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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Power And Guidance Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,601 views

    How many times do we struggle with what to do and what direction to take in serving God? This is something that affects us down to our very prayer life... but God created us and knows our weaknesses and He has provided help...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: May 10, 2012 Date Preached: May 20, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Power & Guidance of Holy Spirit!! Sermon Text: Romans 8:26-30 [NLT] Introduction: 26And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Answers To Life’s Top Five Questions

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    In our passage Jesus answers five of life’s most important questions. The answers of Jesus to these questions are of profound value so much so that if we accept and believe them our life here on earth and in eternity will be greatly affected! Yes, the Lor

    Intro: In our passage Jesus answers five of life’s most important questions like: What is the purpose of life? Am I valuable? Who is my provider? Who controls my destiny? What am I responsible for? The answers of Jesus to these questions are of profound value so much so that if we accept and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Recipe For Growth

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,967 views

    Peace with yourself, peace with neighbors and peace with the world is what we need to live as Christians. We fail to grow when we live our lives for others and become afraid of losing the affection and approval of those we think are important in our lives

    Imagine a Church with some problems, where some people are fighting to become leaders. Yet, despite their own problems, when they heard that the individual who helped to establish the church was in need, they all come together, contributed money to send to help the individual. The leader wrote back ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Helping A Needy World Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,027 views

    The book of Acts tells us in simple terms how the early Church functioned and affected its world. It must have been exciting to have been part of that small group of believers, and to see first hand what God was doing to build the Church.

    Helping a Needy World Acts 3:1-10 Introduction The book of Acts tells us in simple terms how the early Church functioned and affected its world. It must have been exciting to have been part of that small group of believers, and to see first hand what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Is Mine, "Get Thee Behind"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2012
    based on 16 ratings
     | 22,278 views

    A word from God is all you will ever need to be victorious, it doesn’t matter what the circumstances look like, it doesn't matter what the odds look like, God’s ability is not affected by our circumstances! Amen?

    Victory is Mine! Victory is mine,  victory is mine,  victory today is mine.  God told Satan to get thee behind,  victory today is mine.  Healing is mine Healing is mine Healing today is mine God told Satan to get thee behind,  victory today is mine. Joy, happiness, prosperity and every promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis King avatar

    The Outward Ripples Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 13, 2022
     | 1,742 views

    Any Sin of an individual is never isolated to that one person because it affects other people—often in an unseen manner. One thing is fore sure is that individual's sin reaches far and wide into families, friend and even person unknown to you.

    Any Sin of an individual is never isolated to that one person because it affects other people—often in an unseen manner. One thing is fore sure is that individual's sin reaches far and wide into families, friend and even person unknown to you. Much like the watery rippling rings emanating from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    God Pursues His Beloved

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 16, 2021
     | 3,527 views

    God wants to be known personally, intimately, and vitally. He wants us to look to him with deep affection, and to depend on him always, because we know him. So foster that true commitment to God: listening to him, speaking with him, and walking with him.

    Say you’ve met that “special someone.” It’s one you’ve come to love, it’s the one you want to marry. Probably we all can picture this very human event: meeting someone, falling in love, becoming husband and wife. There’s a lot of joy in this great gift! But then something takes place that nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Resurrection Power For Day To Day Living

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Apr 2, 2021
     | 4,710 views

    Why is the resurrection important to humanity today? This sermon looks at Romans 8:5-11 and what it teaches us about the death and resurrection of Jesus do affect our everyday lives. In fact, they are the most important events that ever happened in all of history.

    Intro: It is so great to be able to gather together this Easter. It was only a year ago that we had to celebrate Resurrection Sunday on our couches in our homes. And while many are still choosing to worship online for any variety of reasons, it is so wonderful to be back together with those of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "This Do In Remembrance Of Me”

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 21, 2024
     | 1,967 views

    This do in Remembrance of Me is more than a mental snapshot of something that happed in the past. It is more than a sentimental emotion that places a smile on your face or causes you to perform a ritual out of tradition, but true remembrance affects every aspect of our senses.

    “This Do In Remembrance of Me” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Something my wife and I enjoy doing is having an elegant dinner experience like the Chef’s Table on the cruise ship or the exclusive private Chef’s Dinner experience. This is different than just a nice restaurant dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Wake-Up, Clean-Up, Dress-Up

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,257 views

    Jesus is coming back soon. The signs of His Coming are almost all on display. Paul tells us in Romans 13:11-14 how this knowledge should be affecting our lives: we should Wake-Up, Clean-Up, Dress-Up.

    WAKE-UP, CLEAN-UP, DRESS-UP Rom. 13:11-14 MSG INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this old country farmer. He’s taking his nephew camping for the first time. His nephew had five degrees. He’s one of the smartest men alive. They set up their tent and quickly fell asleep. 2. In the middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ambushed By Unfaithfulness

    Contributed by Jason Seger on Feb 16, 2012
     | 5,020 views

    David was an experienced military leader. He knew that he had to keep his guard up on the battle field, but was ambushed at home in his palace because he didn’t realize an enemy of a different kind was lying in wait for him. He never saw it coming, bu

    Ambushed by Unfaithfulness Scripture Text: 2nd Samuel 11:1-4 Introduction: Do these words sound familiar? “Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her, so long as you both shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Returned Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014
     | 6,209 views

    Renewal, Restoration, Retrieval – the attitude is so important. It’s done in love- not reluctance. It’s done with mercy – not judgment. It’s goal is restoration – not conviction. It’s done with risk – not with guarded defensiveness.

    Covenant Connections: A Covenant of Love ~ Love Returned Scripture Text: Hosea 3.1-5 INTRODUCTION I think it’s important to study and investigate and probe the deep-questions of life; …but I-also-know that a person can get lost-in-the-questions! It’s-kinda-like pulling out ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Checkmate...pal!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 13, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,938 views

    God’s word exhorts us “not to be unaware of Satan’s schemes” (II Cor 2:11), in order we can be on guard always. This Sermon is all about that and more...in the context of a recently concluded World Championship Chess match, to which an audience can easily

    CHECKMATE...PAL!!! Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the DEVIL’S SCHEMES. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • James Thibodeaux avatar

    Be The Best With God

    Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021
     | 2,226 views

    Let’s see if you can name which branch of the arm service these phrased are used.? Be All That You Can Be! (Army) - “Aim High, Fly-Fight-Win”(Air Force) - “The Few, The Proud“ (Marines) - “Born Ready” (Coast Guard) - “Forged by the Sea” (Navy)

    Intro: Let’s see if you can name which branch of the arm service these phrased are used.? Be All That You Can Be! (Army) - “Aim High, Fly-Fight-Win”(Air Force) - “The Few, The Proud“ (Marines) - “Born Ready” (Coast Guard) - “Forged by the Sea” (Navy) These slogans was so good; the branches of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Fire Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,186 views

    The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps to sustain our body, soul and spirit. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings but if we let the fire go out, we will not be able to survive. We must guard our hearts and tend to the fire of God in our lives.

    The Fire of God 101 Thesis: The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps to sustain our body, soul and spirit. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings but if we let the fire go out, we will not be able to survive. We must guard our hearts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational