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    Strong Holds

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 7, 2010
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     | 8,428 views

    David was successful against Goliath because he was able to transfer a very physical, fleshly circumstance from the carnal realm to the spiritual realm.

    Strong Holds Pastor Ken Crow 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (King James Version) 3For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Spirtitual Maturity

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 30, 2009
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    How many people have professed Jesus and never grown? They professed Jesus years ago and have remained spiritual babes for years. They never discern fully right from wrong.

    Heb 5:12-14 (13) INTRO: Peter Pan Syndrome 1. A person becomes immature because he refuses to grow up spiritually The Hebrew believers refused to move beyond the first principles of God’s Word. "First principles" (stoicheia tēs archēs) means the basic principles of God’s Word, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Belt Of Truth

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
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    God’s truth is one of the tools we can use against our spiritual enemy.

    Belt of Truth Ephesians 6.10-20 Rick Warren said that “life on earth is a test. God continually test people’s character, faith, obedience, love, integrity, and loyalty.” In Ephesians 6.10-20, Paul said that Christian life is warfare. Satan and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Service Of The King

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,973 views

    As Christians we need to use the gifts and talents we have been given toserve the King of Kings

    In the Service of the King Matthew 25:14-30 September 6, 2009 Morning Service Introduction Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources rep asked a young accountant who was fresh out of school, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The Accountant said, "In the neighborhood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Attitudes And Actions For Victory Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,180 views

    This sermon finishes the series on 1 Peter and focuses on how to win the victory over our enemy and the persecution he brings.

    Introduction: A. I like the story told of the 5-year old boy who was in the kitchen as his mother was making supper. 1. His mother asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. 2. “It’s dark in there and I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Influence

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,237 views

    God, through His Holy Spirit, has given to each believer spiritual gifts. These gifts are given to men so they can be used to bless others.

    Christmas season- invokes- many thoughts/emotions- as well as advertisements … (show picture- American Humanist Association) No God? … No Problem! Be good for goodness’ sake. Humanism is the idea that you can be good without a belief in God. This ad poses an interesting question- can people truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Go Farther Together Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Jan 3, 2010
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     | 4,201 views

    This message is a challenge for the New Year for the church to be devoted to connecting, serving, and loving one another in Jesus’ Name.

    Go Farther Together • 1 Peter 4:7-11 • JAN 3, 2010 OPENING: Recount work of God in our midst as a church throughout 2009. INTRODUCTION: This year we must STRETCH both personally and collectively as a church to CONNECT, SERVE, and LOVE others in the name of Jesus. WORSE-CASE SCENARIO: What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Washing The Nets

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 16, 2010
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     | 26,215 views

    We will not prosper in life beyond our spiritual condition.

    Washing The Nets Pastor Ken Crow Luke 5:1-11 (King James Version) Luke 5 1And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Art Of War (The Battle Begins Once You Accepted Christ)

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,593 views

    How to win the battle against sin and flesh

    THE ART OF WAR (The battle begins once you accepted Christ) Exo 17:8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. Exo 17:9 Moses said to Joshua, Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Warring In The Spirit

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 24, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,589 views

    Exposition regarding spiritual warfare from Ephesians 6 about putting on the armor of God and entering the battle

    Text: Ephesians 6:10-20, Title: Warring in the Spirit, Date/Place: 5/23/10, AM A. Opening illustration: “The unprepared believer becomes a defeated believer who seeks to serve the Lord in his own wisdom and power.” –JM, Baseball kids coming to the game without their hat vs. w/o a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Goal Line Stands

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012
     | 3,541 views

    Do we push and strain to score a touchdown or hold the offense on goal line stands? Do we really care about what Christ calls us to do and be?

    Goal Line Stands 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 January 22, 2012 One of the most exciting parts of a football game occurs when one team gets the ball near the other teams goal line. Then it becomes time for a goal line stand. The defense digs in to stop the offense, while the offense does everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Personnel Manual Part 1

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 6, 2012
     | 3,670 views

    A talk on the way love should look and be displayed, and the way we see spirituality.

    Text: 1 Cor 13:1-7, Title: Church Personnel Manual, Date/Place: 2/5/12 NRBC Opening illustration: Common problem in churches: lack of love. Even in Peru one of the local churches that we are working with experienced a fairly traumatic split that caused their reputation to be stained. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifted For Growth Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,145 views

    If you are sealed by the Spirit then you are gifted by God to help the body grow in Christ. This is an introduction to a study on the gifts of the Spirit discussing their source, significance, and stewardship of the gifts.

    Intro: Ephesians 4:8 quotes Psalm 68:18 which says “You received gifts from men.” Paul is saying something that would have been understood by people in His day. You gave gifts to men. Paul is using this under the idea of a King who has conquered his enemy coming back into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Somewhere Over The Rainbow

    Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Oct 11, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,542 views

    Grandma Baker, who sits in church with a number of hurts and spiritual needs

    Somewhere Over the Rainbow By Rev. Stanley Baker Have you ever read something that made all the bells go off inside you? You yell, "That's it! That's what I've been thinking!" because it seems the author has been reading your thoughts. Well I read ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Are You Building? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 24, 2014
     | 18,721 views

    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