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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Urgency Of Godliness Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012
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     | 8,414 views

    Most of us would probably be quick to say that loving and serving God is very important, but often fail to view it as urgent. Paul brings a sense of urgency to our spiritual life in the text today. He wants to jar his readers out of their complacency and

    The Urgency of Godliness Romans 13:8-14 Intro: What comes to mind when you hear the word, “Urgent?” It can be an unpleasant word that is associated with tragedy. Most of us would rather not receive an urgent phone call because it might mean that someone we love is hurt or in trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Can Honor Survive Amidst Deception?

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 1, 2012
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    I guess we can say that through out most of our lives our common sense seems to be ok but there are time when our common sense can get us into trouble particular when those decisions affect our conduct, character and our actions.

    CAN HONOR SURVIVE AMIDST DECEPTION? JOSHUA 9:1-27. There is a story about a Methodist preacher who often spoke on the subject of sin. He defined sin as that abominable thing that God hates. One day some of the leading laymen came to urge their pastor to stop using the word sin. The laymen told ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Peaceful Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012
     | 14,331 views

    These proverbs present the solution for the peaceful life.

    Introduction We have an interesting selection of proverbs. We are told that gray hair is a glorious crown; patience is more effective than strength; and an act of chance is a sure thing of being of God. What I hope you will obtain from these lessons is the solution to a peaceful life. Text 31 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Three For All Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 25, 2012
     | 4,671 views

    Presents the work of the Trinity in bringing salvation

    Introduction What I will first note is that we are reading an epistle. An epistle is not, as one young student guessed, the wife of an apostle! It is a letter. This letter, as with most of the letters or epistles, starts off with the standard form of address. We begin with “Dear… ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Alien Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 5, 2012
     | 4,882 views

    How should Christians respond to persecution and to suffering in the world?

    This passage introduces the epistle’s section on Christian living and its overall theme. To borrow from Francis Schaeffer, it is “How Should We Then Live?” How should Christians conduct themselves in a world that is nonChristian, i.e. where the citizenry do not acknowledge Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Profitable Servant Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 114 ratings
     | 50,349 views

    I want to be a good servant for Jesus, but in this passage Jesus says I can do all kind of great ministry and still be an "unprofitable servant." What two things does Jesus say can stop me from being the profitable servant for Chris that I want to be?

    OPEN: The KJV translates Luke 17:10 this way: “So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.’” I don’t want to be an “unprofitable servant”. I want to be a profitable servant for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peacemaking, I Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
     | 3,695 views

    Let’s take an honest look at conflict in the church.

    Introduction It is time for peacemaking, time for us to consider how to have peace in our lives and how to be instruments of peace for others. I daresay that if I set aside sixty seconds for us to list the names of people with whom we do not feel at peace with, everyone in this sanctuary could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Eternal Truth From Esther’s Trouble Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,337 views

    1. A lesson from the urgent pardon (vs. 1-3). 2. A lesson from the unexpected plan (vs. 3-8). 3. A lesson from the uncontrolled pride (vs. 9-13). 4. A lesson from the ungodly plot (vs. 14).

    For Such a Time as This Part 5: Eternal Truth from Esther’s Trouble Esther 5:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 17, 2012 *Four weeks ago, we began to look at this story that took place almost 500 years before Jesus was born. The Jews had begun to go home after 70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Temptation Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012
     | 6,473 views

    How temptation comes and how to withstand it.

    Introduction Have you ever been in this situation? Parents do this a lot; teachers, coaches also revert to it. Someone wants to tell you a story. As you are listening, you start to grow uncomfortable as you realize there is a moral to the story which is about to be applied to you. Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Doubting God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 5, 2012
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     | 7,883 views

    When we doubt God we can so easily get sucked into focusing on ourselves; badmouthing God; make believe that God has a hidden evil agenda for us which is completely false and start polluting the minds of others thus bringing depravity not only on ourselve

    Opening illustration: G. Campbell Morgan had already enjoyed some success as a preacher by the time he was 19 years old. But then he was attacked by doubts about the Bible. The writings of various scientists and agnostics disturbed him (e.g., Charles Darwin, John Tyndall, Thomas Huxley, and Herbert ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    S, H. A. R. E.

    Contributed by Charles Mims on Oct 11, 2012
     | 6,315 views

    S. H. A. R. E. the good news of Christ without fear.

    S. H. A. R. E. October 14, 2012 John 4:1-26 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Jesus and the Samaritan Woman 4 When Jesus knew that the Pharisees heard He was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (though Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were), 3 He left Judea and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Church Anatomy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,180 views

    Though we are one in Christ, we are also diverse in gifts.

    Introduction Our previous verses impressed upon us our unity through the Holy Spirit. We may be different, but we are one in Christ. Our next verses emphasize the reality and importance of our diversity. Text For the body does not consist of one member but of many. The basic point of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Edifying Worship Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 12, 2012
     | 6,021 views

    As nice as emotion may be, it is worship that edifies that counts.

    Introduction Have you ever heard prophecy spoken? Have you heard a prophet speak forth a word from God intended for you? Could that happen today, here, in this church? Let’s consider what our passage has to tell us. Text Here is the situation. The Corinth believers love speaking in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Preparing For Jesus Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 16, 2012
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     | 7,763 views

    Who is this Jesus? That is the question that underlines the gospel of Mark. He is a man like us and yet so much more. Throughout his gospel Mark raises that question and he begins in his opening passage about John the Baptist.

    Introduction Who is this Jesus? That is the question that underlines the gospel of Mark. He is a man like us and yet so much more. Throughout his gospel Mark raises that question and he begins in his opening passage about John the Baptist. The Prophecy 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus' First Words Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012
     | 6,579 views

    With his first words, Jesus ushers in the kingdom of God.

    Introduction We are now moving out of Mark’s introduction to Jesus’ life and ministry, and getting into the story of his ministry. In verse 1 he introduced the theme of his writing – it is about the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; verses 2-8 presented John the Baptist ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed