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  • "Live With The Endgame In Mind

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 9, 2012
     | 5,090 views

    For those of you who play chess or who have mastered games of strategy you know that you must play with the Endgame in Mind. Understanding the “Endgame” I’m sure shows up in business and sports. How you want to finish is related to how you begin and

    Cornerstone Church September 9, 2012 “LIVE WITH THE ENDGAME IN MIND” 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 For those of you who play chess or who have mastered games of strategy you know that you must play with the Endgame in Mind. Understanding the “Endgame” I’m sure ...read more

  • Taking A Look At Faith

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012
     | 3,120 views

    When it comes to faith I believe in two things; God can and God cares. Why did the followers of Jesus mentioned in the Hebrew writers' description endure the horrific treatment of persecution? Why did they keep their faith in Jesus as the Son of God eve

    Last week we took a look at failure. We discussed that God’s love is unconditional. He doesn't remove love because of your failure or give you some love when you succeed. He loves you because He made you. Paul made his case that even with his failures; God was using Him to unleash His power ...read more

  • Stand Down, Or Stand Up!

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jan 14, 2013
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     | 14,291 views

    I believe today that America and the Church in America is at a Crossroad, and it is up to each and every one of us here to decide whether it’s time to “stand down” or “stand up”! I believe it’s time to stand up!

    The past couple weeks, I have heard a term more and more that to be quite honest with you, as a person who has not served a day in the military, hadn’t heard the term, and even when I did, I was a bit unsure what it meant. Here is the meaning of the term STAND DOWN: A relaxation from a state ...read more

  • Overcoming The Pinocchio Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 6,909 views

    To help listeners be more convicted against the presence of falsehood in the church and in their lives and to be people of truth

    4 senior students had spring fever real bad and skipped the first 2 hours of school. They arrived late, and each one had the same story – “We had a flat tire.” The teacher said, “OK. Take a seat. You missed a quiz earlier, so you’ll need take it now. Take out a ...read more

  • Don’t Need The Church? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
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     | 6,265 views

    A reminder that belonging to God means being a part of His family, the Church

    I don’t need the church. I feel just as close to God outdoors. I’m already pretty good without the Church, and that should count for something. I don’t need to go through all the motions because God already knows my heart. If those words describe your heart, I’m glad ...read more

  • Getting Free From The Nets Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 5,968 views

    Dominant Thought: Jesus expects men to make His call to follow our highest priority - one that is evidenced by obedience to His will

    This week we celebrate the fact that we live in a great nation. I’m thankful for the freedoms that we enjoy – grateful to those who sacrificed so that we’d have them – and mindful that we can’t take any of that for granted. I’m thankful that we live in a land ...read more

  • Paul's Admonition Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 17, 2011
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     | 4,429 views

    How often do we as believers look down on the world and in our hearts think, "I am so much better than that..." Not too many of us will admit it, but I can guarantee you it crosses the minds of believers every day. Do you love the lost? OR Do you condemn

    Sermon Brief Date Written: November 10, 2011 Date Preached: November 13, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Romans Sermon Title: An Admonition of Hypocrisy Sermon Text: Romans 2:28-29 [ESV] 28For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor ...read more

  • Every Member A Minister

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
     | 4,249 views

    For the people to understand the place of spiritual gifts in the Church; to understand their personal responsibility to employ spiritual gifts to serve others; to understand the biblical assurance of what those gifts will accomplish when each part does it

    Ephesians 4:7-16; Romans 12:1-8; I Peter 4:10-11; I Co 14:12 Colossians 1:27-29 Intro: Ephesians 4:11-16 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of ...read more

  • Giving In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011
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     | 11,652 views

    Giving in the kingdom of God is an act of worship that demonstrates how much we value God and His kingdom.

    Two men were marooned on an Island. One man paced back and forth worried and scared while the other man sat back and was sunning himself. The first man said to the second man, "aren’t you afraid we are about to die." "No," said the second man, "I make $100,000 a week and tithe faithfully to ...read more

  • Rx For Discouragement Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 18, 2011
     | 6,190 views

    If we want to overcome discouragement and despair, then we must believe the good news, believe God’s Word, and be with God’s people on a regular basis.

    An optimist and a pessimist were at the coffee shop where the optimist commented, “Isn’t this a wonderful, bright, sunny day?” The pessimist replied, “Yea, but if it doesn’t stop soon, all the grass, flowers and crops will dry up. Two days later, it’s ...read more

  • Big Ideas Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 19, 2011
     | 4,996 views

    An intro to a series through the book of Nehemiah. A sermon to show how God delights in taking little people and accomplishing big things through them

    Nehemiah 1-4 Someone wrote years ago, “Just when I figure out all of the answers in life, they changed the questions!” Too true. More than ever, they’re changing the questions at a dizzying pace. Life is BIG. It’s fast, confusing, transient. That’s OK. God has ...read more

  • Shouldering Up Against Opposition Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 5,769 views

    To help the audience realize that true love for one another and a high regard for the word of God are vital for the Church to stand up under opposition

    I Thessalonians 2:13-20 Introduction – It’s June 7, 1944, one day after D Day. The beach landings and air strikes were only the beginning. Brig. General Norman “Dutch” Cota, assistant division commander of the 29th, came upon a group of infantry pinned down by some ...read more

  • God At Work Series

    Contributed by David Mcbeath on Nov 24, 2011
     | 5,164 views

    When we approach work as worship we eliminate the sacred/secular divide and will find tremendous worth in our work. God is a Worker We are His Coworkers Work at Being Content Work in Order to Have Work in Order to Give

    Series: Stewardship Message: “Worship, Work, and God” or “God at Work” or “Worth of Work” Text: Acts 20:33-35; Ephesians 4:28 Date: Nov. 13, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (Significant portions of this sermon are reworked from Brian Bill of Pontiac Bible ...read more

  • Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-I

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 6, 2011
     | 2,526 views

    Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. But Why or How does it do this? Wickedness invites repercussion thru...

    WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-I—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Reiterate the flow of events concerning Cain ‘s legacy of unrepentance & Seth’s transmittance of righteousness. Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Repercussion—An ...read more

  • I Beg Your Pardon, God Has Promised A Rose Garden, Someday. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011
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     | 5,216 views

    We have before us one of the most needed and significant promises in the Bible.

    Intro: 1. There is a flower called the corpse flower [ti-tan a-rum]. It can grow up to 10 feet tall. It has bright red blooms that look like rotten meat. It attracts flies and carion beetles. Matthew Opel, from the University of Connecticut said: "The corpse flower looks like ...read more