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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    God's Good And Acceptable And Perfect Will Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 44,472 views

    This sermon examines what it means to test what is God’s good and acceptable and perfect will.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. I would like to conclude my series on these two verses today. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Letting Jesus' Words Restore Calm

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 8, 2009
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     | 3,984 views

    Each believer needs to let Jesus’ words restore calm through the promises of His Word, the assistance of the divine Helper, His death on the cross and His victory over Satan when we experience turmoil, anxiety, anger and fear in our daily spiritual life.

    LETTING JESUS’ WORDS RESTORE CALM--John 14:25-31 Proposition: Each believer needs to let Jesus’ words restore calm through the promises of His Word, the assistance of the divine Helper, His death on the cross and His victory over Satan when we experience turmoil, anxiety, anger and fear in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Struggle With Truth Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,756 views

    How do you decide when is the right time to tell the truth and when is the right time to keep silent?

    I sometimes wonder whether God has structured these ten commandments with the most obvious sins first and the least obvious or most subtle at the end. Or is it just that our age has become blind to the last couple of commandments? Truth is a difficult concept in this day and age isn’t it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,616 views

    God’s invitation is not for a select few, but is issued to all, however, one day God will withdraw that invitation and it will be too late!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 27, 2008 Date Preached: August 27, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Great Banquet Sermon Text: Luke 14: 15-24 (NKJV) 15 Now when one of those who sat at the table ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Army Or Arena Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    Hosea apparently interrupts a feast (possibly Passover) in order to say that loyalty and faithfulness are vital to authentic living/worship.

    Army and Arena Text: Hosea 9:1-9 In The 24-Hour Christian, Pastor Earl Palmer warns that people, in general, flock to any proof of power. “Political tyrants always use the army and the arena, the power of the sword and the circus.” (p. 47) This is as true in the church as it is in the political ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Freedom Of Maturity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    This message encourages people to grow up and think for themselves. In the history of redemption, God’s people were once children in His eyes. Now, since Christ has redeemed us, we are adult sons, free from the guardianship of the law.

    The Freedom of Maturity (Galatians 4:1-11) Marian Obeda, from London, Ontario, talks about a time when her husband, a pastor, was asked to officiate at a lot of weddings one particular season. During that time, they were also preparing for a son’s birthday party. When Marian asked him whom he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Is The Bible So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 37,548 views

    Spending time reading and studying the Word of God transforms us into followers of Jesus.

    Why Is the Bible So Important? Texts: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12-13; Rom. 15:4 Introduction 1. I believe that the two biggest problems with the Church in America today are: 1) We don’t pray enough, and 2) We don’t read the Bible enough. 2. Illustration: Here are some things that have been said ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith Sharing In A Post Modern Culture Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,623 views

    The similarity of Athens to post-modernism and how Paul helps us in sharing our faith.

    Living in Modern Day Athens Paul, on his second missionary trip, entered the beautiful cosmopolitan city of Athens for the first time. Paul would have no doubt been astounded by the beautiful architecture. On a high hill overlooking Athens was the acropolis, the government building, and next to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Low Can You Go? Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,428 views

    Paul, Pt. 1

    HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? (ROMANS 7:12-25) A man one dreamed of passing into the world beyond. An angel met him and showed him a great golden book. “What is that?” he inquired. “It is the book of your life,” was the reply. Looking closer he saw that there were some writing on the first page. “What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Love Affair With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,231 views

    50th in a series from Ephesians. How marriage reflects the love between Jesus and His body, the church.

    Donald Grey Barnhouse was the pastor of the Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1927 until his death in 1960. Early in his ministry he read Revelation 13:8 which described Jesus as the “Lamb that was slain from the creation of the world”. His observation about that passage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Clearing The Air: Misconceptions About Salvation Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,949 views

    There are many misconceptions about salvation. Many people are confused with the how and who of salvation.

    Clearing the Air: Common Misconceptions About Salvation Introduction: I heard about an 83 year old man the other day who had lived his entire life as a bachelor. One day this man gathered his four nephews and announced that he was planning to be married. His nephews were in shock. One spoke up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Calls The First Disciples Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,713 views

    An analysis of Jesus' calling of his first disciples will teach us what characterizes a true disciple of Jesus.

    Scripture Luke wrote his Gospel about the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus who came to seek and to save lost sinners. Luke wanted to communicate that God sent his only Son Jesus as the Messiah to deliver people from sin and hell. The central theme of Jesus’ message was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Marriage And Divorce Questions Answered Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2012
     | 4,870 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark 10: 1 – 12

    Mark 10: 1 – 12 Marriage and Divorce Questions Answered Then He arose from there and came to the region of Judea by the other side of the Jordan. And multitudes gathered to Him again, and as He was accustomed, He taught them again. 2 The Pharisees came and asked Him, “Is it lawful for ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Conclusions From Calvary

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Mar 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,080 views

    In a day where many believe that there is no absolute truths Calvary teaches us that we must conclude otherwise.

    TEXT: LUKE 23:33-46 TITLE: CONCLUSIONS FROM CALVARY INTRODUCTION: There was a time in America (in the not too distant past) that the Bible was viewed by most Americans as the Word of God and when it spoke, it spoke Absolute Truth. Oh, there were many that denied it and even more defied it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pathway To Ministry Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 20, 2012
     | 5,366 views

    It is always wise to seek wise counsel when stepping out into ministry.

    Pathway To Ministry Text: Gal. 2:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A well-known Christian businessman who was visiting a church was asked to give his testimony. He said, "I have a fine family, a large house, a successful business, and a good reputation. I have plenty of money so I can support some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist