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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Transformed Or Deformed

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,051 views

    God expects us to be transformed into the image of Christ. To refuse to do this we remain deformed in the image of the world.

    In November of 1977 we adopted our son Kevin. As Kevin grew, he would occasionally want to sleep in our “king-sized” bed with us. We were used to having our dog in bed with us, and the addition of Kevin added little to the problem. Before too long, Kevin preferred to sleep in the big bed with Mom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,389 views

    Part 3. When we are in relationship with God we should expect to hear God speaking to us.

    If we are not experiencing God’s abundant life we need to ask ourselves why? I think we can boil the problem down to one of three issues: 1) We might have a relationship problem with God. Over the last couple of weeks we have looked at the importance of knowing God, having a personal relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does Christianity Look Like?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,163 views

    The parable of the Good Samaritan surprises - it’s not what you’d expect, as a picture of Christianity - but it works.

    Luke 10:25-37 WHAT DOES CHRISTIANITY LOOK LIKE? Have you ever been surprised when you have met someone in person, surprised by the way that person looked? During the fair, the local radio station personalities are there, and you’re able to see what they look like. And almost always, you’ll hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Judgment Day Is Coming

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    Christ Jesus commands us to live on the watch expecting the day of his return and our ultimate judgment.

    Mark 13: 1 – 8 Judgment Day Is Coming Intro: A young lady busied herself getting ready for a blind date. Dinner at an exclusive restaurant with live music and dancing. She went out to have her hair done, did her makeup, put on her best dress and was ready for her date’s arrival. His expected ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Christ Moves Graciously

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,390 views

    When Christ acts graciously on your behalf, He expects you to express a proper attitude of thanksgiving.

    Turn Your Bibles to Luke 17:11-19 Title: When Christ Moves Graciously Theme: Expressing Proper Thanksgiving to the Lord Jesus Introduction: Jesus Christ never sinned and His life was not characterized by an ill temper. The passages of Scripture I am about to read hold the account of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Value One Another Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,692 views

    God expects us to treat one another as equals, love one another, and worship with one another.

    1. God expects us to view one another as EQUALS. The church at Colosse must have been a very diverse church. “Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free…” (v. 11a). The distinctions that are so important to the world mean nothing in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Chose The Nails Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,898 views

    Since Christ was fully devoted to us, is it too much for Him to expect full devotion from us?

    In the distance I see a cross. This is not an unusual sight. Crucifixion is the Roman’s favorite method of execution. I have walked by many crucifixions at this same spot. But a larger than normal crowd has gathered to witness this cross. I wonder why so many people are interested in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For The Hurting Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 24,917 views

    The first in a series of three sermons dealing with the hurts in life and how God expects us to handle them.

    Today we are going to start a new series, a series that I have entitled Hope for the Hurting. Maybe you are thinking this morning, “Pastor James, that sounds wonderful, but right now, I’m not hurting, and I have plenty of hope.” Well, that’s great, because this message is for you, too. You see, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Help Those Who Hurt Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,589 views

    The second in a series of three sermons dealing with the hurts in life and how God expects us to handle them.

    Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. "How can you now claim to have all these injuries?" asked the insurance company’s lawyer. "According to the police report, at the time you said you were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,501 views

    The Third in a series of three sermons dealing with the hurts in life and how God expects us to handle them.

    Things that you hope you don’t hear while you are being operated on: Better save that; we’ll need it for the autopsy. Wait a minute, if this is his spleen, then what’s that? Ya’ know ... there’s big money in kidneys ... and this guy’s got two of ’em. That’s cool! Now can you make his leg ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Prepare For A Miracle

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    Encourages people to give God whatever they have already - and expect Him to do great things with it.

    1 Then Moses answered and said, "But suppose they will not believe me or listen to my voice; suppose they say, ’The LORD has not appeared to you.’ " 2 So the LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?" … 20 Then Moses took his wife and his sons and set them on a donkey, and he returned to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Examined Life

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
     | 4,372 views

    We need to examine our lives to see how they match up to God’s expectations of us.

    I assume you’ve all heard of Socrates, the great Greek philosopher. He was sentenced to death in 399BC because he dared to criticise the immorality of Greek Society. His only defence at his trial was that he was doing Athens a great service by questioning the way they thought. When his friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Great Reversal Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 30, 2009
     | 7,241 views

    Amos shows that the "Day of the Lord" will be a great reversal for those who expect to be immune to God’s judgment.

    Let me ask you a question: How many of you here this morning would like to win the lottery? Sounds good doesn’t it? Just go into the Circle K, buy a ticket, watch the drawing on TV and see all your numbers drawn and then all your problems are gone. Couldn’t get much better, right? That’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promises Are Meant To Be Kept

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 31,042 views

    Promises are not made to be broken. They are meant to be kept. God keeps His. He expects us to keep ours.

    Promises Are Meant To Be Kept Jeremiah 42:5-6 Words come easy, often uttered without any thought or sincerity behind them. When we are faced with difficult situations or unknowns, we cry out to God saying, “God show me what I should do and no matter what I will do it.” “No matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Before Victory Comes Obedience Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 4, 2013
     | 8,800 views

    The story of David & Goliath has a lot to do about obedience, but this sermon may not be what you expect...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 28, 2013 Date Preached: September 1, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Facing the Giants of our Time Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17 [HCSB] Introduction: What are the giants of our time? In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist