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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    ‘steps Of Faith’

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 12, 2023
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    ‘Steps of Faith’ - John chapter 4 verses 43-54. – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: • Faith is central to all of life. • For example, you go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce. • And whose degrees you have never verified. • He gives you a prescription you cannot read. • You take it to a pharmacist you have never seen before. • He gives you a chemical compound ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Sacred Name

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 18, 2023
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     | 1,876 views

    Have you ever considered the power of God's Name? Do you know the danger of using the Sacred Name in vain? "Do not take Name of the Lord your God in vain, for God will not hold you guiltless," meaning He will not forgive that.

    Today, "The Sacred Name". Have you ever considered the power of God's Name? Do you know the danger of using the Sacred Name in vain? Consider the rich benefits of keeping the Ten Commandments. It's the blueprint for a great society in America. America has lost its moral compass, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is Your Savior? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 4, 2023
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     | 7,081 views

    It might be hard to believe, but you and I could share our Jesus just like Peter did on the day of Pentecost. But what did Peter do that we can do to share our faith?

    OPEN: Back in the days of the California gold rush, there were 3 prospectors who found a rich vein of gold back in the hills. They realized this was a great discovery and they decided, “We’ve a good thing going here - as long as no one else finds out about it.” So they made a vow to each other keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The High Priestly Prayer Of Jesus (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023
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     | 4,226 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon that examines the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus as he prayed for God’s glory to be displayed in his life, and as he prayed for victory for the disciples who will carry the work forward on his behalf.

    By show of hands this morning, let’s see how many of you remember these catch phrases from your childhood (my guess is that you responded to these, like I did, with an exaggerated eye roll but now you say some of them yourself): • Money doesn’t grow on trees. • Were you born in a barn? • They sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Painful But Profitable Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023
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     | 3,782 views

    Message 1 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

    Today, we’re starting a new series through the New Testament book of James called Faith & Works. I truly believe that you won’t find a more practical book in the entire Bible than James. Some of you may remember the For Dummies series of books that became popular 20-30 years ago and are still ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perfect Substitute Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023
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     | 2,523 views

    Message 6 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    Nearly two years after the start of the Civil War, the United States Congress passed the Enrollment Act of 1863 as a way of providing fresh manpower for the Union Army. The law required every male citizen between the ages of 20 and 45 to enroll in the Army. But the law was not received well by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Courage Of Love Series

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023
     | 1,988 views

    We began a series of messages declaring that what the world needed was LOVE, God’s LOVE! There’s no greater need! There’s no great call! There’s no greater act of Courage!

    Text: Joshua 1:1-9 (1) Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, (2) Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Strange Case Of The Snooty Usher Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,213 views

    Message 4 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

    Today in our series, we move to chapter James 2 where James, the little brother of Jesus, and the leader of the Jerusalem Church, is going to teach on the sin of favoritism. So let’s think about that word for just a minute…favoritism. The word favoritism actually means to give preferential ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Ways To Live Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023
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     | 2,824 views

    Message 7 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

    If you have grown up in church, there is a good chance that somewhere along the way, you have heard this phrase, “Be in the world, but not of the world.” And depending on what church you grew up in, that could mean all kinds of things…but let’s be honest, sometimes that idea is what turns ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer – God’s Prescription For Persecution Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,184 views

    Message 12 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

    There is a phrase we often use in our culture – we saved the best for last. I don’t know if the last part of James 5 is the BEST section because it is hard to measure that quantifiably. But one I can say for certain is that it is no doubt one of the most debated sections of the book of James and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Master Calls Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 20, 2023
     | 2,836 views

    In today's section, Mark begins with the first words of Jesus as He proclaimed the Gospel in Galilee. Then Mark moved quickly into the calling of the first four disciples. There is much for us to learn about how to respond to the Master's call to be fishers of people.

    A. The kingdom of God is like a man who wanted to build a carousel and began to build a team and find the supplies he needed. 1. In 2008, a man named Gale Joh wanted to do something special for Kingsport, Tennesse, the place that had become his home. 2. He had grown up in Binghamton, NY, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus - The King Of Glory

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Dec 12, 2019
     | 9,556 views

    Jesus is called the King of Glory and when we have Him in our lives He will always show up in His glory.

    The WORD of God records in the book of Psalm 24: 7 - 10 that Jesus is the King Of Glory Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shepherds In The Fields At Night

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 19, 2019
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     | 5,319 views

    This is the 4th in a series of sermons called Be Ready .... Be Ready for God Encounters. This message concentrates on the Shepherds' Encounter

    Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Theme: Be Ready … Title: Shepherds in their Fields at Night INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! All month long we have been looking at God Encounters. We have been looking at these amazing times in people’s lives where they have either ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Letting Go - Control

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2019
     | 9,346 views

    An advent series about letting go of the things that lead us away from Jesus.

    Letting Go - Control December 22, 2019 It’s not easy to let go of much . . . is it? It’s not easy to give up those favorite old sweatshirts that know every curve and twist of your body. Even though it’s pretty ripped apart. And if you get a new one, we tend to still wear the old one. Giving up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Our Place Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,178 views

    Because of grace, Jesus was born to die in our place.

    In Our Place Isaiah 53:4-6 Rev. Brian Bill December 24, 2019 Video: Christmas Connection Have you ever wondered what happened to Baby Jesus? He grew up and went to the Cross – Baby Jesus is the same as Cross Jesus! I can remember playing with the Christmas characters in our family’s nativity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist