Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • David Scudder avatar

    Quanna "Jealous" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 17, 2011
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    Today we are going to look at another name for God found in verse 14 of our text. Before we look at what it means for God to be jealous, let's look at why God brought up the subject of jealousy.

    Purpose: To explain how and why God is jealous God. Aim: I want the listener to have a holy reverence for God and a fear of offending Him. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to look at another name for God found in verse 14 of our text. Before we look at what it means for God to be jealous, let's ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Anger Issue

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 4, 2022
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    When our temperature begins to rise, and we start to get angry over a slight or a wrong, what are we to do? I mean, is it possible to be angry and not sin? In Sunday Morning’s message will be looking at what the Bible says, “Be angry, and do not sin.”

    The Anger Issue Ephesians 4:26-27 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpH0NtBfAWY In the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus, he makes one of the most controversial and one of the most discussed statements from his writings, if not in the Bible itself. “Be angry, and do not sin: ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God's Job Description For Us

    Contributed by Clive Pooley on Oct 1, 2007
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    True prosperity flows from God’s presence - the Blessing is received then passed on blessing others.

    BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING As we continue in our series - God’s Wonderful World - we look this week at God’s Job Description for us. Now as you heard the passage you may have thought I was going to major on the notion of stewardship - looking after the planet - which is quite right and proper - but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For The Love Of Our Children

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 12, 2005
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    Just as an arrow is only as good as the bow that shoots it, so children are only as good as the parents that raise them. That is…parents that really care, parents that really invest in their children’s lives!

    “For The Love of Our Children” Psalm 127:3, 4 Just as an arrow is only as good as the bow that shoots it, so children are only as good as the parents that raise them. That is…parents that really care, parents that really invest in their children’s lives! Who wants to hunt or defend themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Susan Greene avatar

    Whose Line Is It Anyway

    Contributed by Susan Greene on Feb 23, 2003
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    We are built God tough. We are built on a firm foundation and Jesus is that foundation. Today if God were to hold the plumb line up to measure your life, how would you line up with the plumb line of the perfect life of Jesus Christ how would we hold up?

    Whose Line is it Anyway? There are many times in our lives when we must make decisions/choices. We choose what type of friend we are going to hang around, and we choose the type of food we are going to eat. We make decisions about daycare and schools and jobs. We choose what to wear each day ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Peter Langerman avatar

    To Run With The Horses Series

    Contributed by Peter Langerman on Oct 21, 2003
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    The first in a series on the life of Jeremiah based on Eugene Petersen’s splendid book

    Jeremiah 12:1-5 1 You are always righteous, O LORD, when I bring a case before you. Yet I would speak with you about your justice: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? 2 You have planted them, and they have taken root; they grow and bear fruit. You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cultivate Patience & Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
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    We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Patience & Faithfulness.

    Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Patience/Faithfulness A Quick Recap: cul·ti·vate vt 4. to improve or develop something, usually by study or education 5. to develop an acquaintance or intimacy with somebody, often for personal advantage Galatians 5:22-25 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Return To And Stay At Antioch Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 25, 2017
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    Paul’s journey had been one of missionary enterprise; it was the journey of a pioneer, the going into new territory with the Gospel. He created division wherever he went, dividing cities and men into two camps, believers and blasphemers, men full of...

    December 1, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Return to and Stay at Antioch (Acts 14:20b-28) Scripture (Acts 14:20b-28; KJV) 20b and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. 21 And when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Envy

    Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Jan 22, 2020
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    We are fascinated with how other people look, act, talk and live, what they wear, what they do and what they have. There isn’t anything wrong with our observations, but it becomes a problem when we resent them for who they are, what they have and what they can do.

    Overcoming Envy Definition noun 1. a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck. verb 1. desire to have a quality, possession, or other desirable thing belonging to (someone else). Envy refers to the often-painful emotion caused by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Passing The Torch Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 20, 2009
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    "How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

    Introduction Part 3- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). How do we live the Christian life in the middle of situations that would cause others to buckle. How do we master our fears/respond properly to life? Review 1st week-Daniel living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Pure Hearts Pay Off

    Contributed by David Nolte on Sep 3, 2021
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    it doesn't matter how we look, it's what is inside us that counts

    We had a large Cottonwood tree in our back yard on Hill Street. It was a good 50-60 feet tall. Several similar trees over 60 feet tall had fallen and we were getting concerned. We decided that it was time for it to go. An arborist didn’t think it necessary to do more than trim it, but he cut it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Ahab And Jezebel Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 4, 2022
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    Ahab was one in a line of increasingly evil kings in Israel's history, starting with the reign of Jeroboam. King Ahab "did more evil in the eyes of the LORD than any of those before him" (1 Kings 16:30).

    Ahab and Jezebel According to the Hebrew Bible, Ahab was the seventh king of Israel, the son and successor of King Omri, and the husband of Jezebel of Sidon. The Hebrew Bible presents Ahab as a wicked king. Died 852 BC · Ramoth-Gilead, Syria Father Omri Reign 871 – 852 BC Burial Samaria, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Overcoming Fear Thru The Sound Judgment We Have In Christ Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 30, 2015
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    Overcoming fear can only be accomplished by relying on God's power and love to strengthen us and guide us, and it allows us to have sound judgment in our walk. When we rely on the God's power/love we WILL make sound judgments in our walk in Christ!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 22, 2015 Date Preached: January 25, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Overcoming Fear thru Discipline/Focus Text: Nehemiah 4:1-14 (ESV) ETS: Here we find Nehemiah using discipline to help the people overcome their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Teach The Children

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 29, 2020
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    A study in Psalm 78: 1 – 72

    Psalm 78: 1 – 72 Teach the children A Contemplation of Asaph. 1 Give ear, O my people, to my law; Incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old, 3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Stay Faithful To The One Who Is Faithful Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 20, 2015
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    A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 3 verses 1 through 19

    Hebrews 3: 1 – 19 Stay Faithful To The One Who Is Faithful 1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, 2 who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house. 3 For this ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel