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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A New Year Resolution Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2013
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    Paul’s writing to the Ephesians gives us some sound spiritual resolves for the next year. 1- Be more God-like 2- Shun the evil of this world 3- Use your time wisely

    INTRO.- ILL.- Here’s what one guy wrote about a resolution he made: 1999: I will get my weight down below 180. 2000: I will watch my calories until I get below 190. 2001: I will follow my new diet religiously until I get below 200. 2002: I will try to develop a realistic attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Abc's Of Faith Series

    Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Jan 22, 2013
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    Do we know what all the Bible has to say about Faith? Here is a more in-depth look into the subject of Faith.

    THE ABC’S OF FAITH - JOHN TEEM JR. HEBREWS 11:1-8 - APRIL 25, 2010 THE BIBLE HAS MUCH TO SAY ABOUT FAITH AND WE ALL KNOW THAT FAITH IS AN IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTE FOR CHRISTIANS TO POSSESS. BUT WHEN WE REALLY SEARCH OURSELVES ESPECIALLY WHEN SURROUNDED BY TROUBLE OR DOUBT DO WE STILL HAVE ...read more

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    The Way We Walk

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Sep 30, 2012
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    Being an imitator of God means that we must live a life of love and light. Verse 2 of Ephesians 5 describes living a life of love (imitation of Christ's love) and walking as a child of light (verse 8) another imitation. Word imitation means to mimic.

    The Way You Walk Scripture Text: Ephesians 5 Introduction: -- Plato once said: “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark: the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Instead of trusting Christ, modern-day thinkers insist on using human wisdom alone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Modern Family - Pt. 3 - Arranged Marriages Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 23, 2012
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    We are a long ways from the days of "Leave it to Beaver"and "The Brady Bunch"! What does God have to say to the "Modern Family"?

    Modern Family
Pt. 3 – Arranged Marriages The Partridge Family ain’t singing no more. Family Affairs has a whole new meaning now that Mr. French would have never imagined. We will never be able to go back to yesterday. We must learn to deal with today and tomorrow. However, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Imitators Of God

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 7, 2012
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    How do we obtain these God-like characteristics when our lives can be filled with unknowns, disappointments, and hurts, which leads us to as the question what, am I doing wrong?

    Introduction When a person comes to church, they hear a lot about how a person should be like Christ, how they should have God-like characteristics. How do we obtain these God-like characteristics when our lives can be filled with unknowns, disappointments, and hurts, which leads us to as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Dadly" Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 17, 2013
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    We are all called as stewards of the resources God provides, and there is not a more important steward than that of a dad and how he manages the resources of the family and life God provides to Him! Dads must stand sure and shameless on the Word of God!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 13, 2013 Date Preached: June16, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Giving Our All Sermon Title: "Dadly" Stewardship Sermon Text: Eph 5:1 [NLT] Introduction: 1Imitate God, therefore in everything you do, because you are His dear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Purity, Pt. 3

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 31, 2013
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    walk in love, walk in light

    Walking in Purity, pt. 3 Ephesians 5:2-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130731.mp3 In chapter 4 we put off, put on, and put away some things. Next, we see that walking in purity involves love and light. v. 2, 8 We are to walk in love and walk in the light. This is based on the assumption that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Imitators Of God

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 5, 2013
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    To call for Christians to imitate, or live like, their God is just as needed now as it was 2,000 years ago.

    Ephesians 5:1 is rather plain, “Be imitators of God.” As God’s children, we have no higher calling or purpose in life than to be like of heavenly Father. The Way of Christ is designed to reproduce godliness in our lives and therefore mold us and shape us into the image of God. ...read more

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    The Wrath Of God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2013
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    God’s wrath is real, but can be avoided through the atonement of Jesus Christ.

    The Wrath of God August 4, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s wrath is real, but can be avoided through the atonement of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Ephesians 5:1-14 Introduction: The popular hymn "In Christ Alone" won't appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Dark To Light Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011
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    There are three people from whom we cannot hide if we are to mature as Christians: God, ourselves, and our brothers and sisters in Christ.

    When I was in high school we got a little orange cat from the pound. We named him Kumquat because he was such a very small orange; he fit in the palm of your hand. He didn’t stay that way, though. He grew. But he never figured it out. He had formed the habit of sleeping on the round needlepoint ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Infecting Your Facebook Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2012
    based on 144 ratings
     | 28,250 views

    Viruses infect PCs (Personal Computers), and sins infect PLs (our Personal Lives). Facebook has become one place where we can see certain viruses/sins infect the language and attitudes of those who use that site.

    OPEN: A few yrs ago, a computer specialist by the name of Didier Stevens came up with a humorous ad campaign he placed on Google (a popular internet site). The Ad read in this way: "Is your PC (Personal Computer) virus-free? Get it infected here!" Now for those of you not familiar with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking In Love Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 15, 2012
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     | 8,960 views

    As Christians we are to be distinctive from walking in the ways of the world by walking in love.

    Introduction Back in the late summer and fall, we explored together the fourth chapter of Ephesians, a chapter rich with teaching about the church and the individual Christian life. Let’s review briefly. The first three chapters of Ephesians form one glorious doxology extolling the riches we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Deceptive Living Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 15, 2012
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    Addresses sexual immorality and crudeness.

    Introduction We all have limits as to what we will and will not wear. Even if we are not fashion conscious, there are boundaries we will not cross. For that matter, there are dress habits we will not give up. Battles are fought in homes over what we will and will not wear. Back in Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Develop Healthy Partnerships Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2012
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    Since the Church has too long tolerated the teaching of our culture on sexuality and sexuaol relationships, it's time to speak up about building quality relationships.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Develop Healthy Partners” Eph. 5:3-8; 1 Cor. 6:9-20 Sometimes the words of Scripture hit me in the gut. In preparation for today’s message I was directed to such words, from Jesus Himself. In Rev. 2:19 Jesus commends the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Respect The Temple Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 31, 2012
     | 5,549 views

    Our bodies are not o nly sensational and special - they are also sacred.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With Jesus – Respect the Temple” Eph. 5:3-8; Ps. 139: 1-6 & 13-18 Let’s begin with a brief exercise. When I say “Now”, I want you to exhale and empty your lungs. Ready? Now…Now take a deep breath and fill your lungs. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed