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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Too Silly For A Funeral; Too Serious For A Party

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,914 views

    Christians must be aware of becoming hypercritical of divine work and of other believers, ascribing what is done as unworthy of Christ. To explore this situation, the message is a study of Jesus' censure of the generation in which He then lived.

    “Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lydia's Conversion Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 5, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,135 views

    To establish that Lydia’s obedience to the gospel followed the same “pattern of conversion” outlined in the Book of Acts. She attended to the words spoken by Paul and Silas, believed in the Lord, and was baptized with her entire household.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Lydia’s Hearkening unto Paul 2. Lydia’s Faithfulness to the Lord 3. Lydia’s Baptism into Christ Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today will discuss the theme: “Lydia’s Conversion.” What will be abundantly clear is that her “obedience to the gospel;” followed the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Woe To Us!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,644 views

    God does judge nations, cities, churches, families. If we refuse to pursue His glory, there is nothing left for God but to hold us accountable.

    The news is particularly dark today—disrespect among the youth of the nation; increasing sexual assault in which even infants and toddlers are violated; violent crime increasing; external threats to national economic security; rising social unrest centring around linguistic and racial issues. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Journey To Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 6, 2019
     | 7,637 views

    1) The Determination Executed (Luke 9:51-53), 2) The Discipleship Error (Luke 9:53-56), and 3) The Diversion Excuse (Luke 9:57-62).

    Luke 9:51-62 [51] When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. [52] And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. [53] But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Promise Of Liberty-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2016
     | 3,352 views

    6 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

    The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-VI—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: Forklift Economy After being laid off from three jobs in the past year, Dewey was hired to work in a warehouse. Unfortunately, one day he lost control of the forklift & drove it off the loading dock. Surveying the damage, the owner shook his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Heaven; Or Men?

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 9, 2016
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,143 views

    To establish that no denomination; its beliefs; or its baptismal practices are from heaven; they have their origins from men. However so sincere they might have been, there can be no salvation in any man-made institutions or in their religious practices.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Denomination's Builder 2. The Denomination's Belief 3. The Denomination's Baptism Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: "from heaven; or men?" This will be a topical sermon. We will ask three questions regarding this theme. First, is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salvation Story Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2017
     | 7,078 views

    In understanding the Salvation Story we can see: The People of Salvation (Romans 8:28), 2) The Purpose of Salvation (Romans 8:29c-d), and 3) The Process of Salvation (Romans 8:29a-b, 30)

    There has been a common thread in listening to the survivors of the recent hurricanes and tropical storms. Although many are still without power, having their workplaces and homes destroyed with all their earthly possessions, many are still thankful for what remained. Through shelter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Facing The Unknown Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,377 views

    None of us know with certainty what lies ahead after we are gathered to Christ. However, Paul encourages believers to look forward, preparing ourselves for what is surely coming.

    “We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan’s Assistant Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 17, 2014
     | 8,542 views

    A study of chapter 9 verses 1 through 21

    Revelation 9: 1 – 21 Satan’s Assistant 1 Then the fifth angel sounded: And I saw a star fallen from heaven to the earth. To him was given the key to the bottomless pit. 2 And he opened the bottomless pit, and smoke arose out of the pit like the smoke of a great furnace. So the sun and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Hypocrite's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Jul 24, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,974 views

    Dangerous for you to pray this way, specifically talking to men.

    Dangerous Prayers Part 4, By Pastor Rob Ketterling Well, we are continuing our series today that we are calling Dangerous Prayers. And I want to let you know that today is the only prayer that really is a dangerous prayer to pray. Or I would say that it's dangerous to pray this one way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Privileges Of Election (1 Peter 1:1-2) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
     | 6,526 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 1:1-2

    The Privileges of Election Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian's Duty In Response To Salvation (1 Peter 1:13-16) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,835 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 1:13-16

    The Christian’s Duty in Response to Salvation Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clarity And Compassion

    Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Aug 13, 2014
     | 3,751 views

    A sermon examining what the Bible says about sexuality, homosexuality, sin and the marriage covenant.

    The joys of raising kids are also, at times, challenging. I remember when Abby was just 10 years old; we were at Schlotzky's. A man came up to her, that I had known, and he said, “You sure are a cutie! Who’s your boyfriend? Who do you like?” She was embarrassed, had a red face. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are On The Same Team Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 10, 2014
     | 8,835 views

    We are on the same team, we may serve different roles but we are on the same team. If you are on the team you should be on the field!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 28, 2014 Date Preached: September 7, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Are On The SAME Team! Sermon Text: Colossians 1:1-12 [ESV] Introduction: Have any of you seen all the rukus going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believe In Holy Living

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,404 views

    Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. We must perceive it and understand what it is then believe on it and receive it! Once we have it we need to make sure that we hold onto it.

    Illustration: Give out the gifts to the staff before preaching. Make a big deal about then 5-10 minutes into sermon have them come back to the front at different times and say they don’t want my gift and throw it at me. This illustration is what some people do with the gift of holiness that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational