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  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    Is Christ The Saviour Of All Men? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,400 views

    Study of 1 Tim. 4:10

    IS CHRIST THE SAVIOUR OF ALL MEN? A study on 1 Tim. 4:10 12/2/07 We all know that in life things are not always as the appear. Things we see, things we read, things we hear are all filtered through our presuppositions, through our experiences, through our knowledge. Think of a beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Poverty Of Mind Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,740 views

    We are created to bear fruit. If you don’t bear fruit then it is a sign that things are not well with you. Fruitfulness should be the purpose of life. In fact, throughout Jesus’ ministry, He constantly talked about how we should bear fruit.

    Confronting Our Poverty of Mind Mark 4: 3-8, 13-20 Brett Blair tells the story of the very first person to reach the status of billionaire. At the age of 23, he had become a millionaire, by the age of 50 a billionaire. Every decision, attitude, and relationship was tailored to create his personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Loving Your Neighbor As Yourself

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,716 views

    Discussion of the second greatest commandment.

    Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself Matthew 22:34-40 October 5, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I recently discovered the website, “Classmates.com.” It’s actually been around a while, and most of you have maybe seen their ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Cross Opens Our Eyes

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,968 views

    The disciples on the road to Emmaus had their eyes opened when the bread was broken. The songwriter wrote, "at the cross, at the cross, where I first saw the light..." The cross opens our eyes.

    Johyn 8. Nicky Cruz was the leader of the toughest gang in New York City. His Satanist parents abused him brutally, so he grew up a hardened man void of love and full of hate. “I wanted to do to others what my mother did to me,” Nicky says. “I used to feel good when I hurt people.” But privately, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Johnson avatar

    Don't Let The Lord Have To Cut You Down

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 39 ratings
     | 39,149 views

    This is a parable of the unbarren fig tree

    Last Week we spoke about the parable of the weeds. This week we will be talking about the parable of fig tree. How many of you remember what we said a parable was last week? A parable is a earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The reason Jesus spoke in parables so that we might get a better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's That Smell

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,198 views

    Mesage on the sense of smell in the Bible. there are some things that are a stench to God and others that are a sweet savor.

    “What’s That Smell?” Introduction Steak sizzling on the barbecue grill. Limburger cheese melting on the manifold. Fresh bread baking in the oven. Lost Easter egg breaking in the house a year later. Freshly perked coffee creating a fragrant morning atmosphere. Freshly filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Holding Your Hand

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,613 views

    We all face a variety of issues that threaten to make us stumble. Seeing the prosperity of the wicked caused the psalmist to question the goodness of God. But God squeezed his hand and reassured him that, given the judgment of God, the wicked do not reall

    Opening illustration: One of the joys of being with kids is holding their hands. We do it to keep them safe while crossing the street, or to keep them from getting lost in a crowd. And whenever they stumble and lose their footing, we grab their little hands tighter to keep them from falling. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    O Little Town Of Bethlehem

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,553 views

    This was written for the second week in Advent and focuses on the differences that the events in Bethlehem made in the lives of some

    Wow, the second week of Advent, and as we were reminded earlier the second candle to be lit on the advent wreath is the Bethlehem candle. And it brings our focus to bear on the town of Bethlehem, the birth place of Jesus. We sing about it in Little Town of Bethlehem and Once in Royal David’s City ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Life According To Plumb

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,963 views

    We are drowning in a sea of impurity. Everywhere we look we find temptation to lead impure lives. The psalmist asked a question that troubles us all: how do we stay pure and holy in a filthy environment? Where can we find that strength and wisdom?

    Opening illustration: Charlie Riggs has been called “the man behind Billy Graham.” For nearly 40 years, Riggs was the director of counseling and follow-up for Mr. Graham’s evangelistic meetings. In his counselor training classes, Charlie taught thousands of people the basic principles of how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,885 views

    The joy of Christmas past, present and future.

    “Joy to the world! The Lord is come—Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room and heaven and nature sing.” Jesus is come to earth as a King and is to be worshipped and praised and honored. “Joy to the earth! The Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ, while fields and floods, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming The Confusion Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,615 views

    This text holds the answer of how to celebrate Christmas in a truly Christian way.

    “Overcoming The Confusion of Christmas” Luke 2:7-20 (key verses 17-20) A Kindergarten teacher asked her class which Christmas Story they would like to hear her read. One little boy shouted out, “Tell the one about where the father saw Santa Claus and got sick.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Polishing Doorknobs

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    Is your ministry all polish?

    Polishing Doorknobs There is an old saying when something is futile or a waste of time and money. Doing (whatever) is like polishing doorknobs on the Titanic. I am sure that when that ship went down it had nicely polished doorknobs but they didn’t stay that way long under water. The loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation 4

    Contributed by Jason Callihan on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,815 views

    In depth thoughts on 24 elders and 4 beasts in Chapter 4.

    Chapter 4 The fourth chapter begins with John being called up to see a vision from God. If you notice, the third chapter ends with a wonderful promise from Christ that whomever overcomes, they will be able to sit with Christ and God at his throne. Then, verse one of chapter four says that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Spiritual Olympians Recover From Injuries Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,025 views

    Spiritual Olympians with a "go for the goal" mindset, recover from injuries.

    Title: Olympians Recover from Injuries Text: Hebrews 12:12-13 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, recover from injuries. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,739 views

    Doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons is how we are called to live for Christ. Love without boundaries or prejudice!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 16, 2008 Date Preached: September 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Good Samaritan Sermon Text: Luke 10: 30-35 (NKJV) 30 Then Jesus answered and said: “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist