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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “called To Be King”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 24, 2013
     | 6,050 views

    What characterizes a heart that is fully given to God?

    In 1 Samuel 8, we are told how the people of Israel asked for a king to lead them. When they made this request of Samuel he went to the Lord, and the Lord told him that they were not rejecting Samuel, but they were rejecting God from being king over them. Samuel was told to tell the people what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2014
     | 10,372 views

    Moving ahead can be scary... Moving ahead can seem like a waste of time if we don't see the need But this morning we are also going to look at where moving ahead may seem impossible b/c we MAY feel like all is lost! Look at the story of Paul and Silas...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 15, 2014 Date Preached: January 19, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Sermon Text: Acts 16:16-40 [ESV] Introduction: Prior to 1880 if you wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Samekh - Psalm 119:113-120 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,355 views

    Do you love the Word of God?

    SAMEKH February 29, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:113-120 (ESV) – 15 of 22 Samekh – 15th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… [show verse] 113 I hate the double-minded, but I love your law. Here we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Crazy Obsession

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 56 ratings
     | 21,302 views

    I believe that many of us have some CRAZY OBSESSIONS. I believe it is CRAZY when we place anything above Jesus. Anything that is chosen over our relationship with Jesus is simply a CRAZY OBSESSION.

    TLC’s “MY CRAZY OBSESSION” Premiered on Wednesday, March 7 2012. My Crazy Obsession pulls back the curtains to reveal some of the Nation’s most extreme and unique obsessions. The series takes viewers behind-the-scenes of homes that are dedicated entirely to the owners’ infatuation with various ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Our Calling For Tomorrow

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 2, 2012
     | 6,091 views

    The USA culture is in trouble - and the reason is, for the most part, the church culture in the USA is in trouble. The calling for followers of Christ and the Church of Christ is to show Jesus so the world can KNOW Jesus. This message speaks to our call

    Our Calling for Tomorrow Philippians 3:1-15 * Over the past couple of weeks I have digested large portion of written material by a 20th century preacher/prophet/revivalist named Leonard Ravenhill. He was indeed a man, the likes of which we have not seen in many years. Witnesses say that when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Going Gets Tough!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jul 26, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,212 views

    When the going gets tough, the tough remains intact!

    Introduction: I slumped on my couch in front of my newly purchased (on installment) LCD TV and watched the news one night, as I munched a paper bag of caramel-coated pop corn, and alternately sipped a large mug of ice-cold cola placed on a coffee table to my right. Not a healthy habit, I know. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Caution! God's Favor ... Handle With Care Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,675 views

    God’s gifts are ultimately for God’s glory. Use them well.

    This week I’ve begun reading a new book by one of my favorite authors, Malcolm Gladwell, titled Outliers: The Story of Success. The premise of the book is simple: no successful person is a self-made man; everyone who gets to the top had a lot advantages, help, and luck. He devotes two chapters to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolve To Finish

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,229 views

    There are literally 100’s of 1000’s of people who have had great starts but only a very small percentage of those people have a great finish. Jesus was only 33 years old when he finished his mission. He said, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me.

    Resolve to Finish Nehemiah 6:1-9 Clip of River City miracle http://www.cdol.com/saints/miracle.html The New Orleans Saints had just scored a 75-yard touchdown on one of the wackiest plays in NFL history Sunday, then next-- just as unbelievably -- John Carney missed the extra point with no time ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lessons From Wiffle Ball

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on May 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,605 views

    I loved wiffle ball as a child, some of those lessons apply to our walk with Christ

    LESSONS FROM WIFFLE BALL (All my sermons use illustrations from sermon central and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I loved to play wiffle ball. We would set up a small “ball park” in the back yard and pretend we were great base ball players. You can do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Age Quod Agis

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009
     | 2,689 views

    By grace we can integrate our lives and always do what we are doing

    Tuesday of 5th Week in Course February 10, 2009 Recollection The Latin phrase says it well–age quod agis–do what you are doing. Two men are on a journey one day. The first complains to the second that he never focuses on anything; he’s always being distracted by something. The second disputes ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Richard White avatar

    Difference Makers See The Big Picture Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    Sometimes we are put in situations because we are the ones God wants to do something mighty for HIM and through us HIS power is shown.

    Difference Makers see the BIG PICTURE Acts 16: Ten indicators you are about to have a bad day 1. The first words your toddler says in the morning are “Uh-oh” 2. The news is showing emergency escape routes out of the city 3. You wake up and find your waterbed sprung a leak, but then remember you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Puzzle Of The Revelation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,692 views

    A jigsaw puzzle gives us some insight about how to approach the Book of Revelation

    Mary and I really like putting together jigsaw puzzles. And I’m finding that many of the things that we’ve learned during the process of assembling those puzzles are really helpful when we look at the Book of Revelation: Lessons from a jigsaw puzzle: 1. The box art is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying On Track

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Jun 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    Focus on our goal.

    “And a highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called the way of holiness” Isaiah 35:8 I. We need to Focus 1 Peter 5:8 2 Corinthians 2:11 Ephesians 6:11 Psalm 103:1 Do not become Distracted 1 Corinthians 10:12 Matthew 6:33 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A New People - Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 29, 2011
     | 5,820 views

    Of all the things this culture needs, we need a "New Type of People." This 'sub-culture' of people will need to live, act, talk, and walk like Jesus.

    A NEW PEOPLE – Pt 1 Acts 1:3-8 * Do you ever feel like you need something NEW? A deer hunter may need a new bow, a woman may need new clothes, a golfer may need new clubs, or even a person may need a new JOB! To look on the ‘national political’ scene is to understand the need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian’s Top Priorities

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,954 views

    Priorities are things that consume most of our time and energy. It gives life meaning, happiness and fulfillment.

    Intro: Priorities -- things that consume most of our time and energy. It gives life meaning, happiness and fulfillment. (Examples: family, loved ones, work, career, friends, health, hobbies, travel, personal growth). What are your priorities? I. EXALTING THE SAVIOUR (Psa. 115:1) A. Devoted ...read more

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