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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Psalm 42 - Hope For The Downcast Soul Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
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     | 18,655 views

    In my series where I am working through a rich experience of preaching the Psalms.

    HOPE FOR THE DOWNCAST SOUL TEXT: Psalm 42:1-11 Psalms 42:1-11 KJV To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. [2] My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Broad Rewards Of The Narrow Road

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
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    The power of having a focused life of worship.

    THE BROAD REWARDS OF THE NARROW ROAD TEXT: Matthew 7:13-14 Matthew 7:13-14 KJV Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Little Fox Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014
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    The seventh message in the series on the little foxes. Fear is detrimental to faith.

    Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. I. INTRODUCTION—MR. FEARING Another of the many characters ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do You Desire?

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 11, 2014
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    What do you desire? It's a question which sets our minds racing. Ask any child that question, and you will get ten or fifteen quick answers in rapid fire. We all have things we desire. But just how big are your desires? And

    Mark 10:32-52 Jesus’ Sufferings Foretold 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him, 33 saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Hope For The Hopeless Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2014
     | 11,307 views

    Jesus is risen, so don't be confused; instead, be confident and tell somebody the good news!

    Many years ago, a man climbed up on the side of the Brooklyn Bridge and was about to jump when a policeman grabbed him and drew him back. The man protested, “You don’t understand how miserable I am and how hopeless my life is. Please, let me go.” The officer tried to talk him out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Golden Chain Of Redemption

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
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    There is great debate regarding the subject of predestination, most of which focuses on what it means for God to "foreknow" someone. In this lesson, Pastor Keith examines this important word.

    Lesson: The Golden Chain of Redemption Text: Romans 8:28-30 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What If?

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 16, 2014
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     | 3,908 views

    What if the resurrection really happened? What if forgiveness was available, restoration was possible, hope was living and salvation really was by grace?

    What If… (an ancient solution) Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” 4 But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rich Christians Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,199 views

    We are rich in Christ, so let's praise the Father for selecting us, the Son for setting us free, and the Spirit for securing our salvation.

    Rich Christians (Ephesians 1:3-14) Thousands of letters sent each year to God end up in a sorting office in Jerusalem. According to the Associated Press, the letters arrive from all over the world in the city's undeliverable mail department. “We have hundreds of thousands of letters sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Precious Promises Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2014
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     | 28,936 views

    Here we are challenged to take full advantage of the divine power & promises of God. Peter then gives us the specific steps to follow so that we may be victorious through Jesus Christ.

    2 PETER 1: 3-8 [Our Precious Faith Series] PRECIOUS PROMISES Peter begins his teaching by reminding them and us of the basics of authentic Christianity. If we continue to live by the divine power which God has given to us, and if we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seated With Christ Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,422 views

    If we want to live the life God designed for us to live, we must remember where we came from, realize where we are today, recognize how we got here - purely by God's grace.

    In 1992, a Los Angeles County parking control officer came upon a brown El Dorado Cadillac illegally parked next to the curb on street-sweeping day. The officer dutifully wrote out a ticket. Ignoring the man seated at the driver's wheel, the officer reached inside the open car window and placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus

    Contributed by James Stophel on May 20, 2014
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     | 10,911 views

    What is our purpose? To Worship the King of all Kings! But do we really know how to worship Him? Five areas that every Christian needs to be committed to focusing on.

    How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus Isaiah 45:22 “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else” Opening: The story is told of a pastor of a large church who had a dream one night that really opened his eyes. He dreamed that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dreams Destroyed Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013
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     | 9,718 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the typical journey of a people who had God-sized dreams come crashing down. And my hope is as we go thru this text we’ll discover how to move from living a life of destroyed dreams to a life of fulfil

    Intro: One of my favorite animated films of all time is “Toy Story.” The 2 main characters in the story are Woody, a stuffed cowboy doll, and Buzz Light Year, who’s the latest and greatest action figure doll. Now my favorite of the two is Buzz Light Year. And the reason why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Slow Fade Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,502 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Israelite people make a bad decision. And at the beginning it didn’t seem like they were that far off. But b/c they weren’t hitting life in the CENTER of the club, so to speak, they ended up in a

    “The Slow Fade” 1 Samuel 8: 1-18 May 26, 2013 Intro: For some strange reason I LOVE to play golf. When the weather’s good I usually get out to play golf once a week w/my dad. But as much fun as golf is, it has to be the most infuriating sport there is. It’s such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does True Fellowship Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2013
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    True Fellowship is FAR more than pot-luck socials, true fellowship is about commitment, cohesion and consistency in the body of Christ

    Sermon Brief Date Written: May 18, 2013 Date Preached: May 19, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does Fellowship Look Like? Sermon Text: Acts 2:41-47 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I am going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is In The House

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 27, 2013
     | 7,231 views

    God's Presence During Worship

    Inspired by Elvis Burrows "When Jesus Shows Up" But only a little snip herre and there may remain. TITLE: When Jesus is In the House 05-27-2013 TEXT: Mark 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT, JESUS MOVES IN THE CHURCH A. Is Church a celebration of historical facts, a recitation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational