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  • Michael Stark avatar

    How To Destroy Your Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2008
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     | 9,840 views

    Christians may unconsciously destroy their church. Often, they perform this nefarious deed with the best of intentions. James warns us to review our actions and our attitudes so that we will not destroy our church or dishonour the Lord.

    JAMES 3:1-12 HOW TO DESTROY YOUR CHURCH “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Tests

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2006
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    Why do you think God administers tests in our lives? Tests from God always have a spiritual purpose and a spiritual growth process for us in our faith walk with the Lord.

    “God’s Test!” On the lighter side of life: Three old men were at the doctor’s office for a memory test. The doctors said to the first old man, “What is three times three?” “Two-hundred seventy four,” he replied. The doctor said to the second man, “it’s your turn. What is three times three?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gender Differences, Worship & The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 4, 2015
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     | 6,395 views

    Gender Differences, Worship & the Glory of God (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Key thought: • “Honour your head” (vs 3) • Principle #1: • Honour your head for the sake of biblical teaching (vs 3-6) • Principle #2: • Honour your head for the sake of creation (vs 7-11) • Principle #3: • Honour ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    By Grace You Are Saved!

    Contributed by Dustin Bumgarner on Mar 4, 2014
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    This message focuses on God's grace in action, His great plan for our life, as well as a short story of how God's great grace changed a life in just a few short weeks. Enjoy!

    The topic I chose for today’s message is Grace. When we do what is right and just, when we follow God’s rules, when we step out of ourselves and let God lead our paths, we will have His grace and favor! Grace is God at work in us. God shows His great grace the most, when He gave up His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Conqueror Of Death Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 19, 2014
     | 6,168 views

    1) Why Death was Conquered (Acts 10:34-35), 2) Who Conquered Death (Acts 10:36-38) 3) How Death was Conquered (Acts 10:39-43).

    In our lives we tend to follow people of interest. We find particular people fascinating in their struggle over adversity, persistence in the face of opposition, and the accomplishments they achieved along the way. When they die, like many have in recent days, we consider their accomplishments, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Curing Church Conflict-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014
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    3 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—III—James 4:1-17 Attention: This sermon hit home for many!! A zookeeper wanted to get some extra animals for his zoo, so he decided to compose a letter. The only problem was that he didn't know the plural of "mongoose." He started the letter: "To whom it may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Carpenter

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on May 26, 2015
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    Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree...

    The Great Carpenter 1 Peter 2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 1. The Usefulness of Wood. It was wood with which a carpenter worked, and out of wood came many useful ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 7, 2015
     | 8,524 views

    1) Progression (Ephesians 4:12), 2) Purpose (Ephesians 4:13–15), and the 3) Power (Ephesians 4:16) of God’s divine pattern for the building and function of His church.

    A free-lance missionary visited a pastor asking for financial support. “What groupare you associated with?” the pastor asked. The man replied, “I belong to the invisible church.” The pastor then asked, “Well, what church are you a member of!” Again he got the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Jesus - The Man Who Is Equal With God!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 22, 2015
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    Jesus - The Man Who is Equal With God! (2015) PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Introduction of Father’s Day. (2). Context: Healing of the lame man (vs 1-15) (3). Six Claims of Jesus: #1: "I am equal with God" (vs 19-20) #2: "I am the giver of life" (vs 21 & 26) #3: "I am the final judge" (vs 22-23) #4: "I determine man's destiny" (vs 24) #5: "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Myth: All I Need Is Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013
     | 2,977 views

    Myth: All I need is Church.

    Intro As our oldest son is in his Junior year of High School....we have begun our first initiation into the process at looking at colleges. (Joke: I've set up a special offering bucket in the back.) In that process I took a look at the growing mass of online educational programs. I discovered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Restoring Our Hearing Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,084 views

    In the Book of James we see the real faith that engages life's trials and temptations, social prejudice and pride, and the path to staying plugged into God.

    Restoring Our Hearing Series: Real Faith (The Book of James) Brad Bailey - July 7, 2013 Intro So glad to see everyone. One thing we all share in common is some type of morning routine. From that moment are eyes begin to open...we each likely have some set of things we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Identity Theft

    Contributed by Ken Little on Jul 23, 2014
     | 11,750 views

    Finding our identity in Christ and not allowing our identity and purpose to be stolen by the world, because having our identity in Christ stolen is the sickest identity theft of all.

    I was thinking the other day and that was the 10th VBS that I have gotten to be a part of at Hessel…and I realized how quickly time seems to go by…in fact, I actually have my 20 year high school reunion coming up…I can’t believe 20 years has gone by…and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Vs. Judgement Series

    Contributed by Ken Little on Jul 23, 2014
     | 6,300 views

    When we can free ourselves from judging, we can free ourselves to love.

    “Free: To Love” Well good morning everyone….As always it is good to be with you this morning…today we are beginning a three week series and honestly I’m glad it is only three weeks because I only have three suits…if it was one more week…well..the only ...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
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    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

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    Noah Saved From Wrath Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,328 views

    Wrath comes because of: 1) Great Wickedness (Genesis 6:5). It results in: 2) Great Sorrow (Genesis 6:6). It brings: 3) Great Collateral Damage (Genesis 6:7) yet it also promises: 4) Great Redemption (Genesis 6:8)

    By this point you have most likely heard of the 2012 doomsday prophesies. The 2012 phenomenon comprises a range of eschatological beliefs according to which cataclysmic or transformative events will occur on December 21, 2012. This date is regarded as the end-date of a 5,125-year-long cycle in the ...read more

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