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    So You’ve Got Plans? Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
     | 4,901 views

    One of the defining characteristics of a believer is that we live to fulfill God’s will.

    OPEN: So today we are going to be moving forward in our study through the book of James. and we are going to be talking about God's plans and our plans and how they combine with one another. When you think about God's plans for your life what kind of emotion response does it create? Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    If I Were A Rich Man Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
     | 4,162 views

    How A Person Feels About And Handles Wealth Is A Test.

    OPEN: Have any of you seen the play or movie "Fiddler on the Roof" about Tevye, a Jewish man who was married and had 5 daughters. He worked in a small town as a milkman, and often dreamed about what it would be like if he were rich. And he sings a song, "If I were a rich man," in which he sings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An 'offal' Way Of Service

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,621 views

    As ministers of the LORD, let us follow in the example of Levi, which leads to blessing, and not in the example of the Priests addressed in Malachi, which leads to cursing.

    An 'Offal' Way of Service Text: Malachi 2:1-9 Preached at: Young Guns for the Lord 2008 Conference Rock Tabernacle - Griffin, GA May 2008 By Sterling C. Franklin Proposition: We should follow in Levi's blessed way of service. Organizational Sentence (Interrogatives: How & Why?): As ministers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does Patriotism Have To Do With Serving God In America?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,560 views

    Being Patriotic is a good thing! We live in a blessed nation and should be proud of our country, but as believers in America we need to understand about the foundation of our nation to fully appreciate it and realize it was very much part of God's plan!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 1, 2010 Date Preached: July 4, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Special Events/Days Title: In America, what does Patriotism have to do with Serving God! Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 [ESV] 1 Therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by J Spurling on May 17, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,109 views

    The parable of the Good Shepherd in John 10:7–21 will reveal to us who the key players are in God’s plan of salvation. Knowing the characters involved in the parable of the Good Shepherd enables us to recognize where we fit into the plan of salvation a

    How many people know what Sunday June 1st is? Sunday June 1st is Ascension Sunday. It’s a day by which we can remember and celebrate the ascension of Jesus Christ. We have a time to celebrate His birth at Christmas. We recognize the coming of the Savior. We have a time to celebrate His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    An Inviation To Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003
    based on 258 ratings
     | 78,291 views

    I see three different parts of God’s invitation to worship contained in Psalm 95:A Call to Rejoice (1-5);A Call to Reverence (6-7a); and A Call to Respond (7b-11).

    The Invitation to Worship It’s good to be back! Vacations are wonderful, aren’t they? During our two weeks, we were in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and up in God’s Country. In the second week, we went camping and had a good time ­ well, sort of. Megan, our one-year-old, was not a “Happy Camper.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Tackle A Tough Job Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 147 ratings
     | 67,256 views

    Nehemiah had a pretty impressive resume and instead of leaving a path of destruction behind him, he was about to tackle the path of destruction in front of him

    How to Tackle a Tough Job I came across some lines from actual resumes this week: I have lurnt Word Perfect 6.0 computor and spreasheet progroms. Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year It’s best for employers that I not work with people. I’m a perfectionist and rarely if if ever forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "That You May Know"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 22, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    Paul answers his critics by detailing his conversion and his faithfulness to God’s call upon His life.

    “I Want You To Know…” Galatians 1:11-24 Our society has perfected the art of destroying people’s character, questioning their intentions, and planting seeds of doubt in the minds of inquiring minds. We see it everyday. Someone rises to fame, the adoring crowds stand and applaud their latest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing God's Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 7, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,381 views

    While we often question God’s love, we can rest assured that He has poured out His favor on His people.

    Experiencing God’s Love A man was having a hard time getting out of bed one Sunday morning. “Get up. It’s time to get ready for church!” He just grumbled and replied grumpily, “I don’t want to go to church today. Those people at church don’t like me. I don’t want to go.” She persisted, “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Faithful God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 384 ratings
     | 141,845 views

    Here’s a simple definition: “God’s faithfulness means that everything He says and does is certain.” He is 100% reliable, 100% of the time. He does not fail, forget, falter, change, or disappoint. He says what He means and means what He says ­ and there

    Our Faithful God In the country of Armenia, in 1988, Samuel and Danielle sent their young son, Armand, off to school. Samuel squatted before his son and looked him in the eye. “Have a good day at school, and remember, no matter what, I’ll always be there for you.” They hugged and the boy ran off ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving With Grace Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,554 views

    God not only required a tithe in the Old Testament, He challenged His people to respond to Him when He says, “Test me in this.” This is the only time in the Bible when God tells us to test Him.

    Giving With Grace That drama really captures the different attitudes that people have about giving. Some feel pressured or guilty, while others of us find a lot of joy when we give ­ if we remember to bring our wallets! That reminds me of a man and his son who went to church together. On their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tackling Temptations Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,208 views

    The third in a series walking through the book of James. This message deals with the issue of temptation, and how to grow in our ability to have victory over it.

    (EARLY IN THE SERVICE) I need all children, ages 4 through 10 who like marshmallows to come up here. Okay kids. This is the deal. I have a marshmallow for you. And I’m going to ask you to take this back to your seat, and hold on to it for a little while. Now, if you can hold on to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mentoring Women Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 41,417 views

    This morning we’re going to study three verses from Titus 2 to discover the ministry job description for women.

    Three women were walking along the beach: a blonde, a redhead and a brunette. They found a genie’s lamp so they rubbed it and the genie came out. Since there were three of them the genie said that each of them would be granted one wish. The brunette said she wouldn’t mind being smarter, and poof, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Telling The Salvation Story Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,215 views

    We need to avoid spiritual arrogance and not look down on those who sin differently than we do.

    The last two responses on that clip were pretty unsettling but they serve as summary statements for many today. The one guy believes that people can’t really change and that if we wanted to get rid of evil, we’d have to destroy the whole world and start over. Unbelievably, the woman replied that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,725 views

    God’s heart is for harmony in the church.

    Roger Staubach, who led the Dallas Cowboys to an NFL championship after the 1971 season and was voted Super Bowl MVP, admitted that his position as a quarterback who didn’t call his own signals was a source of frustration for him. Coach Tom Landry sent in every play from the sidelines. The coach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist