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  • Roger Nichols avatar

    Water, Spirit, Life

    Contributed by Roger Nichols on Mar 26, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,674 views

    Living water and the Spirit: the gift of Jesus

    John 5: 1-42 Can I give you a drink? Bringing water To the thirsty Was never really A problem for God. If needed, God Could get Water From a rock (!) Which, is what God did For the very thirsty people of Israel, When they wandering around the wilderness. Or if you find ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Repentance Is Proven In Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 28, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,740 views

    Until a person recognizes that he stands guilty & condemned before God & that he is a sinner who does not meet God's standard of righteousness, there is no possibility of salvation. Only repentance that causes one to be severed from sin in a daily obedien

    ROMANS 2: 1-11 REPENTANCE IS PROVEN IN LIFE (The Judgment of Visible Verifiable Deeds) [Luke 18:9-14 / Matthew 16:27] Every person comes with a basic knowledge of good and evil built into them or nothing could be agreed upon in society. That's why any ethical or moral person would heartily concur ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roy Newton avatar

    Run For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Roy Newton on Apr 1, 2011
     | 4,928 views

    This sermon examines the second part of the sixth petition of our Lord’s Pattern for Prayer, "And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one", seeking to explore how God helps us not to fall for Satan's schemes.

    A PATTERN FOR PRAYER RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! "If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    Christian Life Is A Battlefield

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,701 views

    The walk of the Christian is a walk of warfare. We face battles on every hand. In this Lesson I want you to see the importance of faith and prayerful support on the battlefield of life.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army INTRODUCTION: The walk of the Christian is a walk of warfare. We face battles on every hand. In this Lesson I want you to see the importance of faith and prayerful support on the battlefield of life. I. THEY LEARNED THAT A TRIAL OFTEN COMES AFTER A ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Jesus - Resurrection & The Life Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,574 views

    When hurt and grief come our way, Jesus is there for us, to hurt with us, to cry with us but also to point us toward healing... are you ready and willing to listen to Jesus and take the steps to healing He is calling you to take?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 2, 2011 Date Preached: April 3, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Resurrection & Life Sermon Text: John 11:32-44 [ESV] John 11:38-44 32Now when Mary came to where Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life-Changing Intercession Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,995 views

    This sermon discusses intercessory requests that can change the life of the one interceded for.

    ETS: The Apostle had a very special prayer for the Colossians. ESS: Effective intercessory prayer is specific in its requests. OSS: Believers will use this Biblical model for intercession. PQ: How do I pray intercessorily for others? UW: Requests INTRODUCTION: A – This prayer was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Death To Life

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 10, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,248 views

    The story of the raising of Lazarus and the hope that awaits us all.

    The story of Lazarus is one of the most human in the New Testament. We are touched by several emotions. Here is a family that Jesus loves very deeply. Mary later shows her devotion by anointing Jesus’ feet with perfume and drying them with her hair. Their home was a respite from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Getting A Grip On Life

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,689 views

    We cannot escape the fact that the Bible Is very clear about the end times.

    Getting A Grip On Life by Gerald Van Horn Text. I Peter 4:7-11 “But the end of all things is at hand; be ye , therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.” Intro: We cannot escape the fact that the Bible is very clear about the end time. In the light of our world’s condition our text ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Jesus And The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,808 views

    In Matthew 14:22-33 we learn that in our life’s storms God leads us into the storms; prays for; comforts us; teaches us and brings us out of the storm

    Jesus And The Storms Of Life Chuck Sligh January 2006 TEXT: Matthew 14:22-33 – “And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    A Life Of Radical Obedience

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,544 views

    A sermon exploring how, why, and what happened when the disciples--and we--say "yes" to the radical life of following Christ.

    All right, turn in your Bibles to Luke Chapter 5, Luke Chapter 5. We’re continuing to look at the Book of Luke. And I really feel like--I was praying this week actually, I was talking to someone--we might be in the book of Luke until the Fall. We might just stay camped out here for a while ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace And Spirit Life Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 4, 2011
     | 4,249 views

    Our freedom in Christ does not remove our struggle for freedom to live above sinful practices or to avoid giving in to temptations.

    Romans 8:1-8 Introduction: A. History affords many lessons of America’s struggle to maintain her freedom. Thousands of lives have been lost in this battle. B. While we have freedom in Christ-and are therefore no longer under condemnation, we often struggle with feelings of defeat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is My Life A Victory?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,306 views

    Is My Life a Victory? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Belief (vs 1) Love (vs 2) Obedience (vs 2-3) Triumph (vs 4) Belief (vs 5-12) SERMON TEXT: Ill: • The Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer Robert Louis Stevenson; • Had not enjoyed a single day of good health in 14 years. • One day, when he had been forced to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Tim Diack avatar

    The Secret Life Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,020 views

    Moving from what the scribes and the Pharisees taught the people, to what they practiced before the people, Jesus helps us to understand this greater righteousness we are called to live. This week we look at our giving - time - talents - finances - and d

    The Secret Life of the Christian - Matthew 6:1-4 - February 19, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #18 A number of years ago a Christian rock band by the name of Petra, came out with a song called, “Godpleaser.” Anyone familiar with that song? .… ...read more

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  • John Newbaker avatar

    What Is Your Life?

    Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,437 views

    How do you define your life? Do you define it by the job you have? The clothes you wear? The house you live in? The car you drive? The aount of money you make? For the Christian, our life can be defined with one word – Christ.

    What is your life? Col. 3:1-4 How would you define your life? If you were to define your life what would it be? Tired, retired, confused, lonely, depressed, overworked, scared, angry, bitter, apathetic, excited, joyful, happy, peaceful, relaxed, wonderful? Do you define your life by the job you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Key To A Good Life Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,017 views

    The wise Father tells His children how to find quality in life by following wisdom.

    The Key to a Fulfilling Life Proverbs 1:20-33 Instructions are not always for the wise, or smart, or even reasonable. My nine favorite instructions are as follows: On Sears hair dryer: Do not use while sleeping. On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist