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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Auto Correcting God

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 21, 2013
     | 5,415 views

    This message focuses on the auto-correct functions of smart phone and how we are sometimes like the smart phones in how we try to auto correct God.

    Auto-Correcting God Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6; Genesis 5:1-3; Proverbs 14:12 Introduction: Although it was “my” goal to continue with my present series “Be Encouraged” I felt led to hold it until I return in a few weeks. This morning I want to share a brief warning with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do What You Do

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 21, 2013
     | 6,235 views

    God will likely call you do to serve him and others with skills and passions you already have.

    You will notice the PowerPoint slides today project images of earthen vessels, i.e., clay jars of various sizes and shapes and uses. The images are lifted from II Corinthians 4 where the bible says, “We now have this light shining in our hearts but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Lessons From The Lord's Temptation

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 5, 2014
     | 6,847 views

    The temptation of Jesus teaches us about: 1. The leadership of God's Spirit (vs. 1). 2. The righteousness of our Savior (vs. 1-4). 3. The power of Scripture (vs. 3-10). 4. The provision of new strength (vs. 11).

    Spiritual Lessons from the Lord's Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 23, 2013 *How long has it been since you were tempted to sin? If it's been more than 24 hours, then maybe you haven't been paying attention. Or you are a very rare person, indeed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Joe!! (Christmas 2013)

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014
     | 2,716 views

    There is arguably no more comforting to the Christian than the fact that God is sovereign. Joseph, although a supporting actor in the nativity narrative, gives an incredible performance.

    Go Joe! (Sermonette) Matt. 1.18-24 December 8, 2013 Chester, IL Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A There is arguably no more comforting to the Christian than the fact that God is sovereign. 1 Sovereignty is the supremacy of authority/rule. a Christians believe that their Master is Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nobody Likes A Wishy Washy God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2014
     | 4,491 views

    Our society today acts like it prefers a wimpy, compromising deity, that will agree its sins are ok. But an honest appraisal of what we will respect and honor as God demands that God be exactly who the Bible portrays: the Holy & uncompromising God!

    NOBODY LIKES A WISHY WASHY GOD 1 Sam. 15:29; Ex. 32:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE. Two convicts were working on a chain gang. "I heard the warden's daughter up and married a guy down on cellblock D," the first con says to the other. "The warden's mighty upset about it too." "Why?" asks the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Real Worship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 11, 2014
     | 9,028 views

    Don’t waste your life in secret, cheap acts designed to get the praise of people. Instead, give it all away in exposed, expensive, extravagant acts of devotion to our Lord, because that is what real worship is all about.

    Did you ever have trouble staying awake at church? Mr. Bean did. Take a look (show Mr. Bean Falling Asleep at Church; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1V1PFsyho). The congregation stares blankly straight ahead, and the preaching drones on in a nonsensical blah blah blah monotone that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus And Politics Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 13, 2012
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     | 10,060 views

    In this sermon we examine what the Bible has to say about Jesus and politics.

    Scripture Four years ago, as we were heading into the final four months of the 2008 presidential election, I preached a series of messages titled, How Would Jesus Vote? I would like to preach a similar series of messages again, this time titled, Politics According to the Bible. Much of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Pleasing Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,445 views

    These proverbs give us good guidance in considering how to live a life that is pleasing to the Sovereign Lord.

    Introduction In the previous verses we learned that God is in control of this world and our lives, and that he does punish the wicked. Keeping those things in mind, it is good to consider how to live a life that is pleasing to the Sovereign Lord. These proverbs give us good guidance in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Righteous Rule Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012
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     | 7,791 views

    These proverbs teach how rulers of every sphere of life ought to carry out their responsibility.

    Introduction We are taking a summer break from 1 Corinthians and returning to Proverbs. I don’t know about you, but I could use a break after sermons on church discipline, Christian conflict, homosexuality, and sexual immorality. I’m not quite ready to move into adultery and divorce, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am The Truth Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 15, 2012
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     | 7,816 views

    Everyone is interested in the truth, what is the truth and how do we know it's true? Jesus made the claim that He is the Truth, but what does that mean?

    6 years ago Al Gore was celebrated for his quasi-documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” Almost fifty years after the event people are still looking for the truth surrounding the assassination of John Kennedy and the suicide of Marilyn Munroe, there are those who are convinced that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Walking As Light Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 16, 2012
     | 5,497 views

    Who are you? And being who you are, what difference does it make in the way you live? Those are the two questions that our passage addresses.

    Introduction Who are you? And being who you are, what difference does it make in the way you live? Those are the two questions that our passage addresses. Text Paul has ascribed different terms for the identity of the Christian believers. They are “saints”; they are “members of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Chooses Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2012
     | 5,611 views

    God has chosen, is still choosing and His desire is for us to choose Him...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 20, 2012 Date Preached: July 22, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: God Chooses Sermon Text: Romans 11:1-10 [NLT] Introduction: Have you ever stopped to think about God and what He has dealt with since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reconciliation: From Outsiders To Insiders

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 23, 2012
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     | 3,932 views

    God is in the business of reconciing people to people and people to Himself.

    Title: Reconciliation: From Outsiders to Insiders Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Thesis: God is in the business of reconciling people to people and people to himself. Introduction It is not as though we are uninformed and unaware of the evil in our world. It is kind of like the Whack-a-Mole ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Christianity, Jesus Style

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,076 views

    What is a true Christ follower?

    A few years ago I was driving to the Adirondack Mountains where I would spend a week in the Whitney Wilderness area. My canoe was on top of the car, my backpack and other equipment was in the back and I was set for the long trip to upper state New York. Driving that far is a little boring so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,385 views

    A presentation of the armor of God given to the Christian.

    Introduction June 15, 1775 – the newly formed Continental Congress appoints a Virginia plantation farmer to serve as Commander-in-Chief of a ragtag army made up of disparate colony regiments. His assignment was to fight against the most powerful army of the day, that of the British ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed