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  • Brian Chandler avatar

    God Help Me Remember You Are All Powerful Series

    Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jul 21, 2011
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     | 6,288 views

    Learning that when we come to God in prayer that He is all-powerful

    Get Connected: A Daily Pattern for Prayer "God Help Me Remember You’re All-powerful" Week 6 Matthew 6:13 How has your prayer life been with the Lord over the last month? Are your growing in that area? Are there things God has been teaching you to include in your prayer life that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “i Don’t Like None Of ‘em!”

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 4, 2011
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    Biblical teaching about government authority and capital punishment.

    “I Don’t Like None of ‘Em!” apr1011 Romans 13:1-7 Grant Lovejoy, one time pastor of this church, was also my preaching professor at SWBTS. He cautioned us that there are 2 topics you never want to discuss from the pulpit: sex & politics. So let me just say, “I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2011
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    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 27 verses 1 through 13

    Isaiah 27: 1 – 13 Signs 1 In that day the LORD with His severe sword, great and strong, will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan that twisted serpent; And He will slay the reptile that is in the sea. 2 In that day sing to her, “A vineyard of red wine! 3 I, the LORD, keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Perfect Servant Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 13, 2012
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    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 42

    Isaiah 42: 1 – 25 The Perfect Servant “Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles. 2 He will not cry out, nor raise His voice, nor cause His voice to be heard in the street. 3 A ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Moving Ahead – When You R Scared Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 3, 2014
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    So often we play things safe believing that if we 'stay put' and if we don't move... that all will be well, but that is FAR from the truth...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 04, 2014 Date Preached: January 05, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When You R Scared Sermon Text: Acts 9:10-19 [ESV] Introduction: 10Now there was a disciple at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Multiply Your Influence 100x Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012
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     | 12,751 views

    The parable of the sower is a picture of the seed of the Word of God. There is amazing potential in that seed, but we must provide the right kind of soil for it to grow.

    INTRODUCTION This is the 40th message in the series I call “Parables and Miracles.” The word “parable” means, “to throw alongside.” A parable may be an analogy or metaphor where Jesus lays down a natural truth and then throws a spiritual truth alongside it. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sell Out And Buy Up! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012
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    How the parable of the hidden treasure and the parable of the pearl represent two different ways people come into a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Matthew 13 contains seven parables about the Kingdom of heaven. Today we’re going to examine the short twin parables of the treasure buried in the field and the valuable pearl. As we talk about the Kingdom of heaven, you must remember only thing necessary for a kingdom is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Only Word Jesus Doesn't Understand Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012
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    The miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 and the one word Jesus doesn’t understand: ONLY and three lessons we can learn from this miracle.

    INTRODUCTION I’ve entitled this message, “The ONLY Word Jesus Doesn’t Understand.” Words can be hard to understand, especially English words. For instance, someone wrote: “English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; a pineapple is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Beautiful Symphony Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012
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     | 14,100 views

    Like instruments in an orchestra playing the same piece of music, so should all the members of the church and when the church is out of tune, it can get ugly. Four ways Jesus tells us we can tune up our lives.

    INTRODUCTION I really enjoy listening to a great symphony orchestra performing classical music. One of my favorite composers is Johann Sebastian Bach. His most famous composition was “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” Here’s a little bit of trivia about Bach that you might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Does God Live Today? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
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    God's collective address, the church, and God's individual address, a believer. A discussion about how the things Jesus did in the temple courts are the things He wants to do in us today.

    INTRODUCTION Everybody seems to be on a diet these days. Scientists are making amazing discoveries every day about nutrition and diet. If you’re struggling to lose weight these recent scientific findings may help you. Scientists have discovered: (1) If nobody sees you eat food, it has no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Me The Money! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
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     | 13,257 views

    Jesus' response to the Pharisees and the Herodians when they tried to trick him with a question about taxes.

    INTRODUCTION Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding, Jr. starred in the 1996 movie, “Jerry McGuire.” Tom Cruise played a sports agent with only one client. Cuba Gooding, Jr. played an NFL receiver who made the line, “Show me the money, Jerry! Show me the money!” famous. In our passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Myth Of More Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 26, 2012
    based on 13 ratings
     | 30,246 views

    Contentment is wanting what you already have.

    The Myth of More Exodus 20:17 Rev. Brian Bill 8/26/12 Society is trying to sell us stuff all the time…and it’s not all that difficult to do because we’re so unsatisfied with what we have. Would you agree that discontentment is our default setting? Capitalizing on our inherent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Study Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,173 views

    The meaning of worship, the object of worship and importance.

    A STUDY ON WORSHIP “Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Psalms twenty-nine and verse two. The church bulletin stated that the Sunday morning worship would begin at eleven. So there was an opening pray followed by some singing ...read more

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    World Fighting Federation Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2012
     | 9,067 views

    A study of the book of Judges chapter 15

    Judges 15: 1 – 20 World Fighting Federation After a while, in the time of wheat harvest, it happened that Samson visited his wife with a young goat. And he said, “Let me go in to my wife, into her room.” But her father would not permit him to go in. 2 Her father said, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Identifying The Competitors For Belief-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 25, 2014
     | 2,337 views

    3 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

    IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-III—John 1:19-28 Attention: Signs—What are they really trying to say? On a California freeway:—‘Fine for Littering’ In a New York jewelry store:—‘Genuine Faux Pearls’ In a Boston fast-food parking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist