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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Investing For The Long Term

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 25, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,196 views

    Unlike the crowds on Palm Sunday, who hailed Jesus as king but only days later demanded that he be crucified, we need to hold on to our faith and hope in Christ. Here's why and how.

    I’d like to begin this morning with a story. It involves these men [photo of Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs]. You probably recognize them: Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. The two men who founded Apple Computer. Right? Well, no, actually that’s not accurate. Here is a photo of the original partnership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Capital City Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 10, 2014
     | 6,249 views

    John’s vision of heaven’s capital includes several features: 1) Its General Appearance (Revelation 21:9–11), 2) Exterior Design (Revelation 21:12–21a), 3) Internal Character (Revelation 21:21b–27)

    A nice practice that we usually have here at the start of every month is wishing those celebrating a birthday in the month, happy birthday. As happy as those well wishes are, it can be bitter-sweet when we recall those who have left. The Bothwell’s just celebrated such a special birthday over ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Inspiration

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 17, 2014
     | 7,271 views

    In 2 Peter 1:16–21, the apostle references both his own 1) Eyewitness Experience of Revelation(2 Peter 1:16-18) and God’s 2) Supernatural, Written Revelation(2 Peter 1:19-21) to define Biblical Inspiration.

    If you have been following the current Winter Olympics in Sochi, you most likely have heard commentators of the artistic events, describe the performances at times as being particularly inspired. This is usually a comment on a situation where an athlete shows some particular creativity, choice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Surely There Is An End.thine Expectation Will Not Be Cut Off

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 80,501 views

    1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF SICKNESS 10. END OF SCARCITY

    SURELY THERE IS AN END PROVERBS 23:18 For surely there is an end ; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. OUTLINE 1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Philippian Jailer's Conversion Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 13, 2016
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,550 views

    To establish that the Jailer and household’s conversion follows the New Testament’s “pattern of conversions” as outlined in the Book of Acts. The jailer and his household were saved at midnight after hearing, believing, and obeying the gospel of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Jailer’s Crisis at Midnight 2. The Jailer’s Counsel at Midnight 3. The Jailer’s Conversion at Midnight Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a man who asked an essential question. A question that had eternal implications! This is a question that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discovering God's Will Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,930 views

    Paul shows us how to use biblical wisdom to discover the will of God through: 1) Understanding (Ephesians 5:15), 2) Occasion (Ephesians 5:16), 3) Action (Ephesians 5:17)

    Most of us acknowledge that God has a plan for the life of every believer, but often we have trouble in finding just which way this plan goes at a particular juncture, where the answers sometimes seem to elude even the most persistent searcher. Some apparently think that God’s will is lost. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 7, 2013
     | 8,599 views

    Believers are called to be ready for the: 1) Desired Coming (Luke 17:22-24),the 2) Delayed Coming (Luke 17:25-33), and the 3) Divisive Coming (Luke 17:34–37).

    In the 1966 classic cartoon, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, Every who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! So the cuddly as a cactus Grinch (with termites in his smile and garlic in his soul) tried to wipe out Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Seven Words Of Eternal Significance Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 20, 2013
    based on 25 ratings
     | 22,572 views

    What is so Good about Good Friday? "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." Luke 23:34

    The Seven Words of eternal significance What is so Good about Good Friday? Readings: (Luke 23:34; Luke 23:43; John 19:26-27, Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34; John 19:28; John 19:30; & Luke 23:46 Let’s turn to Luke’s gospel chapter 23 beginning with verse thirty four "Father, forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul's Focus - Active Works Not Empty Behavior Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2014
     | 6,866 views

    Paul's focus was not only on him knowing what was right and that winning souls was paramount for the believer, but Paul's knew with our actions and service to Christ we cannot just 'go thru the motions' but it must be focused and disciplined!

    ermon Brief Date Written: July 25, 2014 Date Preached: July 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s FOCUS – Active Works not Empty Behavior Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 [NLT] 24Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    An Unwanted House

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 21, 2018
     | 3,506 views

    A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 22: 1 – 19

    1 Chronicles 22: 1 – 19 An unwanted house 22 Then David said, “This is the house of the LORD God, and this is the altar of burnt offering for Israel.” 2 So David commanded to gather the aliens who were in the land of Israel; and he appointed masons to cut hewn stones to build the house of God. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Lord In The Midst Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 23,723 views

    This is an introductory message in a series on the seven churches of Revelation.

    THE LORD IN THE MIDST OF HIS CHURCH TEXT: Revelation 1:9-20 Revelation 1:9-20 KJV I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Strength To Stand-11 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2017
     | 7,182 views

    11 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how do God's people find strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

    STRENGTH To STAND-XI—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: Self-Conscious At The Gym: I was self-conscious about going to the gym, because I thought the pounds I had put on would make me stand out among the spandex-clad regulars. I chose a treadmill in the corner so I'd be inconspicuous. However, as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Life I Live

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,083 views

    What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? Paul explores this thought as he writes of his own experience.

    *Galatians 2:20* *The Life I Live* “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”[1] Zealous Christians sometimes say they are trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgement Day Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,115 views

    God calls us to judge ourselves before we worship, or face His judgement because we dishonoured Him. The judgement revolves around recognition of the Body of Christ, the people of God.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:27-32 JUDGEMENT DAY “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Foundation Seven: Financial Faithfulness In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015
     | 7,387 views

    A study on how to be financially faithful in marriage

    Foundation Seven: Financial Faithfulness in Marriage How can couples practice financial faithfulness in marriage? Many Christian couples give their tithe and offering to God but act like the rest is theirs. However, this is an incorrect use of finances. Psalm 24:1 says, “The earth is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational