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  • What I Learned From Black History Month

    Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 40,283 views

    As I have gone back and studied Black History, some Biblical principles keep pressing into my mind: principles that could have saved mankind so much sin, suffering and sorrow.

    LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM BLACK HISTORY MONTH Text: Acts 17: 16–28 Introduction: 1. Isn’t this a wonderful day the Lord has made. A day to – “Rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. Open your Bibles please to Acts 17: 24-28. 3. Read text. “For we are indeed his offspring.” 4. The Title of today’s lesson ...read more

  • When The Church Is On Fire It Cannot Get Lukewarm

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 35,979 views

    For the people in the Church to be on Fire we need: The presence of the Holy Ghost in our lives because He is always described as fire. It is hot! When the people in the Church are on Fire we will be able to reach the world. We need to be consumed

    When the Church is on Fire It Cannot Get Lukewarm Text: Revelations 3: 15 Focus: “… I would thou wert…hot” When the Church is on Fire it promotes evangelism, it proclaims Jesus, and it provides a place of Liberty. Sermon: Story about Sloppy Joe this morning at 4:15 am ...read more

  • A Model Ministry Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,870 views

    In chapter 2 of 1 Thessalonians, Paul reminded them of the ministry he conducted among them. His description of his ministry provides us with an excellent model for our ministry.

    Introduction: A. Last week, in our sermon, we worked our way through 1 Thessalonians chapter one and noticed why the church at Thessalonica was a model church. 1. We discovered that they were a model church for at least three reasons: (1). Their Faithful Service. (2) Their Open Receptivity. (3) ...read more

  • The Restoration Of Christ

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2012
     | 8,278 views

    Christ's words of prayer are reflected in Psalm 69.

    March 11, 2011 Psalm 69 There can be a danger in interpreting the Scriptures to try and find a hidden meaning under every word. There are some who claim that by counting the Hebrew letters that by using a special code it spells out English words and warnings; and by buying their book ...read more

  • Becoming Great In God's Eyes Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,695 views

    True greatness does not come from what you get but from what you give.

    Becoming Great in God’s Eyes Luke 22:24-28 Rev. Brian Bill 3/11/12 When I woke up on Wednesday I smelled what I thought was the scent of teriyaki coming from the kitchen. Since it was my birthday I figured Beth was doing some early preparation for a special supper. But as I reached for my ...read more

  • Samekh - Psalm 119:113-120 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,470 views

    Do you love the Word of God?

    SAMEKH February 29, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:113-120 (ESV) – 15 of 22 Samekh – 15th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… [show verse] 113 I hate the double-minded, but I love your law. Here we ...read more

  • A World Without Christ

    Contributed by William Fallert on Mar 11, 2012
     | 7,392 views

    Jesus changed not just the Christian world but the whole world. Darkness would be everywhere if not for him.

    John 8:12 A world without Christ It is an amazing feeling to stand up here. It feels so powerful and humbling at the same time. If I say let’s all stand everyone will stand. If I say let’s all sit down, everyone will sit down. If I say let’s sing a hymn, everyone will sing. I am so tempted to ...read more

  • 23rd Anniversary "Our God Is An Awesome God"

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,860 views

    This is the sermon we preached on our 23rd anniversary as pastors of the church. It chronicles God's blessings upon us.

    Our God is an awesome God. God reigns from heaven above, with wisdom power and love our God is an awesome God. Today we celebrate 23 years of love and of ministry together as pastors and congregation. If someone were to ask us to sum up our experience together, it would have to be , ...read more

  • Truth Or Consequences Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,844 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark 6: 1 – 6

    Mark 6: 1 – 6 Truth Or Consequences Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. 2 And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these things? And what ...read more

  • Mail Call - Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2012
     | 5,633 views

    A series of messages from Jesus to the 7 churches of Revelation.

    February 26, 2012 Revelation 2:8-11 Smyrna Have you ever felt that life just isn’t fair? Now, I’m not talking about what we deem unjust or unfair and undeserved illnesses and sudden deaths; or children who don’t do what is right. I’m talking about a time when you stood up ...read more

  • The Right Attitude About God’s Word

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,263 views

    God’s word is sown in us to grow, but we must cultivate it for it to produce.

    Mark 4:1-4:20 March 25, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Mark 4:1-20 Subject: Faith Title: The Right Attitude About God’s Word I can’t seem to get away from the theme of revival in the church. Every time I go to prayer that is the one thing that is on my heart to pray about. On Friday mornings when ...read more

  • One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,129 views

    This message celebrates what makes us Christians and the diversity of the faith.

    (Read to Page 9) Truly a classic. If you are familiar with the story, how many people have read this book? If you are familiar with the story then you know that Dr. Seuss isn’t content to entertain us with stories of Whimsical fish. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish was first ...read more

  • The Shadow Of Gestas And Light Of Dismas Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,205 views

    This sermon examines the attitude and words of the two criminals from the cross.

    March 28, 2012 The Shadow of Gestas and the Light of Dismas Luke 23:39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” Luke 23:40-43 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he ...read more

  • Christ's Compassion On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2012
    based on 105 ratings
     | 28,921 views

    Why would Jesus deliberately go the cross to die? And why would He say "Father Forgive Them"?

    OPEN: Ever since the 1950s, the men of the Philippines have had unusual tradition around Easter. It has grown to the point where from 50,000 to 75,000 people attend every year. McDonalds sets up a temporary store to sell burgers, fries and ice cream to those exhausted by the tropical heat. The ...read more

  • Tears

    Contributed by Scott Johnson on Sep 28, 2011
     | 6,710 views

    Are we able to weep with urgency over our friends, family, and people throughout our neighborhoods who aren't in Christ? Are we willing to repent and change that God may use us to bring all the sheep back home?

    Tears (Luke 15:1-10; Phil. 3:17-19) INTRO: I grew up hearing that “real men don’t cry.” Raise your hands if you’ve ever hear that? We are told it shows weakness – makes you look kind of lame…so society often tells us. Now, I have to tell you, I’m a ...read more