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  • Michael Luke avatar

    A Hymn For Him

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 12, 2011
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    A look at behaviors that show we're living lives of thanksgiving.

    SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING “A HYMN FOR HIM” PSALM 100 OPEN An atheist was walking through the woods, admiring all the “accidents” that evolution had produced. He was awed by the majestic trees, the powerful river, and beauty of the woodland animals. As he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Hymn For Him

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 12, 2011
     | 4,699 views

    A look at behaviors that show we're living lives of thanksgiving.

    SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING “A HYMN FOR HIM” PSALM 100 OPEN An atheist was walking through the woods, admiring all the “accidents” that evolution had produced. He was awed by the majestic trees, the powerful river, and beauty of the woodland animals. As he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When All Is Said And Done

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 22, 2011
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    Most of us are familiar with the facts of the crucifixion. We know that Jesus was hung on a cross and left to die and that after His death He was buried in a tomb. We can list the facts but the bigger question remains: When all is said and done, what d

    When All Is Said and Done - Good Friday Joint Service - April 22, 2011 John 19:1-16 During more than 70 years in radio broadcasting, the name, Paul Harvey, has become synonymous with excellence. His distinctive voice, his unusual intonation, allowed him to become one of the best known voices ...read more

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    Where's The Light? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 9, 2018
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    The darkness in Egypt was overwhelming, the darkness in Egypt got Pharaoh's attention, and the darkness in Egypt blinded Pharaoh's mind.

    Where’s the Light? Exodus 10:21-29 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we go through each passage, we’re asking the question, “What does this passage teach me about honoring God?” - Last week, we looked at the eighth plague, the plague of locusts, and focused on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Says "Enough!" Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 9, 2018
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    God takes care of His people and God warns His enemies.

    When God says, “Enough!” Exodus 11:1-10 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we do this study, we’re asking the question, “What does this passage tell me about honoring God?” - Last week, we looked at the ninth plague, the plague of darkness. - We saw that darkness is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 3rd Piling – Holy Spirit - Counselor Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 20, 2013
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    In order to live out our Christian faith, we must be grounded with a foundation of thankfulness in our walk with God. The 1st piling in that foundation is that God is God, the 2nd piling is that Jesus is Savior... this morning we will look at piling #3

    Sermon Brief Date Written: November 15, 2013 Date Preached: November 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 3rd Piling – Holy Spirit - Counselor Sermon Text: John 16:5-15 [HCSB] Essence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Against Hope Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016
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    Biblical hope is a matter of trusting that God’s promise is greater than my predicament

    It’s easy to believe in God and have hope when I can see an answer to whatever situation I might be experiencing: • If I go to the doctor and he or she prescribes some medicine and assures me that medication will take care of whatever health issue I’m experiencing, it’s easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Peace Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 13, 2016
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    Real peace starts and ends with Christ: Stand right on Christ, and be right with each other; then pray right, think right, and do right as you depend on Him.

    The monks at a remote monastery deep in the woods followed a rigid vow of silence. Their vow could only be broken once a year – on Christmas – by one monk. That monk could speak only one sentence. One Christmas, Brother Thomas had his turn to speak and said, “I love the delightful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Did Jesus Say About Evangelism? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
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    This message is designed to stir Christians toward evangelism using the words of Jesus. The message addresses how we should view unbelievers and how we are to respond to the opportunities that are before us.

    Luke 10:1-4 11/20/16 Last Sunday I talked about an increased emphasis on evangelism. This morning I want to talk about three instructions Jesus gave His followers concerning the harvest. Let’s begin by turning to John 4:35. Here Jesus says to His disciples, “Do you not say, ‘There are still four ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Propelled Into Destiny

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017
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    In every life, there are pivotal moments when destiny is defined for that person. The decisions made at those crucial times usually set the course for the rest of our lives. Message explores this dynamic in Daniel's life and makes application for today.

    Daniel 2:1-19, 47-49 4/12/15 In every life, there are pivotal moments when destiny is defined for that person. The decisions made at those crucial times usually set the course for the rest of our lives. I was watching a documentary a few days ago about the life of Martin Luther. In his early 20’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Did God Step Out Of His Comfort Zone?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 15, 2013
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    I have called you to step out of your comfort zone and get involved with serving God, but is this something God is calling us to do that He himself is not willing to do? Let's look at Phil 2 and see...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 15, 2013 Date Preached: March 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Easter Series Sermon Title: Did God Step Out of His Comfort Zone? Sermon Text: Philippians 2:4-8 [ESV] Introduction: For the past several weeks… well ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Road Again Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 26, 2013
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    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 24 verses 13-34

    .0Luke 24.13-34 On The Road Again 13 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Your Servant Is Listening

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016
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    A sermon that considers the 2-way nature of prayer, rather than just approaching it as a time for God to listen to us.

    On January 4, 1987, Oral Roberts launched his most notable campaign to date. He told his followers that if he didn’t raise a total of 8 million dollars by March, God was going to take his life. Comparing himself to the apostle Paul, Roberts begged not to let Satan defeat him. "God" he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    I Will Pray For My Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
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    Church leaders need prayer.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Pray for My Church Leaders” Exodus 17:1-7: Open When we are finished this morning, we will be 2/3rdsof the way through our congregational book study and the messages on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015
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     | 8,403 views

    The primary purpose of the gospel is to display God’s righteousness, not just to make me right with God

    I want to begin this morning by looking at a few pictures and asking you to tell me what you see. [Show “optical illusion” faces and ask people what they see]. With every one of those pictures, what you saw depended on your perspective. And by changing your perspective, it was possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist