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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Disabling Jesus-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 13, 2013
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    4 of 4. The congregation at Nazareth would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it absurd that Jesus can save, &/or is Messiah. But what results from such a stance? Disabling Jesus produces...

    DISABLING JESUS-IV—Luke 4:22-30 Attention: CASE IN POINT—UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM: From: http://www.uua.org/beliefs/principles/index.shtml Our Unitarian Universalist Principles: There are seven principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm & promote: The inherent worth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Body! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 2, 2015
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    The Resurrection Body - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Bodily Resurrection is Familiar and Unique (vs 35-41). • Analogy 1: Seeds (vs 36-38 & 42-48); • Analogy 2: Flesh (vs 39); • Analogy 3: Heavenly Bodies (vs 40-41) (2). The Bodily Resurrection is New and Improved (vs 42-49) • Contrast #1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    By Hook Or By Crook

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Apr 19, 2013
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    Looking at the dual mission of the church & the challenge to get at it!

    By Hook or By Crook! John 21:1-19 “Every day is Resurrection Day for a Christian.” Every day we should celebrate the fact of the resurrected Savior. We must be challenged to rise above apathy & mediocrity & to soar to greater heights with our great God. Do we really love Jesus? ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Spirit Filled Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 21, 2014
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    Spirit filled people 1) Sing (Ephesians 5:19), 2) Say Thanks (Ephesians 5:20) and are 3) Submissive (Ephesians 5:21)

    If there was one thing that was evident to be seen among the children that participated in Vacation Bible School this week, it was joy. They sang songs that talked about God and His love. They had assistance from leaders and helpers in everything from crafts to snacks. There were activities that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Is Al Qaeda Following Muhammad And Allah? Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
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    It has gotten to the point that the terms “terrorism” and “Islam” may be viewed as synonymous because of the actions of al Qaeda. Are they interpreting the Qur'an correctly?

    The media has portrayed a telling picture of the perpetrators of 9/11: a picture of violence and hatred toward America. They have been portrayed as “the main enemy of the West and […] as a hotbed of terrorism that threatens Western civilization and its democratic values” (Khan n. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Serve The Same Purpose Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 3, 2014
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    With Jesus as our leader or 'coach' all believers are called to the SAME team to follow Him. He leads us, but to what? What is the purpose of following Christ? Paul makes that known here in Col 2 and this morning we will see what he means...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: Sept 25, 2014 Date Preached: Sept 28, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Purpose! Sermon Text: Colossians 2:1-23 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past few weeks we have learned that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Planting Trees You Will Never Sit Under

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2014
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    To build a church, or to build the Kingdom of God, requires a vision that permits others to carry on the work you have begun.

    “David said, ‘Here shall be the house of the LORD God and here the altar of burnt offering for Israel.’ “David commanded to gather together the resident aliens who were in the land of Israel, and he set stonecutters to prepare dressed stones for building the house of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading And Following Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2015
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    Loving leaders lead and faithful followers follow.

    Leading and Following 1 Peter 5:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill March 14-15, 2015 It’s been almost two months and I can finally talk about how the Packers unraveled in the NFC Championship game. I actually wasn’t able to watch the game because I had a meeting. I’m glad now that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fatal Attraction Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
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    Message 7 from 1 John dealing with refusing to love the world.

    “A Dangerous Love” Pt 1 (Fatal Attraction) 1 John 2:15-17 Review/Introduction I. GOD IS LIGHT A. THE MESSAGE: God is Light 1:5 B. THE IMPLICATIONS 1:6-4:6 1. Continually walk (live) in the Light 1:6-7 2. Continually confess sin 1:8-10 3. Rely on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson 33 Series

    Contributed by James May on May 20, 2015
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    Continuation of the expository study of the Book of Romans

    Book of Romans Study Lesson # 33 – Romans 12:14-16 By Rev. James May As we continue our study of Romans chapter 12 we will see that the Apostle Paul is giving us a lot of practical means of being obedient servants and faithful Disciples of Christ. As we grow in the Lord, the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Royal Priesthood Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 11, 2011
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    We Christians are a privileged people, given awesome responsibilities to fulfil until the Master returns.

    “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Gold Rush - More Precious Than Gold

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 20, 2011
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    King David called the Word of God "more precious than gold." Since it's so precious, we should use this precious resource...

    2011 Gold Rush (More Precious Than Gold) TCF Sermon Text July 17, 2011 If you had a fire that destroyed everything, and you could save just a few things, what would you save? Unfortunately, we have a few families here in this church who understand that question from real-life experience, and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Priority Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 27, 2010
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    The final message from the series of Breaking Free looks at prayer and how we must break free from the misconception that prayer is only for Sundays, a meal or when we need help.

    Breaking Free Part 3: Priority of Prayer Pastor Ryan Akers 3rd and final message of Breaking Free today. We’ve been looking at the misconceptions about the church. Week 1 was titled a people with purpose. The church is not an organization but rather a people with a purpose to love God, love ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Barren Branches

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2010
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    The message is a call for Christians to vigorously pursue the life to which Christ calls us. The alternative is to be unfruitful and barren.

    “In that day the glory of Jacob will be brought low, and the fat of his flesh will grow lean. And it shall be as when the reaper gathers standing grain and his arm harvests the ears, and as when one gleans the ears of grain in the Valley of Rephaim. Gleanings will be left in it, as when an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
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    Some say that religion is merely moral rules to control behavior, Jesus transcends religious rules to address a deeper spiritual need.

    Introduction Some people have said that religion is the development of myths and stories to provide moral principles to control human behavior…to create moral rules in order to control social behavior. There are certainly some destructive tendencies that social groups would want to contain. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational