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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Gracious Living

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,636 views

    We are responsible for our bros. & sisters. The church family was God’s idea and was meant for good. Encourage always, but sometimes a stronger, bolder approach is needed, while being gracious with one another.

    Gracious Living 2 Thessalonians 3:13-18 Intro: Two preachers were on the roadside with a sign that read, "The End is Near - turn around now before it’s too late". A passing driver yelled "Leave us alone you religious nuts." Then the preachers heard a loud splash. One preacher said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    “the Blessing And Curse Of Success”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 1, 2013
     | 8,835 views

    Saul and David illustrate the differences between true and false success in life.

    If there is a quote that I count among my favorites, it is the quote from George W. Truett, who said that “True success is knowing God’s will and being in the center of it.” Implied in that quote is that there is a type of success that is true and another that is false. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Robbing Of God And Yourself

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 1, 2014
     | 14,049 views

    God gives us clear direction of what we should be doing with our money. Tithes and offerings is not giving to God, but returning to God what is already His.

    The robbing of God and yourself Malachi chapter 3:6-3:18 Introduction- This morning I want you to take out your wallets and pocketbooks and hold them up. (Wave them) I would like the ushers to come and collect them. Just kidding, that would be terrible. That would be unacceptable. If someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    O’ Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013
     | 8,049 views

    This is the third message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

    On December 24, 1865 at the age of thirty Phillips Brooks’ life would be changed forever by a Christmas Eve service that lasted nearly five hours. The service took place at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Brooks wrote, “I remember standing in the old church in Bethlehem close ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Do We Need Relationships? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 6,732 views

    This is the fourth message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines why God has wired us to need and desire relationships.

    Dear Diary, “Every time I open myself up for a relationship I get kicked in the teeth. Why do we need relationships? Why should take the risk of being hurt again?” If you are like me you have been hurt and betrayed by someone you thought was your friend. These experiences really cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Must I Do? You Must Be Holy Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 23, 2014
     | 4,305 views

    Loving the world separates us from God – loving God separates us from the world.

    WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BE HOLY EPHESIANS 4:17-24 Big Idea: Loving the world separates us from God – loving God separates us from the world. 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you MUST no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Is The Church? (Reworked) Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 25, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,108 views

    This is the reworking of a sermon I wrote several years ago. The Church is: 1. The church is a fellowship. 2. The church is a family. 3. The church is a flock. 4. The church is a body.

    What Is The Church? Our text today is found in Matthew chapter sixteen. Follow along with me as I read: "Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist; and others, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Position In Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,676 views

    This is the fifth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examine how we now life under God's grace. This message looks at the life we now have in Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: A couple who had been married for twenty years went to a wedding of a close friend’s daughter. During the ring exchange ceremony, the husband started to cry. The wife, surprised by her husband’s emotional outburst, said, “I didn’t realize that you had such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Admiral Jesus And The Ship Of Faith

    Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,779 views

    Proper 7 (b) Christ's words perform what they declare and deliver what they promise. We are assured that His promise of salvation in His name will bring us safely through.

    Mark 4:35-41 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Admiral Jesus and the ship of faith” Have you been on a ship? Have you been out to sea? Then you know how different it feels ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Broken: Hope For The Hopeless, Depressed And Discouraged

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,982 views

    If you’re struggling with depression or discouragement, come to Jesus in prayer, connect with other Christians, and never give up.

    BROKEN: HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS, DEPRESSED AND DISCOURAGED HUMOUR INTRO: When our lawn mower broke and wouldn't run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the car, playing golf - always something more important to me. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Heart Of A Mother

    Contributed by James Linders on May 9, 2015
     | 10,081 views

    Jochebed was the mother of Moses. Because of her faith in God and her refusal to drown her son in the River Nile, he became the FIRST leader AND prophet of the Hebrews. His REMARKABLE achievements are ALL recorded in the Bible.and Talmud.

    Exodus 2:3 “But when she could no longer keep him hidden, she made a basket out of reeds and covered it with tar She put him in the basket and placed it in the tall grass along the edge on the River Nile.” Exodus 2:10 “And when he was old enough, she took him to the king’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Encounters #2 - Jesus The Healer

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 14, 2015
     | 6,634 views

    Jesus is the Saviour who died on the Cross to forgive our sins, and He is also the Healer by whose wounds we are healed.

    GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #2: JESUS THE HEALER: INTRO TO TOPIC: Last week we started a series looking at the Foursquare Gospel of Jesus. Foursquare Gospel: Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, Soon Coming King. Theme verse: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Thrill Of Victory To The Agony Of Defeat

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on Mar 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,207 views

    Sermon for Palm Sunday that includes the Triumphal Entry and the Crucifixion.

    Let me first say that although the title seems a little irreverent, sometimes, the purpose of a title is not just to tell you what something is about but also to catch the eye of any looky-loos that might be passing by. I think that this ‘sports cliché’ adequately sums up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Got To Hand It To Him Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 12, 2011
     | 4,018 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 6 verses 6 through 11

    Luke 6: 6 – 11 You Got To ‘Hand’ It To Him 6 Now it happened on another Sabbath, also, that He entered the synagogue and taught. And a man was there whose right hand was withered. 7 So the scribes and Pharisees watched Him closely, whether He would heal on the Sabbath, that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Man With A Broken Heart Series

    Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Nov 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,591 views

    What does your heart break for today? Change happens when people are authentically broken for the things of God.

    A Man with a Broken Heart Nehemiah 1:1-11 Rodeo Road Baptist Church August 24, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I tried ...read more

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