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  • Ben Peak avatar

    The One Who Should Be Stoned

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 16,640 views

    I think we all can relate to the woman caught in adultery.

    Maybe you’ve heard the story about the scene that took place in a San Diego court room. Two men were on trial for armed robbery. An eyewitness took the stand, and the prosecutor moved carefully: "So, you say you were at the scene when the robbery took place?" "Yes." "And you saw a vehicle leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Your Sin Looks Like To God

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,748 views

    What does God see when He looks down and sees the sin in our life? We assume that if we are okay with our sin, so is God, because He ’loves’ us and ’understands.’ A hard, but needed message. Text, outline & audio at www.sermonlist.com

    A wealthy landowner was seated on his front porch one afternoon, when two young men came walking by. He asked them if they would be willing to chop wood for him at the rate of $15.00 per hour. He explained that he was throwing a big party for everyone at his job, and they needed extra ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Who Is Good Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,907 views

    A reminder to Christians of the character of God is necessary when we are enduring trials.

    JAMES 1:16-18 GOD WHO IS GOOD “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sometimes I Don't Want To Pray Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,081 views

    3 of 5 messages. This message is on the Lord’s prayer and how we can learn to pray especially when we don’t feel like it.

    Sometimes I don’t feel like praying Prayer has always been a challenge in my life. I know that sounds wrong to many of you but this series is about confessions so I guess I’ve got to be honest. Prayer is something I’ve always struggled with. Maybe it’s my expectations – or maybe it’s what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeing God For Who He Is Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,356 views

    1)The Depth of His Mind (v. 33-34) 2) The Degree of His Mercy Romans 11:35 and 3) The Deference of His Magnificence. Romans 11:36

    “SEEING GOD FOR WHO HE IS”: Romans 11:33–36 Everton Community Church. Sunday June 1, 2008. Oprah Winfrey is arguably the best-known woman in the world, with an influence that extends into television, magazines, movies, book publishing, and the internet. By her 20th anniversary as host of The Oprah ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Teacher's Burden Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,572 views

    God appoints men to teach His people. Self-appointed counterfeits promote themselves to the detriment of the assemblies of our Lord. However, those whom He appoints bless the people of God.

    JAMES 3:1, 2 THE TEACHER’S BURDEN “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
     | 3,774 views

    Christians will not stay spiritually fit without making prayer part of their regular workout routine!

    Cornerstone Church February 19, 2006 “Prayer 101 – Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Series LESSON 1: “LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY.” Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    People With A Vision

    Contributed by James May on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,915 views

    We must have the Mind of Christ if we are going to have a proper vision for our churches.

    People With a Vision By Pastor Jim May What does it mean to have a vision? I want to quickly give you a few definitions that I believe pertain to everyone of us tonight. We must be people with a vision, but what does that mean? Having vision is defined as: -the act or power of sensing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Is Father Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 15, 2008
     | 9,170 views

    1) God’s Discipline is Parental 2) God’s Discipline is Perfect 3) God’s Discipline is Profitable

    When you look for Father’s Day cards you tend to see two general types. There are the sailboat and classic card variety with some general thanks to dad. Then, there are the humorous type that usually poke fun at his lack of fit it ability and the like. The one quality you never seem to see, is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Overcoming The Grasshopper Complex Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,085 views

    With the resoureces of God’s Promise, His Provision and His Presence, Christians can overcome the grasshopper complex.

    OVERCOMING THE GRASSHOPPER COMPLEX Numbers 13:25-33 Introduction: One of my favorite Comic scenes, is when Charlie brown goes to Lucy for some counseling advice. Sitting next to her ‘lemonade stand/office, Lucy prepares to offer her sage advice, Charlie brown, I read this week of some fears that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Sense Of Predestination Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,714 views

    God is supremely sovereign AND we are responsible for our response to Him.

    Making Sense of Predestination Romans 9:6-18 Rev. Brian Bill 9/21/08 Note: I have benefited greatly from the insights of my friend and ministry mentor Ray Pritchard. Parts of this sermon are taken from “Straight Talk about Predestination” and are used by permission: www.keepbelieving.com. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Return On Your Investment Series

    Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,251 views

    Part 3 in a series about honoring God with our finances in a way that insulates us from recession.

    Introduction: We’ve had an amazing couple of weeks here at Believers! Two weeks ago, when we introduced this series we learned the importance of needing Jesus, of pressing in to him. We learned that there is a division in our lives between what we can do in our strength and what God can do in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Wearing The Right Shoes? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,167 views

    An important part of the Armor of God are the shoes we are wearing as believers. Are you wearing the shoes you need to be wearing?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 3, 2008 Date Preached: October 5, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Preparing to do Battle! Sermon Title: Are You Wearing the Right Shoes? Sermon Text: Mark 2:1-12 1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Screen Doors On A Submarine Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,899 views

    To go onto the battlefield for the Lord, all believers need to be properly outfitted and equipped with the FULL armor of God. The Shield of Faith is an important and vital part of that armor!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 6, 2008 Date Preached: October 12, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Preparing to do Battle Sermon Title: Screen Doors on a Submarine Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:4-10 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Do You Want Him To Do For You?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,589 views

    When the Almighty, Omnipotent Creator God asks, "What do you want Me to do for you?", the wise thing would be to give it careful thought before responding.

    “James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, came up to Jesus, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.” 36 And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?” 37 They said to Him, “Grant that we may sit, one on Your right and one on Your left, in Your glory.” 38 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox