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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Reaching Our World Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,598 views

    God invites us to join Him in His passion to reach this world. He wants us in the game, and He promises to give us everything we need to succeed.

    Reaching Our World Text: Acts 18:22-28 Intro: [Play Evan Almighty clip- Change the world- don’t know where to start] Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t quite have what it took to do what needed to be done? I usually think of examples from sports. I think back to times when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gift And The Guilt Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    Series in Romans

    Text: Romans 5:12-21 Title: The Gift and the Guilt Romans 5:12-21 12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned-- 13 for until the Law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom Through Bondage

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 25, 2015
     | 6,612 views

    We have freedom in Christ. We are also bondservants of Christ. This sermon expounds on the principle of freedom through bondage.

    Freedom Through Bondage There is a growing belief among many in the Lord's church that our freedom in Christ equates to freedom to live as we see fit. The belief that strict obedience to God's will is unnecessary is gaining an ever increasing following. I have had discussions with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worship Through Serving Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 1, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,751 views

    How and why we worship through serving.

    Worship through Serving Ephesians 2:10 God Saved me to Serve God Gifted me to Serve God Blesses me when I Serve Slide Good morning. So glad to have you here this morning. I am glad our PowerZone kids get to join us today for our service. And I am excited to have our Ministry Faire for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Groaning In Our Waiting

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,352 views

    The Holy Spirit give us hope in our hopelessness.

    Title: Groaning in our Waiting Text: Romans 8:18-25 Thesis: The Holy Spirit gives us hope in our hopelessness. Introduction: I read this week that there is a high end, reservation only and cloth napkins restaurant in Portland, Oregon named “The Groaning Board.” My guess is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Priorities

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,481 views

    A message focusing in on the need of prayer and ministry of the Word.

    THE GREAT PRIORITIES TEXT: Acts 6:1-4 Acts 6:1-4 (KJV) And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. [2] Then the twelve called the multitude of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Restoring The Ruined Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,467 views

    A message raising the question of where we find the lepers of the 21st century and how we should deal with them in light of Jesus action.

    Restoring the Ruined Introduction: Casey House in Toronto is a modern day leper’s colony. None of the residents who live there has any hope for a cure. None of the residents who live there has any family interested in their plight. None of the residents who live there has any dreams for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Care And Feeding Of The Human Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,082 views

    The universe has physical laws. Are there spiritual laws? If so, what are they?

    Following Jesus, part 3 The Care and Feeding of the Human Spirit Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 1 Tim. 4:7-10 (The Message) Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! [8] Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    No Condemnation In Christ Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,725 views

    The mood of Paul’s argument changes abruptly in Romans 8 as he assures the believer that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The believer does not live in bondage to sin’s crippling power, nor will he suffer the eschatological cons

    My little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you! Galatians 4.19 The mood of Paul’s argument changes abruptly in Romans 8 as he assures the believer that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The believer does not live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Spirit's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,269 views

    Though the suffering that the Christian endures in life is nothing by way of comparison to the glory that awaits him (8.18), God does not leave him without help. The Spirit helps him in his weakness. Even if the primary weakness Paul has in mind is that o

    O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Divine Nature Purchased By His Son

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,289 views

    This is a series on Ephesian that will be in Commentary format

    A Divine Nature Purchased by His Son. (Vv. 7-14) 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Of The Righteous

    Contributed by Ben Emmons on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,298 views

    Sometimes we feel like were not good enough for God to answer our prayers...are there certain standards we are suppose to live by in order to have our prayers answered? God’s Word gives us guidelines on how to live a righteous life and have our prayers h

    Opening Joke: There was a pastor who had a parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot that would only say, “Let’s kiss. Let’s kiss.” So the pastor invited the deacon and his parrot over to his house. When the deacon arrived they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Praying Knight"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 2, 2008
     | 2,450 views

    Shows the need for prayer warriors and teaches how to become one

    A Praying Knight” September 7, 2008 "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Isaiah's Commission Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016
     | 7,958 views

    What this passage of Isaiah’s commission is intended to teach us is that God is in control.

    Isaiah 6:8-13 Isaiah’s Commission 11/26/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction review Isaiah’s atonement the strangest call Text Verse 8 starts off with a positive call and response: 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prayer Keys - Be Specific Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,275 views

    BE SPECIFIC when praying. Specific prayers emphasize our need and God’s power. Specific prayers may even clarify our calling.

    Prayer Keys - Be Specific “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, I want to see,” he replied. Lk 18:41 Praying specifically is a key to effective prayer. The blind man’s first request is for Jesus to have mercy on him. Jesus asks him specifically, “What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist