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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    No Tripping Allowed

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 11, 2017
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     | 20,505 views

    Simple thought -- IF TRIPPING IS NOT ALLOWED IN FOOTBALL, a game where people are supposed to be knocking each other down, it CERTAINLY SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED IN CHURCH, a place where people should be helping and holding one another other up.

    TITLE: NO TRIPPING ALLOWED SCRIPTURE: I CORINTHIANS 8:1-13 / ROMANS 14:1-12 Autumn is approaching and begins in just 12 days. With this change of seasons it also means there will be lots of football games on television. College football season has already begun, therefore; at least occasional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Thing

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 5,722 views

    An intelligent teacher approached Jesus and asked Him what was the greatest of all the commandments that God had given to man. The greatest thing we can ever do is love God with everything we are.

    The Greatest Thing Mark 12:28-34 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christians Really Living For Christ

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2014
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     | 4,892 views

    My purpose this morning is to get us to take a fresh look at what it means to give it all over to Jesus, and not just talk about it.

    10-23-04 Christians really living for Christ Text: Luke 9:18-9:26; 57-62 Introduction There is a great old chorus that I love to sing. Maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of Business Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,166 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 8: 28-34

    Matthew 8: 28-34 Out Of Business 28 When He had come to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, there met Him two demon-possessed men, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce, so that no one could pass that way. 29 And suddenly they cried out, saying, “What have we to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Horns Of The Altar

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Sep 25, 2012
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     | 23,538 views

    Adonijah sought mercy and forgiveness while gripping the horns of the altar of sacrifice in the tabernacle. King Solomon had mercy upon his step-brother Adonijah. However...

    The Horns of the Altar (1 Kings 1:47-53) “…the king’s servants have gone to bless our lord King David, saying: ‘May God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne’ Then, the king bowed himself on the bed. [48] Also, the king said thus: ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Wholly Devoted Eyes Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2012
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     | 8,925 views

    To be wholly devoted to God, we must have wholly devoted eyes. To have wholly devoted eyes we must have eyes that are focused on God, closed to evil, and open to the needs of others.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who rushed to her doctor. 1. Looking very worried and all strung out, she rattled off, “Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair was all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all wrinkled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 23, 2013
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     | 15,988 views

    Christmas is a time that God showed us how much he loved us. Now He calls us to love other as He loved us. Let’s see some ways that God loved so we might learn to love like Christ!

    Love like Christ Keep Christ in Christmas 12/21-22/2013 Introduction Slide Love. Love is a word that is quite overused. We love a lot of things. We love our football, our cars, our houses, our kids. We love our freedom, we love our guns. We love our dogs, and even our cats. We love chocolate and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Have To Follow The Bible

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 16, 2013
     | 4,789 views

    This message deals with the origin of the Bible, the content, the makeup, the different translations, and what makes it different from other books.

    I am grateful to Timothy Peck on Sermon Central in his message “What Christians Think About the Bible” for much of the content for this message. Great Job Timothy "Do We Have To Follow The Bible?" 9/15/13 Proverbs 2:1-15 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Pastor Rick How many of you grew up ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Avoiding Millstones Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 1, 2013
     | 6,143 views

    Jesus warns us of the consequences of being the cause of someone stumbling, but what is it they stumble over?

    It is the stuff of nightmares, you’re unable to breath, the pressure is closing in and your last thoughts reflect on what you wished you had done. Regrets fill your mind, if onlys become your focus and as the darkness increases your struggles decrease until what was you has departed and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Before Victory Comes Obedience Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 4, 2013
     | 8,891 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

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    What Jesus Said About Fear Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,549 views

    15 times int he Gospels Jesus tells folks to not be afraid, what does that say to us today?

    What Jesus Said About Fear So, what are you afraid of? What it is that sends Goosebumps up and down your spine, brings your heart to your throat and makes you want to throw up just thinking about it? Snakes, heights, spiders, enclosed spaces? Back in the day one of my favourite shows was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Real Reasons The Dollar Died Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,031 views

    God has sent divine judgement upon ancient Israel because they had abandoned their Godly foundation in which their nation had been founded.The Judgement was meant to awaken Israel to return to their foundation, Godly heritage but instead of repenting they

    “The Final Countdown Has Started” Series The Real Reasons the Dollar Died 3 of 4 (Based upon Jonathan Cahn’s book “The Harbinger: The Ancient Mystery that Holds the Secret of America’s Future”) February 26, 2012 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beniah The Lion Killer

    Contributed by Keith Maynard on Mar 5, 2016
     | 26,817 views

    Slaying giants in your life

    Benaiah the Lion Killer 2 Samuel 23:20-21 • Benaiah was one of the top five soldiers in Israel • He was a General in the Israeli army • He was the Captain of King David’s bodyguards. • 1 Samuel 23:20B o “He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Touch Of Jesus

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016
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     | 10,930 views

    What might the story of the raising of Jarius' daughter look like if it happened today?

    Introduction • Hear now the New Testament story of Jarius, the ruler of the Jewish synagogue. [Read Luke 8:40-56] • What if that story took place today? Instead of Jarius, let’s visit with a Baptist minister by the name of Wallace. Of utmost importance is for each of us to notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Riches Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,790 views

    Our attitude toward money & how we use it is a barometer of our spiritual state. It reveals whether we are foolishly thinking only of the present or astutely looking to eternity. What is the purpose of money anyway?

    LUKE 16: 1-13 [PARABLES IN LUKE] TRUE RICHES [Matthew 6:25-34] Some athletes, entertainers and CEOs receive astronomical salaries. They take all they can get and use it for their own personal interests. They seem to set an example for our culture which spends so much to entertain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist