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  • Kelly Benton avatar

    My Crazy Obsession

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 56 ratings
     | 21,302 views

    I believe that many of us have some CRAZY OBSESSIONS. I believe it is CRAZY when we place anything above Jesus. Anything that is chosen over our relationship with Jesus is simply a CRAZY OBSESSION.

    TLC’s “MY CRAZY OBSESSION” Premiered on Wednesday, March 7 2012. My Crazy Obsession pulls back the curtains to reveal some of the Nation’s most extreme and unique obsessions. The series takes viewers behind-the-scenes of homes that are dedicated entirely to the owners’ infatuation with various ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    “called To Be King”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 24, 2013
     | 6,050 views

    What characterizes a heart that is fully given to God?

    In 1 Samuel 8, we are told how the people of Israel asked for a king to lead them. When they made this request of Samuel he went to the Lord, and the Lord told him that they were not rejecting Samuel, but they were rejecting God from being king over them. Samuel was told to tell the people what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do Believers Deal With Homosexuality? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2013
     | 3,879 views

    The Supreme Court of our nation offered a controversial decision regarding marriage this past month, and it is setting up our culture to acknowledge a lifestyle that is contrary to God's Word. How do we respond?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 05, 2013 Date Preached: July 07, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Biblical Truths for Societal Pressures Sermon Title: How Do Believers deal with Homosexuality? Sermon Text: 1 Tim 1:3-6 [HCSB] Introduction: I want you all to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do This 3 Decisions

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 2,877 views

    To show 3-fold decisions we make every moment of our lives.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you decide on things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show 3-fold decisions we make every moment of our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 (Amplified Bible) But test and prove all things [until you can recognize] what is good; [to that] hold fast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pigs Or People, Swine Or Souls

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2013
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     | 8,071 views

    After healing the demoniac, Jesus sent the demons into the pigs who ran into the sea and drown. Those who watched seem more concerned about the pigs than about the healing of this man. A microcosm of today????

    PIGS OR PEOPLE; SWINE OR SOULS Jerry Watts Mark 5:6-20 * Chapter 5 is very interesting. It contains 43 verses with 2 major stories. Each of these stories, as we’ll come to see, has a ‘story in a story’. It is the kind of narrative which escapes the casual or superficial reader. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Totally Focused

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 29, 2013
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     | 4,708 views

    If we are going to amount to anything in life, we must be focused on the task before us. Christ must be central in our focus always. Used as a challenge in a graduation service.

    Mt. 14:22-32 When you entered this world, you were wrinkled. bald ?, red, toothless, could barely see, crying, and naked. You have come a long way, baby. Or have you? A graduating senior of high school has spent the following amount of time in various activities: ---breathing for 936 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Focusing On God And His Glory

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014
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    Pray after this manner -

    A. FASTING FOR GOD’S GLORY Pray after this manner: “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2014
     | 10,369 views

    Moving ahead can be scary... Moving ahead can seem like a waste of time if we don't see the need But this morning we are also going to look at where moving ahead may seem impossible b/c we MAY feel like all is lost! Look at the story of Paul and Silas...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 15, 2014 Date Preached: January 19, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Sermon Text: Acts 16:16-40 [ESV] Introduction: Prior to 1880 if you wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord Stay With Us

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 3, 2014
     | 23,894 views

    “They urged him strongly, saying, ‘Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.’ So He went in to stay with them.” (Luke 24:29)

    Theme: Lord stay with us Text: Acts 2:36-41; 1 Pet. 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35 All that is happening in the world today is pointing to the end of this present age when Jesus Christ will return. Our generation has received so many revelations about Christ that it is almost impossible not to recognise ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Remember Now…!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 28, 2013
     | 6,407 views

    In times of difficulty, distress, discouragement and disaster we need to remember and focus on Who we serve and Whose we are for He is ever able to deliver!

    But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. But ye, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Didn't Die On The Cross For Your Sins! Series

    Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,904 views

    Jesus didn't die (just) for your sins; He died for YOU and He deserves to get what He paid for.

    An older gentleman was driving home from work when his cell phone rang. His wife was on the line in a panic and said, "Honey, be careful driving. I just saw on the TV that some maniac is driving the wrong way on the interstate!" The old man replies, "One? There's hundreds of them!" That story ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,910 views

    Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE LIVING ON PURPOSE Sunday April 13, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:21 Intro. A. How do you think you are living your life today, on purpose or by default? If you had to give me an answer I am pretty sure all of would say that we are living ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Lessons From Wiffle Ball

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on May 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,605 views

    I loved wiffle ball as a child, some of those lessons apply to our walk with Christ

    LESSONS FROM WIFFLE BALL (All my sermons use illustrations from sermon central and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I loved to play wiffle ball. We would set up a small “ball park” in the back yard and pretend we were great base ball players. You can do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resolve To Finish

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,227 views

    There are literally 100’s of 1000’s of people who have had great starts but only a very small percentage of those people have a great finish. Jesus was only 33 years old when he finished his mission. He said, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me.

    Resolve to Finish Nehemiah 6:1-9 Clip of River City miracle http://www.cdol.com/saints/miracle.html The New Orleans Saints had just scored a 75-yard touchdown on one of the wackiest plays in NFL history Sunday, then next-- just as unbelievably -- John Carney missed the extra point with no time ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ruthlessly Aggressive

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 5, 2016
     | 3,975 views

    Sometimes you got to be ruthlessly aggressive in what you want to do! Focus has to be sharp like the eyes of an eagle! Undivided attention!

    Ruthlessly aggressive! 1 Samuel 17:29”But David said, "What have I done now? Was it not just a question?" 30 Then he turned away from him to another and said the same thing…” Sometimes you got to be ruthlessly aggressive in what you want to do! Focus has to be sharp like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal