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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    A Clean Life With A Hidden Deposit

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,586 views

    We must get the Word into our heart! A message encouraging people to read through their Bible this year.

    Psalms 119:9-16 KJV BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. [10] With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. [11] Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. [12] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Listen To Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012
     | 7,758 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus giving us a choice on how we’re going to live our lives. He lets us know that we can make a deal w/Him and have some guarantees in this life or we can choose to go thru another door in life that

    “Listen to Your Heart” John 10: 7-10 October 9, 2011 Intro: A # of years ago there was a game show on TV called “Let’s Make A Deal.” The host would come out and go into the audience and offer cash to a person. He’d tell them, “You can keep this cash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Personal War

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012
     | 17,973 views

    In Deuteronomy 20 Moses tells the Israelite people how God wants them to conquer the promised land. He provides the principles of war. Paul tells us in Ephesians 6 that we fight a war today. Are the principles similar?

    In Deuteronomy 20 Moses tells the Israelite people how God wants them to conquer the promised land. He provides the principles of War. In short they are: 1. Don’t be afraid (vs. 1) 2. Be courageous and dependent on God (vs. 2-4) 3. Offer peace (to those outside the promised land) (vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Are You Having A Spiritual Temper Tantrum Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,952 views

    God chooses who gets His grace.

    Are You Having A Spiritual Temper Tantrum? Text: Jonah 4:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When God Seems Far Away

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jun 24, 2012
    based on 25 ratings
     | 65,469 views

    "When God Seems Far Away" is an exposition of Psalm 61, which teaches that you can never be so far away that God cannot hear you when you call.

    WHEN GOD SEEMS FAR AWAY Psalm 61 A certain little boy greatly missed his father, who was separated from the family for the long time by military duty. But the boy was comforted by a picture of his dad that sat in a frame on his nightstand. When he was frightened at night, he would state at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Omnipotent Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 14, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,025 views

    When we think of God, what comes into our mind? For many, our view of God is shaped by our upbringing and view of our parents or others who were authority figures in our lives. We tend to combine that with what the Bible says to come up with our view of

    Who is God? God is Omnipotent! Jeremiah 32:17 17 "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. NIV Series introduction Slide Good morning. Who is God? I know that each of us have conceptions about God, but have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wholly Devoted Ears Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,767 views

    In this sermon, we learn how to have wholly devoted ears by listening to God, listening to others, and listening to only what is good.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly man who stopped at a hearing aid clinic and asked about their prices. 1. The salesman said, “Well, our prices range from $25,000 all the way down to $1.50.” 2. “Wow, that’s quite a range,” said the customer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Trinity 3 - The Story Continues Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,938 views

    Message on the Triune Nature of God

    THE TRINITY III The Story Continues 10/14/12 In his book “The Forgotten Trinity” James White quotes the following from the Personal Narrative of the great 18th century preacher Jonathan Edwards. “Sometimes, only mentioning a single word caused my heart to burn within me; ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Don’t Need The Church? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,364 views

    A reminder that belonging to God means being a part of His family, the Church

    I don’t need the church. I feel just as close to God outdoors. I’m already pretty good without the Church, and that should count for something. I don’t need to go through all the motions because God already knows my heart. If those words describe your heart, I’m glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moving On Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,985 views

    Barnabus & Saul Sent off and opposition at Cyprus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE (A). Making the Move: A Need (vs 1-3) • The City (VS 1). • The Believers (Vs 1). • The Holy Spirit (vs 2-3). (B). Making the Move: An Adventure (vs 4-12) • A Good Beginning (vs 3-5). • A Unique Island (Vs 4b-5a). • A Difficult Experience (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    When The Good News Isn't Good News

    Contributed by James May on Feb 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,896 views

    Ahab and Jehoshaphat sat and listened to the good news from Ahab's prophets, but their good news was bad news because it came from deceitful lips. Let us have the Spirit of discernment to know the will of God in all things and not fail to uphold the trut

    When the Good News isn’t Good News By Rev. James May Good news is hard to find in the media of this world. Sensationalism, bad news, murder and mayhem are what sells papers or keeps the public tuned in to their favorite news channel. I discovered a long time ago that if I listened to too ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    More Faith, Less Cynicism Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013
     | 4,795 views

    Cynicism is the loss of trust and support of goodness. Cynicism is the loss of faith in the possibility to change, improve or move forward. Cynicism is the loss of hope.

    Intro Today Super Bowl Sunday. There will be 22 players on the field who desperately need rest... being watched by about 100 million people who could use some exercise. It's okay that most of us aren't playing that game... we aren't fit for it. But the tragedy is that it can reflect the way we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Truth About Life, Pursuit, Purpose And Providence Part-1

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,973 views

    “For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. “(2 Corinthians 4:6NIV)

    The Great Truth about Life, Pursuit, Purpose and providence Part-1 “For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. “(2 Corinthians 4:6NIV) In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Of These Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 25, 2013
     | 4,697 views

    Jesus wept because the people did not recognize the time of God's coming to them - but what about us? Today is Palm Sunday and the question we need to wrestle with is this: Have we recognized the time of God's coming to us?

    The Greatest of These - Matthew 21:1-11 - March 24, 2013 Series: Palm Sunday For many people the highlight of any given year is Christmas, isn’t it? Christmas is when family comes together, parties are attended, and presents are exchanged. More importantly, it’s the time of year ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Love Of Jesus - What Do We Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 25, 2013
     | 8,381 views

    Jesus revealed the love of God through His life and that He gave Himself for our sin on the Cross of Calvary... but just what does the world DO with this great love that we see from Him?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 23, 2013 Date Preached: March 24, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Palm Sunday Sermon Sermon Title: The Love of Jesus - What Do We Do With It? Sermon Text: John 12 [ESV] Introduction: [Sing these 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist