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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Guidance

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
     | 4,545 views

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

    Reading: Proverbs chapter 3 verses 1-6. • A primary rule in Bible study is to always determine the context: • So scan with me quickly over the surrounding chapters: • Chapter 1 verse 8 “Listen, my son, your father's instruction...” • Chapter 1 verse 10: ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    The Languages Of Love Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,641 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

    The Languages of Love John 15:34-35 We have entitled our series "Fireproof" from the awesome film on the circuit right now on relationships in general, and marriage in particular. We are focusing on relationships because we have realized that the river of fulfillment flows out of healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,060 views

    That Jesus loves me... Five points: This is my identification, indoctrination, meditation, motivation, and my invitation!

    Text: John 13:21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Altar Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 29, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 11,202 views

    Zechariah’s experience in the Temple: Religion can turn us away from God. (Preached during Advent, but not really seasonal)

    Introduction In the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” Tevye, a man devoted to tradition, finds his thinking challenged when his oldest daughter wants to marry for love, instead of having her marriage arranged by her parents. It had never occurred to him that one would marry for love, and one night he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Jesus' Positive Answer For Every Negative Problem

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 141 ratings
     | 17,623 views

    Thank the Lord when trouble comes, His love and grace expressing; Grateful praise will strengthen faith, Turn trials into blessing

    Jesus’ Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem (Luke 18:27) Chuck Swindoll listened to a piece of advice from a wise friend one day that greatly affected his outlook on life. The friend said, "If you know how to do things you will usually find work, but if you can explain to people why things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    New Birth - Metamorphosis Series

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,585 views

    Christianity is not turning over a new leaf, or simply being a better person. Christian’s are created not made in a supernatural new birth.

    Characteristics of Christianity pt 1: Metamorphosis And there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 He came to Jesus by night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no man can do these miracles which you do unless God is with him. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freely

    Contributed by Joe Tillman on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,651 views

    Is it not amazing to turn on the t.v. and see so many teachings of God’s word and all for a love gift or love offering?

    In Matthew 10:8 we see that Jesus was about to send out the disciples out to share this message 10:7"The kingdom of heaven is near. 10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.Freely you have received, freely give." In this world of television and radio ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Cummins avatar

    Part 3 - Judging Others Puts A Curse On Our Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,209 views

    This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

    Refined by Failure A hiker was charged w/ eating an endangered species while tracking the woods of California. After hearing the man had eaten a condor, the judge quickly passed a harsh sentence of 10 years behind bars. Wouldn’t it be great that if today, you could experience immediate change, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Go! (Loss Into Victory)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
     | 1,703 views

    This was our "Great Fall Kickoff" I tied how Jesus can turn losses into a great victory... into a call to GO and serve!

    Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Philip Gill avatar

    Are We There Yet: Hope And The Curious People Of God Series

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,338 views

    In Luke 21.25-28, Jesus turns the curiosity about the end times into living in the present with hope for God’s purposes.

    Sermon for the first Sunday in Advent 2006 Like a similar passage in Mark, today’s Gospel forms part of Jesus’ response to discussions about the end times. For some people curiosity about the end has continued unabated down through the centuries despite Jesus’ encouragement to concentrate on ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "A Lesson Or Two About Not Blaspheming"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,358 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to TEACH how ignorance of God’s Word can CAUSE ONE TO BE TURNED OVER TO SATAN for a LESSON OR TWO.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Camp Walker Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: TEACH how ignorance of God’s Word can CAUSE ONE TO BE TURNED OVER TO SATAN for a LESSON OR TWO. REFERENCES: I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Proverbs 16:4 (The Lord has made all things for himself; even the wicked for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • bala samson avatar

    Spiritual Battle In The Life Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,691 views

    Turn the hindrances and obstacles that come your way in life into ‘valuable-crisis-lessons’ rather than be stumped by it!

    Abraham – Part 1 - Hindrances Genesis 12:6” Abram traveled through the land as far as Shechem. There he set up camp beside the oak of Moreh. At that time, the area was inhabited by Canaanites.” Friend, today I share an extract of the message that I preached in our recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Mother's Impressions Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 7, 2014
     | 4,796 views

    The mother of James and John made a special request of Jesus based on her impression of him. She in turn made an impression on him.

    1. Mothers Job Interview -- http://www.ijreview.com/2014/04/129697-24-people-interviewed-impossible-job-paying-nothing-found-everyday/ 2. Mothers make lasting impressions on their children. 3. Matthew 20.20-28 I. A Mother's Impression OF Jesus A. Qualities She saw in Him 1. He was Torah-Observant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,435 views

    It is to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ that we must turn in a time of trouble, and not to our own ability or the abilities of others.

    THE POWER OF PRAYER. 2 Chronicles 15. 1. THE EARLY CAREER OF ASA The beginning of the reign of King Asa of Judah was marked by ten years of peace and quiet in the land, and Asa seeking to do what was good and right in keeping with the teaching of the LORD. Asa removed the altars and images of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Traditions Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,551 views

    Rituals and traditions nurture of faith and prepare us for the coming of Jesus so that we can in turn prepare the world for Jesus' coming.

    Luke 24:28-35 “Traditions” INTRODUCTION During this season of Advent, we continue to focus on how we prepare ourselves, for the coming of Jesus, so that we can prepare the world. We have talked about caring conversations, spiritual disciplines, and service. Today we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran