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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Not By Might, Not By Power Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,100 views

    supposed to be, right? Not always, and not now. God doesn’t relieve us of all responsibility and do all the work for us. He empowers us, and we get started. And maybe it is a small start. A few boulders moved, a few shovels of dirt thrown to the s

    Not By Might, Not By Power Aug 3, 2008 Zechariah 4 Intro: I like to get things done. To make things happen. To accomplish something. To be “productive”. Cut a board, build a fire, assemble a shelf, paint a sanctuary. Part of it is my personality, part of it is a desire that all of us have – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavenly Sunlight Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,869 views

    This is our final hymn in the series Hymns You Love Heavenly Sunlight is an amazing hymn that brings us joy Joy in the fact that as we bask in the light from heaven we can truly be blessed with joy beyond measure

    This is our final hymn in the series Hymns You Love Heavenly Sunlight is an amazing hymn that brings us joy Joy in the fact that as we bask in the light from heaven we can truly be blessed with joy beyond measure This sunlight floods our soul with glory divine Hallelujah I am rejoicing, singing His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage For The Way Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 16, 2010
     | 6,364 views

    When there is no way out but through, go through; it's the only way to the higher ground of home.

    “Go in Peace: Courage for the Way” Ps. 23:4 In the Peanuts comic strips, Snoopy often tries to be an author. In one particular strip He’s shown on his doghouse typing a novel. He begins his story with, “It was a dark and stormy night.” That’s the way he always ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Guidance Through Godly People

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
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    God not only guides us through His Word but also through godly people.

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. "How much practical application do Moses sermons have for us today? Just ask Jesus, who quoted from this book 3 times, to fend off Satan in the wilderness." 2. We need to remember that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Zpanic... What Will Be Is Not Yet

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 11, 2013
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    In a time when people are facinated by apocalyptic things... we hold firmly to the truth of God's Word as the Lord enables us to live as his people.

    Title: Don’t panic… what will be is not yet! Text: II Thessalonians 2:1-5 and 1:11-12 Thesis: In a time when people are fascinated by apocalyptic things, we hold to the truth and as God enables us, live as his people. Introduction I’ve always been kind of fascinated by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grave Clothes

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
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    When we are made alive in Christ we need to put off the grave clothes.

    “Grave Clothes” November 17, 2013 John 11:38-44 “38 Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39 “Take away the stone,” he said. “But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    And The Winner Is . . . Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2011
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    The church in America may be struggling - but the Church of Jesus Christ is doing just fine, thank you. The worse things look, the more likely it is that God is about to do something amazing.

    Ray Bakke, the Executive Director of International Urban Associates, tells a great story from World War II. An American named MacDonald and a Scottish chaplain bailed out behind German lines, were captured and put into a prison camp, with MacDonald in the American barracks and the chaplain with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thy Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,796 views

    Do you really mean it when you say, “Thy kingdom come?

    Later on this morning we are all going to say together some very familiar words. We are going to say, “Thy kingdom come“. But I want to ask you to stop and think. Do we really mean it? Do YOU really mean it? I was recently talking to a friend I’ll call Tina who confessed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God In The Drivers Seeat. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 25, 2016
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    A sermon that uses the series title top gear to talk about powering forward with God this sermon is putting God in the drivers seat of your life.

    God in the drivers seat. “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am.” (Matthew 16:24 MSG) Matthew 16:24-25Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV) 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Zayin - Psalm 119:49-56 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,087 views

    How does the Word of God affect your life? Your heart? Your reactions? Your spirit? The psalmist answers these questions in this section of this chapter!

    Zayin November 30, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:49-56 (ESV) – 7 of 22 49Remember Your word to Your servant, in which You have made me hope. The word ‘remember’ here in this verse is very important. It is the Hebrew word Zaw-kar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruth - 1:6-22 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2012
     | 8,921 views

    Naomi and Ruth return, God begins to heal and work in their lives...

    TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: July 23, 2012 Date Taught: July 11, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Text: Ruth 1:6-22 (read passage) Introduction: 6Then Naomi heard in Moab that the Lord had blessed his people in Judah by giving them good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life To Respect Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,124 views

    What is the proper framework for a marriage?

    Introduction I said before that the subject of authority itself is a minefield because of the emotional reaction we have towards the subject. Even the most conservative of us recoil at the idea of ourselves being under authority. We may acknowledge that we are under authority in certain cases, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Crazy? God Is The Cure! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 18, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,175 views

    What is it about wayward people? Israel was at the time of Hosea, sick, not right in the head, how could this be addressed, how were they to be healed and what was their future prognosis, if they accepted the treatment?

    I had started this sermon series a few weeks back regarding ‘the wrath of God’ we had a wee break for the Olympics as that was the topical thing to do. We had a guest here last week Major Bruce who spoke on placing our faith in Jesus because there it is well placed. I like to summarise ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Coat Of Many Colors - #5 Green Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 9, 2013
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     | 7,543 views

    This is study about the different color’s that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Hopefully through this study, we can get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

    This is a series of sermons on the coat of many colors – Free Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, “A Coat Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Coat Of Many Colors - #8 Yellow Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 9, 2013
     | 6,832 views

    This is study about the different color’s that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Hopefully through this study, we can get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

    This was a series of messages on the coat of many colors – Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, “A Coat Of Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist