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  • Why Fasting Is Imporant Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 1,469 views

    Placing attention on fasting is dangerous business. Placing attention on our performance is dangerous. Yet, wea are commanded to fast.

    Voter’s Guides are Available in Ministry Galley. I encourage each one of you to vote. Today we conclude our series Seven Practice of a Healthy Christian. And our focus this morning is on the mouth. I call on our church to a Week of Prayer and a Day of Fasting for World Missions. For this reason ...read more

  • Breaking Out Of Our Comfort Zones Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021
     | 5,570 views

    When Jesus said to deny yourself and take up the cross and follow Him He was saying in essence that we need to break out of our comfort zone to be useful for the kingdom of God.

    It was 1847, and St. Paul, Minnesota was a town filled with ignorance and drunkenness. Liquor was sold in every store. Half the parents could not read, and so drinking was about their only form of entertainment. It was typical of frontier towns, and no one even dreamed of trying to make ...read more

  • The Christian And Divorce Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021
     | 1,818 views

    The one thing that is clear in the Bible is that divorce is never the best way to go. Divorce is negative. Nobody ever rejoices that a divorce is a part of their life.

    Dave Howell, The World Service Secretary Of The YMCA, was going to give a speech on his experience in Liberia. There were three speakers before him, and the first mentioned that Howell had come from Libya to be there, instead of Liberia. Howell whispered to the next speaker that he would ...read more

  • This Could Be The Start Of Something Big Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,189 views

    Nearly 90% of those who make New Years Resolutions rarely see any change or results. The missing element: a LIVING HOPE!

    This Could Be the Start of Something Big I Peter 1:3-5 1 Peter 1:3-5 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never ...read more

  • A Mind To Work PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,280 views

    Explores the themes of unity, dedication, and resilience in the face of adversity, as exemplified by Nehemiah and his people in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, as we gather in the warmth of fellowship and the light of His word, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of an enlightening discourse. We are here to reflect upon a passage from the ...read more

  • "It's Been My Pleasure" Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,011 views

    Paul gives us three great ways we can PLEASE the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY - 1. Being a bold and courageous witness 2. Possess a "Pleasing God" Mindset 3. Serve with Agape Love (Nursing Image)

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 ; Psalm 1 Theme: "It's Been My Pleasure" Paul gives us three great ways we can PLEASE our LORD GOD ALMIGHTY - 1. Being a bold and courageous witness 2. Possess a "Pleasing God" Mindset 3. Serve with Agape Love (Nursing Image) INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

  • My Identity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,428 views

    In Christ, I am free from the authority of Satan, the property of Jesus Christ, and totally forgiven for my sins.

    “My Identity in Christ” Colossians 1:9-14 1. Illus. of elementary school • Classmates assign a “value” to the other kids. This one is the “smart” one, that one is the “plain” one. • Truth is, so often who that child is, is the exact opposite of the lable given to him or her! 2. Who are you? ...read more

  • Community:are You Ready

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,435 views

    being prepared for Christ’ return

    Intro: there are two types of people in this room, those who plan days before an event happens, and those who wait until the last minute. Here are some of those differences. When taking a test in school, there are those who prepared all month for a test, those who tried to study for it on the bus ...read more

  • Functional Structures Series

    Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,909 views

    A series of 8 sermons focussing on the Charcteristics outlined by the Natural Church Development tool

    There is nothing quite as satisfying as putting something into place that works well and does what it is meant to. For example, you drive down a certain road to go home and you always get held up in a traffic queue. But then you find that there is another route that avoids the traffic and gets you ...read more

  • A Renewed Faith

    Contributed by Troy Denson on May 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,092 views

    The Apostle Paul exhorts Timothy the importance of ensuring that his followers renew their faith.

    A Renewed Faith (1st Timothy 1:5, 18-19) 5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith (1st Timothy 1:5). Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you ...read more

  • Fasting Plus Prayer Plus Faith Equals God Being With Us

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,100 views

    If we are in Christ, God will speak to others through us. God will tear down our shells or walls and then we can discover what our ministry passion is-i.e. teenagers, the elderly or drug addicts. God calls on us to minister to those in need.

    In the reading from Ezra 8:21-36, Ezra and the Jews are returning to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon, just like the Jews travelled to the Promised Land under the leadership of Moses and Joshua. They decided to trust in God for protection instead of relying on an armed escort provided by the king of ...read more

  • Mission: Impossible? Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,370 views

    God uses our trials to transform us

    Introduction: Gordon MacDonald, who is a well-known Christian speaker and writer tells this story from his days running track: When I first ran track in prep school, my coach invited me to his home for dinner one night. After the meal, he pulled out a notebook with my name on the front cover. He ...read more

  • Misfits Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,326 views

    Parents, friends, classmates, soemone has asked you this question. It is the question that produces doubt, frustration, and sometimes even pain. “What are YOU good for?” These messages will help you discover, develop, and deploy your gfit!

    “What Are You Good For?” Part 1 - The Misfits So this morning I am beginning a new series that I have entitled “What Are YOU Good For?” This will speak to the very heart of becoming equipped. Over the next few weeks we are going to get very practical on how to find your place and to prepare ...read more

  • Paul's Focus - Active Works Not Empty Behavior Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2014
     | 6,877 views

    Paul's focus was not only on him knowing what was right and that winning souls was paramount for the believer, but Paul's knew with our actions and service to Christ we cannot just 'go thru the motions' but it must be focused and disciplined!

    ermon Brief Date Written: July 25, 2014 Date Preached: July 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s FOCUS – Active Works not Empty Behavior Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 [NLT] 24Do you ...read more

  • Jesus Lives, And So Does Hope

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,534 views

    how the hope of the resurrection permeates our lives and thinking

    April 7, 2002 1 Peter 1:3-9 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for ...read more