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  • David Owens avatar

    The Vision, The Thorn, And The Grace Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2010
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     | 13,247 views

    Paul learned to accept his thorn in the flesh as a gift from God, and allowed it to bless and benefit his life.

    Introduction: A. I want to start with a true story that illustrates the overall lesson I hope we will learn today. B. The story is told of a 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. 1. The boy began lessons with an old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trusting God’s Guidance Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,302 views

    We seek after it... We receive it into our lives... We test it to make sure its from God... but until we fully learn to TRUST God’s guidance, our Christian walk will NEVER be what God wants it to be for the simple reason that we trust ourself MORE than we

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 27, 2010 Date Preached: Aug 1, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Finding God’s Guidance in this World Title: Trusting In God’s Guidance Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 ETS: The writer of Proverbs wanted his readers to rely on Godly wisdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want To Be The One

    Contributed by Dr. Travis Campbell on Dec 12, 2009
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     | 10,938 views

    10 were healed, but only 1 returned to thank the Lord. I want to be the one who expresses thanksgiving for all the Lord’s blessings.

    As we open our Bibles once again to the Gospel of Luke, we are reminded that it was penned by Luke the physician. Luke, a Greek, was a well educated man who was used of the Lord to pen two books of our New Testament, The Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. As Mark had written for the Romans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saints And Sinners

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,461 views

    John teaches the difference between the two

    “See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Christmas Around The World

    Contributed by James Jack on Jan 8, 2010
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     | 4,265 views

    Because of God's love, Jesus came to save people from every nation on earth.

    “Christmas Around the World” – John 3:16 I’ve never hidden my strong dislike of Santa Claus. I mean I’ve never met the bloke, so it’s nothing personal, but I don’t like what he stands for. Perhaps, deep down, it’s because every year at school I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Of All Comfort

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 90 ratings
     | 47,003 views

    It is one thing to have comfort when the sun is shining. But what we really need is comfort in the time of trouble. Then we can comfort others. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    God of All Comfort 2 Corinthians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodOfAllComfort.html Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort [2Cor. 1:3]. The word for "blessed" is actually praise -- Praise be to God. David put it like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking God Seriously Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
     | 7,569 views

    True prayer must be based upon relationship.

    “Taking God Seriously” Matthew 6:9 March 22, 2009 We began talking about prayer last week by noting some things that are important to understand about true prayer: • True Prayer Is Not a Performance - :1,5 • True Prayer Is a Matter Between God and You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Answers, Not Appeasement

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,638 views

    When our needs are real, we want genuine answers, not just appeasements. Look to self-esteem, look to the resources already present, and look to the Lord of victory for real answers.

    When you need something, and you ask for it, what do you expect? Do you expect an answer or an appeasement? Do you expect a clear-cut, usable answer to your request, or are you satisfied if you are just told, well, have a nice day? When you need something, and you ask for it, which really satisfies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,388 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus be our example as to how we’re to share the message of Jesus’ love and hope w/others.

    Intro: In the 1998–1999 NBA basketball season, David Robinson, frequent all-star and veteran center for the San Antonio Spurs, learned to share the limelight with the new dominant player of the league: his teammate Tim Duncan. -San Antonio won the NBA playoffs in 1999 with Tim Duncan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gravitational Energy Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,634 views

    We need to tap into the power of Jesus through the Holy Spirit so that we can defy the pull of this world.

    Sermon: Gravitational Energy Series: Get Energized Opening: Video - open with Song = Gravity video Insert You Tube video of Shawn McDonald singing Gravity live (time - 4:24) Explanation of video and its lyrics: Pastor Mike comes up reads the lyrics to the song have on power point – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Money According To God, Prt. 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010
     | 2,934 views

    Third and final in the series Your Money Is Your Life, Dave finishes up what he began two weeks earlier, listing differences between how human beings think of money and how God seems to think of it.

    Money According to God, prt. 2 Series: Your Money Is Your Life, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 29, 2009 Two weeks ago I shared with you that there are 2,650 verses in the Bible that talk about money and possessions, and spent a little time going through them with you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Growing Through Giving Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,825 views

    How we handle money is an indicator of our spiritual maturity. Have you learned the spiritual disciples of Trusting, Tithing, Saving, Repaying and Enjoying.

    GROWING THROUGH GIVING There is a story about a church in the American South with a small but vocal “Amen Corner.” Especially vocal was Deacon Jones, who led the corner. One day the pastor began his sermon with the words, “If this church is going to serve God then it needs to learn how to walk” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Biblical Christianity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    Looks at the essential beliefs of Christianity as the beginning of a series on the different religions of the world and how they compare with Christianity and what makes them false.

    Biblical Christianity Series: Faithology 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 Welcome Slide Good morning and Happy Easter. We are glad that you are here today. A couple of announcements before we get started. Offering Baptism Opportunity – next week Ladies tea invitations available in foyer – Saturday, May ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tell Me The Story Of Jesus: The Man

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 15, 2010
     | 1,700 views

    Tell Me the Story of Jesus: The Man

    This is the second sermon in a series introducing Jesus Christ and His time on earth. Today we look at Jesus just as His three years of ministry are getting started. We know this story as Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Doing Life: Relationship Skills From The Bible For Today

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,580 views

    God has chosen to reside in us, in our broken, hurting lives, in a hurting world BUT we do so in the compnay of a mending, healing, reconciling God.

    Doing Life: Relationship Skills from the Bible for Today April 18, 2010 Intro: Jesus said, “My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” (Jn 10:10b, NLT). So, then where is it? Jesus also said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist