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  • Steve Malone avatar

    Are We Worth It? Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 13, 2005
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    The encounter that Jesus has with the thief on the cross has an amazing and life changing message for us (I Am Jesus - 35).

    Are We Worth It! Jesus, His Encounters (7) I Am Jesus – Message 35 For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver. He paid for you with the precious lifeblood of Christ, the sinless, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Equipping In The Local Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 13, 2013
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    God places individuals in local churches so that they can submit to their leaders and learn from them. Spiritual development seldom takes place outside the institution of the church.

    Equipping In The Local Church God places individuals in local churches so that they can submit to their leaders and learn from them. Spiritual development seldom takes place outside the institution of the church. Becoming skilled in the things of God is not a destination, but a journey of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Priceless Legacy: The Hope Of Faithful Moms

    Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 3, 2014
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    We celebrate moms today as they seek to build their legacy as God directs.

    Introduction: Recognize moms in the service and possibly the oldest and newest mom (perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind). Opening: I have heard it said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world! I am sure many of us here have had mothers who had a profound effect on us. ...read more

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    The Number-One Myth About Money

    Contributed by Dave Ramsey on May 13, 2014
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    We learned in school that when you give things away, you end up with less. But that's not how it works with God.

    Somewhere around the third or fourth grade, you and I learned to do math word problems. And they would say things like, "If you had $1,000 and you gave away $100, how much would you have left?" And we all learned $900. In other words, we started with $1,000. After giving away $100, we only have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cannon Fodder Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 31, 2016
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    A study of the book of Job 27: 1 – 23

    Job 27: 1 – 23 Cannon Fodder 1 Moreover Job continued his discourse, and said: 2 “As God lives, who has taken away my justice, and the Almighty, Who has made my soul bitter, 3 As long as my breath is in me, and the breath of God in my nostrils, 4 my lips will not speak wickedness, nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Give Us A King Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
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    When it comes to the principle of choices, men are always impressed by what they see, but not God. He looks at the heart. The people of Israel selected a king based on the externals - but God was looking at the heart when he selected David.

    Series: David - A Man After God’s Own Heart (An Intro: Give Us A King – The People’s Choice V/S God’s Choice) 1. 1 Samuel 16:1-14 16 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Bev Sesink avatar

    Hungry And Thirsty For What? Series

    Contributed by Bev Sesink on Oct 23, 2016
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    An explanation of Matthew 5:6 how we can rightly hunger and thirst for righteousness instead of what we naturally hunger and thirst for.

    Hungry and Thirsty For What? Matthew 5:6 Sunday October 23, 2016 Today we continue in the series the Upside Down Kingdom with a focus on The Beatitudes found in Matthew 5. As we begin I thought I would start with a short quiz to see how much you may remember of the beatitudes we have covered so ...read more

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    Growing Via The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 11, 2016
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    Jesus shares how the Holy Spirit will teach us and help us grow! 1. Jesus shares that there is much more to learn and grow -v. 12 2. Jesus shares that learning and growth is only possible through His Holy Spirit v. 13 - 15

    Scripture: John 16:12-15; Proverbs 8:1-4 and Romans 5:1-5 Title: Holy Spirit Growth Proposition: Jesus shares with us we how the Holy Spirit can help us grow! 1. Jesus shares that there is much more to learn and grow - verse 12 2. Jesus shares that learning and growth is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Cross: Foolishness, Fantasy Or Freedom? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 10, 2014
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    The message of the Gospel and how God chose to bring about redemption is one that many question, doubt and mock b/c they believe it to be senseless, but those of us in Christ understand it fully and we are called to live it out and proclaim that message!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 7, 2014 Date Preached: February 9, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Foolishness, Fantasy or Freedom? Sermon Text: 1 Cor 1:18-25 [ESV] – Read v22-25 here 22For Jews demand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Great Lies In The Church Today

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014
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    We are entering into perilous times as believers and need to be aware of the season & dangers that are clear and present.

    7 Great Lies in the Church Today Nov. 17, 2013 Introduction A Video from Youtube on Atheist Mega-Churches. 1 On Sunday, gathering like this happened in San Diego, Nashville, NY, & other US cities. a Trying to raise $800,000 to start congregations all over the world. b 2 Thessalonians 2:3 (NASB) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God's Will Vs Permissive Will

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2014
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    To show the differences between GOD's will and permissive will thru the lives of different people in the bible, the consequences and rewards of faith vs. fear/doubt.

    I. EXORDIUM: Which one you like? GOD's will or permissive will? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the differences between GOD's will and permissive will thru the lives of different people in the bible, the consequences and rewards of faith vs. fear/doubt. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Dykes avatar

    Taking His Yoke Is No Joke Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,941 views

    How taking the yoke of Jesus is the key to life.

    INTRODUCTION I’ve got to admit I am REALLY excited about sharing this message with you! This is one of my favorite passages of scripture in the Bible and I’ve quoted it hundreds of times, but I’ve never devoted an entire message to it. Now, I realize sometimes people who hear me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • allan kircher avatar

    Can Dreams Come True! Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,299 views

    I mean, when we emulate Daniel and decide to live by our God-given convictions with respect and tact...people are impressed.

    “Can dreams come true?” Jan 29, 2012 Daniel 2:1-49 Introduction Daniel the ABC’s of Bible Prophecy. Revelation contains the XYZs.  I want/use history/Bible to show you/amazing this book is that you hold in your hands.  If you aren’t yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Ford avatar

    Melchizedek Series

    Contributed by Justin Ford on Sep 5, 2013
     | 9,739 views

    A message considering who Melchizedek, how he is connected to Jesus and why he should matter to us!

    MELCHIZEDEK (Internet links are to images which were later used in a PowerPoint presentation) •OK, let’s start off with a little Bible Pop Quiz this morning •Let’s find out who the Bible Geniuses are! Q: Who is Melchizedek? (Fade in 1 at a time) A.) Another name for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    The Perils Of People-Pleasing Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,895 views

    If you devote your life to trying to please others you will find yourself enslaved to their opinions and approval.

    INTRODUCTION If you’re not involved in our Student Ministry at Green Acres, you may not know that it’s called “The One-Ten Student Ministry.” Do you know why? It’s not because the Student Center is located on Highway 110. It’s because the theme of the ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist