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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    How To Deal With Conviction Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,226 views

    The proper response to guilty feelings will help us live in right relationship w/ God.

    How to Deal with Conviction “When Something Good Makes You Feel Bad” Acts 2:36-41 Intro: Last week we talked about being under the influence (not of intoxicants, stimulants, or any illegal substance, but under the influence of the Holy Spirit). Peter was under the influence when he stood up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Gift To You And Me

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Dec 20, 2009
     | 4,381 views

    God offers each of us the greatest gift ever given, a personal relationship with Him.

    Introduction Christmas can be a very hectic time for people as we focus on gifts and activities. Back home people are focused on various Christmas parties and social functions to go to, they have been decorating the house and Christmas tree, sending Christmas care packages to their loved one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023
     | 2,521 views

    As Jesus continues to preach these different beatitudes, he spells out the different virtues of what makes a disciple close to God’s intention for mankind and how we can be blessed by God.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION A CLEAN GETAWAY In May of 2019, Nate Roman, 44, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, arrived home and noticed immediately that something wasn’t right. After looking around his house, he called the police. What was wrong? The place was too clean. “You could smell the cleaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honoring Mom Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,624 views

    The Fifth Commandment is important for all of those reasons and more. It is at the heart of God’s plan for man. It is about family relationships. Those relationships are the keystone of our social and spiritual wellbeing. We can all benefit from a gre

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series Honoring Mom Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-3 The Fifth Commandment is different from the rest of the Ten Commandments. The call to honor one’s parents is positive. The other nine are negative. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unlimited Prayer Based Upon Unlimited Atonement Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 2, 2015
     | 3,414 views

    It is human nature for us to become closed, introverted, and selfish — even in our prayer lives. God demands that our prayers extend way beyond ourselves to incorporate all sorts of people.

    Unlimited Prayer Based Upon Unlimited Atonement (I Timothy 2:1-7) 1. One fellow defended himself form criticism, “Some people say I am a snob, but this is not true. Although my butler can be a snob at times.” 2. Does being rich automatically make one a snob? Certainly not. Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Call, The Cost And The Calm

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 148 ratings
     | 12,825 views

    In the life of Christ we learn what our relationship to God should mean to us.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man was driving home from work one evening when he suddenly realized that it was his daughter’s birthday and he hadn’t yet bought her a gift. So, the man rushed off to the nearest toy store and asked the sales clerk, "How much is that Barbie in the window?" The sales clerk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What It Means To Be Born Again Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 16, 2024
     | 1,183 views

    New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

    What It Mean To Be Born Again (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fundamentals Of The Faith - Week 2 What It Means To Be A Born-Again Christian - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 15, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,989 views

    (The Reality of Being a Born-Again Christian, One of the SAVED!) OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD THE FATHER

    A. Foreknown of God. 1. Romans 8:29 "For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers." B. Chosen by God. 1. 1 Pet 1:20 "He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Peace Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 17, 2014
     | 4,192 views

    Peace is one of the themes in the Bible. It opens with peace and closes with peace in eternity. Jesus has come to make peace for us. So that in turn we can be a peacemaker for others that do not know Christ

    In his book, The Fall of Fortresses, Elmer Bendiner tells the story of an unusual flight he took as part of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber crew as navigator during World War II. On a raid over Germany, the plane was hit in the fuel tank by anti-aircraft fire. But despite a direct hit, the tank did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responsibilities Of Children

    Contributed by John White on Nov 18, 2019
     | 7,605 views

    If we take a close look at the state of the traditional family as we enter the twenty-first century, it would not be far from the mark to ask ourselves, "Who's minding the store?"

    Responsibilities Of Children Ephesians 6:1-4 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At Home With God-Heaven-Revelation 21 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,501 views

    Heaven need not be an obsession, yet our relationship with God should be. It is this relationship which drives everything good in our lives. It is motivation for love for each other, gives us strength for today, and fills with hope for an eternity with Gd

    • The Bible is NOT obsessed with heaven. When Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of Heaven or the Kingdom of God, in general, He is not talking about a future housing for God and His people-He is talking about a way of living here and now. The greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven must be the servant of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Dangers Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,705 views

    15th in a series from Ephesians. The danger of following a religion instead of seeking a relationship.

    A man was walking across a bridge one day, and he saw another man standing on the edge, about to jump off. He immediately ran over and said "Stop! Don’t do it!" "Why shouldn’t I?" the man asked. The first man replied, "Well, there’s so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    " I Never Knew You.."

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 55,857 views

    This sermon seeks to help us understand the danger of taking our relationship with the Lord for granted..

    “I Never Knew You..” Of all the scripture that comes to mind, perhaps the saddest one of all is found in Matthew 7 and verse 23. Here, Jesus tells us that at the second coming, there will be some people who will fully expect to ascend to heaven with Him in the clouds of glory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Forgiven & Forgiving Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 26, 2014
     | 5,338 views

    Our relationship with God begins with forgiveness; but forgiveness is at the heart of relationships with fellow Christians. Forgiveness is not a commodity that we receive. It impacts our life to the degree that we want to share what we've received.

    WAC2BL: Forgiven & Forgiving Scripture Text: Colossians 3.12-14 INTRODUCTION I’ve been thinking-about some of the most-highly-rated television shows over the past 30 years: Star Trek, M*A*S*H*, Cheers, Seinfeld, Lost. Of some-of these-shows, I’ve been an avid-fan ~ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sermon # 38 - Invest Time In Your Marriage Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,362 views

    Accountability is a vital aspect in every relationship. Every Christian married couple have a responsibility to be accountable to each other, and also invest quality time with each other so that their relationships can blossom and grow.

    We read in Matthew 18:23, “Therefore is the kingdom of the heavens likened unto a man who is king who would take account of his slaves.” (JUB) The kingdom of God is as we considered earlier compared to a king who would hold accountable his slaves who worked for him. The king held the slaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Other