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  • josh foster avatar

    Say What!?!

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014
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    We may not understand all of what Jesus says ~ or see where He’ll take us, as we continue to walk with Him; but, the point is, do we trust Him with our life and with our heart?

    Walkin’ with Jesus: Say What!?! Scripture Text: Mark 8.31-38 INTRODUCTION Did you hear about the high school basketball team that showed exceptional sportsmanship? A couple of weeks ago, the two-teams suited-up to play. …The problem-was that one of the key-players ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Falling Of The Holy Spirit Pt. 2

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2012
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    A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets dry, waters have grown stagnant, burned out & ready to quit.

    Holy Spirit Part 2 Dr. Mike Fogerson June 10, 2012 A A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) 1 Acts 3.19, describes these times as “times of refreshing.” a It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demolishing Old Mindsets And Putting On The New

    Contributed by Pastor Kris Belfils on Dec 13, 2012
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    If we are too focused on what has happened before and expecting the same thing to happen, we will miss the new God has for us. We might have a pre-conceived idea of how God works, but really, God works in mysterious ways. His ways are not our ways. We hav

    God has been speaking to me lately about old mindsets. How we view things in life from religion, to practical living, can and will affect our destiny. The choices we make today will affect our tomorrow. God is doing new things in all areas of life. I see it! He is bringing in change into church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Short Story About Growing Tall

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2012
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    Today, we are going to meet someone named Zacchaeus who had the same issues facing him, but made a different decision when meeting Jesus Christ… and to be honest, it is a little shocking. Zacchaeus could stay the way he was or he could make some changes

    A SHORT STORY ABOUT GROWING TALL LUKE 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION… snopes.com/info/top25uls.asp & snopes.com/daily/ Last week John encouraged us to not give into temptation and spread rumors and talk about things before we know the facts. This is definitely true in the church; it is also true ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Way In A Manger Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 28, 2012
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    What was God really doing in the birth of the Messiah as He entered into a hurting and broken world?

    A Way In A Manger - Matthew 1:18-25 - December 23, 2012 Series: Advent 2012 - #4 Well last Sunday night we enjoyed the Sunday School Christmas Concert – an evening of celebration that we look forward to each and every year. But we’re not the only church to do something like that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    We Serve The Same Focus Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 3, 2014
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    A coach leads his team and instructs them on how to achieve victory. He relates the players focus by revealing WHO they are in respect to the team and HOW they are to serve the team. The same goes for believers we must focus on our 'coach' Jesus Christ!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: Oct 02, 2014 Date Preached: Oct 05, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Focus! Sermon Text: Colossians 3:1-17 [ESV] Introduction: A young boy by the name of James had a desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like A Thief In The Night Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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    We should all be living as if Jesus was crucified yesterday; raised from the dead this morning, and is coming back this afternoon. Are you ready?

    INTRODUCTION One night a thief broke into a house he thought was deserted. As he walked through the darkened house with a flashlight he heard a voice from the kitchen that said, “Jesus is watching you.” He stopped and said, “Who’s there?” There was no answer so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Defeat Of Satan’s Superman Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 11,015 views

    Satan has power to perform miracles. Just because someone claims to perform a miracle, doesn’t necessarily mean they are from God.

    INTRODUCTION There have always been religious people who are a little wacky announcing that the end of the world is near. Somebody emailed me a joke about two preachers standing beside the road holding a sign that said, “The End is Near. Turn Yourself Around Before It’s Too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helping Hands Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2014
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    Let’s look a little deeper at our parable today and Jesus’ message about what it means to love our neighbors! Let’s look at the characters in this short story - giant idea parable and learn something about doing the right thing even if it costs you something in return

    Opening Video Illustration: What if? (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the spheres of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Partnering With God Through Ministry

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 17, 2014
     | 7,492 views

    A sermon challenging people to get involved in ministry.

    Partnering with God Through Ministry Chuck Sligh NOTE: BUY AND USE THESE PROPS: 5 loaves (round, Middle-East style if available) of bread and 2 fishes November 16, 2014 (A PowerPoint slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Canon Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 16, 2014
     | 5,448 views

    1) Pondering of the Words (Revelation 22:18a), 2) Proliferation of the Words (Revelation 22:18b), 3) Purging of the Words (Revelation 22:19)

    Suppose that you became a Christian in the second century A.D. You’ve heard the story of a divine being who died on a cross and rose from the dead. Through baptism, you’ve openly identified yourself with his followers. Now, you want to learn more about this deity. Yet you quickly ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Facebook Or Fellowship?

    Contributed by David Holwick on Mar 23, 2014
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    Genuine Christian fellowship must go beyond the superficiality of Facebook.

    Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church Ledgewood, New Jersey October 10, 2010 FACEBOOK OR FELLOWSHIP? [transcript] Hebrews 10:23-25 ________________________________________ Please open your Bible to Hebrews Chapter 10, starting in Verse 23. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Me More, Give Me More!

    Contributed by Steve Mays on Mar 26, 2014
     | 4,901 views

    We need to be content exactly where we’re at; with who we have and what we have and who we are.

    “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.” Exodus 20:17 I read an interesting article the other day by Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    But If Not

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014
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     | 17,891 views

    Making a commitment to serve the Lord no matter what.

    Daniel 3:16-19 KJV Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. [17] If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Is Worthy Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jul 7, 2012
     | 8,150 views

    Why is Jesus Worthy?

    In the good old days the only thing I had to worry about losing, besides my mind, was my keys. To be honest with you, keys are enough of a challenge for me. I can recall, let’s just say, more than once, when my keys were mistakenly locked in our car or in the house. One time I locked myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ