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  • Victor Yap avatar

    Stupid Is As Stupid Does Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,237 views

    Judges, Pt. 3

    STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES (JUDGES 16) Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asked an assistant to prepare an analysis on a special assignment. The assistant worked day and night. An hour after he gave it to Kissinger, he got it back. There was a note attached that said redo it. The assistant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Got Joy? Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,395 views

    The way of the world seems to focus on pleasing ourselves or pursuing a life of ease. But that brings no lasting satisfaction. God is so much bigger and has so much more for us, no matter our circumstances.

    Introduction Years ago, Robert Fulghum wrote a profound essay. This is how it began. “Most of what I really need to know about how to live…I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sand box at nursery school. These are the things I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Does God Hate Sex? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,954 views

    God created sex and gave it as a gift for heterosexual marriage. outside this boundary it is sinful and destructive in life

    WHY DOES GOD HATE SEX? I CORINTHIANS 6 VERSES 12-20 Allow me to give you some statistics – you might be shocked by these. These statistics come from a survey carried out within the Christian church, amongst leaders and lay people – please remember that as you listen to them. 64% struggle with ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Disciplemaking Dads Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 40,414 views

    Recognizing that men need some affirmation for a change, this sermon thanks dads for 10 things.

    Disciplemaking Dads 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12 Rev. Brian Bill 6/15/08 [Show video called, “Father’s Day Memories.”] Dads, we want to say thanks today. Normally the pattern for preachers, me included, has been to magnify moms on Mother’s Day and to diss dads on Father’s Day. ABCnews.com posted a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Of The Strength Of Your Youth

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,149 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt. 9 (Final)

    GIVE OF THE STRENGTH OF YOUR YOUTH (2 CHRONICLES 34) The greatest chess player of all time is arguably Gary Kasparov. He was the world’s youngest-ever champion at the age of 22 and was the undisputed king for the last two decades. The enigmatic and charismatic Russian Jew was known for holding his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Christians Rest Series

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,587 views

    An Overview of Hebrews Chapter Four

    ¬¬¬¬The Christians’ Rest Hebrews Chapter Four Introduction: 1. In chapter three the writer of Hebrews made the argument that Christ is better than Moses. a. He has showed why Christ faith is superior to that in which Moses had. b. The author established that Christ position is superior to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In A Sex-Rated World

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,919 views

    The scarlet letter, the BIG sin. What does God think about our Living in a seX-Rated World?

    Proverbs 7:1-27 Living in a SeX-Rated World My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you. Keep my commands and live, and my law as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," And call understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Prevent A Church Split Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,058 views

    27th in a series from Ephesians. Our attitudes are the key to preserving unity in the church.

    If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed that there has been a lot of press lately about various church denominations that are facing possible splits over theological issues. Perhaps the most publicized battle recently has been within the Episcopal Church here in the United States ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Not In Error...? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,827 views

    Jesus wants to know...Do you know it? Do you show it?

    “Are You Not in Error…?” Mark 12:24 Rev. Brian Bill 10/14/07 www.pontiacbible.org A father and son went fishing one day and while they were out in their boat, the boy suddenly became curious about the world around him and started asking questions. He asked his father, “Dad, what makes this boat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made And Inheritance Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
     | 5,788 views

    9th in the series dealing with the fact that God considers us a inheritance. We not only recieve and inheritance but we are an inheritance to Him.

    “Made an Inheritance” Eph 1:11-12 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him in love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Introduction To Christianity Explored Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,061 views

    This message answers three questions: (1) Does God exits? (2) How Can We Know for Sure That God Exists? and (3) How Can We Know God?

    Scripture Today I am beginning a new ten-week series of messages. It is based on a series that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of Christianity Explored is to introduce people to Jesus Christ. My interest in this series was aroused when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Politically-Incorrect God Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
     | 3,715 views

    This message is part of my expository series through Romans.

    “Our Politically-Incorrect God” Romans 1:18-32 September 21, 2008 Sometimes, it’s not a good thing to be politically-incorrect! • More doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette! • Wrapped and ready, Santa’s bringing you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Answer To Religion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,139 views

    Whenever religion is infused with independence, power, and control it becomes ultimate evil, but when it leads into the way of submission, sacrifice, and service it bears the ultimate goodness of God.

    Much argument today is made about whether religion is helpful or harmful for society. Of course much of the discussion hinges on what we mean by religion. It‟s a topic that many of us could really go off on. But if I had to sum up what I see it would be this: whenever religion is infused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Get Out Of The Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 22, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,105 views

    We need to learn to follow God and not expect Him to follow us.

    Just Get Out of the Way Text: Gen. 16:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of us are like the preacher who was on a diet and prayed as he drove to work- "Now, Lord if it is your Will for me not to have any donuts this morning You make sure there are no parking places in front of the donut shop." ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is Love? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 22, 2012
     | 7,478 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