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  • Kim Oliver avatar

    The Eighteen Similarities Between David & Goliath And Jesus & Satan

    Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jun 5, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,399 views

    The Eighteen Similarities between David & Goliath and Jesus & Satan

    Introduction The story of David and Goliath is the story of the battle between good and evil. Goliath is the abomination, who profanes the name of God, while David, the saint of God, defends God's honour. Both David and Goliath are zealous to the extreme, that is, unto death. Goliath's zeal to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Prayer For Unity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 7, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,689 views

    As we pray for the unity of the body of Christ, pray for power, for love, and for the fullness of God Himself.

    At a wedding rehearsal in Concord, California, the pastor was explaining the symbolism of the unity candle. “After the middle candle is lit,” he said, “blowing out the two side candles means the two become one.” “Oh,” someone in the wedding party exclaimed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Family Relations (Roles For Parents And Children) Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012
     | 7,392 views

    Presents the roles and behavior of parents (especially fathers) and children.

    Introduction This is one Bible passage that talks directly to children and so this sermon will directly address them. Hopefully the adults will listen in and learn something as well. Text “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” You know what “obey your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus’ Concern For The Heart

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 1, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,193 views

    The Law which more than what you do or you do not do, but about a reflection of our character - about who we are on the inside. It is not just doing what is right, but being right which is more important.

    Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. The Law is more than what you do or you do not do, but about a reflection of our character - about who we are on the inside. It ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Obedient People Have Special Experiences Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,777 views

    Sometimes we can’t make up our minds, but God is never uncertain about any decision. Sometimes when things are not going good, we think that God is against us, but all of His thoughts and actions are good, and even those that seem harmful are for our own

    Obedient People Have Special Experiences Acts 1:4; 2:1-8 Introduction God has wonderful plans for people who are obedient ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Love? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 22, 2012
     | 7,522 views

    What is love? Our society tells us so many deceptive things about love, but what does God’s word say about it...

    TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: August 22, 2012 Date Taught: August 22, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: A Study of 1 Cor 13 [LOVE] Sermon Title: What is Love - Introduction Text: 1 Cor 13 NIV (read ALL passage here) Introduction: What is love? What does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing The Harder Thing Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012
     | 5,474 views

    When we are in the wrong we plead for grace and mercy ... when we've been wronged we cry out for justice. One of the hardest things in the world is for us to let go of the injustices and hurts that have been done to us - and yet this is the very thing we

    Doing the Harder Thing - Matthew 18:21-35 - July 29, 2012 Lord’s Supper In one of his books Dr. Anthony Evans shares this story … One day, two monks were walking through the countryside. They were on their way to another village to help bring in the crops. As they walked, they ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Modern Lesson From The Ancient World Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,636 views

    Society calls homosexuality an alternative, but the Bible calls it sin.

    A Modern Lesson From the Ancient World Text: Gen. 19:1-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: Billy Graham once said, "If God doesn't judge America He'll have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah." 2. Another godly man, who recently passed away, Chuck Colson said, "The ship is sinking. We’re not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Lesson In Divine Providence Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 29, 2012
     | 6,760 views

    There was never a dull moment around old Jerusalem First Church! Pentecost came in a blast of Glory. It was fifty days after Jesus’ Resurrection when the Holy Spirit came upon the believers during the Feast of Pentecost. The presence of God filled t

    A Lesson in Divine Providence Acts 5:12-42 Introduction There was never a dull moment around old Jerusalem First Church! Pentecost came in a blast of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Response Of Saving Faith-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,353 views

    4 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

    A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-IV—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges. Prisoner Alert 07/06/2012: Asia Bibi, a 37-year-old Pakistani woman from the village of Ittanwali, was arrested by police on Friday, June 19, 2009. Asia (also called Asia Noreen) is the wife of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing Change: A Life Transforming Walk With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 4, 2012
     | 15,054 views

    Although change is not always fun, it is something that Jesus wants his followers to embrace as we are being transformed in this likeness in character and behavior.

    Title: Embracing Change: A Life Transforming Walk with Jesus Text: John 3:3; II Corinthians 5:17; and Philippians 1:6 Thesis: Although change is not always fun, it is something that Jesus wants his followers to embrace as we are being transformed into the likeness of Christ in character and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From A Stone To The Pieta

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Sep 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,237 views

    Being Sanctified by the word that Jesus delivered to us means being removed from the common life in order to be used in high and holy purposes.

    SCRIPTURE READING You can find the Scripture reading in your Bibles in the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, or on the Scripture Reading insert in your bulletin. These are the words of Jesus. He is praying for His disciples of every age. He is praying for us. John 17:14 I have given them your ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Bless America With Repentance

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014
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     | 6,340 views

    Special message for the 4th of July, 2014.

    Romans 1:18-32 This past Friday, we had the annual celebration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America. The men who founded this country believed in personal liberty and rejected a monarchy and demanded individual freedom. This nation was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Soccer's Sorcery!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 14, 2014
     | 4,577 views

    Drawing spiritual lessons from the World of Football, especially from the recently concluded WC 2014 in Brazil, .much in the way the Saviour "connected" to His audience by using the "contemporary events" to preach a message on repentance (Luke 13:1-5)...

    SOCCER’S SORCERY… Absorbed with World up football? Well, I am one of those who gladly gets "infected" with Soccer fever contagion which “breaks out” once every four 4 years. Let me vouchsafe for the fact that one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Power Of The Gospel Pt. 1

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 16, 2014
     | 6,548 views

    A sermon to remind Christians of the power of the Gospel to change men's lives.

    "The Power of the Gospel!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Introduction: I'd like to start by making a couple of observations. First, what is this fascination with being made-over? Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist