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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Tragedy Of Trash Talk Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 3, 2010
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     | 17,026 views

    The real tragedy of talking trash is that it hurts people and damages our relationship with God. How we treat (speak of) others not only affects them, but it affects our own closeness with God.

    The Tragedy of Trash Talk James 4:11-12 11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bad To The Bone

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 18, 2010
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    A sermon on Proverbs 6:16-19.

    Evening Service for 10/17/2010 Proverbs 6:16-19 HoHum: A. Are people good or evil? 83% in a study said that people are basically good. B. If we leave a child to himself, what will happen? Will he become good or bad? C. I think that there are good elements in everyone because we all created ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Extraordinary Strength Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
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     | 8,806 views

    In life… the greater challenge proves to be not so much how to succeed… but how to last. The course we choose is critical… but so is the strength to stay that course.

    (Note: Some of the structure and portions of this message drew upon ‘A Life Worth Living’ material by Nicky Gumbel and Alpha.) Bob W. Ireland crossed the finish line on Thursday, November 6, 1986, as the New York City marathon’s 19,413th and final finisher - the first person to run a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Insights On Guilt And Grace Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 7, 2013
     | 3,619 views

    This is the final message from a series over Roman chapters 1-5. This message examines the relationship between guilt and grace.

    Guilt is an opponent that each of us struggle against. Nothing can make us view ourselves more negatively than guilt. Even after becoming a Christian and having our sins washed away by the blood of Christ, guilt still surfaces and drives us into the pits of self-pity and shame. What we tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Live Victoriously By Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 6, 2013
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     | 6,461 views

    Life will always contain two aspects: good times and bad times. Through the passage of our life on earth, we will go through various seasons.

    Live victoriously by faith Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Life will always contain two aspects: good times and bad times. Through the passage of our life ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Praise In Beginning A New Year

    Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 14, 2013
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     | 17,788 views

    This sermon encourages believers to look at the positive of a fresh start in a New Year.

    Benjamin Franklin said, “In a new year declare war on you spiritual and personal vices (not on others), decide to live in peace with your neighbors, those close to you, and yourself (not in constant conflict), be forgiving and understanding toward others (and not harbor, hold grudges and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reversal Of Fortunes Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
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     | 4,642 views

    These words of Jesus were caring words of understanding. He was saying to these people, “I know your struggles. I understand what you are going through and I care.” The beatitudes may be prescriptive, but on one level may be descriptive. We will see both.

    Reversal of Fortunes Matthew 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Freedom From The Oppression Of The Taskmasters

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 13, 2016
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     | 22,378 views

    Just like Pharaoh somehow had strange suspicion that he’d better do something to hold these people back. The enemy has that same inclination to want to hold you back from your promise, from your position, from your calling, from fulfilling what God has placed on your life

    Freedom from the Oppression of the Taskmasters Study Text: Exodus 1: 8-14 Introduction: - There came a new king who had no covenant with Joseph. God brought him up out of the pit, put him right in second in command, right under Pharaoh. - Pharaoh said, “Take my kingdom,” and so forth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Harm In Same Sex Marriage Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015
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     | 5,823 views

    What's the harm in same sex marriage? (Material adapted from various sources and Marriage: What is it, why it matters, and the consequences of redefining it by Ryan T. Anderson)

    HoHum: Henry Rollins- “Don't hide behind the Constitution or the Bible. If you're against gay marriage, just be honest, put a scarlet 'H' on your shirt, and say, 'I am a homophobe!” WBTU: Many are saying that we are losing the fight over marriage in this country. A majority of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 20, 2015
     | 8,709 views

    We must remember that when bad things happen, God is in control. He loves us and wants us to be saved. He allows events for his good purpose.

    An old church building needed remodeling, so during his sermon the minister made an impassioned plea and looked directly at the richest man in town. At the end of the sermon, the rich man stood up and said, “Pastor, I will contribute $1,000.00” Just then plaster fell from the ceiling ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Threshing Before The Blessing Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,526 views

    Naomi, had lost everything... who had been broken, bitter... saw at last that she was on the verge of a breakthrough. She had began to think different, see her situation from her faith.

    Discovering Your Destiny Series * Seven Sermons from the Book of Ruth The Threshing Before the Blessing (Inspired from Perry Stone’s Book, Lay It On Me) August 17, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Naomi, who had lost her sons, husband, identity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Valley Means A Wrong Turn Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 6,614 views

    Part 9 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: To begin I’m going to share a little bit of “my story,” and it’s not a part that I look back on with any amount of fondness. My first ministry experience could be defined by a single word – “Miserable” I’ll spare the details, but suffice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Guideline #5: Choose The Right Attitude” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 14, 2017
     | 10,274 views

    What does an attitude of faith look like?

    Top ten indicators that you're having a lousy day 10. You wake up and your braces are locked together. 9. You put both contact lenses in the same eye. 8. Your wife says, "Good morning Bill," and your name is George 7. You turn on the news and they're showing emergency routes out of the city. 6. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus - Our Stronghold

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Aug 23, 2018
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     | 14,404 views

    Jesus became our stronghold when he came to save us from the kingdom of darkness

    To many a stronghold means a negative word but that is not always the case. In the dictionary the meaning of the word stronghold means A place where a particular cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld. In the Bible the meaning of a stronghold is this. For every negative stronghold, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    “adopting Kingdom Priorities” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 2, 2015
     | 6,276 views

    The kingdom of God is all about relationships.

    It’s Tuesday on the last week of Christ’s life. During this week, Jesus stayed in Bethany, only 2 miles from Jerusalem, and traveled daily into the city. On Sunday, He triumphantly entered Jerusalem; on Monday, he had run the money changers out of the temple; on Thursday, He would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist