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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Jumpstarting Your Breakthrough Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,028 views

    How faithfulness brings favor.

    [Part 2 of 5 in the series, "THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life"] We’re in the series, “THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life.” Our text for this series is Proverbs 2:2-4 (NLT) - "Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satisfying The Father Hunger Within

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008
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    Our heavenly Father can and will satisfy the Father hunger within us.

    Satisfying the Father Hunger Within Intro: Today we are reminded of one of the greatest needs that can be found in our world and our community. “It is being recognized more and more. Its effects are being felt over several generations. It is repairable only by the men in our society. It is within ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cross: Our Status Symbol

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
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    Do you believe that the message of the Cross is the true answer to mankind’s greatest need?

    Cornerstone Church November 5, 2006 THE CROSS – OUR STATUS SYMBOL 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 “There is a moving story of Steinberg and a gypsy girl. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fragrant Worship

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,153 views

    This morning we are going to look at an individual whose heart was Gripped by the Greatness of God.

    Cornerstone Church June 5, 2005 FRAGRANT WORSHIP Matthew 26:1-16 The Illustration: “After being away on business, Tim, thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. ‘How about some perfume?’ he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fellowship Known By Obedience Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008
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     | 4,191 views

    Once we have accepted Christ, we must continue to be obedient so that we can continue our fellowship in Him. Our reward for obedience is eternal life.

    There is something that we should all take note of in the Book of First John. Fellowship, sharing our lives in Christ, doesn’t continue for nothing. Once we have accepted Christ, we must continue to be obedient so that we can continue our fellowship in Him. Our reward for obedience is continued ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tithing

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 4, 2008
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    This sermon examines the Biblical basis for giving.

    Title: Is tithing worth the effort? Text: Genesis 14:17-20 Date: 1/13/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church illustration: The pastor of a church that didn’t have the reputation for being very generous with their giving decided that it was time to do something drastic in order to teach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's All The Racket? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,007 views

    Did you know that there are times that the church should be noisy? Not from idle talking and milling around during worship—but a church should be noisy just like the remnant was. A church should be noisy when it’s working.

    1. Initial celebration (3:10-11) 2. Individual hesitation (3:12) 3. Ideal harmonization (3:13) One time there was an old farmer who wasn’t much into modern conveniences. As a matter of fact, he didn’t have much contact with the outside world at all. He thought that everything he needed was right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remediation Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,262 views

    As we’ve taken these nine tests of faith througout the book of James, we haven’t gotten the results we were hoping for. That’s why we need to show God’s grace by remediating each other.

    1. Results that show the need for remediation 2. Responsibilities for providing remediation 3. Rewards for giving remediation As many of you know, I used to write curriculum for our military schools. And one of the things you have to do when you write curriculum is that you have to write tests. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul: The Perplexity Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Feb 18, 2008
     | 5,572 views

    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible made a difference and how prayer truly is a difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

    Paul: The perplexity of prayer 2 Corinthians 12:7-12:10 Many years ago Garth Brooks sang a song called “Unanswered Prayers” and in this song he goes to a home town football game with his wife and they run in to one of his old girlfriends and his past comes back to him and he states in the song ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of A Servant

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,266 views

    A sermon that uncovers the heart of a true servant of God

    Nehemiah 1:1-11 The Heart of a Servant. 3rd February 2008 Basingstoke Nehemiah lived in the same era as Ezra and Esther around 450BC From our recent studies you know how Jews spent 70 years in exile The city of Jerusalem and the temple had been destroyed by Babylonians Remember how Daniel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember My Chains Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 24, 2008
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     | 6,427 views

    Like some of Paul’s companions in prison, we may be held back by tasks too small, by shame, or even by our own prejudices. But once we accept our limitations as part of God’s will, they become ways to help others and fulfill our life callings.

    If you suffer severe limitations, what do you wish for? What is your prayer, if you are bound by something that keeps you from doing what you really want to do? Do you wish you could be free from it? Likely you do. Do you even pray that you might have that limitation removed? I expect that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,889 views

    God’s invitation is not for a select few, but is issued to all, however, one day God will withdraw that invitation and it will be too late!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 27, 2008 Date Preached: August 27, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Great Banquet Sermon Text: Luke 14: 15-24 (NKJV) 15 Now when one of those who sat at the table ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Ultimate Kingdom - Part 3

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2008
     | 3,698 views

    From a human point of view, about the closest I’ve ever gotten to royalty is Burger King! But by the grace of God, most of us here tonight can say we know a king. In fact, we know the King of kings! And He wants us to know about His Kingdom.

    Understanding the Ultimate Kingdom - Part 3 Matthew 13:47-58 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 31, 2008 *From a human point of view, about the closest I’ve ever gotten to royalty is Burger King! But by the grace of God, most of us here tonight can say we know a king. In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Difficult Plan For Your Life

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,758 views

    Passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus.

    A DIFFICULT PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE: WE NOW FOLLOW JESUS EXCLUSIVELY Matthew 16.24-25 S: Following Jesus C: Commitment Th: Never the Same Again Pr: PASSIONATELY PURSUE FULL DEVOTION TO JESUS. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Instructions TS: We will find in Matthew 16 three instructions that show us how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,823 views

    Jesus reminded the disciples that the very thing that they should be doing when He comes back is serving. He wants to find servants who have given their hearts to live out God’s purpose and to serve the needs of others.

    A Servant’s Heart Luke 12:35-44, 48b What a great church huh? Too often that’s the attitude we’ve been conditioned with in our lives. It’s the way we approach restaurants we eat at, stores where we shop, the services we pay for and sometimes it even impacts the expectations we bring to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist