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  • Noel Atkinson avatar

    Perseverance In A Dry Place

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,228 views

    This sermon looks at how God honours our prayers and dedication even when we are spiritually dry. When we do not 'feel' like serving him but serve him anyway. It encourages perseverance, stretching out, prayer and faith that God can do 'big things'.

    Perseverance in a dry place John Ortberg from Menlo Park Presbyterian Church recalls A man I'll call Paul (because that's actually his name) told me he recently started going to church. In his mid-seventies, with no faith background, he woke up one morning with a sudden urge to hear the pope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Vision, The Thorn, And The Grace Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,942 views

    Paul learned to accept his thorn in the flesh as a gift from God, and allowed it to bless and benefit his life.

    Introduction: A. I want to start with a true story that illustrates the overall lesson I hope we will learn today. B. The story is told of a 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. 1. The boy began lessons with an old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abcs Of Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 6, 2009
     | 8,574 views

    Although Psalms 9 and 10 fit together in an alphabetical pattern, they are very different. Yet, both are vital aspects of a positive relationship with god

    I cannot think of ABC without thinking of that demand in the David Mamet play and film, “Glengarry Glenn Ross,” where the supervisor keeps telling the salesmen to “Always Be Closing.” Now, I meant the ABCs of the alphabet when I entitled this sermon. If I were going to have played off the play and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Obtaining The Double Portion

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,929 views

    How to receive power from God and allow His Spirit to work through us

    OBTAINING THE DOUBLE PORTION 2 Kings 2:1-14 1. And it came to pass, when the Lord was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. Then Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here, please, for the Lord has sent me on to Bethel.’’ And Elisha said, "As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rolland Bouchard avatar

    Introduction: The Battle For The Better Babel Series

    Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,766 views

    Introduction to a series of lessons on the church and the struggles it is facing in this post modern world. An indepth look at an image of the church found in Genesis 11, the Tower of Babel.

    THE CHURCH INTRODUCTION Where do I begin? In a world of scattered thoughts, beliefs and values, it is hard to find a green light to “Go” on! I want to talk about so many items concerning the church, yet which topic has merit and which does not? Which topic is the best use of your time? In recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fall

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
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    The Fall. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    The Fall Reading: Genesis chapter 3 verses 1-24. ill: Naughty kids and smelly cheese story. • We live in a world that has gone wrong: • Some would say it stinks; • I.e. More wars today than at any other time in history. • Many people live in poverty & will die ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Beware Of Detours!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
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     | 6,552 views

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

    Ill: A man opened a new business and his best friend sent him a floral arrangement: • When the friend popped in to see him a few days later; • He was shocked to see that the shop had sent a card saying; “Rest in peace”. • When he called the florist to complain. • The florist said; “It ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Cost Of Following

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
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    The Cost of Following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 9 verses 51-62: Quote: • One wit has written: • “A dentist’s mistake is pulled out, • A lawyer’s mistake is imprisoned. • A teacher’s mistake is failed, • A printer’s mistake is corrected. • A ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Fantastic Discovery - Peters Confession.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
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    A Fantastic Discovery - Peters Confession. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verses 15-23. (1). Background: (a). Geographically. • Jesus and his disciples are in the region of Caesurae Philippi. • Caesarea Philippi lies about twenty-five miles Northeast of the Sea of Galilee. • This region was outside the domain of Herod ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    By Faith Moses Chose...

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 4,768 views

    By Faith Moses Chose... (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Hebrews chapter 11 verses 23-28 • Moses, who lived to be 120 years of age, • His life has three distinct divisions - each lasting 40 years. • 40 years as Prince of Egypt; • 40 years as a Shepherd in the Desert. • 40 years as a Prophet and Deliverer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Jesus Greater Than Melchizedek

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 5,595 views

    Jesus Greater than Melchizedek. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Hebrews chapter 7 verses 1-28: • If you were asked to name the 10 most important people in the Old Testament: • I doubt that Melchizedek's name would be on your list. • For many Christians he wouldn’t even make the top 50 list; • And many Christians would ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Glory In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
     | 4,726 views

    Glory in the Wilderness (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 4 verse 1-11. Quote: • Oscar Wilde who once said that: • “He could resist everything except temptation.” Quote: • An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other; • The caption below them said: “How come ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Son’s Gift Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 9, 2010
     | 4,657 views

    Christ gives every believer the Holy Spirit who delivers us from the penalty and power of sin, dwells within us to give us a different attitude and destiny, and directs us to intimacy with our Heavenly Father. This is the true Spirit of Christmas.

    Just a few days before Christmas one year, a postal worker at one of the main sorting offices found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings – $200 – had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James May avatar

    #2 Rock & The Rubble – A Reproach To The People Of God Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,122 views

    #2 in the Nehemiah Series. The destruction of our walk with the Lord leave clear signs that indicate the spiritual condition of our soul.

    Book of Nehemiah Series #2 Nehemiah Chapter 2 By Pastor Jim May Rock & the Rubble – A Reproach to the People of God Nehemiah 2:1-18, "And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Veterans, A Soldier's Shield

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 30, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,789 views

    When those whose lives are in danger ask for prayer, it would be a sin to fail to pray for them. Born again Christians can take their rightful place among such giants of intercession, such as Moses, Daniel, The Apostle Paul,and Jesus.

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Samuel 12:23 Title: Becoming a Soldier’s Shield Theme: Praying for Those in Harm’s Way Introduction: Our key text today is set in the time when the prophet Samuel is giving his farewell speech. In this speech Samuel confronts the people with evidence of the righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational