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  • Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. avatar

    Unexpected Journey: David

    Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jun 5, 2013
     | 5,989 views

    A look at the Unexpected Journey that God sent David on.

    7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Sam. 16 - NIV) The Big Idea: God's Unexpected Journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Attitude-Gateway To Open Heavens

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 5, 2013
     | 19,611 views

    It takes more than prayer and tithing to experience open heavens,it is a function of positive attitude as a life style.

    Attitude - Gateway To Open Heavens Pastor Amos Dele Dada PhD. P.Eng The life-style of praying for open heavens has been popularized in our time. Books have been written and many more are yet to come to the book stores. Long night meetings are held in our churches with people bombarding heaven with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Generous Or Greedy Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013
     | 7,669 views

    A series looking at what we do with our possessions.

    Generous or Greedy Luke 12:13-21 April 14, 2013 SHOW VIDEO ~ Do you remember watching NASA launches? They were so exciting as you would be listening to Houston talking and to the astronauts. It was reality television at its best. Finally you’d hear the countdown. Isn’t that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Greatest Boast? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 18, 2013
     | 6,517 views

    This is the last sermon in the Galatians series. It covers verses 11-18 and then reviews the lessons learned in the whole book.

    Introduction: A. Today is Father’s Day, and we want to wish all of the fathers among us a Happy Father’s Day, and we pray that God will bless you with the wisdom, love, and strength needed for blessing your children. B. Let me ask you a question: Have you ever found yourself bragging ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Invisible Providence Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2013
     | 9,581 views

    An introduction to a sermon series on the story of Esther. In this sermon we investigate how God works providentially in Esther's life and in ours. The series is based on Charles Swindoll"s book on Esther from his great Bible character series.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about 9 people who were hanging from a rope that came down from a helicopter. 1. The group of 9 people hanging from that rope was made up of 8 men and 1 woman. 2. All 9 people agreed that that one person should get off the rope, because if they didn't, the rope ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Word To The Wise On Dealing With The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 61 ratings
     | 46,316 views

    Why would people chose to be wicked? And why would this lifestyle be a temptation even for the average Christian?

    OPEN: I once read the true story of their English professor who was on her way to class one day. She was running late and was going over the speed limit. Then she saw the dreaded red and blue lights in her rear view mirror and heard the siren, and she pulled over. As the policeman was making out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be A Heavenly Hero

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2013
     | 7,931 views

    1. We need to see with spiritual vision (vs. 8-10). 2. We need to give with generosity (vs. 10-17). 3. We need to take our troubles to God (vs. 18-37).

    Be a Heavenly Hero 2 Kings 4:8-37 (Initial reading vs. 8-24) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 23, 2013 *Who is your hero? -- When I was a little boy, one of my heroes was Roy Rogers, "The King of the Cowboys!" He was such a good guy, and what a great horse: Trigger! Roy had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Is Homosexuality A Sin? How Do We Respond As Christians?

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 11, 2013
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     | 4,134 views

    Maybe one of the biggest moral issues of our day, and the Bible has lots to say about it. If the church won't respond to this issue, who will?

    Is Homosexuality a Sin? What should my response be to those who chose this lifestyle? Pastor Glenn Newton, July 7, 2013 Prayer – I put a question on our sign this week, “How do you decide what is true and false? And for the answer, I put “We use God’s Word”. So this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Prayer Of Broken Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2013
     | 12,985 views

    Hannah's prayer to God is a great template of how we can turn to God in times of affliction and persecution.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 11, 2013 Date Preached: July 14, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series In 1 Samuel Sermon Title: The Prayer of a Broken Heart/Spirit Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 1 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I want to begin a series from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    God Vs. Hurt

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,447 views

    Let's talk for a few moments about Jesus as our Comforter; 2ndly, about Jesus as our Protector & Deliverer; 3rdly, about Jesus as a Prosecutor; & finally, about Jesus as the Great Physician.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. In the records of court trials in Richmond, VA, Trial #761 253 is a case between Mary Green God & David & Eva Hurt. The gist of the trial is this: Mary Green God had a piece of land she wanted to sell, & David & Eva Hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Root And The Fruit Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 129 ratings
     | 50,999 views

    If I’m not saved by works (Ephesians 2:8-9), why is it that the Rich man in Luke 16 and the Goats in Matthew 25:31-46 went to hell because the DIDN’T DO good works? That doesn’t make any sense... or does it?

    A Sunday School teacher had spent a great deal of teaching her young class about the fact that doing “good works” could not buy them a place in heaven. To drive home her point she asked her class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Hamby avatar

    “the Ultimate Test Of Faith.”

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 26,352 views

    Abraham's great test of faith reveals three things about faith.

    “The Ultimate Test of Faith.” Genesis 22:1-19 “Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eugene Morell avatar

    Having A Correct Attitude About

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,079 views

    The concept of the Fear of the LORD is found all throughout scripture. In the Old Testament there are at least 150+ verses that encourage those who are willing to listen how important this attitude is in our relationship with God.

    HAVING A CORRECT ATTITUDE ABOUT THE FEAR OF THE LORD. DEUTERONOMY 10: 12-22. 1. A BIBLICAL APPRAOCH IS THE CORRECT WAY. A. There are times when Fear can be very beneficial. B. There are also times when Fear can also be very harmful. Definition: The fear of God is an awesome respect or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    It's Time To Turn To The Lord

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,738 views

    This sermon pleads with the lost to turn to Christ in faith and full commitment of their life to Him. It also deals with some truths concerning those who are mere "fans" of Christ rather than "followers" of Christ.

    It’s Time to Turn to the Lord Text: Isa. 55:6-7; Heb. 2:3-4 Intro: In the book of Ecclesiastes, we find these words, “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” (Eccl. 3:1). According to one commentator, the meaning of this verse is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Erik Estep avatar

    How Do I Get To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011
     | 4,127 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers the exclusivity of Xianity. We’ll see Him sharing w/His followers why He’s the only way, the only ticket to heaven. -I’m going to be upfront w/you here. This isn’t

    “How Do I Get to Heaven?” John 14: 6 January 31, 2010 Intro: Probably the greatest virtue of our day is “tolerance.” Josh McDowell said tolerance used to mean, “to respect others beliefs and practices w/o sharing them.” But tolerance now means, “every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist