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  • David Owens avatar

    Earning - Where Does Our Money Come From? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2008
     | 4,775 views

    In the first lesson of this series, we focus on three things: 1 - Everything Belongs to God. 2 - God gives us the Ability to Earn Money. 3 - The Pursuit of Money must be kept in Perspective.

    Introduction: A. A Madison Avenue advertising agency surveyed non-church-going people several years ago and asked them their impressions of church. 1. The respondents said, “The problem with church is that the people are always sad, or they talk about death, or they ask for money.” B. A classic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Consider Jesus Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,686 views

    Exposition on Hebrews 3. Have you been a Christian for a while? Are you wavering in your faith? The Hebrew believers can relate.

    Consider Jesus: Hebrews 3:1-19 Introduction: What is it that is having you waver in your faith? When we first put our faith and trust in Jesus Christ and acknowledge our need for a Savior, we get filled with joy and confidence. We are “on fire” for the Lord. Many of us start wavering in our faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Vindicating God Part 1. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 15, 2008
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     | 3,957 views

    PAUL SETS OUT TO VINDICATE GOD - TO JUSTIFY HIS POSITION - YOU SEE ALL THAT PAUL WAS SAYING AS FAR AS THEY WERE CONCERNED VIOLATED GODS CHARACTER TOWARDS THEM AS A NATION. IT’S AS IF HE MEETS A JEWISH OBJECTOR (THE NATION) TO WHAT HE HAS BEEN SAYING

    ROM 9:6-9. VINDICATING GOD – FOUR OBJECTIONS : PART 1 LAST WEEK WE SAW PAUL SHARE THE DEPTH OF HIS LOVE TOWARDS HIS JEWISH KINSMEN. HE ASSURED THEM OF HIS DEEP LOVE FOR THEM – HE WAS SORROWFUL AND WAS FILLED WITH UNCEASING ANGUISH BECAUSE OF THEIR LOST CONDITION. HE EVEN WISHED HIMSELF TO BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Miller avatar

    "So Close And Yet So Far!"

    Contributed by Lee Miller on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    I believe there are hundreds of thousands and maybe even millions in the church of America and around the world who are close to, in other words, “not far from the Kingdom of God.”

    “So Close and Yet So Far!” It was one of the best football games ever. Remember Super Bowl XXXIV between the Rams and Titans? In the final seconds Tennessee was driving for the game-tying touchdown and on the final play Kevin Dyson caught a pass over the middle and lunged ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    The Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 10,704 views

    The promise of light

    The Light of Christmas Isaiah 9:1-5 Introduction Over 40 years ago, a church in Philadelphia witnessed one Sunday morning three boys being baptized and become members of the church. Unfortunately, in a matter of months the church had to disband and sell the property because the membership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 13, 2007
     | 4,094 views

    The first in this series discusses the first four verses as the foundation for the book and the foundation for rock solid fellowship.

    How many of us truly understand the idea and importance of family? Something about the idea of family should bring security, love, pride, and joy to our hearts. Family is the center of our earthly worlds and the one domain where we actually have the power to build strong bonds. We honestly believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Captain In God's Army Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Sep 6, 2007
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     | 5,425 views

    Good news always gladdens the heart of both the bearer and the hearers of such news. Such news brings with it a sense of reality and the desire to partake of it. Its’ impart, when shared abroad, is always immeasurable. Such is the good news of Christ

    THEME: BEAUTIFUL FEET, ISAIAH 52: 7 TOPIC: A Private in God’s Army DATE: Sunday, September 2nd, 2007 TEXT: Romans 10: 1-17; 1 Co 6: 9-11 SPEAKER:Dixon Olu. David OUTLINE: Introduction Good news always gladdens the heart of both the bearer and the hearers of such news. Such news brings with it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Kevin Lockett avatar

    God's Friends

    Contributed by Kevin Lockett on Sep 8, 2007
     | 3,176 views

    We can grow as friends of God by applying life lessons from three of God’s friends: David, Mary, and Peter. Appropriate for Pentecost, Confirmation, or honoring a pastor, deacon, teacher, or other faithful servant of God.

    “God’s Friends” Acts 2:1-21 The title for today’s sermon comes from a confirmation text book used in my church.(1) In fact, the scripture lessons I selected for today are actually the texts traditionally read in Christian churches around the world on Pentecost Sunday – the day on which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    She Wants To See Jesus Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,971 views

    True born again Christians are not to have a worldly eulogy given at their funeral. Eulogies and the messages spoken at their physical death experience are to be reminders for Christians of their future home going and an opportunity for the presentation

    Turn your Bibles to John 14:1-4, 6 Title: She Wants to See Jesus Theme: Rejoicing in What Christ Has Prepared for Doris Isabel Stump Series: Pillars of the Local Church (September 30, 2007) John 14:1-4, 6, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me. In my Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Introduction To 1 Peter Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007
     | 4,312 views

    Introductory Sermon to 1 Peter series

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 27, 2007 Date Preached: April 29, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study on 1 Peter Sermon Title: Introductory Sermon Sermon Text: 1 Peter Introduction: It is almost unanimous among scholars that Peter wrote this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Cleveland avatar

    From Darkness To Light Series

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,149 views

    If by birth and by nature we have a lack of light, we don’t understand, don’t recognize, don’t receive the Light, how awesome it is that by simply believing the gospel we receive the light of Jesus Christ.

    John 1:5-9 The four gospels record the earthly life of Jesus Christ, and each one presents a different view of Him. Matthew: King of the Jews, Son of David, Heir of Israel’s throne Mark: Servant of God, the perfect Workman of God – the text in Mark brings out the characteristics of His service ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Steps To Strengthen Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,350 views

    Lazarus has died. What can this story tell us that can help strengthen our faith.

    Introduction I. One of the questions that I typically ask of scripture is “Why?” A. Why did God have this particular passage placed in His written word to us? B. Particularly in the case of the gospels, the easy answer is that it is the next act that a particular writer remembers or wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Let's Clean Out That Garage Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,883 views

    A Father’s Day sermon, but one that applies to all beleivers!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 15, 2007 Date Preached: June 17, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Spiritual Clean Sweep Sermon Title: Let’s Clean out that garage! Sermon Text: Psalm 4:1-8 Introduction: Can anyone here guess the fastest growing business ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    What Do We Do Now?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,311 views

    A sermon following a great 4 night multi-church revival/crusade in our community where many were saved and rededicated their lives to Christ

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 27, 2007 Date Preached: April 29, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: What are we going to do now? Sermon Text: Luke 10:1-20 Introduction: Wow what a great 4 nights of services we had this past week! Let me share with you that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mel Shepherd avatar

    Can I Exhibit Loyalty? Series

    Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,412 views

    After David’s son Absalom was killed the people were in need of a king. Many people will cross David’s path as he returns to Jerusalem to be their king. Some of those people he will be able to trust as loyal friends from the past, but others he will not b

    Title: Can I Exhibit Loyalty? Text: 2 Samuel 19 Introduction: Well, loyalty is the subject of this message this morning and I’m in 2 Samuel 19. David’s son Absalom is dead now and his army has been defeated. Absalom revolted against his father and sought to take over kingdom, where we left off ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ