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  • James May avatar

    But He Was A Leper

    Contributed by James May on Mar 15, 2009
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    Namaan was a mighty man, a warrior, a commander and highly respected and honored by man, but he was leper. God’s view of greatness is different from that of the world. We need to be great in God’s eyes.

    But He Was a Leper By Pastor Jim May Great men, they are all around us and in every walk of life. Looking back through history we can see a lot of great people. Abraham Lincoln was considered a great man because of the Emancipation Proclamation. George Washington was a great man, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Rebuke Turned Back Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 22, 2009
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    Jesus turns from silence about His achievements to open speaking about His death. He will not follow the ambition path, the pleasure path, or the easy spirituality path.

    You can admire Jesus, you can think well of Jesus, you can even love Jesus. But you cannot domesticate Him, you cannot tame Him, you cannot make Him sweet and nice and pretty. He is who He is and He says what He says, and sometimes it’s hard to take. In my experience, just about everybody out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Out In Endurance Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 25, 2009
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    The 4th part of a 5 part series on giving God room to work in our lives

    When We Move Out, God Moves In Part 4 “Moving Out In Endurance” (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and the Scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) As Easter approaches we are wrapping up this series of sermons about giving God room to work in our lives. John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Sadness To Singing

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009
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    It is normal to fell forsaken when we feel forgotten and all of our efforts seem to be useless. But there is One who is touchable and approachable when we’re struggling with feelings of infirmity.

    From Sadness To Singing Psalm 13:1 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? [3] Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gospel Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009
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    1st in a series in Galatians

    The Gospel of Grace Galatians 1:1-24 A Message of Grace (Galatians 1:3-10) Grace is Good News Grace plus is Bad News A Messenger of Grace (Galatians 1:1-2, 11-12) A Messenger Delivers The Messenger Matters The Manifestation of Grace (Galatians 1:13-24) Grace changes a person Slide ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cage Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 3, 2009
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    We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

    Ultimate Cage Fighting The Cage of Fear I. Introduction Cage fighting. 2 go in and only 1 exits as victor. A test of will, a test of strength and dexterity and ultimately one must exert authority and impose His will on the other. There are two ways to think about cages. We can either see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does It Take To Make The Rapture?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 5, 2009
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    What relationship is there to faith and works and the Rapture? This message attempts to answer that question for new converts.

    What Does it Take to Make the Rapture? Can a Born Again, Faithful Christian Miss the Rapture? By Pastor Jim May For some of you tonight who have been living for the Lord for a long time, you may find most of what I have to say tonight to be nothing new. I hope that is true for if it isn’t then ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Grind Of Fear

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 28, 2012
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    Exposition of Psalm 27. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: David’s Confidence (vs 1-6) David’s Prayer (vs 7-12). David waiting (vs 13-14). SERMON BODY: Ill: Video clip - What are you afraid of? (UK) – Available from: www.Sermonpice.com We all have fears: • For some it is fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Concerning The Collection - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 2, 2012
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    In this passage, the apostle Paul gives us eight principles "concerning the collection." Previously, we looked at the first four principles. In today's lesson we examine the fifth principle "concerning the collection," which has to do with the proportion

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. Two weeks ago I began a section Concerning the Collection. My intention is to preach four ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Bits, Bridles, And Wild Horses

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
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    This message shows the power of discipline in a believer's life.

    James 3:3 KJV Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. I. INTRODUCTION—THE TONGUE A. General on the Tongue One of the old Puritan divines of London had a woman to once tell him that the sleeves on the coat he preached in were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Death Of Conviction

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
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    When Uriah died, David thought he was home free but he had really killed the voice of conviction in his life.

    2 Samuel 11:14-17 KJV And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. [15] And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die. [16] And it came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Behavior 101 Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 21, 2012
     | 10,340 views

    Paul ended the first letter to the Thessalonians with a grab bag of commands and instructions. These form a basic introduction to Christian attitudes and behaviors. If we can incorporate these simple basics into our lives, we will be very effective in o

    Introduction: A. Children often say some of the funniest things, and yet children occasionally say remarkable or insightful things. 1. Here are some insightful gems from children: a. “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” b. “When your dad is mad and asks you, ‘Do I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Exalted Nation Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 29, 2012
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     | 10,497 views

    It was the task of the prophets to help Israel see herself as God saw her. As one such prophet Jeremiah’s task was to help Israel understand what it meant to be a nation under God. And while Israel was, and ever will be, the only nation chosen by God, any

    “A Nation Under God: An Exalted Nation” Prov. 14:34; Jer. 17:5-13 One of our sons and his family spent some time vacationing at our home. I took some days off to spend time with them – especially to play with our grandchildren. Some months later they went to California to spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Passion For The Lost Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 7, 2012
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     | 7,225 views

    Paul had a burning passion for the lost...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: May 31, 2012 Date Preached: Jun 03, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: A Passion for the Lost! Sermon Text: Romans 9:1-5 [HCSB] Introduction: 1With Christ as my witness, I speak with utter truthfulness. My conscience and the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Great I Will Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 21, 2012
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     | 10,102 views

    In order to activate the promises of God we have to respond to His challenge.

    The Great I Will Text: Gen. 12:1-9 Introduction 1. We are going to begin a study of the life of Abraham. 2. Who was Abraham? a. Abraham was a native of Chaldea, and descendant in the ninth generation from Shem, the son of Noah. His father’s name was Terah, and he was born in Ur, 2161 B.C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist