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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Call To Humility And Service Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,655 views

    In this sermon we examine three platforms for serving one another: humility, the communion of the saints, and spiritual gifts.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 12. Last month we concluded ten sermons on Romans 12:1-2. In these verses Paul makes a grand declaration about Christian living. He says, in a very provocative way, that he wants us to live our lives for God. He wants us to give ourselves for God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Does The Bible Say About Ministry? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 50,878 views

    This sermon examines what the Bible says about ministry.

    Scripture Today, as we continue our study in Romans 12, the Apostle Paul is in the so-called practical section of his letter to the Romans. He begins chapter 12 by exhorting the Christians to live utterly and completely for God. Then, in verse 3 he starts explaining how Christians are to serve in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What's Next? What Will We Be Like In Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009
     | 5,479 views

    What’s Next? What Happens after we die? Heave is an Awesome Place! Part 5 of 6

    INTRODUCTION 1. What’s Next? After We die – What’s Next? 2. From our Study -- we know – Hell is an Awful Place! • Hades and Hell are far worse than anything we’ve known, or experienced or could even imagine in this life. • AND No one in Hades would ever want anyone to experience what they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why? Understanding Life Events (Ii)

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
     | 3,564 views

    The Exodus is examined in the light of God’s purposes in those events, specifically that God was revealing Himself. This series explores three things God is always doing (1) Bringing People to Moral Choice (2) Revealing Himself to People (3) Preparing the

    Why? Understanding Life Events (II) 2 Kings 5 6-7 -09 Intro Isa 55:8-9 ¡§¡¥For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,¡¦ says the LORD. ¡¥For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.¡¦¡¨ Last Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Looking At Traditions

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,631 views

    Why we do the things we do in church, and the lessons we have learned from certain traditions.

    LOOKING AT TRADITIONS By Jerry Falwell The other day I ran into a Scripture that I had not seen before. Paul is describing the things that led him to faith in Jesus Christ. As he describes his religious background, he includes the traditions that he observed. And “I” profited in the Jews’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We There Yet? Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 19, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,831 views

    Sometimes, waiting isn’t such a bad thing. Sometimes, waiting is a gift from God.

    Wait a moment. (Pause for a time) Waiting. It seems sometimes that all we do in life is wait. We wait in line at the market; We wait at the traffic light; We wait for the Advil to take effect; We wait for the commercial to be over; We wait for the shower to get warm; We wait for financing to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are We Here?

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,882 views

    Is preaching foolishness? Believe it or not, that’s what the Bible says. The preaching event seems like foolishness to people. But despite how it might appear, it’s the way that God has ordained to equip His church.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com 2 CORINTHIANS 5:11-15 As you know, this past week I went to a pastors’ conference called Basics 2009. Somebody saw the announcement up on the slides last week and jokingly said, “Don’t you think you’ve got the basics down already?” I don’t remember how I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So, What Now?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,200 views

    This message was preached following our spring revival services preached by Phil Lamaster. Phil did a great job. Everyone was moved. But the important thing is what happens following the great messages: getting busy about serving the Lord.

    “SO, NOW WHAT?” MATTHEW 17:1-9 OPEN This past week we had revival services. Excellent revival services. Outstanding preaching. Great singing. A true spiritual high. But what does it all really mean? Are we supposed to now just go back to business as usual? Are we supposed to stay on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of The Call Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009
     | 5,433 views

    God’s call sets the course for your life.

    ‘Tis the season for graduation! It’s a bittersweet time. One chapter of life ends while a new one begins. The door closes on friendships that have lasted a decade or more, but just ahead are relationships that will probably last a lifetime. There’s some anxiety at moving into the unknown, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It All Comes Back To Jesus!

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,648 views

    As believers, we fight and fret with our old nature. It is sort of like a boomerang, we throw it out only to see it come back time and time again. Today we are going to take a short look at Peter and one of the episodes in his life and we are going to see

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 11, 2009 Date Preached: June 14, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Sermon introducing VBS Sermon Title: It All Comes Back to Jesus! Sermon Text: Matthew 14:28-29 (ESV) 28 And Peter answered him, "Lord, if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving In The Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,807 views

    This sermon examines giving in the Old Testament.

    Introduction I would like to spend the next two Sundays looking at “God’s Guide for Giving.” Today I would like to examine “Giving in the Old Testament.” Next Sunday I would like to examine “Giving in the New Testament.” There are two reasons why I want to spend the next two Sundays preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Christmas Matters Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 11, 2008
     | 7,216 views

    Part 1 of our series tied in to Advent Conspiracy. We called it "simplechristmas."

    [This message was inspired by Rodney Buchanan’s excellent sermon on John 1:14 entitled, "The Word Made Flesh." You can find it here: http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp ContributorID=&SermonID=41438] Stephen N. Collins Millville – 11/30/08 simplechristmas Part 1: Why Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Act Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,090 views

    Lesson 5 on the home

    LESSON 5 THE ACT OF MARRIAGE Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Today’s lesson covers an extremely important aspect of marriage. “Sex ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Character" Of Light Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009
     | 5,584 views

    Light and Darkeness have NO commonality and as beleivers we should always focus on the light and flee from the darkness.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: December 7, 2008 Date Preached: December 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: 1 John 1:5 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Setting The Pace To Finish Strong

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,824 views

    Running the race of faith requires building a strong foundation on the Word of God and practice.

    January 18, 2009 Morning worship Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Subject: Your Christian Walk Title: Setting the Pace to Finish Strong Thirty – nine years ago this May I graduated from high school in Troy, MO. I was an average student. I did well I the classes I wanted to do well in and didn’t do as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God