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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Triumphing Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
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    The process of temptation and sin and how to short circuit the process.

    When it comes to the sin in our lives, for many of us our first reaction is to blame someone else, perhaps even something like this. [“The Devil Made Me Do It” video] In a lot of ways, things haven’t changed a whole lot since Adam and Eve in the Garden. Let’s look at how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Kinds Of Prayer

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013
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    There are different kinds of prayer mentioned and modeled throughout the Bible. They are discussed in different places in the Bible and in different ways. All prayer is communication with God, but as with communication with people, there are many ways

    All Kinds of Prayer “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.” – Ephesians 6:18 There are different kinds of prayer mentioned and modeled throughout the Bible. They are discussed in different places in the Bible and in different ways. All prayer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Godisnowhere Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 5, 2013
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    Ruth has taken refuge in the God of Israel and has begun to experience His amazing grace for God's love never fails and He has not stopped showing His kindness to the living and the dead!

    “GODISNOWHERE” - Ruth 2:17-23 - March 3, 2013 Series: From Heartache To Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #6 Let’s try something right here at the outset. I want you to picture for a moment, two creatures that make their homes in desert places. One is a vulture – ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Developing Our Connection With God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013
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    God's Spirit is connecting with our spirit, and He knows we are distracted and can try to avoid Him.

    Developing Our Connection with God Series: Crave: Seeking God...Himself Brad Bailey - Feb. 24, 2013 Intro Last week....we focused on the fact that we all have a "first love" in life... created to know and have one relationship that is the most intimate and influencing... and that is with God. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making People Thirsty Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 13, 2013
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    Jesus made people thirsty for the Father, and our lives should make people thirsty. (hand out notes included at the end).

    Intentional Christianity: Make People Thirsty John 7:37-38 Ill. When we started the Children’s ministry at Desdemona, we noticed that the children did not drink much water. One week, I used an illustration of water, and drank from a bottle of water several times. I would randomly say during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did God Step Out Of His Comfort Zone?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 15, 2013
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    I have called you to step out of your comfort zone and get involved with serving God, but is this something God is calling us to do that He himself is not willing to do? Let's look at Phil 2 and see...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 15, 2013 Date Preached: March 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Easter Series Sermon Title: Did God Step Out of His Comfort Zone? Sermon Text: Philippians 2:4-8 [ESV] Introduction: For the past several weeks… well ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In An Upside Down World Series

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Apr 4, 2013
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    Introductory Message to a series on 1 Thessalonians focusing on the foundation of our faith despite the uncertain times in which we live.

    LIVING IN AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD 1 Thessalonians 1:1; Acts 17:1-9 INTRODUCTION How does a person live for Jesus Christ in a society where his faith is constantly under attack—where he can be ostracized or blacklisted for openly professing that he is a Christian?...How can you raise children ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord, Liar Or Lunatic? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2013
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    How we react to Jesus will ultimately determine our response to Him.

    Imagine if a background check had been done on the 12 disciples. “Peter is emotionally unstable and given to fits of temper. Andrew has absolutely no qualities of leadership. The two brothers, James and John, place personal interest above company loyalty. Thomas demonstrates a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Beastly Future Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2013
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    In these days when it seems God’s people are losing, don’t despair. Instead, be confident in the victory that’s soon coming, and be ready when Jesus comes to give us that victory.

    There is an old legend that describes Satan in a meeting with all his demons. He wanted to send one of them to earth to aid men and women in the ruination of their souls, and he asked for volunteers. One creature came forward and said, “I will go.” Satan said, “If I send you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Determines The Times And Seasons

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 12, 2013
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    “It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. “(Daniel 2:21ISV)

    God determines the times and seasons “It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. “(Daniel 2:21ISV) The sun and moon were created to give light to the earth, to separate day from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Your Enemies

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 13, 2013
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    In this lesson we learn that Jesus calls his disciples to love our enemies.

    Scripture We are studying Jesus’ “Sermon on the Plain” that is recorded in the Gospel of Luke 6:20-49. A similar – but not identical – sermon is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew 5 – 7. Jesus opened his “Sermon on the Plain” with a description of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Augmenting Reality

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 22, 2013
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    God's Word augments the way we see and experience the realities of life.

    Title: Augmenting Reality Text: II Timothy 3:14-4:5 Thesis: God’s Word augments the way we see and experience the realities of life. Introduction Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-simulated environment that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world or imagined worlds. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    John The Baptist’s Problem

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2014
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    APART FROM JESUS, WHO WAS THE GREATEST MAN WHO EVER LIVED? HE’S THE MAN THAT JESUS SAID IS THE GREATEST MAN BORN OF A WOMAN. THAT WAS THE LORD’S ASSESSMENT OF HIS COUSIN, JOHN THE BAPTIST.

    7-23-04 Title: John the Baptist’s Problem Text: “AND BLESSED IS HE, WHOSOEVER SHALL NOT BE OFFENDED IN ME. “ (Matthew 11:6) Bible Reading: Matthew 11:3-6 INTRODUCTION: I WANT TO BEGIN WITH A QUESTION. YOU DON’T NEED TO ANSWER; JUST THINK ABOUT IT. APART FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transforming Evil With The Power Of Love

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 24, 2014
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    What do we do with the difficult people in our lives? Our natural reaction is to take revenge and to fight back. In our message for today, we will learn that LOVE can overcome everything.

    Matthew 5:38-42New International Version (NIV) Eye for Eye38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[a] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Relationships 101 - Dating, Is It Biblical

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Feb 26, 2014
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    In our day, dating arrangements are made entirely by young people apart from their parent’s involvement. The date is planned by young people with an expectation of physical intimacy. Furthermore, there is no commitment beyond the next date.

    Relationships 101 – Dating, Is it Biblical? December 1, 2013 Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church Today we are going to be talking about dating. The Scripture teaches the purposes of God for companionship and procreation are accomplished in marriage. But it also teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible