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  • John Lowe avatar

    We Reap What We Sow Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,211 views

    Our Bible lesson is from the twenty-ninth chapter of Genesis, and I would like to place the following words at the beginning: “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of th

    Given at Laurens Memorial Home on 7-23-03 Tom Lowe 6-12-03 Title: We Reap What We Sow Text: So it came to pass in the morning, that behold, it was Leah. And he said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Was it not for Rachel that I served you? Why then have you deceived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Presenting Ourselves For Service-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2012
     | 4,124 views

    1 of 3. Paul informed the Roman Christians of their need to properly live out God’s will. We must properly offer our bodies for God’s service. How are we to best do it? Those used of God habitually...

    PRESENTING OURSELVES For SERVICE-I—Romans 12:1-2 Attention: MEMORIAL DAY celebrations tomorrow... Parades... Speeches made... Family get-togethers... Visits to the cemetery... Remembrance... All of these events will help us to remember & respect those who presented themselves for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing That Jesus Christ Is The Son Of God - Test #2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012
     | 5,483 views

    Is Jesus the Christ, the true Messiah, the promised Messiah of the Old Testament? Is Jesus Christ really the Savior of men, the one sent by God to save us and to give us life? If a person believes these witnesses, then he believes in God.

    Here’s one for you to think about. There was a preacher who worked hard on his sermon all week and then typed it up on Saturday night. During the night, his dog got into his office and, wouldn’t you know it, chewed his sermon up. He didn’t notice it until it was time to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Ground Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
     | 5,163 views

    A look at Jesus' last few weeks of teaching.

    -welcome back. I hope you all had a great Spring Break. -for the next two weeks we are going to look at what happened after Jesus rose from the dead. Most people, whether they believe in Jesus or not, have a pretty good handle on the Easter Story. They know what happened then. -but the funny thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church’s Context Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2010
     | 9,112 views

    When times are tough, pray in faith, because you are fogiven. Persevere with hope, because God is faithful. And provoke one another to love, because Jesus is coming. These core values of faith, hope, and love will keep the church on track.

    Not too long ago, a real estate listing in Dallas had the simple headline: “Converted Church.” In other words, what had once been a church facility is now somebody’s house. The listing under the heading had this description: “The altar has been adapted for use as a granite and stainless steel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Rooted In Love

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011
     | 7,898 views

    As the church, we can model the love of Jesus as we love and accept people. Or we can be exclusive in our love and forfeit our calling to be an authentic church.

    A television commercial depicts three business people sitting in the back seat of a taxi. The taxi is stalled in heavy downtown traffic. One man goes berserk. He screams that they will miss the crucial business luncheon they were supposed to go to. The important documents they brought with them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Magdalene Series

    Contributed by Jason Miller on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,470 views

    Mary Magdalene was the first to see the risen Christ? Why? Why not Peter, why not one of the other disciples? What made Mary so special that she was the first? What can we take away from her life to apply to ours?

    Mary Magdalene John 20:1-18 Easter isn’t about bunnies and eggs and candy, it’s about the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to continue my series on the Lesser known People of the Bible, but as I sat down and started ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Anger

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,032 views

    Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

    Anger Matthew 5:21-26 Introduction I love baseball. But let me tell you about one particular game of baseball that I’m glad I wasn’t part of; in the spring 1894, when the Baltimore Orioles came to Boston to play a routine baseball game. But what happened that day was anything but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Really Take?

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,510 views

    To stimulate each one of us to take the claims of discipleship seriously and grow.

    What Does It Really Take? Scripture: Acts 14: 19–28 Date: 17 January 2010 Purpose: To stimulate each one of us to take the claims of discipleship seriously and grow. Illustration: I love animals. In fact, growing up I had many ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Good Word For The Mother-In-Law

    Contributed by Jay Robison on May 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,795 views

    Naomi was a powerful influence on the life of her daughter-in-law Ruth. This sermon examines their relationship. I also encourage positive family relationships.

    Sources for this sermon include 1994 Minister's Manual and the Broadman Bible Commentary. Outline included at the end. A GOOD WORD FOR THE MOTHER-IN-LAW Mother’s Day 2010 RUTH 1:6-18 Baby asked God They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Salvation? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,433 views

    What does it mean to be saved? How does this happen? Jesus speaks candidly about it in John 3 to a religious leader seeking truth.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: May 18, 2010 Date Preached: May 23, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Great Questions of Our Faith Sermon Title: What is Salvation? Sermon Text: John 3:14-17 [ESV] 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Eph. 6:10-18 Armor Of God

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,181 views

    Most of us as individuals have low-level demons attacking us, hindering us, and so all of us that are in the Army of God must have divine help each and every day, God has provided an Armor for us, but we must put it on.

    EPH. 6:10-18 ARMOR OF GOD 2-12-11 I think it’s obvious to any person that will be realistic, that Satan and his demons are very busy these days, we’ve all seen on the news programs the trouble that Egypt is experiencing, but to the natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Securely Sealed Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
     | 6,466 views

    10th in the series dealing with the security of our salvation by His sealing work.

    “Securely Sealed” Eph 1:13-14 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven 1:7-8a 4. Spiritually Enlightened 1:8b-10 5. Surely Deemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Love Me Nots Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 65 ratings
     | 15,763 views

    When we were children, many of used to pick a flower and then pluck its petals saying "She loves me, she loves me not." Some of the petals were "love me" petals, and the rest were "love me nots". What "love me nots" do we find in I Corinthians 13?

    A high School senior was asking his father's advice on how to woo the girl of his dreams. And his dad said "Well son, when you take her out for pizza tonight and you're sitting across the table from her, take her hand in yours gaze longingly into her eyes and softly say 'Wow, you have a face ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Worry When You Can Follow

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,028 views

    This sermon deals with how a Christian should deal with worry.

    8th Epiphany 2011 Matthew 6:24-34 Why worry when you can follow. Medical doctors estimate that more than 25% of their patients are what they have called the "worried well." Doctors spend a great deal of time examining people who are not really sick. They are only worried. Worry seems to be part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican