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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Sitting At The Feet Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 2, 2014
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     | 8,587 views

    Mary, Martha & Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Place (vs 38) (2). The People (vs 38-39) (3). The Disagreement (vs 39-40) (4). The Response (vs 41) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Photographs can be very deceptive, • Whoever said; “The camera never lies”, • Never had a studio portrait done of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Christian Parenting: Parenting Amidst Chaos

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 6, 2023
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     | 2,693 views

    It is a challenge to raise children or even be a person of faith in a culture that is filled with chaos that leads us to forget God and offers many false paths to a good life.

    CHRISTIAN PARENTING: PARENTING AMIDST CHAOS Deuteronomy 6:1-25 | Ephesians 6:1-4 #parenting INTRODUCTION… sympa.com/insights/blog/company-culture-in-chaos [adapted] Chaos is complete disorder and confusion. Chaos is behavior that is unpredictable due to small changes in conditions. I was doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Yield Him Fruit Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 12, 2021
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     | 2,968 views

    Today may you be astounded by the character of God, warned by the failure of the people of God, and encouraged to yield God fruit because Jesus expects yielded fruit.

    ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: YIELD HIM FRUIT MARK 12:1-12 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 12:1-44 [6:16] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.12 PARABLE 1 (p) Once upon a time there was a flamingo herder who lived in a land where flamingos were the most prized animal one could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Before Pilate -- Again! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,027 views

    The injustice of Jesus' death sentence in Luke 23:13-25 shows us how Jesus was convicted, despite his innocence.

    Scripture Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the religious authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He was taken to the high priest’s house where Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Then Jesus was subjected to a religious trial ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    #63 Jesus’ Trial And Torture Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 20, 2022
     | 2,808 views

    The trial and torture of Jesus teach us wonderful truths about the extent to which Jesus was willing to go to suffer in order to carry out the plan of redemption. This sermon explores those truths and imagines a retrial of Jesus today.

    #63 Jesus’ Trial and Torture Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 20, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. Skeleton outline and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans 7:1-6 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,340 views

    Romans 7:1-6

    Romans 7:1-6 1Do you not know, brothers—for I am speaking to men who know the law—that the law has authority over a man only as long as he lives? 2For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • David Dunn avatar

    Getting Free From Unforgiveness

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025
     | 54 views

    Forgiveness cancels hidden debts, breaks Satan’s claim, restores compassion, and lets God’s grace and healing flood every relationship and heart.

    Introduction I’m delighted this morning to share what the Lord has been teaching me. The Lord often teaches me through what He’s doing in my own life—and that, I’ve found, is the best way to learn. Let’s begin with the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6. Jesus taught us to pray, “Forgive us our debts, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Coming Home Series

    Contributed by Marvin Minton on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,575 views

    After seventy years of captivity the Israelites were coming home. What was their reaction? Indescribable joy! Let’s look in on their celebration and rejoice in the deliverances God has granted us.

    Coming Home Psalm 126:1-6 Seventy years of captivity were over. The Israelites were going home. Many long years of longing for their own homes, their own city, their own land were over. They gather their meager belongings and set out to the promised land. Oh, what joy! Years later pilgrims ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Picture This!

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,332 views

    Get a visual of what Christ has done, what He is doing now, and what He is going to do.

    PICTURE THIS! Jesus dying on the cross: Life and death of Jesus Luke 22:47,48,54,63,65 47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Anointing

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 229 ratings
     | 31,879 views

    There is a lot of talk concerning the anointing. Here are five non-negotiable points concerning it.

    The Anointing Psalm 92:10-15 Rev.R.B.Hughes 1Cor.1:21...Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and anointed us is God. Introduction - lot of talk about the anointing....some good, bad, confusing..Yet I trust you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The High Cost Of Unforgiveness

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,555 views

    The cost to not forgive your brother is too high.

    THE HIGH COST OF UNFORGIVENESS Matthew 18:21-35 * Several years ago, we were looking to buy a new car. When I found the car I wanted, I discovered it cost more than I could afford. Most of us have a limit to what we can or will pay for an item. * Jesus clearly illustrated the “high cost” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crucify Him

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,747 views

    This sermon reviews the trial of Jesus before Pilate. Who is guilty for the death of our Christ? You might be surprised by the answer.

    “Crucify Him” Lenten Banner This is the third week of our journey through lent and we are focusing on the Jesus’ trial before Pontius Pilate. We remember that Pontius Pilate was a Roman official assigned to govern over all Judea. He would be a man quickly forgotten if not for one man in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "No! Not This Man, We Want Barabbas!” Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 13, 2022
     | 2,396 views

    Many people would like to wash their hands and not deal with Jesus. We all must answer the question, “What shall I do with Jesus who is called the Christ? That is the real question! A choice that has eternal consequences.

    Sermon: “No! Not This Man, We Want Barabbas!” Scripture: John 18:28-40 “Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas ended in the early hours of the morning. Then he was taken to the headquarters of the Roman governor. His accusers didn’t go inside because it would defile them, and they wouldn’t be allowed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Godly Zeal—part 1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 27, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,975 views

    The strengthening of godly zeal is a major factor in the effectiveness & unity of God’s witness/people. Godly zeal arises from...

    GODLY ZEAL—Part I—Joshua 22:1-9 Obligations/Change is good Printer faded/To shop/needs cleaning/$50 minimum fee/Clerk advised ‘Might be better off reading manual & cleaning it yourself//customer shocked at advice— ‘Does the owner know you discourage business?’/ ‘Yeah, its his idea; We make more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Tamiko Stewart-Carter on Apr 4, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,992 views

    Beauty For Ashes

    The spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek. The word ‘meek’ is translated ‘poor’ or in other cases as ‘depressed’. The enemy’s complete desire is to use the tactic of fear and terror to bring oppression and depression upon man and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal