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  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Serving God Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
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    The Role, Responsibilities, and Reward for Pastors or anyone who has a sphere of spiritual influence.

    Serving God – 1Peter 5:1-4 Intro: According to several confirmed sources across denominational lines: Today: in regards to: Pastors: - Fifteen hundred pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout or contention in their churches. - Four thousand new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is I Am

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,567 views

    Jesus identifies Himself using common ordinary everyday words.

    Text: Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” (Matthew 16:13b). Jesus asked his disciples who other people thought he was. He was curious as to what kind of answer or answers he would receive. Then after he asked who other people thought he was Jesus became very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus And His Angels Series

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 17, 2008
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    Jesus’ supremacy to his angels is seen in his superior name, honor, status, existence and vocation; and the ministry of angels to believers

    JESUS AND HIS ANGELS Hebrews 1:4-14 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery INTRODUCTION – What Are Angels Really Like? (Misconceptions versus biblical data). Wrong images – what they ARE and what they DO. Pop up everywhere. WHIMSICAL - cards, tree toppers, figurines plump cherubs, feminine forms with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Legacy Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
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     | 9,811 views

    God promises Abram that if he will go on this faith filled adventure that he would be made into a great nation (a great legacy), that his name would be great! He would be a blessing, and moreso, ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH would be blessed in him. I w

    1. Overview and Review a. Last week I began my December sermon series on what it means to leave a legacy. i. I talked about how we all leave a legacy, good or bad, whether we want to or not. ii. Legacies are what one generation leaves to another, what one ancestor passes on to his descendents. b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Hero Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,322 views

    66th in a series from Ephesians. The church needs behind the scene heroes like Tychicus.

    I’m going to begin with a quiz this morning. The subject of this quiz is the University of Arizona football team. Let’s see how much you know about the team. Let’s begin with the coaching staff. How many of you can name the head coach? [Mark Stoops]. How about the offensive coordinator? [Sonny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Final Gift Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 26, 2009
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    This message looks at the gift of the Marys on the morning of the resurrection. This is the third part of a stewardship series.

    They came in the dark. In the cold of early morning. They had come to give. The others had taken, but they only wanted to give. There would be no reward. No recognition. No return. They were giving out of love. After all what could Jesus give back? He was dead. What could a dead man ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Continuing Work Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Apr 24, 2010
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    The frist in a series from the book of Acts

    THE BOOK OF ACTS Jesus First Wrods To His Church Acts 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Can you recall what your favorite class was in High School? ( name them, Gym, recess, math…) When I was in High School, my favorite subjects were Music, English and History. Many of my classmtes had not choice to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reasons To Stay

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 23, 2010
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    Stay put in marriage.

    Title: Reasons to Stay Text: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 Truth: Stay put in marriage. Aim: I want to give reasons to strengthen their resolve to remain married. INTRODUCTION Jon & Kate Plus 8 is TLC’s, The Learning Channel, most watched program. It has followed the life of Jon and Kate Gosselin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All I Need To Know About Salvation And Serving God I Learned In Vbs!

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 6, 2010
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    So often we make things so complicated in the Christian life, but truly all we ever need to know about being saved and serving God, we can learn in Vacation Bible School!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: June 24, 2010 Date Preached: June 27, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Miscellaneous Title: All I Need to Know… I learned in VBS! Text: James 1:5 [ESV] 5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proceed With Faith And Praise, And Prosper

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 7, 2010
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    The account of Jehosphat's miraculous victory over Moab and Ammon teaches us the benefits of facing every situation with praise and faith toward God.

    Proceed With Faith And Praise, And Prosper Copyright © July 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: 2 Chron. 20:22 I. JEHOSHAPHAT’S BURDENSOME PROBLEM A. Judah’s Enemies Were Preparing To Fight. B. Jehoshaphat Responded With Proclaiming A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Pain, No Gain

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,647 views

    Church of Smyrna

    NO PAIN, NO GAIN (REVELATION 2:8-11) A farmer said to God, "For 50 years I have not stopped praying..." The Lord replied, "5o years you have been praying, what did you actually pray for?" The farmer said, "I always pray that the winds and rains be smooth, pray that there would be no rain or wind ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do You Know Him?

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,968 views

    A sermon examining the impact that Jesus has in the lives of those who truly know Him.

    Do You Know Him? Matthew 28:1-6 Regardless of your belief concerning Jesus Christ, without question He is the most famous individual to ever walk the face of the earth. But for those who truly know Him, we know He is much more than that. If you ask someone "who is Jesus?" you may get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Gospel Vs. Religion Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
     | 3,028 views

    This message is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

    “The Gospel vs. Religion” Romans 1:8-17 September 14, 2008 Religion is a dud; the gospel is dynamite. I did a little fact-checking on dynamite this week: • It is not the same as “TNT”; in fact, the only similarity between them is that they both ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Our Politically-Incorrect God Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
     | 3,620 views

    This message is part of my expository series through Romans.

    “Our Politically-Incorrect God” Romans 1:18-32 September 21, 2008 Sometimes, it’s not a good thing to be politically-incorrect! • More doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette! • Wrapped and ready, Santa’s bringing you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The God-Man Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,237 views

    Who is Jesus? He is fully God in every way.

    “The God-Man” January 24, 2010 To the Dalai Lama, Jesus was an enlightened guru, likely a fully enlightened being. To the Mormons, Jesus is an exalted man who made his way to godhood—just as we can; some versions of New Age mysticism have this view of Jesus in common with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free