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  • Justin Ford avatar

    Melchizedek Series

    Contributed by Justin Ford on Sep 5, 2013
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    A message considering who Melchizedek, how he is connected to Jesus and why he should matter to us!

    MELCHIZEDEK (Internet links are to images which were later used in a PowerPoint presentation) •OK, let’s start off with a little Bible Pop Quiz this morning •Let’s find out who the Bible Geniuses are! Q: Who is Melchizedek? (Fade in 1 at a time) A.) Another name for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Graced To Be Two-Faced Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,918 views

    THE ART OF STUMBLING When Peter’s behavior didn’t line up with the gospel, Paul confronted him publicly.

    INTRODUCTION Someone sent me a list of popular sayings third graders were asked to complete. Their surprise endings made me smile. 1. Better safe than punch a fifth grader. 2. Strike while the bug is close. 3. It’s always darkest before Daylight Savings Time. 4. Don’t bite the hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Slaves To Siblings Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,162 views

    Do you realize how much God really loves you? The answer to that question has to be, "No." Because you can never comprehend the height, the breadth, and the depth of God's love for you.

    INTRODUCTION Unless you’re an only child, you grew up with siblings—brothers and sisters. I have an older sister and a younger brother. I’m a middle child, that’s why I’m so well adjusted. If you’re a middle child you know what I mean: In the petty fights that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Spirit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 17, 2013
     | 4,407 views

    In this passage, the apostle gives four characteristics of believers who live in “1 Spirit” of Christ in their: 1) Status in Christ (Philippians 1:27a), 2) Standing firm in Him (Philippians 1:27b); 3) Sharing with one another because of Him (Philippians

    Try to imagine yourself in the role of a mum or dad living in the 1920s, before our modern means of communication were readily available to everyone. You are standing on the platform of a railway station, and your seventeen-year-old daughter is leaning out of a train window. The whistle blows and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Acting On God's Plan - Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2013
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    Nehemiah did not delay in acting out the plan God had laid upon his heart and here we see God's plan being put into action...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 19, 2013 Date Preached: January 20, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Acting On God’s Plan - Pt 1 Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2:1-8 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past 2 weeks we have seen how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proud Vs. Humble Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013
     | 9,766 views

    Pride is very subtle and crafty and loves to work or weave its way through our lives, our hearts and our minds. It wants to convince us that all the blessings come from our work, our talent our pride tells us that God did not help or intervene – you did

    Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs. foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Are You? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 3, 2013
     | 11,332 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 43 verses 1 through 28

    Isaiah 43: 1 – 28 Where Are You? But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Compromising Churches Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009
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     | 7,025 views

    Seventh in a series on Revelation dealing with the churches in Pergamum and Thyatira

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Compromising Churches” Review John wrote this book under direct orders from Jesus. Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him to write what he saw, what was and what was about to take place. This forms a simple outline of the book. John wrote during a time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Straight Talk About Crooked Teachers Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,517 views

    Paul presents several pictures of how we can be deceived by false teaching. Just as Eve was deceived, so may we be deceived. Don’t expect to see Satan as some hideous monster, he and his servants may fool you with their masquerade, stay connected to those

    INTRODUCTION We all know sometimes people don’t always get along together in church. A man was shipwrecked on a deserted island for several years. He was finally rescued and as he was leaving, one of the rescuers asked him about the three grass huts he had built. He said, “The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Ingratitude In The House Of Mercy"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010
     | 7,344 views

    There is no better time than now to begin showing gratitude to God in both word and life

    “After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. 3 In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, lame, and withered, [waiting for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Coming Of The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,679 views

    1) The Elements, 2) Reason and 3) Benefits of Christ’s Coming.

    When was Jesus born? No, not on December 25. Though Christians had adopted that date by A.D. 336, Christ was born “when shepherds watched their flocks by night.” In other words, most likely in the spring. And no, He wasn’t born in the year 1 A.D. The Bible tells us that Herod the Great ruled ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Pursuing God In Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,987 views

    Bible study is profitable because 1)Scripture is Inspired & Inerrant 2)Profitable for Teaching. 3) Profitable for Reproof. 4)Profitable for Correction. 5)Profitable for Training in Righteousness. 6)Profitable for Competency & Equipping

    With the 2010 Winter Olympics about to begin in British Columbia, the world is focused on excellence. For an Olympic athlete, competing in an Olympics takes hard work, focus and determination. Scripture often describes the Christian life in such terms. In running the race, we are to aim for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Five Things God Does Not Know

    Contributed by Brandon Park on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,462 views

    An evangelistic message preached on Easter Sunday 2009. The "Five Things God Does Not Know" is a play-on-words designed to get a person to think about the true message of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    5 Things God Does Not Know Easter Message 2009 INTRO: • Easter is all about changed lives. • STATEMENT: The empty tomb is God’s receipt that the payment for your sins has been made in full! • The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ may be the FOCUS of Christianity; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glorifying God In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,945 views

    1) God’s Purpose 2) God’s Paternity 3) God’s Priority 4) God’s Program & 5) God’s Plan for prayer

    At the foot of a huge metal rendition of the Olympic rings in Whistler, tea lights burn in front of the now-damp photo of a dead athlete. The sudden, horrifying death of Nodar Kumaritashvili has sparked angry charges from his father in Georgia that his son died on a dangerous Luge track. The entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Reviving The Power And Fire Of The Holy Ghost For Our Lives - Ephesians 5:2 Series

    Contributed by Hugh Laing on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,870 views

    WHERE AND WHAT SHOULD THE CHURCH BE DOING TODAY?

    INTRODUCTION...Today we are going to continue our talk about the HOLY GHOST and how we allow Him to dwell in us. But before we do I must say this...when we walk into God's House to worship we should leave ALL else behind. We should be here to commune with God only and if we are here for any other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist