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  • Richard Tow avatar

    What's Life All About?

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,252 views

    Life is about choices. Parable of the Talents is explored considering such issues as the fairness of each receiving a different amount, the importance of freewill, and personal accountability.

    What’s Life All About? Matthew 25:14-30[1] 3-1-09 Jesus had an awesome ability to speak volumes in a simple story. He revealed the heart of God by telling the story of the Prodigal Son. He showed us how to treat each other with the story of the Good Samaritan. And in our story today He tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Shaken Faith Or Faith Shaken

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,577 views

    Does our faith become shaken because we are so weak, or does our faith shake things up because it is so strong?

    Acts 4:27-37 Verse 27-28-God you made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is with in them and nothing happens without your purpose and your plan being involved! No matter what has happened in your life good stuff or bad stuff, God has a plan to use it for the benefit of the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meeting The Challenge

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 28, 2009
     | 8,010 views

    To be a Missional Church means we must "understand the times" and "know what to do."

    Meeting the Challenge 1 Chronicles 12:23-40 (32) * Consider the word,”challenge” with me. What comes to your mind when you hear this word? Does it “challenge you” a little? Candidly, I had only to look in one dictionary and discovered this word had almost 2 dozen meanings and can be used as 3 or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Early Church: Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,559 views

    Sermon 1 of 6 in our Early Church series. Given at Osage Ridge Baptist Church. The beginning of the Christian Church at Pentecost was very powerful. The power of the church comes from the Holy Spirit.

    The Early Church: Forgiven Acts 2: 37-41 INTRO: NEW SERIES - THE EARLY CHURCH CHURCHES TODAY: WRONG FOCUS LAKEWOOD / OSTEEN: "YOUR BEST LIFE NOW: 7 STEPS TO LIVING AT YOUR FULL POTENTIAL 1. ENLARGE VISION 2. HEALTHY SELF-IMAGE 3. POWER OF THOUGHTS AND WORDS 4. LET GO OF PAST 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fearless Campaign Week 2 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,711 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in Max Lucado’s Fearless Campaign and deals with the fear of "Do I Matter?" Uses woman caught in adultery and how she mattered because Jesus loved her.

    Fearless #2 The Fear of Not Mattering I remember the first WVCOG state ministers meeting I attended after I moved here. It was crowded with ministers but I knew none of them. That leaves a person out of the loop, an outsider, you don’t matter. Then I saw a familiar face, a guy I went to school with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Early Church: Devoted Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,361 views

    Part 2 of 6 in our Early Church series. The early Christians were devoted meaning continuing steadfastly. Devoted to Apostles Teaching, Fellowship, The Breaking of bread, and Prayer.

    The Early Church: Devoted Acts 2: 42 INTRO SERIES - EARLY CHURCH Part 2 ILL.: STUCK IN AIRPORT SUDDENLY - ALL IN THE AIR FLIGHT CANCELLED, PLANS CHANGED NOT SURE WHAT TO DO, NO CLEAN CLOTHES, NO MONEY LAST WEEK - PETER GAVE A POWERFUL MESSAGE FULL OF HOLY SPIRIT 3000 PEOPLE SAVED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believer Is Equipped Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,815 views

    Message series using football examples to reveal spiritual concepts. We also made our own video illustrations for these messages. On this message I used a maniquin dressed in a football uniform as a visual aide.

    Get In The Game “The Believer Has Been Equipped” Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. It is our desire that you enjoy the warmth and fellowship of the people of God, that you have a life changing experience with God, and that you discover the plan He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Uncommon Worship Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,911 views

    A look at the uncommon worship of the sinful woman who annointed Jesus with the contents of her alibaster box

    UNCOMMON WORSHIP Cure For The Common Life—Part 3 Introduction Roll “Basketball Passes” Video BLIND SPOTS OBSCURE MY NEED FOR UNCOMMON WORSHIP I’m Curious [36] Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Messiah Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,080 views

    When we read the Bible we need to understand what God is trying to tell us.

    A Messiah of the Word Text: Matt. 12:1-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wife woke up one morning and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?”“I don’t know, but Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Tuesday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Wart?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 30, 2010
     | 3,958 views

    When we get a glimpse of the majesty of God and the marvel of his creation, is it any wonder that we are mystified that God would care for us?

    Title: The Wart Text: Psalm 8 Thesis: When we get a glimpse of the majesty of God and the marvel of his creation is it any wonder that we are mystified that God should care for us? Introduction Great American humorist Mark Twain told a story about a California man who died and went to heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call To Worship Series

    Contributed by David Swinney on May 31, 2010
     | 7,813 views

    Paul calls the church to worship God for the amazing things He has done for us in Christ Jesus.

    A Call to Worship Ephesians 1: 3 – 14 I don’t know if you’ve ever really thought about it, but there very first story in the Bible involving more than one human being, is the story of a wedding. God, after looking at everything else in all creation and pronouncing it good, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Does God Speak? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,696 views

    People will look at you so funny these days if you say that God is speaking to you. Many believe it is NOT really happening and they refuse to believe! Does God speak? Yes He does!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: May 25, 2010 Date Preached: May 30, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Great Questions of Our Faith Sermon Title: Does God Speak? Sermon Text: 1 Cor 2:10-13 [ESV] 10 these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,795 views

    Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 2. In this message we see God's calling to move into the House of Jacob -- that we would not only move, but that we would bring others as well.

    Walking in the Light Isaiah 2:5 Introduction - Can you imagine for a moment if the literal house of Jacob acknowledged Jesus? - However, these people have a veil over their hearts; to hide the true Messiah - Yet, there is good news – one day they will see Him; and that day we will too - A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Under God Control Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,295 views

    Live according to the power of God.

    Ephesians 4:25-28 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. He who has been stealing must steal no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Worship

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,012 views

    Church is more than just showing up, it's about meaningful worship.

    One Sunday morning the pastor noticed little Johnny was standing and staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The young man of seven had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up and stood beside him and, gazing up at the plaque, he said quietly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational