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    God's Friend

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 10, 2013
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     | 7,803 views

    Abraham

    GOD’S FRIEND (GENESIS 18:1-8, 16-33) An English publication offered a prize for the best definition of a friend. Among the thousands of entries received were the following: “One who multiplies joys, divides grief”; “One who understands our silence”; “A volume of sympathy bound in cloth”; and “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus And Politics Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,039 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
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    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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     | 7,776 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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     | 7,803 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

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    Walking As Light Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 16, 2012
     | 5,480 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
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    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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    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

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    Christianity, Jesus Style

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,064 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

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    The Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012
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     | 10,370 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

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    What Peter Did Right Series

    Contributed by Jackie Barker on Jul 24, 2012
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    Failure is not final. Looking at the reinstatement of Peter, we see that we can go back to Jesus and be used by him. John 21

    “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said , “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Glorious Joy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 27, 2012
     | 4,766 views

    A presentation of the glorious joy that awaits believers.

    In our previous chapter we looked at the living hope into which Christians are born. That hope is possessing the inheritance of the kingdom of God, of dwelling with God forever – a day that will come when Christ returns. Peter reflects further on what this inheritance entails and how it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The True Good Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 28, 2012
     | 3,691 views

    In lights of the hope we have, we are now called to live the true good life - one that is holy.

    Up to this time, Peter has eloquently laid before his readers the glorious blessings of God that have come to them. What truths has Peter already expressed? Who we are – God’s elect and strangers in the world. What has been done for us – given new birth into a living hope of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Redemption Paid Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 29, 2012
     | 5,048 views

    Presents the great value of the redemption we have.

    Let’s review Peter’s letter. Remember, he is following the ancient letter form. In verses 1,2 he identifies himself, then his readers and adds a greeting. He next writes a thanksgiving covering verses 3-12. In verse 13, he begins the body of the letter, which goes through 5:11. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Sanctity Of Human Life

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2012
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    In the Southern Baptist Convention, today is Sanctity of Human Life Day, and that is the subject of our Bible study. It’s sad that not all people believe that human life is precious. Suicide bombers, terrorists and murders have no regard for human life

    Title: The Sanctity of Human Life In the Southern Baptist Convention, today is Sanctity of Human Life Day, and that is the subject of our Bible study. It’s sad that not all people believe that human life is precious. Suicide bombers, terrorists and murders have no regard for human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist