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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Stepping Out Of Our Comfort Zone Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 11, 2013
     | 9,561 views

    The people of Jerusalem eagerly desired to move away from the sins of their past and wanted to avoid another exile type experience, so they made a commitment to God, to surrender to His will and be obedient after they had confessed their sin and the sin o

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 8, 2013 Date Preached: March 10, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Stepping Out Of Our Comfort Zone Sermon Text: Nehemiah 10-11 [ESV] 28“The rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Sin: Why Did Jesus Come? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 16, 2015
     | 4,977 views

    The main reason Jesus came was to rescue rebels.

    Scripture Today is the third week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of this series is to explore Christianity, primarily through the writing of Mark in his book we call The Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Proving That You Are A Christian – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020
     | 1,979 views

    John begins chapter two by addressing his readers as "my little children." "My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin."

    Review The Gnostics said they had no sin, blaming their sinful acts on their body. John was setting the record straight for his readers by presenting both bad news and good news. The bad news is that we do sin. The good news is that if we confess our sin God is faithful and righteous to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Excluded From The Celestial City

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,752 views

    Everybody talkin' 'bout Heaven ain't goin' there. The Word of God is quite clear that many will be excluded from Heaven. The message is a plea to those who are casual about God to avoid this condemnation.

    “[Christ, seated on His throne] said to [John], ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Rogers avatar

    Our Secret Sins And What They Cause

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,261 views

    A sermon on why sin no matter how small or large affect not only the individual but the nation as a whole.

    Our Secret Sins And What They Cause 1 Kings 11:1-13 Prayer Introduction Two theological students were walking along a street in the White chapel district of London, a section where old and used clothing is sold. "What a fitting illustration all this makes!" said one of the students as he pointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Called To Freedom Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,598 views

    Paul gives four purposes of God’s call to the freedom of loving Him: 1)To oppose the flesh, 2)To serve others, 3)To fulfill His moral law, & 4)To avoid harming others.

    In the lead-up to the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver is experiencing a construction boom. But there is growing concern that all the money being thrown around in the chase for skilled labour has led to an increase in drug use among construction workers. So construction companies and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Cut Off Your Sinning Hand Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2016
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     | 10,809 views

    Jesus calls us to recognise the devastating consequences, namely an eternal place in Gehenna, when we allow sin to impact our lives. We need to take radical action against our sin.

    Message Mark 9:42-50 “Cut Off Your Sinning Hand”. What would it take for you to cut off one of your limbs? Aron Ralston … If you have seen the movie 127 hours it is a movie about him. Aron Ralston was a rock climber climbing in a narrow canyon. While he was in the canyon a large bolder feel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    After The Beginning: The Consequences Of The First Sin Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 28, 2021
     | 2,685 views

    A look at the consequences of our sinfulness in Genesis 3

    Spiritual Warfare - 4 Genesis 3:1-13 October 31, 2021 For the past few weeks we’ve been talking about spiritual warfare. I believe it’s real and it’s all around us. Just look at the news and you can see that we are in a spiritual battle. Is the world coming to an end? Yes, it is. When? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The H Word

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2024
     | 837 views

    Jesus, I give you all within me that is lie and all that fights against the good in me. I surrender my hypocrisy to you and ask you to transform it in order that I would be more like you. May I show grace to others.

    THE H WORD MATTHEW 23:27-28 #hypocrisy INTRODUCTION… The H Word Liar, imposter, charlatan, phoney, deceiver, faker, imposter, storyteller, fraud, dissembler, double-dealer, pretender, bluffer, fabricator, fibber, fabulist. We are going to talk about a word today that has all of those words as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Sin God Hates Most Of All

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 246 ratings
     | 58,483 views

    Sowing discord among the bretheren is the sin God hates most of all;is caused by pride; and is seen in the church at Corinth.

    Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every church will have problems. The church at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Response To Sin (Part 1 Of 2) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010
     | 6,418 views

    Sermon 15 in the series. Having boasted to the authorities that they would not need a military escort, then suddenly realizing the imminent danger, they have a season of repentance and prayer for the safety of their treasure and their children.

    The Book of Ezra Study #15 (Ezra 9:1-15) Response to Sin (Part I: The Iniquity of the People) Open: How much influence do you think your friends have on you? Introduction: • You remember that between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wages Of Sin Is 'aaaughh!' Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025
     | 113 views

    Sin always pays its wages — and the result is death. We all run somewhere when confronted with our guilt — but where we run makes all the difference. Temporary fixes and “spiritual tourniquets” cannot save us; only Jesus can bring true healing and freedom.

    ### **Introduction – “AAAUGHH!”** Video Ill.: Goulash — The Skit Guys It has been a few weeks since we started our series The Gospel According to Peanuts, so let us take a moment to remind ourselves where we have been and why we are here. This series is all about taking the timeless truths of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Temple Of Power - 3:16 And Us Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 14,620 views

    When we meet together in worship of Jesus, this passage tells us we are a temple of God and that God’s Spirit dwells in our presence. How do we take hold of that power and how do we avoid damaging it?

    OPEN: A man was stranded on a deserted Pacific island for years. But one day he saw a boat coming into sight, and he waved frantically … eventually he caught the skipper’s attention. The boat came near the island and the sailor got out and greeted the stranded man. They talked for a bit… and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The Beginning Of… Sin (Again) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,147 views

    God’s grace overwhelms the “second chance.”

    Scripture Introduction To give someone a leg up means to help them climb higher by standing on your knee or in your cupped hands, like a human step stool. A billboard in St. Louis advertised a local church by proclaiming: “Jesus gives a leg up!” That is both helpful and hopeful… ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    When Someone Sins Against You

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 24, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,702 views

    Conflict is inevitable, even within the walls of the church. How we handle conflict is important. Jesus outlined for us four steps to take when someone sins against us.

    WHEN SOMEONE SINS AGAINST YOU A tired truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist walked in and started giving him a hard time. Not only did they verbally abuse him, one grabbed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance