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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    What Are You Building? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 24, 2014
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    Upon the foundation of Christ that we all receive when we are saved, God expects us to build up our faith and mature spiritually! However, HOW we do this is important... we must use the right building materials and do things the right way!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 20, 2014 Date Preached: March 23, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series From 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: What Are You Building? (on the foundation of Christ) Sermon Text: 1 Cor 3:10-17 [ESV] Introduction: We have learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identifying The Competitors For Belief-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 25, 2014
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    3 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

    IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-III—John 1:19-28 Attention: Signs—What are they really trying to say? On a California freeway:—‘Fine for Littering’ In a New York jewelry store:—‘Genuine Faux Pearls’ In a Boston fast-food parking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Retaliation Vs. Grace Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 5,207 views

    Understanding the Lex Talionis (Law of Retaliation).

    “Retaliation Vs. Grace” Matthew 5:38-42 As most of you know, I am very fond of the area of faith referred to as apologetics. Apologetics comes from the word “apologia” and it means to “give a defense” for a position or an action. The english word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Resurrection Changes Everything!

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 16, 2014
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     | 7,722 views

    The resurrection changes our past, our present and our future!

    The Resurrection Changes Everything! Easter 2012 I want to start off today with some powerful words that Paul put to paper 2000 years ago for a bunch of believers who were living in the city of Corinth. AND – let’s stand together as I read those words. NOW – standing as we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come One Come All Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2014
     | 7,478 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 56 verses 1 through 12

    Isaiah 56: 1 – 12 Come One Come All 1 Thus says the LORD: “Keep justice, and do righteousness, for My salvation is about to come, and My righteousness to be revealed. 2 Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who lays hold on it; Who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    1 Secret Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 5, 2013
     | 6,120 views

    We can find the “1 Secret” to contentment for:1) A Contented Person Is Satisfied with Little (Phil. 4:11), 2) A Contented Person Is Independent from Circumstances (Phil. 4:12) and, 3) A Contented Person Is Strengthened by Divine Power (Phil. 4:13)

    Philippians 4:11-13. [11] Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. [12] I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. [13] ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Deacon’s Fitness-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 13, 2013
     | 3,380 views

    1 of 4. Paul related the moral qualifications for deacons of the Church. Character traits for deacons of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?How is the deacon’s fitness determined? The deacon’s fitness is decided thru...

    The DEACON’S FITNESS-I—1Timothy 3:8-13 Paul related the moral qualifications for deacons of the Church. Character traits for deacons of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?What character traits define the deacon’s fitness for office? ?How is the deacon’s fitness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disabling Jesus-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 13, 2013
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     | 3,196 views

    4 of 4. The congregation at Nazareth would not believe Jesus’ ability to fulfill Scripture’s mandate for the Messiah. Religiosity thinks it absurd that Jesus can save, &/or is Messiah. But what results from such a stance? Disabling Jesus produces...

    DISABLING JESUS-IV—Luke 4:22-30 Attention: CASE IN POINT—UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM: From: http://www.uua.org/beliefs/principles/index.shtml Our Unitarian Universalist Principles: There are seven principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm & promote: The inherent worth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So That...

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 25, 2013
     | 3,712 views

    A sermon on the reason we study the Bible. i.e., "so that" the man of God might be equipped for every good work.

    Good morning. Happy New Year! I suspect some of you might be working on some goals. Some of you may be thinking about getting serious about saving some money so you can buy that new car, that new house, that new set of golf clubs. Right? Some of you are maybe thinking about taking a class or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Right Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 26, 2013
     | 7,126 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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    Being Rich Can Make Us Spiritually Poor Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,083 views

    If we don’t learn to handle our wealth in a godly manner, it can separate us from God.

    Being rich can make us spiritually poor. A story is told of a rich man who was on his death bed. He called in three of his friends, a pastor, a doctor and a lawyer to give them a strange request. He gave each of the men an envelope with one million dollars in it. He instructed the men that during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Day In The Life Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 15,845 views

    Life is more than just moving through the decades. Jesus came that you might have life and live it to the fullest.

    INTRODUCTION During their drug-fueled psychedelic phase, the Beatles recorded an album entitled “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” in 1967. One of the songs was entitled “A Day in the Life.” John Lennon wrote the first and last verses. Paul McCartney wrote the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sexual Purity In An X-Rated Culture Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 14,118 views

    What the Bible says about sexual immorality and the definition of marriage.

    INTRODUCTION We live in interesting times. Last fall, on November 6, 2012, voters in Washington State approved two controversial issues, same-sex marriage and personal marijuana use. It’s interesting that the Bible says in Leviticus 20:13, “If a man lies with a man; they shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready For The Rapture? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 14,860 views

    When the bodies of believers are raptured, they will become like the resurrected body of Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION A nervous young preacher was preaching his first sermon. His topic was the Second Coming of Christ. He quoted from Revelation 22. He ran toward the edge of the platform and said with great enthusiasm, “Behold, I come quickly!” But he lost his train of thought and ...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
     | 12,188 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