A Living Hope!
Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 10, 2021
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'A Living Hope.' 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 1-12 sermon by Gordon Curley(PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
SERMON OUTLINE:(1). We Have a Living Hope (vs 3).(2). We Have a Permanent Inheritance (vs 4):(3). We Have Divine Protection (vs 5):(4). We Have a Developing Faith (vs 6-7).(5). We Have an Unseen Saviour (vs 8).(6). We Have Guaranteed Deliverance (vs 9):SERMON BODY:Ill:•Countdown is a ...read more
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Denomination: Brethren
Power, Love And Self-Discipline (Part One Of Two)
Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 31, 2023
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At a men's retreat I noticed the verse on the back of the shirt of the guy sitting ahead of me. 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." I pondered that and wondered how power, love and self-discipline counter fear.
POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE (part one)The back of Sergii's shirt at the Men's Retreat. 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline."1) No fear! 2 Tim. 1:5-7, "I have been reminded of your sincere ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Corinthians Refocus On Christ Series
Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013
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Opening introduction & background on the letter to 1 Corinthians followed by expository thoughts on verses 1-3 looking at the Apostle Paul the Corinthians and his opening greeting to his beloved family.
1 Corinthians chapter 1:1-3 Refocus on Christ Author Paul - Date : 51-52 AD, Corinth in the Region of Achaia Written probably around 53-55 Ad on his 3rd mission trip from Ephesus. 1Cor 5:9 unknown letter previous to 1, 2 Corinthians. Our first introduction to Corinth in the Bible is ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Ephesus' Operations Order (Full) Series
Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 18, 2021
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To establish that the Christian must prepare to be “fit-to-fight.” Paul gives the saints at Ephesus their operations order to engage the forces of evil successfully. It outlines the enemy situation, rules of engagement, and equipment safeties (protections).
INTRODUCTIONOutline.1. The Enemy Situation2. The Engagement Strategies3. The Equipment Safeties Remarks.1. In this lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “Ephesus’ Operations Order.” This lesson will deal with the saint’s need to understand the enemy situation in this fight; the battle ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Attempting Newness With New Year Resolutions
Contributed by Leo Samuel D G on Apr 25, 2017
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In general, new year resolutions become old in a few days and we are back with our old routines. This sermon focuses on how to stand firm in our resolutions 1. Dependence on God 2. Creating the apt environment and 3. Perseverance.
Introduction: Another year has ended. Though there were many sweet moments, there were also bad moments of missed opportunities, broken relationships, etc. We started the year 2016 with an aspiration to achieve great things (resolutions) and started running very hard, but soon we lost track and ...read more
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Denomination: *other
How Can I Experience God?
Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 22, 2006
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1. Confession 2. Repentence 3. Conversion 4. Faith
I just spent a horrible week in the Ozarks. Two friends and I planned a canoe trip and had been preparing for months. If you followed the weather two weeks ago, you know there was a line of storms that kept sweeping through the South, one right after the other. Our campground had to be ...read more
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Denomination: Methodist
The Original Prodigal Sons Series
Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2011
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A study of chapter 30 verses 1 through 33
Isaiah 30: 1 -33The Original Prodigal Sons1 “Woe to the rebellious children,” says the LORD, “Who take counsel, but not of Me, and who devise plans, but not of My Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; 2 Who walk to go down to Egypt, and have not asked My advice, to strengthen ...read more
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Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Warriors Of The King
Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2012
Three characteristics of David's men 1. Commitment 2. Competent 3. Courageous
•In what ways, if any, do you view yourself as being in a spiritual "battle"?•Of all that you have done in your past Christian life, what things required the most courage from you?David has been anointed king at Hebron!"Three characteristics of his men1. CommitmentV. 38 ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Do We Love The Brethren? Series
Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019
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Do We Love the Brethren? 1John 3.14-20
Introduction: Love In Action October 24, 1996 A sophmore sent a love letter to his girlfriend. It read: “I’d climb the highest mountain, sail the widest ocean, cross the hottest desert just to see you. P.S.—I’ll be over Saturday night if it doesn’t rain.” We chuckle at his fickleness, but ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
5 Questions Part 1: Do I Have The Right Attitude About Money
Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000
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Heb 12:1 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloudof witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easilyensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set beforeus.
Heb 12:1 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloudof witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easilyensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set beforeus..." (NKJ)This past Wednesday evening, for those of you who were not here, I ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Praise God For His Deliverance From Your Fears - Psa. 34:1-7
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 4, 2002
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Praise God for His Deliverance From Your Fears - Psa. 34:1-7
Praise God for His Deliverance From Your Fears - Psa. 34:1-7Quote: "Unbelief puts our circ*mstance between us and God, but faith puts Godbetween us and our circ*mstances." F.B. Meyer We live in a world where many people allow themselves to be limited by their fears of hurt, disappointment or ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
1 Corinthians 13 Part 4: Love Is Not Unjust But Rejoices When Truth Wins Series
Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 22, 2004
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A look at love and justice and seeing how they are not opposed but work together, what this means for God and us.
IntroductionLove, it is the key principal in a Christian’s life. God is love and we should respond in love. Jesus said that by our love would people know that we are his disciples. And here in 1 Corinthians 13 Paul shows that everything of value has to be done in love and motivated by love and ...read more
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Denomination: Holiness
How To Survive When You Didn't Win Immunity (Part 1 Of 2)
Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 24, 2005
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What we believe has a very definite connection with how we behave.
How To Survive When You Didn’t Win Immunity (Pt. 1)Col. 3.1-2 May 22, 2005Chester, Illinois Chester FBC Mike Fogerson, SpeakerIntroduction:AGeorge Whitefield was witnessing to a man and asked him, "What do you believe?" I believe what my church believes. "What does your church ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Counting The Cost Luck And Providence Luke 14__25-33 Philemon 1—25
Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007
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From our position as disciples of Christ, we are not able to determine Good from Evil in the events that overtake us; we trust in God to make everything work together for good.
COUNTING THE COST Luck AND PROVIDENCE Luke 14__25-33 PHILEMON 1—25 Luke 14:25-33 A poor aged Chinese farmer had a single horse on which he depended for everything. The horse pulled the plough, drew the wagon, and was the old farmer’s sole means of transportation. One day a bee stung the ...read more
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Denomination: Anglican
Hosea - God's Redeeming Love (4:1-7:16) Part 2 Of 4 Series
Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009
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we shall continue our survey of Hosea by noticing God’s indictment of Israel for her sins, chapters 4-7...]
"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Hosea - God’s Redeeming Love (4:1-7:16)INTRODUCTION1. In our previous lesson we began our survey of the book of Hosea... a. Noting that Hosea was a prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel b. Whose work began as Amos’ was ending, and ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
