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  • Teddy Walker avatar

    I Am Thankful But Not Satisifed

    Contributed by Teddy Walker on Jul 14, 2010
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     | 6,519 views

    It's time to stop being just thankful and go for it ALL!

    1 Sam 1:2-20 2 And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. 3 And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the Lord of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Qualities Of An Effective Leader -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,904 views

    If you want to be an effective leader, don’t let alcohol control you, don’t let anger control you, and don’t let money control you. Instead, let Christ control you so you can lead others to Him.

    Once upon a time there was a teacher in Texas who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots? He asked for help, and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn’t want to go on. By the time they got the second boot on, she had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Power To Become Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,674 views

    This message talks about the doctrine of sanctification and how it helps us become all who we were intended to be in our struggle with the sin nature. The outline is 1-What Is Sanctification, 2-Why Be Sanctified, 3-Who Provides, and 4-How To Become Sanct

    From The Problem to the Solution THE POWER TO BECOME This morning, I want to continue our sermon series entitled FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION And I trust that this has been an immense help in your spiritual lives, because the truth of the matter is that you're either having problems, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Who's In Charge

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 10, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
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    The entire congregation of the people grumbled against Moses and they were determined to pull him down. But the people made one big Mistake. They forgot that MOSES WAS NEVER IN CHARGE – GOD WAS!

    Perfected Praise Worship Center – OKC Preached Sunday August 8, 2010 - 3:00 p.m. Installation Service of Pastor Reginald Hamilton New Hope Baptist Church, Childress, TX (Sermon modified – originally delivered by my father the Rev. Frank W. Lawson, Sr., Who is now retired - Former ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2008
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     | 14,836 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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    Vindicating God (Part2) Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 29, 2008
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     | 3,313 views

    2ND IN THE SERIES OF VINDICATING GOD, PAUL ADDRESSES THE ACCUSATION THAT GOD IS UNJUST IN CHOOSING OF INDIVIDUALS.

    ROM 9: 14-18. VINDICATING GOD PART 2. RECAP: LAST TIME PAUL EXPOUNDED GODS SOVEREIGNTY IN HIS ELECTING LOVE OF INDIVIDUALS. THE JEWS WERE SELF ASSURED OF THEIR HERITAGE – YET IT WAS AN ASSURANCE WHICH WAS MISPLACED. THEY BELIEVED BECAUSE THEY WERE NATURAL DESCENDENTS OF ABRAHAM AND ISRAELITES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,262 views

    Four ways to know that God’s people are ready to accomplish the work He has for them.

    It’s been a few weeks since we’ve been in Ezra, so I think it’s important that we spend a few minutes remembering where we are. That’s always an important thing to remember in your own personal Bible study. It’s very easy to get so wrapped up in a particular passage or verse that you forget the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Leadership / Faithful Followership Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,935 views

    In these final verses, we see two models we can learn from. We see the model of spiritual leadership that Ezra shows us. And we see the model of faithful followership that the people show us.

    Turn with me to Ezra 10 Our passage tonight runs from verse 6 all the way through the end of the chapter. Because the passage is so long, we’re not going to read it to start off with. We’re going to read it as we go along. We have followed our remnant all the way through the book of Ezra. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Aim By Taking Authority Series

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,661 views

    Part 2 of 6 on Taking AIM (Authority, Initiative, Maintenance) in your life to make change for the better and KEEP it.

    Taking AIM for a Better Life Part 2 1 Corinthians chapter 9 ....... We’re talking about "Taking AIM for a Better Life"...... We began a few weeks ago Talking about this being the Year of New Beginnings..... and I believe it is.... In 2007....we passed through some Open Doors..... ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Lord And The Lepers

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,142 views

    Using the circumstances surrounding Christ’s encounter with 10 lepers, this message draws comparisons between the conditions of the lepers and those of the lost sinner.

    The Lord And The Lepers Text: Luke 17: 17-19 Intro: Luke 17: 11-19 is a brief, but beautiful account of the compassion, concern, and power of Christ, demonstrated on behalf of the helpless and hurting of this world. In the account under consideration today, Jesus is approached by 10 lepers, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    We Are Saved By Grace Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,558 views

    In addition to being loved and forgiven by God, it is important that we understand that we are not saved because of what we do, but because of what God has done for us. We are saved by grace.

    Introduction: A. Did you hear the story about the Sunday School teacher who wanted to teach her class about being saved by grace? 1. She asked the class, “If I sold my house and my car and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?” 2. “NO!,” the children all answered. 3. Again she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time Out

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2008
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     | 18,533 views

    Just as the ball players take time out from the game, we must take time out to spend with God.We take time out for rest and refreshment. We take time out for reflection before we return to the game. We finally take time out to receive our reward.

    All of us have seen it many times on our television screens or in person. Ten men rush frantically up and down the basketball court. Suddenly the piercing shriek of a whistle is heard above the roar of the crowd and someone shouts “Time Out”. Or picture a baseball diamond. It is a crucial ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Why Jesus Drank And I Don't

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,614 views

    We know Jesus drank wine but is that a reason or excuse for social drinking?

    Why Jesus Drank and I don’t In 1983 I witnessed a disaster of a wedding. Angela and I were standing up with another couple that we had gone to Bible College with and it was like the pastor just didn’t care. He dropped papers, fumbled through his readings and forgot names. It was horrendous. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The God Who's Bigger

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 88 ratings
     | 16,529 views

    There are at least three times God appears on a mountain. Each time, the message was different... but each time the message was the same. Do you know what that message was?

    (Sermon Was From Our Tent Revival) OPEN: A Revival can take place only when people fully understand who God is. A few of years back, someone in Florida launched a billboard campaign, sponsored by an anonymous client, who tried to do just that: help people understand who God was. The campaign ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Lewis And Clark: Where The Map Ends The Adventure Begins! Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 20, 2009
     | 5,506 views

    Hebrews 11 provides principles for living and ministering in a fast-changing world!

    LESSONS FROM THE WILD WEST! LEWIS AND CLARK: WHERE THE MAP ENDS THE ADVENTURE BEGINS Hebrews 11:1-10 INTRO We are in a series called “Lessons from the Wild West.” Two weeks ago we looked at: “Buffalo Bill Cody” (10:1-15) and saw that he, just like the disciples of Jesus, was a common ordinary ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene