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    Gone Fishing

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 30, 2013
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    Following the resurrectio, Peter and some of the other disciples went out for an unsuccessful night of fishing. The next morning, they had a miraculous encounter with Jesus, and after breakfast, Peter was three times restored by Jesus

    GONE FISHING John 21:1-14 http://chirb.it/0N6PC2 INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning, I want us to examine another of the post- resurrection appearances of Jesus to the Apostles. A.) This account would have been quite soon after the resurrection, and is listed as the third time Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Called Moses

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
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    God gave Moses a call to serve him at a time when Moses's schedule was busy, His situation was bleak, and his previous efforts for service had been barren.

    *WHEN GOD CALLED MOSES* Call of Moses Series Exodus 3:1-12 Dorn Ridge September 16, 2012 (Apx. 25% of message from Preach for a year #2 by Roger Campbell) INTRODUCTION 1.) The Setting of This Text. A.) Moses is in Midian. B.) Israel is in misery. 2.) God Calls Moses to Deliver His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Triumphant Joy #4: Rejoicing In Loving And Serving People Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 11, 2013
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    God created us as relational beings who experience abundant joy when we focus on loving and serving other people.

    TRIUMPHANT JOY #4: REJOICING IN LOVING AND SERVING OTHERS INTRO TO SPEAKER: This past week, Liza and the family and I went camping at Wild Oaks. INTRO TO TOPIC: This summer, we are studying the Book of Philippians, a letter written from the Apostle Paul while he was in prison. The letter is all ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Too Late!

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 19, 2013
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    Some day it will be too late for salvation; too late for service by the saints; and too late for winning the lost to Christ. Those are the 3 points of this sermon

    Too Late Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 (A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by contacting me at chucksligh@hotmail.com). TEXT: Proverbs 27:1 – “Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” INTRODUCTION Illus. (FLESH THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing The Missionary In Each Of Us. Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 18, 2013
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    This passages explores the first deliberate missionary act of Paul and Barnabas, and that the pattern they set is appropriate for us as missionaries of the Great Commission.

    SEEING THE MISSIONARY IN EACH OF US. ACTS 13:4-12 THE TWO OF THEM, SENT ON THEIR WAY BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, WENT DOWN TO SELEUCIA AND SAILED FROM THERE TO CYPRUS. 5  WHEN THEY ARRIVED AT SALAMIS, THEY PROCLAIMED THE WORD OF GOD IN THE JEWISH SYNAGOGUES. JOHN WAS WITH THEM AS THEIR HELPER. 6  THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Identity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013
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    The disciples both see and hear an affirmation of who Jesus truly is, and it changes their lives.

    Luke 9:28-45 “True Identity” INTRODUCTION One of the most frustrating occurrences, for a parent, is when their child or children use selective listening. I’m sure that most of us have experienced this, and probably all of us have used the technique at some point in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "What Should I Do With The Life God Gave Me?: Use Me!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 7, 2014
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    A sermon about spiritual gifts.

    "What Should I Do with the Life God Gave Me: Use Me!" Ephesians 2:1-10 1 Peter 2:9-10 After 40 years of faithful service to the company he worked for, Jerry was finally getting his reward. His colleagues were throwing him a huge retirement party. After dessert, the CEO of the company got up ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Responding To God's Call Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014
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     | 27,475 views

    A sermon examining the importance of obedeince.

    PROPERLY RESPONDING TO GOD’S CALL I Samuel 3:1-21 As Christians, we have the amazing privilege to be able to communicate directly with God. We talk to Him through prayer, and He speaks to us through His Word. Many people claim that they want to know God’s will for their life. However, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts For Everyone

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 28, 2014
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    A practical look at the Gifts of the Spirit in the life of the believer

    I love the distance between my birthday and Christmas, it’s perfect. It divides the year in half, when I was a kid I knew that I would get gifts in June and then again in December. I always felt sorry for the kids whose birthdays were close to Christmas, not just in December but in November ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    We Serve The Same Focus Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 3, 2014
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    A coach leads his team and instructs them on how to achieve victory. He relates the players focus by revealing WHO they are in respect to the team and HOW they are to serve the team. The same goes for believers we must focus on our 'coach' Jesus Christ!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: Oct 02, 2014 Date Preached: Oct 05, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Focus! Sermon Text: Colossians 3:1-17 [ESV] Introduction: A young boy by the name of James had a desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church: Where God Sets The Lonely In A Family Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 16,483 views

    The Bible teaches that the main reason we gather together as a church is to encourage one another.

    INTRODUCTION This is the fifth message in the series from 1 Thessalonians entitled, “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” This message is entitled, “Church: Where God Puts the Lonely in a Family.” Over the past few years I’ve been devoting a lot of attention to what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For What Do You Work?

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
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    Work we must in this world but let us not work for this world! Work in this world not only as if for the Lord but always for the Lord and for things eternal.

    For What Do You Work? 08/23/09 AM Text: Matthew 6:19-21 Introduction I had a conversation recently with Sister Meredith, it was really just an idle chat after class one Wednesday evening. I had made the observation that for her every night was Friday night as she was now on her summer break from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Picture Of God

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 14, 2010
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     | 4,775 views

    God is patient in his call to salvation and service, but his punishment and discipline will follow when either is rejected.

    Jesus’ Picture of God Matthew 21:33-46 INTRODUCTION A. Heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” B. Why do we take pictures? 1. Some are overly zealous about taking pictures. 2. Imagine the people developing pictures, “What in the world did this person take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Partners In Christ

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 7,579 views

    Partners in Christ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Partners in Christ Reading: Colossians chapter 4 verses 7-18. • The apostle Paul was a great friend-maker, • There are more than 100 different Christians (named and un-named); • Associated with Paul in the Book of Acts and in his letters. • Ill Romans chapter 16 he names 26 different friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Priesthood Of All Believers

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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    Every member ministry.

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 4-10. Ill: • The greatest wall ever built by human hands; • Stretches 1500 miles along the northern boundary of China. • It was begun in the third century B.C. by the emperor Shih Huang Ti, • It was built in defence against the Huns, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren