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  • Scott Carroll avatar

    True Holiness

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 28, 2011
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     | 4,349 views

    It is God Who saves us and makes us holy *** We cannot add to God's holiness or righteousness by our own works. *** The Spirit of God in us will bear fruit in good works, but it is not according to God's Word for us to make our list of self-righteous r

    TRUE HOLINESS 5/28/2011 “Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and . . . put on the new man which was created according to God, in righteousness and true holiness” (Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Working The Worth Back Into Worship

    Contributed by Victor G. Koon on Jun 15, 2011
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     | 6,436 views

    This message is about Jesus correcting our misconceptions about worship and mandating as to how our worship can be a valid and worthy experience.

    Theme: “Working the worth back into worship Text: John 4:21-30 Pre – Introduction From the passage of Scripture that was so eloquently read, John 4:21-30) kindly allow us to meditate together on the subject: “Working the worth back into worship" Thesis: While the human heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossroads

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Mar 6, 2013
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    Calvary represents a "Crossroads" for those needing to make a decision about Jesus Christ.

    CROSSROADS Luke 23:32-43 INTRODUCTION For many Christians, Easter is our favorite Sunday of the year…Unfortunately, we sometimes fail to adequately communicate the significance of the Holiday to our children. A Pastor once asked a group of children why we celebrate Easter…One young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Often Should I Change My Heart

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2013
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     | 7,437 views

    This is an updated sermon on God's eagerness to accept us when we are willing to change our hearts.

    How Often Should I Change My Heart Calvary 3/10/2013 Luke 19:1-19:10 3/13/2005 Psalm 15:1-5 Colossians 3:1-4 For years car manufactures have been telling us to change our oil after so many thousand miles. Some recommend every 3,000, some every 5,000, and if you have the synthetic oil, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Most Amazing And Absolutely Unique Book That Changed World-Part-2 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 17, 2013
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     | 6,870 views

    “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.”

    The most amazing and absolutely unique book that changed world-Part-2 For the second part of our study let us open our Bible to the second Timothy chapter 3: verse 16, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” (2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dynamite In Our Mouths Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 19, 2013
     | 6,969 views

    Taming our tongues

    We have dynamite in our mouths. Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. You may have heard children yelling that to one another across the school yard. I’ve even said it myself. But you know the longer I’ve lived my life the more I see that this saying is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 26, 2013
     | 7,135 views

    What is true wisdom and which wisdom will we choose?

    Which path will you choose? The passage this morning talks about wisdom. When the Bible speaks about wisdom, it’s talking about much more than just head knowledge, memorizing a set of facts. When the Bible speaks about wisdom it is describing a way of living that brings success, peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Plan Is The Only Plan Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 28, 2013
     | 8,107 views

    Only God’s plan will matter in the long run, so we had better join Him.

    God’s plan is the only plan. I remember lying on the bed, the hot, humid air pressing down on me, and wondering, “What was I doing here?” I was on my first mission trip to the Philippines. I was serving for 10 weeks working in the housing complex, Villa Carolina II on the outskirts of Manila. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Mere Men-7--Sec. 2, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 16, 2014
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    7 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN—1Corinthians 3:1-23(3:1-9; 9-17; 18-23) —SECTION 2(3:9-17)Their Building—part 2 Attention: When it comes down to it, without tools, Mere Men’s abilities are severely limited, accomplishing only a very small amount of the work they desire. All mankind realizes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Serve The Same Purpose Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 3, 2014
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    With Jesus as our leader or 'coach' all believers are called to the SAME team to follow Him. He leads us, but to what? What is the purpose of following Christ? Paul makes that known here in Col 2 and this morning we will see what he means...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: Sept 25, 2014 Date Preached: Sept 28, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Purpose! Sermon Text: Colossians 2:1-23 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past few weeks we have learned that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hosting A Supper For Sinners Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 11,552 views

    When Jesus started His ministry He selected twelve team members as His first round of draft picks. The twelve disciples were an eclectic group. He had fishermen, farmers, a terrorist and a wolf in sheep's clothing.

    INTRODUCTION Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms out there. There are all kinds of stereotypes of different moms. Most of us are familiar with the overbearing Jewish mother. Joel Rosenberg told me a joke about a Jewish son who called his mom. He asked, “How are you doing?” She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope To Hang In There Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 20,757 views

    Just as there twins in people, there are also twin truths in the Bible.

    INTRODUCTION This morning I’m beginning a new series from Paul’s first epistle to the Thessalonians. Some people think an epistle is the wife of an apostle, but it’s just a letter. When I finish 1 Thessalonians we’re going to go right into 2 Thessalonians, and then 1 and 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Eyes Will See The Coming Of The Glory Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
     | 12,219 views

    Hell was prepared for the devil and his angels. And when each of us is born, we inherit a little bit of the devil in each of us. It's called sin.

    INTRODUCTION One of the most popular patriotic songs is “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Many people don’t realize it comes from the War Between the States. It was actually written to be a recruitment song for the Union Forces. Of course, the favorite song of the Confederate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 16 - The Preservation Of A Godly Man Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015
     | 16,457 views

    This message is about the ways and means that God preserves the godly.

    THE PRESERVATION OF A GODLY MAN TEXT: Psalm 16:1-11 Psalms 16:1-11 KJV Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. [2] O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; [3] But to the saints that are in the earth, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Perfectly Accepted By Our God- Part A Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 19, 2015
     | 5,108 views

    A study of the book of Hebrews 10: 1 – 18

    Hebrews 10: 1 – 18 Perfectly Accepted By Our God- Part A 1 For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect. 2 For then would they ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel