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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Mary & Elizabeth’s Joy!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2015
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    Mary & Elizabeth’s Joy – Luke chapter 1 verses 39-56 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Joy of Elisabeth (vs 39-45). (2). The Joy of the unborn son, John (vs 41): (3). The Joy of Mary (vs 46-56). SERMON BODY: • The passage in Luke’s gospel contains Mary’s song; • It is one of the most famous songs in Christianity. • It has ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "Motherhood" Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 11, 2015
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    Godly mothers are important but moms face unique challenges. Moms need instruction, mentoring, and encouragement to be godly moms.

    Series: There’s an App for That “Motherhood” Luke 1:26-38 Open Can you tell me what I’m holding up? [cell phone] Not just a cell phone. It’s a smart phone. In this little device, I have many multiple times more computing power than the computers that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lost Son

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2015
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    In the light of a recent mass murder in the US, this message speaks of the consoling and redeeming love of God, express in the parable of the lost son.

    [Message given at an outdoor worship service in the summer of 2015 in downtown Toronto, Canada] This has been a terrible week on this continent. A 21 year old man visited a Bible Study at a historically important Black church in Charleston, South Carolina. After listening to the people talk and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Set Up For The Kill Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 6, 2015
     | 10,338 views

    A study of the book of Ester chapter 5 : 1 – 14

    Ester 5 : 1 – 14 Being Set Up For The Kill 1 Now it happened on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, across from the king’s house, while the king sat on his royal throne in the royal house, facing the entrance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Turning Point Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 9, 2015
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     | 11,537 views

    The Gospel is for anyone who will receive it.

    Turning Point Text: Acts 10:23-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: On July 1-3, 1863 was the turning point of the American Civil War, and the turning point of our nation. It took place in the quite farming town of Gettysburg, PA. Abraham Lincoln summed up its importance in just 272 words. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mystery Babylon During World War I, And A Look At "Our Lady." Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 24, 2015
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    How was Rome involved in the political and military crisis that was World War I? And what influence was there on the world by certain apparitions that allegedly occurred?

    FIFTY-TWO: THE TWENTIETH CENTURY BEGINS At the turn of our present century, the Roman system is continuing its diatribes against Protestants through men like "Pius" X . He refers to the leaders of the Reformation as "Enemies of the Cross of Christ." The outright blasphemies and superstitions ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discerning The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 17, 2015
     | 7,505 views

    We can Discern the Will of God through 1) Providence (v. 22), and 2) Planning (vv. 23–24)

    Events over that past week have derailed many plans. For the people of Suncor, Target, Sony and others, mass layoffs have radically changed family directions. For a provincial and federal standpoint, fallings prices of Oil have meant the readjustment of budgets and plans. From individual families ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    He Is Worthy Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jul 7, 2012
     | 8,516 views

    Why is Jesus Worthy?

    In the good old days the only thing I had to worry about losing, besides my mind, was my keys. To be honest with you, keys are enough of a challenge for me. I can recall, let’s just say, more than once, when my keys were mistakenly locked in our car or in the house. One time I locked myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Watcha Got In Your Hand? Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 17, 2014
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     | 9,671 views

    A Fathers Day message about three Judges from Judges 3 that have 3 very important lessons for Fathers.

    Expect the Unexpected Series: Leaders, Legends and Losers June 15, 2014 I don’t know if you realize it, but Dad's we’re in a battle. It’s not a physical battle like “The Battle of the Bulge” or a battle in Iraq. But it’s a battle nonetheless. It’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Voices Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 5, 2012
     | 8,995 views

    Despair looks within itself, and the heart withers. Hope looks outside oneself, and the heart rejoices. Hope sees a future where despair cannot see past the present circumstances. Join us as we look at our Biblical Hope on this first Sunday of Advent 2

    Voices of Hope - Isaiah 64:1-9 – December 2, 2012 Several years ago a teacher assigned to visit children in a large city hospital received a routine call requesting that she visit a particular child. She took the boy's name and room number and was told by the teacher on the other end of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Demolishing Old Mindsets And Putting On The New

    Contributed by Pastor Kris Belfils on Dec 13, 2012
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     | 34,797 views

    If we are too focused on what has happened before and expecting the same thing to happen, we will miss the new God has for us. We might have a pre-conceived idea of how God works, but really, God works in mysterious ways. His ways are not our ways. We hav

    God has been speaking to me lately about old mindsets. How we view things in life from religion, to practical living, can and will affect our destiny. The choices we make today will affect our tomorrow. God is doing new things in all areas of life. I see it! He is bringing in change into church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Say What!?!

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014
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    We may not understand all of what Jesus says ~ or see where He’ll take us, as we continue to walk with Him; but, the point is, do we trust Him with our life and with our heart?

    Walkin’ with Jesus: Say What!?! Scripture Text: Mark 8.31-38 INTRODUCTION Did you hear about the high school basketball team that showed exceptional sportsmanship? A couple of weeks ago, the two-teams suited-up to play. …The problem-was that one of the key-players ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 24, 2014
     | 15,349 views

    Paul tackles the spiritual immaturity of the Corinthian believers...HEAD ON!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 28, 2014 Date Preached: March 02, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: We are a TEAM - Stay Humble Sermon Text: 1 Cor 3:1-9 [ESV] Introduction: So far in our journey through this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013
     | 8,119 views

    The Day of the Lord is coming, but if our faith is in Christ, we will escape the wrath of God that will be poured out at that time. In the meantime, we are called to trust Him, live out our faith, encourage one another, and invite people to Jesus.

    The Day of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Royal Birth

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 22, 2013
     | 4,291 views

    A Royal Birth - Christmas Sermon (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A Birth! A Boy! A Prince! A King! SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you have just gotten into the Christmas spirit; • Let me apologise because I want you to turn your mind back to the summer. • To a certain date July 22nd; • And to a certain time ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren