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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities #1: Essentials We Can’t Do Without! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 8, 2024
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    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'1: Essentials we can’t do without!' - 2 Timothy chapter 2 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Strong in Grace (vs 1) (2). Commitment to discipleship (vs 2). (3). Faithful through hardship (vs 3-7). SERMON BODY: Ill: A man was given a guided tour around a building/construction site, • He saw a carpenter and asked him, “What are you doing?” • The carpenter ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Why Things In Life Go Wrong?

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 5, 2005
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     | 5,332 views

    To cause each believer to see that God goes to great length to get them back to His will.

    PP0604 DATE WHY THINGS IN LIFE GO WRONG II Corinthians 12:7-10 2Co 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Defense Rests Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010
     | 5,246 views

    What does suffering reveal about how we view God?

    The Defense Rests Job 31:1-40 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 25, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year I want to begin this morning with a bit of a disclaimer – or perhaps a clarifier would be a more appropriate term. What you are about to hear in no way is a reflection upon this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ever Feel Like God Has Unfriended You? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 29, 2020
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    As long as we are joined to God through our faith in Jesus Christ, we need not fear separation from God in this life or in the life to come. Why? Because of His steadfast love which endures forever.

    Ever Feel Like God Has Unfriended You? (Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 44:17-26) 1. Have you ever decided to break off a friendship? Dear Abby, “I became engaged to a man and just found out he had a wooden leg. Do you think I should break it off?” 2. One young woman explains why she did so: “I knew it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Are You A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 18, 2017
     | 7,154 views

    We are not asked to convert others—God alone saves. Our responsibility is to share the way God’s glory affects us. We have a story to tell!

    I. INTRODUCTION 1. If someone were to ask, “Why are you a Christian?” could you give he or she a meaningful answer? What effect has accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior had on you? 2. We aren’t looking for the textbook answer herenot a memorized versesomething that will stir the heart of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Struggling With Sin Within During Suffering

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 24, 2009
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    Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward spirit.

    STRUGGLING WITH SIN WITHIN DURING SUFFERING--Job 23:1-7, 15-17; 24:1, 4-6; 42:3-4 Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Test For Abraham

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 23, 2004
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     | 4,360 views

    To examine why God allowed Abraham to be tested and the results of that test

    A Test for Abraham Genesis 22:1-18 Primary Purpose: To look at why God would test Abraham and the results of that test I have said that faith is the way in which we appropriate the work of God into our lives. We see this event throughout the Bible. Abraham was first tested with his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Follow Jesus?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 22, 2013
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     | 7,107 views

    Many followed Jesus for what they can get out of Him. Peter followed Him because He is the Son of God and He has the words of eternal life.

    [RECAP last week’s sermon taken from Luke 9:57-62] Jesus wants us to be His disciples, who understand the heart of our Father and are willing to commit to doing His will on earth. • To do that well we need to be prepared for what we are getting ourselves into. • Jesus gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Would God Love Me? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 5, 2013
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     | 14,585 views

    Once we have established that there is a God and that Christianity is the way to God, then a big question that might be asked is: Why would God love me? This sermon answers that question.

    Introduction: A. Every year the youngest children in a Christian preschool would steal the show at their end-of-the-year program. 1. This year they did their usual waving to parents, tugging at their clothes and at each other, and staring at the floor. 2. The highlight came when 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why The Wilderness

    Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,232 views

    Often the wilderness is a dangerous place, frought with danger, anxiety, vulnerability. Out there, we are usually the prey or the victim, but it is also the place where we encounter God.

    Why are we meeting God in the wilderness (where else?) We are, generally speaking, city dwellers. We live in cities, towns and villages, but for the most part we stay out of the wilderness unless there is something there for us. But in the Bible, a lot of important things happen in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    God Loves You.

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 6, 2015
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     | 9,718 views

    God loves you. Suffering is difficult to understand, but God suffers to show His love and We may have to suffer as well to show His love but the main point is God loves you

    I only have one point to make today. God loves you. (there will be two sub-points, but that’s the only point). I love to tell the story . . . I love to tell the story of unseen things above Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus & His love I love to tell the story because I know tis true It ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Part 8 - Why Press God? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 4, 2010
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     | 3,532 views

    We have lots of questions...one is why try to get close to God?

    18The angel of GOD said, “What’s this? You ask for my name? You wouldn’t understand—it’s sheer wonder.” Judges 13:18 (TMSG) Decades ago Oswald Chambers wrote about spiritual perseverance, defining it as… not to hang on and do nothing, but to work ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Understanding Seasons Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 41,780 views

    God takes us through seasons as part of our life- journey. This sermon helps us understand why God allows seasons in our lives.

    UNDERSTANDING SEASONS IN LIFE By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Ecc 3:1-11 Acts 7:55-60, 14:19-20, Seasons apply to every aspect of life. 3:1 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    How Will Light Shine On All Your Ways?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 9, 2024
     | 359 views

    Allowing the Light to shine on all that we do and all that we may go through is important to show to others our joy in the Lord, regardless of what happens.

    In an attempt better understand the question posed, I think we should have a brief overview of the book of Job. Everybody has heard about Job at some point in time. The book of Job is a grasping show of wealth, to poverty, to wealth (riches, to rags, to riches), a theological composition about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Has Abandoned You Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 535 views

    Even when God feels silent or distant, He has not abandoned us. His presence is constant—even in the pain, even in the silence. The lie says God has walked away; the truth is, He is still with us. Always.

    ### **Introduction: The Lie That God Has Abandoned Us** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 5 There is a belief that has quietly worked its way into hearts and minds for generations — and it still lingers today. It is the belief that God created the universe, yes — but then He stepped back. He set the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ