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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    How To Walk

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
     | 2,496 views

    How to Walk (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts chapter 2 verses 42-47. Ill: • The Times Online newspaper (August 4, 2007) • Walking to the shops ‘damages the planet more than going by car’ • Food production is now so energy-intensive • That more carbon is emitted providing a person with enough calories to walk to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Christian Rewards Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,154 views

    Though saved by grace through faith, our work does matter.

    Introduction Do you want to know what scares me? You have seen scenarios in a movie or TV show where someone is causing mischief, not knowing that he is being observed by others about to administer retribution. You want to yell out, “Look behind you!” knowing the terrible punishment hanging over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Set Apart For The Gospel

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,119 views

    Our love for Christ compels us to serve HIM and to reach out to others who need to hear the most powerful message that world will ever hear: John 3:16 NIV

    Cornerstone Church March 6, 2005 SET APART FOR THE GOSPEL Acts 13:1-12 INTRODUCTION: This morning I stand to speak in the middle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Legalist Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 3, 2009
     | 4,256 views

    If we are indwelled by the 9 characteristics/fruits of the Holy Spirit when we are saved, why is it then we have so many ’professing’ believers who seem to do whatever is in their power to steal the joy and kill the fellowship of the local church?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 29, 2009 Date Preached: August 02, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Murder and Robbery in the Fellowship! Sermon Title: The Legalist! Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 [NLT] Introduction: This morning I am sure you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Guideline #3: Have Christ-Centered Leaders Who Lead By Example Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 18,428 views

    A look at the neccesity of having Christ-centered leaders who lead by example.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Based on Bob Russel’s When God Builds a Church) TEXT: 1 PETER 5:1-4 TITLE: Guideline #3: “HAVE CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSWHO LIVE BY EXAMPLE" INTRODUCTION: A. Tom Landry was head coach for the Dallas Cowboys for almost 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Multiply Conversions

    Contributed by R. Stanley on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,328 views

    A Biblical response to the Anticonversion Bill promulgated by the Tamilnadu Government in India.

    How to multiply Conversions ****************************** This message is a sequel to my article, Can Conversions be Stopped? which was pasted on this website (www.stanleyonbible.com) on 18 October 2002 and published in the November 2002 issue of Blessing monthly. I am humbled by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving The Bride - A Valentine's Day Sermon Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 115 ratings
     | 64,642 views

    When Jesus shared His innermost desire with Peter, His highest priority was to have him take care of His bride. How can we do that today?

    OPEN: It had been a big wedding, and the reception was well attended. Then came the honeymoon, the couple went to their hotel room After they unpacked their bags the groom took his bride by the hand sat her on the bed and said, "Honey, I hope you won’t mind, but now that we’re married I tho’t I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is Not Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,267 views

    James teaches about wisdom, but first he teaches about what wisdom is not and he gives a list of negative things that Christians must avoid.

    INTRODUCTION #15 1. Open your bibles to James 3:13-16. 2. In this section of scripture James begins a discussion on the subject of wisdom by asking a question. 3. Let’s read the first part of James 3:13a, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 4. In the second part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mentoring Others Into Minisry - Allowing God To Use You To Help Others

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,970 views

    Sermon based out of Titus 2 to help motivate congregation (old/young believers) to get involved in building the Kingdom of God. Strengthening each other through the Word of God.

    Mentoring Others into Ministry – Allowing God to Work Through Us to Help Others Titus 2:1-10 Strengthening our Faith – 2009 Black Creek (3/29/09) God has richly blessed us with many new converts over the recent months and years. God has richly blessed us with new opportunities for ministry – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts Of The Magi (Myrrh) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024
     | 1,723 views

    In Matthew 2, the wise men bring the newborn Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Share the meaning and significance of these precious gifts with your congregation this Christmas! Part three: Myrrh.

    The Gifts of the Magi (Myrrh) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/24/2017 If you’re just joining us, we’ve spent the last two weeks talking about Christmas presents. Ever since the Magi arrived in Bethlehem bearing gifts for the infant Jesus, Christmas has been a time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Tale Of Seven Churches: Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,681 views

    Part two of an eight part message looking at the 7 churches of Asia

    It was the first of the seven. Out of all the church in all the countries Jesus singled out these seven to originally receive the message of the Revelation, but before they were to read the book Jesus had a message for them. You ever wonder why? Why not just jump in with all the weird and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Towards Faith Promise 2016: Money, God, And You Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,359 views

    The passage we will look at today is one in which the desire for money did indeed lead to a trap, foolish desires, and piercing griefs which ruined an entire nation for awhile and eventually an entire family permanently. The passage is about a man named

    TOWARDS FAITH PROMISE 2016: MONEY, GOD, AND YOU JOSHUA 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION… Dumb Crooks (geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1955/text/copdumbcrim.html) * It seems this guy wanted some beer pretty badly. He decided that he’d just throw a cinder block through a liquor store window, grab ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing In The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,501 views

    Challenge to Christian Stewardship

    Growing In The Grace Of Giving Bible Reading: Mark 10: 17-31 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Swiss inventor George de Mestral loved to be outdoors. But while ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Chase The Wind Or Stand On The Rock

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,322 views

    A life that is built pursuing worldly things is like chasing the wind. But a life built on the Rock which is Christ is the only one that will endure.

    Chase the Wind or Stand on the Rock Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER If you will, take your Bibles this morning and open them up to the Book of Ecclesiastes. I’ve been looking a lot at the wisdom literature from Scripture recently, and I don’t know about all of you, but in these ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 11: A Peculiar People

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 18, 2021
     | 2,108 views

    Is calling someone "peculiar" sort of strange?

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, Part 11: A Peculiar People 1 Peter 2:9-10 Introduction We continue in our study of first Peter today. In the last passage we were reminded of the perils of unbelief. This is true within the church as well as without. Peter warned the believers that rejecting Jesus would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible