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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Puzzle Of Parenting Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 22, 2012
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    This is part three of our family series this week looking at what it means to not exasperate your kids

    My oldest niece has a philosophy, actually she has many philosophies but I’m only going to share one with you today. Her philosophy on parenting is this: The government should put birth control in the water and people would have to pass a parenting test in order to get bottled water. Makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Grace... Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 22, 2012
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    Grace is THE distinctive of Christianity, but it is used in different ways in the New Testament: SAVING grace; SUSTAINING grace; and SANCTIFYING grace. All three are important to understand.

    Grace… Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh January 22, 2012 TEXT: Ephesians 1:2 – “Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ” INTRODUCTION Paul frequently opened his letters with his desire that his readers experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Fruit- The Essential Product Of Dedication And Effort

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 27, 2012
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    We are spiritual trees planted by the water flowing from the word of God, and we are expected to bear fruit in keeping with our repentance.

    SPIRITUAL FRUIT- The Essential Product of Dedication and Effort ILLUSTRATION The young boy stood looking up at the naked ice-covered limbs of his favorite cherry tree. It was 4:30 in the morning and the full moon produced a silvery sheen in the ice, which almost seemed to originate within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Puzzle Of Singleness Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 5, 2012
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    In this message we look at the challenges for a Single Christ Follower

    Where have all the married couples gone? At least on television. Have you noticed that there are very few married folks on television anymore? These days you would be hard pressed to find a couple in a traditional marriage on prime time these days. In Big Bang the only marriage couple you see ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Caring About Others Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012
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    I want us to look at how to share our faith without coming off like a jerk. We will make some observations about how our cultural context has changed in the last few decades, and then share five principles about how to share our faith in Jesus.

    Caring about Others Romans 9:1-4a I speak the truth in Christ-- I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit-- 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Heart Of Belief Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012
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    Today as we continue in our Journey with Jesus through the Gospel of John… we are challenged to consider the heart of our own belief.. The Jesus public ministry is concluding… he will soon gather with his disciples as he prepares for the confrontation wit

    The Heart of Belief Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – January 16, 2011 Intro This weekend is a holiday weekend… as Monday is a day set aside to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King. Such a day offers us an opportunity to honor what he stood for. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    By My Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 10, 2012
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    The church must have the power of the Holy Spirit, the breath of God, in order to live.

    February 12, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Subject: Revival Title: By My Spirit I have heard about it since I have been a Christian. I keep expecting to see it full blown. I don’t know what it is going to look like but when it happens I will know it. I’m talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seven Marks Of A Biblical Elder - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012
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    Biblical church leadership can only function effectively when the local church leaders fulfill the Biblical qualifications for leaders.

    Right now we’re in the middle of a presidential election in which all the candidates are attempting to convince the American people that they are the best qualified person to serve in that office. But it’s interesting that our Constitution actually establishes only very minimal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven - Why On Earth Does It Matter?

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 15, 2012
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    Have you ever stopped to ponder that your going to work, helping the neighbour with a ride to the doctor’s office or stopping by your church to be involved in some type of ministry, are the ‘home chores’ of life that have a grander plan?

    “Heaven – Why on Earth does it Matter?” Scripture / Text: Revelation 21:3-4 In my preteen years and well into late teens, my parents assigned work chores to my two brothers and me. From a posted house-cleaning checklist on the refrigerator, to loading the shed with firewood or ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Deviled Ham Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 20, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 26 through 39

    Luke 8: 26 – 39 Deviled Ham 26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 And when He stepped out on the land, there met Him a certain man from the city who had demons for a long time. And he wore no clothes, nor did he live in a house but in the tombs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Cross Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 28, 2012
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    When we understand teh nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ.

    Title: The Cross of Temptation Text: Mark 1:9-15 (Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-14) Thesis: When we understand the nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ. Lenten Season: The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and culminates with the celebration of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Shadow And Light Of Judas And Peter Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 28, 2012
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    Examine the different reactions to the sins of Judas and Peter in the Passion history.

    Shadow and Light: Judas and Peter If there’s one thing you notice when reading the Bible is that it doesn’t hold back. It fully reveals God’s wrath and God’s love. God wasn’t afraid to have people put to death on a wide scale basis. He also didn’t hold back ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Vs The Temple

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 7, 2012
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    The Passion Week was not Jesus vs the Jewish religious leaders, or Jesus vs Rome...it was Jesus vs the Temple. A different perspective on a text we look at every year. Two kingdoms approach Jerusalem from two opposite directions at the same time with t

    Jesus VS The Temple Palm Sunday (2012) Mark 11:1-11 Chronological Bible 10/23 pg. 1410 Mark 11:1–3 (NLT) Jesus’ Triumphant Entry As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2 “Go into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Reminder To Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2011
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    Paul's life was filled with adversity and he had learned to live out his faith in Christ despite the circumstances and situations around him, here he is calling the Philippian church to do the same!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2011 Date Preached: July 24, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: A Reminder to Remain Faithful Sermon Text: Philippians 1:12-30 [ESV] ETS: Paul pointed out that adversity was part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Decided Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 30, 2011
     | 4,767 views

    This is week 5 of our sermon series No Ordinary Family and looks at the faith that put Moses on the list.

    Every story has a beginning and this story began on the side of the Nile River. But before we can tell you about the beginning we need to tell you the beginning of the beginning. I’ve told you the story several times about Joseph being sold into slavery and ending up as governor of Egypt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan