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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Hoping Against Hope Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 3, 2011
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     | 23,589 views

    Three realities of Biblical hope: 1) Its Analysis (Rom. 4:18–19), 2) Its Assurance (Rom. 4:20- 22), and 3) Its Application (Rom. 4:23–25).

    After six months of intense fighting that shut down oil-production facilities and forced massive evacuations of expatriate oil workers, Libya’s future as a place to do business brightened dramatically as leaders of the Libyan uprising met with world powers in Paris France to map out the country’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Joshua’s Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,278 views

    Joshua’s life reminds us that success in life depends on obedience to God’s Word and a desire in your life to become a God Chaser.

    Communion Challenge: I have this quote/question to stir us from, “God Chasers” today: “We think we know where God lives. We think we know what He likes, and are sure we know what He dislikes. We have studied God’s Word and His old love letters to the churches so much that some of us claim to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Test Of All

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,883 views

    Abraham Tested. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    True faith is always tested: • For it is only through testing that we discover what kind of faith we have. • Tests of faith are opportunities for growth and victory. Ill: Sport: Squash you only improve if the game is difficult. Tests of faith are opportunities for ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Christmas Through The Eyes Of A Woman Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,372 views

    I can't always control my reaction but my response is my responsibility. For nothing is impossible with God.

    Christmas Through the Eyes of a Woman Luke 1:26-56; 2:19, 33-35 Rev. Brian Bill 12/5/10 All of our daughters were home last weekend and we had a blast buying a tree and putting up all the decorations. Unlike last year, our tree is still standing a week later and we’ve avoided any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Restores Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,209 views

    Life is filled with bad news and good news. Joel and Zephaniah offer us both.

    How God Restores Joel and Zephaniah Rev. Brian Bill 2/22/09 Life is often filled with good news and bad news. Have you ever heard someone say, “I have some good news and some bad news? What do you want to hear first?” When I’m asked this question I usually want the bad news first in the hopes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Fully Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,917 views

    When we understand Christmas more deeply, we will worship Christ more fully.

    Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 11/29/09 Note: The idea for this series and some content comes from a book by Rick McKinley, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder called, “Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?” Doesn’t it seem like there’s some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Preach This: Hebrews 6:4-6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,635 views

    Can a Christian lose their salvation?

    Communion Sunday: Play video Body worship during the passing out of the elements. On the lighter side of life: Open up with funny signs and then end with the picture of the signs pointing in different directions. We can learn from the Bible which way to go if we listen to its directions. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discovery Of The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,817 views

    The secret of contentment is found in a personal relationship with the living Christ who loves us and who is able to gives adequate strength to cope with life in spite of our circumstances.

    DISCOVERY OF THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT Philippians 4:7-13 Proposition: The secret of contentment is found in a personal relationship with the living Christ who loves us and who is able to gives adequate strength to cope with life in spite of our circumstances. Objective: My purpose is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victorious Jesus

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,204 views

    This sermon is about worship. It describes judgment of God; the song of Moses; and the song of the Lamb in Revelation 15:1-3.

    Victorious Jesus Scripture Text: Revelation 15 One of the greatest facts of worship; is that we congregate together here to come into te presence of God. As Christians, we know that God is with us continually through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. But, we come here so that we can not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Room For Mystery Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 27, 2010
     | 3,650 views

    Part 7 in series Love Never Dies, this message looks at the mysterious sayings of Christ in this chapter and emphasizes the role of mystery in the life of faith.

    Making Room for Mystery Love Never Dies, prt. 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 16, 2010 Today’s message is for anyone who might have had any concerns at all that in the past few weeks I have somehow slipped into heresy! I want to assure you that has not happened at all. I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Getting Ready For A Change

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,912 views

    . Have you ever wished during an especially wonderful time in your life that you could freeze things right where they were?

    Getting Ready for a Change Joshua 1:1-1:16 Introduction: 1. Have you ever wished during an especially wonderful time in your life that you could freeze things right where they were? I remember having that thought a number of years ago my family was spending time with my parents, they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Sin Is Creepy! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,549 views

    Sin has crept its way into our society and it is driving God out and replacing God with evil ways. But Jude tells us to contend for the faith because sin always costs people their lives.

    Sin is creepy! Series: Hey Jude! part 1 Open with video clip: You tube “What is Sin??” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZcSFWimRzY Thesis: Sin has crept its way into our society and it is driving God out and replacing God with evil ways. But Jude tells us to contend for the faith because sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does Patriotism Have To Do With Serving God In America?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,569 views

    Being Patriotic is a good thing! We live in a blessed nation and should be proud of our country, but as believers in America we need to understand about the foundation of our nation to fully appreciate it and realize it was very much part of God's plan!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 1, 2010 Date Preached: July 4, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Special Events/Days Title: In America, what does Patriotism have to do with Serving God! Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 [ESV] 1 Therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Selling Salvation For Soup" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 21, 2009
     | 4,108 views

    Sermon 25 in a study in HEBREWS

    “Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; 16 that there be no immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Choice

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jun 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,555 views

    A Father's Day sermon reflecting on the choice that Joshua presented to Israel and how it echos for dad's today.

    A few years ago, Bill Cosby began his book, "Fatherhood," with these words: "So you’ve decided to have a child. You’ve decided to give up quiet evenings with good books and lazy weekends with good music, intimate meals during which you finish whole sentences, sweet private times when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist