And Grow! Look Forward - Dream And Grow!"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,630 views

    Today’s graduates need to grow from their past experiences and prepare to grow from their up and coming future.

    Look back – smile and grow! Look forward - dream and grow! Scripture Texts: Philippians 3:8-21 – key verse 13 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eternal Consequences Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    What happens when you die? Jesus gives us an answer

    39. Who is Jesus? June 05th, 2011 Eternal Consequence As we continue through the life of Jesus we are going to see the second of two parables Jesus tells in Luke 16. The first showed us how we can use our money to go to heaven, the second shows us how to use our money to go to hell. So in one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Our Purpose "Doing Three Things With Excellence"

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,414 views

    This sermon looks at the 3 fold nature of our purpose statement and elaborates on each of them which are 1 right relationship with God, 2 equipped for the ministry of Jesus Christ, 3 make a difference in the lives of others.

    Our Purpose: “Doing Three Things With Excellence” 1/24/2010 Psalm 46:1-11 Colossians 3:12-17 In Life-sharing and Pioneers, we have been looking closely at our purpose statement, and what we as a church mean by it. Let’s say it together: Our purpose is to enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Blind

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 5, 2010
     | 7,068 views

    The gospel message is hidden from those who are spiritually blind.

    Text: “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them” (2 Corinthians 4:3-4). When we talk to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tim White avatar

    Pure Worship Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
     | 7,307 views

    This precious story tells us what is expected in pure worship of our King.

    • During the tenure of the great orator Henry Ward Beecher, a visiting minister (Beecher's brother) once substituted for the popular pastor. A large audience had already assembled to hear Beecher, and when the substitute pastor stepped into the pulpit, several disappointed listeners began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hand The World A Shaker And Turn On The Light Part 2

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 14, 2023
     | 1,297 views

    THIS IS THE SECOND OF A TWO PART SERIES ON BEING SALT AND LIGHT IN THE WORLD. THIS IS ALSO PART OF A GREATER SERIES ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT.

    HAND THE WORLD A SHAKER AND TURN ON THE LIGHT THE SIMILITUDES, PART 2 MATTHEW 5:13–16 “YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. BUT IF THE SALT LOSES ITS SALTINESS, HOW CAN IT BE MADE SALTY AGAIN? IT IS NO LONGER GOOD FOR ANYTHING, EXCEPT TO BE THROWN OUT AND TRAMPLED BY MEN. 14 “YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The One Thing You Need Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,849 views

    This is the second sermon in a series on The Book of Joshua

    COURAGEOUS LIVING P.2 Joshua 1:1-9 What You Need Most When Facing A Challenge Deut. 31:6- Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” INTRODUCTION The one thing you need when facing an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Being Sought By God

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 31, 2022
     | 3,059 views

    This message is about standing in the gap for others - not condeming, hating or wishing ill on those we disagree with, but standing in the gap for them before God.

    Are You Being Sought By God? Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30; First Peter 5:8; Genesis 18:16-25 Ezekiel 22:30 says, “30) And I sought for a man among them, that should build up the wall, and stand in the gap before Me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” I want you to focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Confidence In God's Revelation

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Oct 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,648 views

    As Daniel faced his dilemma would he have confidence in what God was going to reveal?

    Confidence in God’s Revelation Sept 13, 2002 Daniel 2:1-49 Last week: Confidence in God’s Righteousness: We saw together how Daniel never threw away his confidence in God doing the right thing, even though he was an exile, undergoing dramatic change, he continued to have confidence in God. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist