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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Experiencing A Life Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,333 views

    1. Prayer is an act of worship. 2. Prayer is an expression of the soul. 3. Prayer is a relationship.

    In the Scripture we have just read, Jesus tells the story of two men who went to church to pray. One was a well known sinner, and the other was a well respected religious leader. Jesus interjects some humor when he says that the religious man was praying “about” himself. Another way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    New Age Christianity

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Apr 9, 2025
     | 446 views

    When our faith seeks to trust natural ways to serve the kingdom we can lose sight of life by the Spirit and invite counterfeit spiritual support. A believers story

    New Age Christianity Vanity, Vanity I thought in my heart, “Come now, I will test you to find out what is spiritually good.” I tried cheering myself with Holy laughter, and embraced the folly of being drunk in the spirit, my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I undertook great projects: I built ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God’s Calling To Service – You’ve Been Drafted! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,597 views

    Many believers ask the question, "Where does God want me to serve?" -- Paul gives us some clear teaching on 'where' God has called each believer to serve!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 19, 2014 Date Preached: June 22, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: God’s Calling to Service – You’ve Been Drafted! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 7:17-31 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Hates Our Worship

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 10,183 views

    Our worship of God can be rejected. Today we examine ourselves to see if God accepts our worship.

    Introductory Considerations 1. "I hate, I despise your religious feasts; I cannot stand your assemblies. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps." Your pianos and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Treasure In An Earthern Vessel

    Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,458 views

    The Value of what we have in Christ.

    2 Cor. 4:5-7 INTRO: Paul was always careful to let others know he was nothing without Christ and was never endeavoring to preach or uplift himself in their eyes. He is quoted as recognizing nothing was beyond accomplishing but it was through Christ that it is accomplished and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Prayer Have Power?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 11, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,137 views

    Is there power in prayer or in the one that is prayed to?

    Many people think that prayer ‘works’ because there is ‘power’ in it, when in actuality the ‘power’ is found alone in the Creator God we pray to and who steps into every life circumstance to work it out for our best (Rom 8:28). Prayer is not some tool to move God or a weapon to use against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of A Broken And Contrite Heart Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025
     | 290 views

    God is drawn not to the prideful or self-righteous but to those who are broken in spirit and contrite in heart.

    THE POWER OF A BROKEN AND CONTRITE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 12:13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 51:1-17, Isaiah 57:15, Joel 2:12-13, Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 1:9 INTRODUCTION: The story of David’s fall into sin and his subsequent repentance remains one of the most profound ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When The Fire Falls Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 225 views

    When the fire falls, heaven responds, truth is revealed, and hearts are turned back to God. Elijah's prayer brought down fire not for entertainment, but for divine reawakening.

    WHEN THE FIRE FALLS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:36-39 Supporting Texts: Leviticus 9:24; Acts 2:1-4; 2 Chronicles 7:1-3; James 5:16-18; Hebrews 12:29 INTRODUCTION: Mount Carmel was the stage for one of the most dramatic displays of God’s power in the Old Testament. Elijah stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Rescue: Alive By Grace Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 12, 2025
     | 136 views

    This sermon explains that because of His great mercy and love, God rescued us from spiritual death by uniting us with Christ in His resurrection and enthronement, saving us by grace through faith alone, in order to make us His masterpiece, created for good works.

    Introduction Last week, we ended our time together in a very dark place. We used the analogy of a shipwreck, leaving us spiritually dead, floating helplessly in a sea of sin, captive to the currents of the world, the flesh, and the devil, with our certain destination being the just wrath of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise Your Way Out PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,365 views

    This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of prayer and praise, encouraging believers to actively pursue God's heart, even in challenging circumstances.

    Good morning, beloved family of God! Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here, in the house of the Lord, ready to unwrap the gift of His Word? I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because of my own merit, but because we are here to celebrate and contemplate the wonders of our faith, a faith ...read more

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    The Shepherd's Folly: When Leaders Cease To Seek

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 5, 2025
     | 108 views

    This sermon reveals how leaders at every level—in the pulpit, in the home, or of their own soul—become spiritually "brutish" and destined for failure the moment they stop seeking the Lord.

    Introduction: The Weight of Leadership Good morning, brothers and sisters. In the Scriptures, God often uses the simple, earthy image of a shepherd and his sheep to describe the relationship between a leader and their people. A shepherd's task is one of immense responsibility. He must have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warnings For The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 767 views

    This sermon encourages believers to combat false beliefs, deepen their understanding of biblical truths, and remain vigilant against modern philosophies that contradict God's Word.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers meeting for the first time, but as a family joined together by the love of our Savior. We share a common bond, a common faith, and a common purpose – to know Him more and make Him known. Today, we gather to open ...read more

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    I Want To Do Right Always Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,494 views

    Who has not heard of the “Whopper” or a Baconator! When it comes to food, we do not want to become hungry. Moreover, if we do become hungry our body lets us know it – THE GROWL and we are off to the fridge, looking in the cabinets or diving into the cooki

    Introduction: No matter how you cut it, 72 ounces is 4 1/2 pounds. That is a lot of meat. In an upscale steakhouse chain, a 4 1/2 pound steak would cost you around $200. At The Big Texan, in Amarillo, TX, it is absolutely free; If you can eat it in an hour. While everyone else in the restaurant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The One Thing

    Contributed by Richard Jumper on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,609 views

    This is for people who are searching for something in their life and they are unsure of what it is.

    Did you know that you were a “searcher”? That’s also the way the Bible describes the human condition - our condition - yours and mine. We are searchers, on the move, wandering and looking. The Old Testament is filled with marvelous stories of searchers. Abraham and Sarah left their home to ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    New Testament Legalism Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,164 views

    Message expounds Philippians 3:1-7 explaining the problem of Legalism as defined by the New Testament. The ceremonial law in the Old Covenant was fulfilled in Christ and is not required of believers. The moral law is reiterated in the New Covenant.

    We are in a study of Philippians. Our text today is Philippians 3:1-7. Last week we talked from that text about the value of warnings. God warns us because He loves us. Like a loving parent He guides us away from danger into a meaningful life of blessings. To despise God’s warnings is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic