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  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Is The Church A Lighthouse Or A Club House?

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
     | 6,123 views

    This sermon helps the congregations see the difference between being and inward focused church and an outward focused church

    Introduction: Illustration “The Guiding Light” I. What is a lighthouse? A. A lighthouse provides light to anyone in need B. A church that is a lighthouse understands that the source of light is Christ. - Joh 1:4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. - Joh 1:5 The light shines in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Day By Day

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 373 views

    Paul reminds us that while the “outward man” is “perishing”, but “the inward man is renewed day by day!

    II Corinthians 4:7-16 (NKJV) DAY BY DAY July 27, 2025 I. THE VESSEL - There is a problem presented in the text and the problem is the vessel that holds this treasure! The vessel is an earthen vessel and this clay pot is fragile! Verse 7 says . . . “we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healthy Hearts Are Focused Heavenward

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,882 views

    Just as there are certain indicators that point to an unhealthy physical heart, there are also indicators of an unhealthy spiritual heart. An unhealthy spiritual heart can be determined by asking ourselves three important questions, which this message ask

    Healthy Hearts Are Focused Heavenward Text: Prov.4: 23 Intro: We hear a lot these days about the importance of having a healthy heart. There is a plethora of advice from doctors, dieticians, and exercise specialists for those who want to develop or maintain cardiovascular health. Some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    State Of The Church - 2010

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,713 views

    The first of the year message proposing a change in the way we approach the work of this church.

    State of the Church – 2010 Matthew 22:34-40 * Each year at this time my thoughts return to the words of Peter Drucker, the business guru, who always asked business owners 2 questions: “What business are you in?” and “How’s Business?” This is a great pair of questions for the church today. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Handwriting On The Wall

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 31,878 views

    Lessons from the Pityful party of Belshazzar, interpreted by Daniel

    The Handwriting on the Wall Daniel 5:1-31 One of the most well known phrases from the Bible comes from our text. In business, sports, and just in life, everyone seems to know what the phrase, “The handwriting on the wall” means. Before we read Daniel 5, I wonder how many of us could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Must We Do, To Be Doing The Works Of God?”

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,224 views

    What does it mean to do the works of God? It’s not works, it’s one work... to believe in Christ. The Good News is that even belief is a gift from God!

    Sermon 080209 John 6:22-35; Exodus 16:2-15 Anne and I live in one of those lucky households in America that is blessed with the presence of both cat and dog. Two cats to be exact. I say blessed because we get to witness two very different approaches to the world from each of these animals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Connected, Like It Or Not

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 9, 2009
     | 4,718 views

    Baptist Heritage Sunday: broad as we are, we can stay together if we live out our understanding of soul competence and if we focus on missions and evangelism.

    I want to introduce you to the least exclusive club in the world. A club so open that anybody can get in, whether they qualify or not, although the club says it has high standards for membership. It is a club so broad in its social standings that it has included the lowest of the low and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decide Daily How To Live Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,063 views

    Everyday we have a choice as Christians to live as God changed us (seated in the heavenly realms with Christ) or live like the way we used to as enemies of God.

    This morning, we are to worship God with songs, prayer, His Word, our offerings, and with our fellowship. For Christians, to be in church on a Sunday morning is the thing to do; But, what about later today or tomorrow? How will we really live? We live our lives without really asking that question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Back To The Future Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 22,298 views

    Final message at a church...helping people focus on the future.

    INTRO>In 1985, Michael J. Fox, played the part of teenager Marty McFly, and Christopher Lloyd starred as Dr. Emmit Brown, a weird scientist who invented a time machine placed inside a remodeled DeLourian. Produced by Stephen Spielberg, “Back To the Future,” won the oscars for best effects and best ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changing Your World Series

    Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,324 views

    The thought and desire to be a difference-maker is hardwired into us by our Creator. God wants us to make a difference wherever we are. That’s why, when we do, there is such a huge payoff.

    Hey, have you ever just kind of stopped and thought or had the thought go through your mind...I wonder if my life really makes a difference? I wonder if what I do really matters. You know, usually it’s on a birthday that we have those thoughts, isn’t it? Like when you turn the big 3-0, or 4-0, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Acts To Save Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,046 views

    God sent an earthquake to draw out a jailor and saved his entire family. Worship God in the midst of difficulties. Your focus determines your reality.

    Amazing, God sent an earthquake to save a family. • Yes, the foundations of the prison were shaken. Yes, the prison doors were all opened. Yes, the chains were all broken. • But that was not the purpose of the earthquake. No one got away. Paul shouted, “We are all here!” Even after their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Winning Life’s Race

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,202 views

    A sermon on Hebrews 12:1-2 that examines the the metaphor of the Christian life as a race in a track and field event.

    Winning Life’s Race Chuck Sligh November 2, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12 INTRODUCTION Illus. – When I was in high school, I participated in track and field. When we’d arrive at a track meet, we’d begin by warming up with various stretching and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis L. Billings avatar

    Clutter That Hinders

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Aug 5, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,398 views

    Because of the clutter and the noise in our lives, we often fail to see what Jesus does and can do for us. It seems as if we are constantly grasping, but never grabbing hold of that which changes us for the better.

    He walked on water which shows us that nothing can separates us from Him. He made that water into wine which shows us He can create something out of nothing. He ate and drank with people that we would never want to be caught around which shows us that we are all deserving of even the smallest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    See The Ark Of The Covenant

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 24, 2014
     | 3,914 views

    To show that we focus our eyes on the LORD JESUS as the Ark of the Covenant, and follow it where ever He goes.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know JESUS is the ark of the covenant? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we focus our eyes on the LORD JESUS as the Ark of the Covenant, and follow it where ever He goes. IV. TEXT: Joshua 3:3 (Amplified Bible) 3:3 Commanding the people: When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul's Rights Vs What Is Right Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014
     | 7,748 views

    Paul KNEW he was rightfully THE called Apostle of Christ to the Gentiles. However, Paul did not stand on HIS rights but deferred to God's calling in his life! We must not focus on what we believe is our RIGHT, but we must DO what is right in God's plan.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 05, 2014 Date Preached: July 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s Rights vs What is Right Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: Paul knew what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist