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  • Jon Miller avatar

    The Games People Play: Solitaire Series

    Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2006
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    God’s plan for his people is to be in community with other beleivers. Small groups can provide that community.

    Well, today we begin a new series called the games people play. Over the next two weeks we’ll take a look at some popular games and see how they relate to our lives. Today we look at the game Solitaire. Oh, the hours that have been wasted playing solitaire. In my seminary classes I take notes on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Passion: The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 29, 2004
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    Many people are talking about Mel Gibson’s new movie "The Passion of the Christ." This study will take a deeper look at the Roman scourging and crucifixion that Jesus willingly endured on our behalf.

    The Passion: The Rest of the Story William Hill, who was the founder of Hopewell Presbyterian Church, used to tell the story of an old preacher who was approached by some of the members in his congregation. The members told him that he was boring them to tears and that their patience was wearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    8 Words To Change Your Family: Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2011
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    Fruitful families develop the holy habit of church involvement.

    8 Words to Change Your Family: Church Hebrews 10:23-25 Rev. Brian Bill 5/29/11 I confess that I feel really sad most Sunday mornings. You would think it would be just the opposite because I look forward to worshipping with God’s incredible people at PBC. I love having the opportunity to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Able To Learn Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 17, 2011
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    With this message, I introduce to the congregation an exploration of the little understood doctrine of soul competency.

    “I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything—and is true and is no lie, just as it has taught you—abide in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Believe?...the Conflict Regarding The Origin Of Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 20, 2012
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    Looks at Evolution and Creation

    How can I believe…the conflict regarding the Origin of Life Genesis 1:20-31 The Bible …best accounts for the Beginning of Life Evolution says, “In the beginning, We don’t know” Creation says, “In the beginning, God created” …best accounts for the Development of Life Evolution says life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sexual Immorality Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012
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    Two words dominate the biblical passage we will study today: sexual sin and body. How does God view them? Paul gives us great insight in 1 Corinthians chapter six.

    Sexual Immorality 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Two words dominate the biblical passage we will study today: sexual sin and body. Our culture is desperately confused and distorted about our bodies and sexuality. We wildly swing from obsession over bodies to neglect of our bodies, from anorexia to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    12 Dollars A Changed Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
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    Parable of the Talents - Jesus shared this teaching for those of his day, his followers and for us here this morning. This parable teaches us a few major life lessons about Stewardship. Jesus shared this concept to give the people who follow Him a few rea

    Opening Video Illustration: Chairs clip – this clip reminds us how important our lives are to the Kingdom of Heaven and to each other sitting in this church this morning. ( from sermoncentral.com.) Series: 12 in 2012 Sermon: $12 dollars a changed life! Subject: Spiritual mile marker ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making The Most Out Of 2013

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 29, 2012
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    Since our time on earth is limited, let’s live wisely as Spirit filled people.

    MAKING THE MOST OF 2013 Ephesians 5:15-17 Since our time on earth is limited, let’s live wisely as Spirit filled people. INTRODUCTION: Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Proud Vs. Humble Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013
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    Pride is very subtle and crafty and loves to work or weave its way through our lives, our hearts and our minds. It wants to convince us that all the blessings come from our work, our talent our pride tells us that God did not help or intervene – you did

    Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs. foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving Vs. Receiving Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013
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    We need to remember that God gave us the perfect gift of Jesus and we in return need to give Him the perfect gift which is our hearts!

    Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs. foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    1 Spirit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 17, 2013
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    In this passage, the apostle gives four characteristics of believers who live in “1 Spirit” of Christ in their: 1) Status in Christ (Philippians 1:27a), 2) Standing firm in Him (Philippians 1:27b); 3) Sharing with one another because of Him (Philippians

    Try to imagine yourself in the role of a mum or dad living in the 1920s, before our modern means of communication were readily available to everyone. You are standing on the platform of a railway station, and your seventeen-year-old daughter is leaning out of a train window. The whistle blows and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Acting On God's Plan - Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2013
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    Nehemiah did not delay in acting out the plan God had laid upon his heart and here we see God's plan being put into action...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 19, 2013 Date Preached: January 20, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Acting On God’s Plan - Pt 1 Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2:1-8 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past 2 weeks we have seen how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Empowered By The Joy Of Life Within Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012
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    Connecting with life eternal brings more meaning into our present moment.

    1 Empowered by the Joy of Life Within Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – March 13, 2011 INTRO One of the things that stands out about the nature of children… is that the immediate moment is everything. It is hard to get past the moment… after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Mess With God! Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 9, 2012
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    From this story we learn how God humbled a pagan king. There is important truth here for all of us to ponder.

    “Don’t mess with God!” Date: Feb, 15, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 4 Sermon I begin with a simple question: How far will God go to get his message across to us?  The answer is not hard to find.  He will do whatever it takes/make sure we get his message. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Exit From Eden Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2012
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    In the midst of a life of sin, shame and death, there is a God who brings a fallen humanity to life, glory and life. For those who repent of their sin and trust in the work of Christ alone for eternal life we see 1) Confidence (Genesis 3:20), 2) Contribut

    It has been said that: “A picture is worth a thousand words,”. Of the more famous pieces of art is the picture painted for us at the end of the third chapter of Genesis. We have probably all seen paintings of this event because many artists have dealt with it. Most of the great Renaissance painters ...read more

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