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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Sign Of Jonah

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 2, 2012
     | 7,752 views

    The sign of Jonah - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Compliment (vs 27) The Crowd (vs 29a) The Conversation (vs 29b-32) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Photos of funny signs • (Photos available on request – gcurley@gcurley.info) Question: What is the purpose of a sign? Answer: Twofold: • A sign is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Why Is It So Hard For Us To See?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,506 views

    How often do you find yourself in a position where you know what is right, but you don't do it... Society teaches us to seek for our own personal happiness and fulfillment, but Christianity is about service and obedience first... our fulfillment and joy c

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 1, 2012 Date Preached: September 2, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Miscellaneous Sermon Sermon Title: Why Is It So Hard For Us To See? Sermon Text: Luke 12:54-59 [NASB] Introduction: Did you know that statistics ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transform Your Workplace Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 6, 2012
     | 5,463 views

    Understanding that stress and incivility on the job lead to poorer health, and knowing that both are on the rise, how do we transform our workplaces?

    “Building Quality Relationships: With Workers - Transform Your Workplace” Eph. 6:5-9 Your job might be killing you—literally. More specifically, strained relationships with co-workers could be negatively impacting your health and longevity. That's the conclusion of a 20-year ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2012
     | 5,474 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 8: 14 - 22

    Matthew 8: 14 - 22 A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On 14 Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. 15 So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them. 16 When evening had come, they brought to Him many who ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Church, A Beautiful Bride

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2012
     | 6,569 views

    The Church is called the Bride of Christ, so how do we make sure that we are an attractive bride?

    The Church, a Beautiful Bride It was a quiet Saturday morning as the guests began to filter into the little church. Friends of the couple had been there for hours making sure everything was just perfect. The guests were a diverse bunch, some were friends of hers, and others were friends of his. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Directable Hearts Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 10, 2012
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,640 views

    Strengthen in and through God’s faithfulness we become able to direct our inner man, our hearts into the love of God and into the perseverance that comes from Christ. It is the directed heart that dwells in the love of God and in the endurance of Christ.

    [ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE FUTURE SERIES] 2 THESSALONIANS 3: 1-5 DIRECTABLE HEARTS [Acts 17:5-9] This last major section of the epistle calls on its readers to live in the light of the truth of God’s Word. If we believe the truth it will change our lives so that we can live out the truth. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Are Invited

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 10, 2012
     | 4,454 views

    Ephesians 3:11-12 is the climax of a long thought from Ephesians 1:22-3:10, and 3:12 is his summary statement. Because "all are invited" to be "in Christ" and in his body, the implications are 1) believers should GO and share the Good News and 2) those wh

    All Are Invited Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh September 9, 2012 TEXT: Please Turn to Ephesians 3:11-12 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. INTRODUCTION Illus. – When I was in high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sexual Immorality Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
     | 5,225 views

    Is sex before or outside of marriage really immorality?

    1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Sexual Immorality 6/15/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction The scene is Malacandra (Mars). The human, Ransom, is having a conversation with an hross, a seal-like Malacandrian. In a roundabout way, Ransom has raised the question of hrossa overindulging in sexual relations. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Moving Forward In Service For Tomorrow 50th Anniversary Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2012
     | 26,952 views

    As co-pastors, my wife and I preached this sermon together encouraging the church to accept change as part of the future during our church's 50th anniversary service.

    Praise Your Name Lord God Almighty We give thanks to God for Glenville New Life Community Church. On this 50th anniversary, we pause to see where we have been, but also to rededicate ourselves to the work ahead, work yet to do and give You the glory, for You are a good God, worthy of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Study On Revelation 13 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,510 views

    An easy-to-read and easy-to understand study on Revelation 13.

    Through studying the bible, we know that there were several rulers named Caesar. Starting with the first Caesar, and continuing to the last Caesar, the Israelites were made to worship them. This was more of a way to stir up feelings of patriotism to Caesar number 1 rather than really worship him ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Try The Impossible Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,893 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark 10: 23 – 31

    Mark 10: 23 – 31 Try The Impossible 23 Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Living The Life Given Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012
     | 5,091 views

    We like to think about what life would be like if only our conditions changed. What we need to be thinking about is how to live well with the conditions already given.

    Introduction What would you change about your condition if you could? You know that if you changed, then you would be able to get closer to God and to serve him better. Would it be your job? Getting out of school? Perhaps you would like to change your very body – be taller or shorter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living In The End Time Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012
     | 6,025 views

    What does it mean to live as though the end is near?

    Introduction There is a knock at your door. You open it; two strangers inform you they have a message to pass on to you. The event has occurred. Reality as people have known it has changed, and the events that lead to an inevitable destiny have now been set in motion. The question for you is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Is The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,551 views

    1. Jesus is our resource for life (30-33 & 49-51). 2. Jesus is rewarding for us (34-35). 3. Jesus must be received by us (35-36, 41-42). 4. Jesus is God’s royal gift (32, 37-38, 43-46, 50-51). 5. Jesus is God’s reliable gift (37-40 & 47-51).

    Jesus Is the Bread of Life John 6:30-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 23, 2012 BACKGROUND: *Next Sunday is a fifth Sunday and we will worship the Lord through the Lord’s Supper. Our focus next week will be the power of the blood of Jesus Christ. *Today we focus on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Many Parts - One Body Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 1, 2012
     | 6,450 views

    Are you using your talents and gifts as God intends... for His glory? Your position in Christ is ALL because of His Grace and not because of anything we have done.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: October 1, 2012 Date Preached: September 30, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: Many Parts – One Body Text: Romans 12:3-8 ETS: Paul knew unity was crucial and all believers have a part to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist