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  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Jesus Prays For His Own

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 17, 2015
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     | 5,878 views

    Jesus himself is praying for his disciples. He says in his prayer, "I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are Thine."

    Good "Prayerful" Saturday, Everyone! Last Sunday Jesus taught us how to pray. This Sunday Jesus himself is praying for his disciples. He says in his prayer, "I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are Thine." Wow, how more blessed can a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Enters Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
     | 14,617 views

    The crowd failed to understand the nature of Jesus’ Kingship, the significance of his humble entry to Jerusalem. Jesus came as the Christ but he was the Christ, the Messiah, who's the suffering servant.

    I wonder how many of you were around for the opening of Parliament house in 1988. We were living in Canberra at the time so it was a big event for us. The weekend before we took part in a prayer walk around the Parliament House hill with thousands of other Christians, but the big event was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Roth avatar

    One Is The Loveliest Number

    Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
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    Proper 18 (a) By nature we focus on ourselves, trying to be the greatest, to be Number One. But that leads to separation and loneliness. Christ has redeemed us, that we may be united with the Father and with each other. Therefore we live in love.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “One is the loveliest number” Our gospel reading today is in three parts. It opens with the disciples asking Jesus, yet again, who will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Destination Bethlehem: A Stable Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 27, 2015
     | 7,035 views

    God chose the most humble circumstances possible for the entrance of His Son into the world. He did this that we might know His love and receive Him as one of us.

    “In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Rights Vs What Is Right Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014
     | 7,875 views

    Paul KNEW he was rightfully THE called Apostle of Christ to the Gentiles. However, Paul did not stand on HIS rights but deferred to God's calling in his life! We must not focus on what we believe is our RIGHT, but we must DO what is right in God's plan.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 05, 2014 Date Preached: July 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s Rights vs What is Right Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: Paul knew what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Focus: Not His Rights But What Is Right Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014
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    This is the 1st in a 3part series from 1 Cor 9: Paul's Focus: What made Paul such a great servant of God was his LASER focus on what God desired &called him to do! Our focus must be like Paul's so that we too can serve God where He has called us to serve

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 05, 2014 Date Preached: July 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Paul's FOCUS: A 3 Sermon Series in 1 Cor 9 Sermon Title: Paul’s Rights vs What is Right Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can See Clearly Now!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 8, 2014
     | 6,320 views

    Three times, they say, Holy, Holy, Holy Holy is God, Holy is the Son, Holy is the Spirit!

    Isaiah 6:1-8-In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one cried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Greatest Command 5: Healing Hands And Helping Hearts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2014
     | 4,158 views

    We wrestle with the question of to whom we are obligated to do good. Jesus makes it clear that we are obligated to all those in our path.

    1. Jesus was asked -- What is the greatest command (Mark 12.28ff and Luke 10.25-28)? a. Teaching with Q-A b. Teaching with Debate -- disrespect? Entrapment? 2. His reply came from Deuteronomy 6.4ff and he linked Leviticus 19.18 (love neighbor to it) 3. There is a process called, "stringing pearls" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wheat And The Tares, And The Gnashing Of Teeth

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2014
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     | 6,983 views

    The parable of the wheat and the tares is not all about hypocrisy; it is also a gospel reading, full of strength through humility, and atonement. Read on!

    Title: The wheat and the tares, and the gnashing of teeth. This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 20th July 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: The parable of the wheat and the tares is not all ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Getting A Handle On Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 27, 2014
     | 6,741 views

    Life is more than bowl of cherries, and God wants us to take life seriously. He gives us specific hands-on instructions about how to do this in his Word. Today, we will examine three principles that summarize how to get a handle on life as believers.

    Getting A Handle on Life (Proverbs 22:1-5) 1. A middle school was faced with a unique problem. A number of girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick they would press their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Executive Obligation-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2014
     | 2,973 views

    3 of 3. Moses gave exhortation regarding the dutiful obligation of Israel’s king for the people’s freedom to serve God. Executive leadership should & can be dutifully obligated to God’s people. Executive leadership is obligated to Freedom from...

    EXECUTIVE OBLIGATION-III—Deuteronomy 17:14-20 Attention: Election Day places Government 'Representatives' in office—We are obligated to obligate them to our belief! Those for whom we vote have a(n) Obligation/Commitment/Responsibility/Duty to their constituency, which sounds noble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Answer Two: God’s Humble And Simple People Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 9, 2015
     | 6,653 views

    Every church needs to take this message to heart because one of the most tragic characteristics of modern society is pride and self-sufficiency.

    I said last time that in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians concerning what to do about their divided church, Paul gives 11 answers to their problem. The first answer, Paul said, was the cross. If the church would refocus on their purpose based upon the cross, the church would begin to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Your Days Are Numbered Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 26, 2013
     | 12,170 views

    In these last days we need to respect the enemy, respect the holy, respect godly counsel, and respect the Lord Himself.

    Your Days Are Numbered (Daniel 5) Last year (2012), a South Carolina funeral home opened a “Coffee Corner right there in the home.” It had a fireplace, a TV, a free WI-FI connection, and it was stocked with Starbucks coffee. The funeral home director said that he hoped it would help ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Herbert Armstrong Bosantog avatar

    The Winning "Shot” Towards Your Goal Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,919 views

    You are like SHEEP that always FOLLOW the PATH of the SHEPHERD’S DIRECTION. Always follow the SHEPHERD’S GUIDANCE because He knows where the GREEN PASTURE is. Your SHEPHERD knows where the DEVOURER/DESTROYER HIDES. Likewise, you are like SOLDIERS who need

    “The CONCENTRATION of a Winning SHOT is FOCUSED towards the TARGET or GOAL.” SHOT Defined: --------A STROKE in an attempt to EARN POINTS. The CONCENTRATION is FOCUSED towards the TARGET or GOAL. --------A Winning SHOT needs CHARACTER! S – Submission. H – Humility & Harmony. O – Obedience. T ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Grace At Work 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 12, 2012
     | 3,530 views

    Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

    Dakota Community Church August 12, 2012 Grace at Work - 3 Unity According to our passage unity depends upon four primary things the first one being: 1. How we treat one another Four qualities are given as the correct treatment of each other here: Ephesians 4:2-3 Be completely humble and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite