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  • Glenn Dunaway avatar

    We'll Leave The Light On

    Contributed by Glenn Dunaway on Nov 25, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,054 views

    The light that a Christian shines is so that others might see good works and give God the glory.

    Leave a Light On! Matt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (KJV) Introduction Motel 6 has a slogan that says “We’ll leave a light on for you.” That should be the slogan for every Christian and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,213 views

    The parable of the Rich man and Lazarus brings to light the reality of a need to make a choice for God in THIS life...after which there is no choice!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 20, 2008 Date Preached: August 20, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Sermon Text: Luke 16:19-31 (HCSB) 19 "There was a rich man who would dress ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Things You Can't Do Without

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,891 views

    Four things the Bible says you must have.

    Four Things You Can’t Do Without Hebrews 11:1-6 September , 2007 * Interesting headlines in recent newspapers... * Headlines read- "5 kinds of insurance policies you can’t do without" - Health, homeowners, disability, life, & umbrella liability * "Americans can’t do without their credit cards" * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Right Track

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,082 views

    We can stay on track with God if we will just keep following Him.

    On the Right Track Matthew 7:13-20 [play video 1:10-1:52] Intro: Last week we talked about the fact that every human has a free will and cannot be forced (nor can we force others) to accept God’s way of life that He offers freely. As we saw this past Tuesday, many people across our nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Divorce Series

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    In the finale of the untouchables series, students learn what the Bible has to say about Divorce

    Untouchables: Divorce collision. 4.9.07. gregg barbour One day a young man was looking through the classifieds in search of a used car when he came upon an ad for a brand new Jaguar being sold for only $50. Surely he thought this was typo, but calling the number listed he was assured that $50 was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,795 views

    The Holy Spirit is the one who comes and stands beside us at all times.

    WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? Text: Jn. 14:15-26 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 14:15-26 2. Illustration: Wilma had been a member of her church for many, many years. In her later years she needed the assistance of a cane to help in walking. As she was talking with her pastor, she would make points by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Miracles Of Jesus: By The Bay Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    The miracle of forgiveness in the restoration of Peter in John 21

    MIRACLES OF JESUS: BY THE BAY JOHN 1:1-19 INTRODUCTION Option 1… CSI Effect (www.sermoncentral.com illustration) A crime scene investigator from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was dusting for fingerprints in a home that had been burglarized. The investigator was challenged by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Watching A Screaming Child

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 6, 2006
     | 2,398 views

    God watches as Jesus sceams out in pain. But he watches his son die. Why?

    WATCHING A SCREAMING CHILD THEME: GOD’S SACRFICIAL LOVE IS BEYOND UNDERSTANDING. Most parents are proud of their children. Recently, Charity was on a trip with Gabrielle to West Virginia. On the trip Gabrielle said Apple. Charity called me immediately. You may not think that saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why People Can't Stand Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Sep 7, 2006
     | 3,814 views

    "Who do you say that I am?" This is the most essential question Jesus asked, and for us to answer.The creed says, "Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord"

    "Who do you say that I am?" -- the most essential question Jesus ever asked, and for us to answer. And not just any answer will do. In the end, every person must deal with Jesus Christ. No one can escape him. You can avoid the question, or delay it, or postpone it, or stonewall it, or pretend you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • RAY MCKENDRY avatar

    Who Knows Jesus And Does It Matter?

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 5, 2007
     | 1,850 views

    Discovering who Jesus is and why it matters to your life.

    Who Knows Jesus and Does It Matter? Luke 4: 1-13 4:1 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 4:2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and afterward, when they had ended, He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Will You Turn Away?" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 20,356 views

    #22 in the series. This text details three Amazing Attitudes towards Jesus.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 22 “Will You Turn Away?” John 6:60-71 It is amazing to consider that chapter six of John’s gospel began with the amazing reception to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Is Life Fair? - Job Chapter Six Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,091 views

    This is a study on chapter six of Job.

    Jewels From Job Job Chapter #6 Job will answer the accusations of Eliphaz that are found in Job chapter five. His response is found in Job 6-7. Remember Eliphaz has told Job the he does not suffer for no reason. Eliphaz believes that Job has sinned and that is the reason the he is now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kent Kessler avatar

    Why Crying Makes All The Difference Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,556 views

    Things we cry about are significant to us. What do you cry about? Are they the things Jesus cries over?

    “When Crying Makes All The Difference” As you look back over your life, what were the things that made you cry? Death. Births. Extremely joyful events: marriage. Physical pain. What do you cry about? What do you cry for? Cry over? It was June 1, 1991 when an officer came into my home and told ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Lowe avatar

    Hold On To Your Faith

    Contributed by James Lowe on Apr 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 47,976 views

    Keeping and holding on to your faith in God

    Hold on to your faith 1Co 16:13 ¶ Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 2Th 2:15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. This message has been going over and over in my head the last few ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev Oke Omezi avatar

    Sister, You Can Make It Happen

    Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,399 views

    The role of a woman in initiating the marriage process.

    SISTER, YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN Prov 18:22 Ruth 3:1-11 With modernization and the women having more voice in society, many are contesting the truth in the assertion and our practice that it is the man who must approach the woman or raise the issue of marriage with the pastor first, and not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal