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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Characteristics Of A New Creation"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010
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    Certain characteristics will be clearly evident in one who is truly born from above. Paul saw them in action in the Thessalonian church

    We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, 4 knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
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    Some say that religion is merely moral rules to control behavior, Jesus transcends religious rules to address a deeper spiritual need.

    Introduction Some people have said that religion is the development of myths and stories to provide moral principles to control human behavior…to create moral rules in order to control social behavior. There are certainly some destructive tendencies that social groups would want to contain. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What God Does When Life Hurts Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 13, 2010
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     | 20,261 views

    When life hurts, God provides His presence to protect us

    THE STRESS BUSTERS # 7 WHAT GOD DOES WHEN LIFE HURTS "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23:5 INTRODUCTION: We're concluding Psalm 23 today. In Psalm 23 we have seen how much God loves you. We've seen how much God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Jesus Would Say To A Mormon

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 14, 2010
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    Jesus would say to a Mormon, "Who Do You Say That I Am?"

    What Jesus Would Say to a Mormon Hebrews 1:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 11/14/10 I did something this week that I’ve not done for more than five years. I put it off as long as I could but decided that I could no longer procrastinate. Having hit the half century mark, I made an appointment with Dr. Watson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Thankful For Your Time? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 17, 2010
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     | 7,307 views

    How often do we sit 'idly' by and allow time to tick, tick, tick away? There is this wonderful gift from God, that He gives to ALL of creation... it is the gift of time... and we all have it! But for the believer, time is of the essence! The time is NOW!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 12, 2010 Date Preached: November 14, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Miscellaneous – Thanksgiving/Thankful Heart Sermon Title: Are You Thankful for You Time? Text: Ephesians 5:15-16 15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words And Actions!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
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     | 5,726 views

    Confession of Sin. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    ill: • Some dates are very well known: • No-one ever forgets December 25th - Christmas day. • Or NoWords and actions! vember 5th - Bonfire Night. • And of course in two days time, February 14th - Valentines Day. • Some days ought to be well known but sadly are ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Psalm 57

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
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     | 15,317 views

    Psalm 57 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Psalm 57 verses 1-11 Ill: • England’s most famous outlaw, has to be the legendary hero of the 12th-century; • The courteous, swashbuckling outlaw Robin Hood. • Who, in modern versions of the legend, • Is famous for his robbing the rich to feed the poor & ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    An Example Worth Following

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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    An example worth following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verses 1-12. Ill: When architect Sir Christopher Wren; • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall near London in 1689, • He built a ceiling supported by pillars. • After city fathers had inspected the finished building, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    4 Things To Do

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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    4 Things to do (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: chapter 4 verses 2-18. The chapter nicely divides into 4 sections: (1). Praying (verse 2-4 & 12-13). 2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Going Fishing With Jesus

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Apr 21, 2012
     | 7,819 views

    As we wait on the Lord, HE wants us to learn the lessons of obeying HIm completely, Loving Him implicitly and following Him wholeheartedly.

    GOING FISHING WITH JESUS John 21 INTRODUCTION I think by now you know that I am not much of a fisherman. That does not mean I dislike fishing. It only reflects the lack of opportunities I had growing up. And unfortunately, not many of those experiences were very positive. As I thought about it, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Gave Thanks

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 21, 2009
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     | 10,878 views

    The one leper who returned to give thanks encourages me to be thankful in 6 ways.

    One Gave Thanks November 22, 2009 I heard about an episode of the Simpsons, where the family was sitting down for supper and Homer asked Bart to give thanks before the meal. Bart bowed his head and said, “Dear God, we paid for all this stuff ourselves… so thanks for nothing.” Now to some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Preach This: Philippians 4:4-9 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009
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     | 28,672 views

    Thesis: Many people get offended if you tell them what to think – no one likes anyone telling them how to think. Yet the Bible tells us how we should think – whether we like it or not.

    Preach this - Phil. 4:4-8 Scripture Text: Phil 4:4-8 (NIV) 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Put Away My Idols

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2009
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     | 4,577 views

    Idolatry is not a common subject, but it is a common problem for humanity, even for Christians.

    I Put Away My Idols TCF Sermon November 15, 2009 How many of you watched the PBS series last month on the National Parks? Besides the fabulous visual images of some of America�s most beautiful scenery, the documentary gave a very interesting perspective on the history of our national ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don’t Miss The Bus (Living Between The First Advent And The Second Advent)

    Contributed by Reg Watson on Dec 29, 2009
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     | 10,960 views

    We live in between the first advent (Jesus’ birth) and the second advent (Jesus’ second coming). During this in between time we have the opportunity to make our hearts and lives ready for Jesus’ return.

    Don’t Miss the Bus 2 Peter 3:3-4 & 8-15a December 27, 2009 When I lived in Kansas City attending seminary, I worked as a school bus driver. Now I’ve got to tell you, if the Discovery channel wanted to do a real Reality Show, the producers should have ridden around on my bus with me. Some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God, Government And You Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,594 views

    To borrow from Andy Stanley, "It’s not about ’what,’ it’s all about ’who.’

    God, Government and You Romans 13:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 1/3/10 After an exceptionally long and boring sermon, the congregation filed out of the church not saying a word to the pastor. After a while a man came up to him and said, “Pastor, that sermon reminded me of the peace and love of God!” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist