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  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Response To Sin (Part 1 Of 2) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010
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    Sermon 15 in the series. Having boasted to the authorities that they would not need a military escort, then suddenly realizing the imminent danger, they have a season of repentance and prayer for the safety of their treasure and their children.

    The Book of Ezra Study #15 (Ezra 9:1-15) Response to Sin (Part I: The Iniquity of the People) Open: How much influence do you think your friends have on you? Introduction: • You remember that between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avenge Me Of My Adversary

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
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    Praying has to be persistent to be effective.

    Luke 18:1-8 KJV And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; [2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: [3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fathers Bearing Arks

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
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    A Father's Day message concerning importance of being a responsible and godly man.

    Joshua 3:15-17 KJV And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,) [16] That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Baptism In Christ

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2010
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    What does baptism do for the believer? Does it complete our salvation? What purpose does it serve? Paul lays out just what becoming a believer means and how baptism plays into that conversion/transformation...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 2, 2010 Date Preached: August 8, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Special Baptism Service Sermon Title: Baptized IN Christ Sermon Text: Colossians 2:11-14 [ESV] Introduction: Salvation, for the believer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Makes The New Covenant Superior" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2009
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    Sermon 18 in a study in HEBREWS

    “But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.” NASB “But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Path Of A Prodigal

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 19, 2009
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    This message reveals the great grace, mercy, and love of God extended to the lost sinner. But only those willing to realize their sinful condition, and repent from the heart can be true recipients of the Father’s forgiveness and restoration.

    The Path Of A Prodigal Text: Luke 15: 11-24 Intro: The passage before us today is a parable of Jesus that beautifully illustrates the grace, mercy and love of God toward lost sinners, and the joy their repentance and salvation gives Him. This parable is the last of three stories Jesus used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There A God Series

    Contributed by Dan Appel on Feb 27, 2009
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    Good reasons to believe in God.

    1. Introduction a. This week begin in earnest an adventure that will take us through the next 8 weeks. b. Focus on some of the really Big Questions people are asking today as they try to determine the best ways to live their lives. c. We believe that the Church should be helping people find ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Sidestepping Landmines

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 9, 2009
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     | 21,181 views

    There are many landmines that we need to sidestep. This message addresses three landmines, fear, jealousy and anger.

    Side Stepping Land Mines James 3:13-18 NLT If I were traveling across country in Viet Nam, Cambodia, or near the boarder of Thai-Burma area; one of my greatest fears would be encountering a landmine! Clear Landmines International says that one person dies every 30 minutes somewhere in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Enemies We Fight

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 9, 2009
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    An examinination of the three enemies believers fight against and tools to overcome them.

    THE ENEMIES WE FIGHT A couple of weeks ago, a friend told me he had watched a TV show, where some Catholic priests had performed an exorcism. He asked me if we Protestants believed in demons and if we did, why you didn’t hear more about Protestants performing exorcisms? We talked about it some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nevertheless Of His Surrendering Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 6, 2012
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    This is the third sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    THE NEVERTHELESS OF HIS SURRENDERING Matthew 26:36-46 “Oh My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.” (verse 39) Introduction • Peggy Haymes wrote the following poem entitled Good Friday Gossip He never did things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Worship

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 8, 2012
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     | 16,308 views

    Only when we realize who we worship can we truly worship our God.

    True Worship Genesis 22: 1-19 Intro: Jim Dunn was serving as the pastor of the First Baptist Church, and his wife, Gladys, was very friendly and welcoming to people. One particular Sunday when the sermon seemed to go on forever, many in the congregation fell asleep. After the service, to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage Is More Than A Gift… It Is God’s Plan For His Church

    Contributed by Sam Furmage on Jun 11, 2012
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    Beginning with a scriptural look at why marriage is such an important gift for us, moving on to how marriage looks like a model for our response to the gospel, ending with what this means and how we can join in the glory this leads to.

    Marriage – Marriage is more than a gift… it is God’s plan for His church Sunday 10th June 2012 – 9:45 – St John’s, Hedge End Readings NT – Ephesians 5:15-32 OT – Jeremiah 31:31-34 Gospel – Matthew 19:1-12 Now, O Lord, take my lips and speak through them; Take our minds and think through ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Obstacles To Grace

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2012
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     | 29,922 views

    We all face obstacles that block the flow of God's grace in our lives. This message is a message given during a Walk to Emmaus weekend.

    Obstacles to Grace Rev. Lynn Malone Toby Keith has a popular song right now that I have heard several people walk around either singing or humming the words. The song is entitled I Want to Talk About Me. Have you heard it? The words to the chorus go like this: I wanna talk about me Wanna ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Does She Do It? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
     | 8,762 views

    I have often wondered how moms juggle and handle all the things that come their way as a mother. But we need to be reminded that God created moms to be who they are and He empowers them to do some impossible tasks. Let’s look at three Biblical moms today,

    The Church 12 Part 3 Thesis: The Bible clearly supports and expects Christians to be a part of the church. Church is a community of believers who come together on the Lords Day to worship God and to support each other. Scripture does not show Paul, Silas or Peter going into a city just to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Just

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jun 23, 2012
     | 7,348 views

    What if it’s not enough to be a church member or attender? What if it’s not enough to raise our kids to be Christians? What if it’s not enough to simply study the Bible or belong to a small group?

    Read Psalm 146 One of the things that church does really well is help people. My family and I have been helped by the church many times over the years. When Kristi gave birth to our still born son in 1994, the Boulevard Church of Christ in Lake Charles Louisiana where I was the youth minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ