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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Biblical Authority And Christian Experience

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 16, 2011
     | 3,767 views

    The basis for our faith and practise must be the authority of God’s Word, and not our own personal experience. This concept is explored through referring to the instruction Jesus provided to people who had believed Him.

    “Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, “You will become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Christian Don't Bow Down Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 3, 2012
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     | 14,724 views

    It's amazing how fickle our loyalties are, isn't it? Dependent upon/external pressures, we get swayed so easily/circumstances/who we want to influence.

    Real Christians don’t bow down! Date: Feb 5, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 3 Introduction Prior/Super Bowl game years ago, When Ronald Reagan was running for president  He was leaving/press conference/New Hampshire and someone fired a question at him: "Who do you like in the Super Bowl?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing Of Justification Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 3, 2012
     | 5,294 views

    Paul lays out a grim picture for humanity and says that there is basically no hope for humanity when left to our own actions and abilities. We fall short every time, we are sinful to the core and there is NOTHING we can do to remove that sin or shake the

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 3, 2012 Date Preached: February 5, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Romans Sermon Title: The Blessing of Justification Sermon Text: Romans 3:21-26; 5:1-11 [ESV] 21But now the righteousness of God has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Graffiti Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,761 views

    As we study Daniel 5, you are reading an eyewitness account of the fall of the Babylonian Empire by one who was a prime minister of that very empire itself.

    Divine Graffiti Date: February 19th, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 5 Introduction As we study Daniel 5, you are reading an eyewitness account of the fall of the Babylonian Empire by one who was a prime minister of that very empire itself.  Daniel was a prime minister in a pagan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When You're Waiting Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 6, 2019
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     | 16,133 views

    When you’ve been wronged, wait on the Lord’s return and do what’s right.

    What to Do When You’re Waiting James 5:7-12 Rev. Brian Bill April 6-7, 2019 How many of you find it difficult to wait? Listen to these stats. • Each year we spend around 13 hours on hold. • The average person spends six months of their life waiting in lines. To bring it closer to home, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Matters: Resentment Series

    Contributed by David Jeffery on Jul 6, 2015
     | 10,911 views

    A transcript of a narrative sermon from 2 Samuel 13 dealing with resentment and unforgiveness. Homiletical statement: A heart of resentment destroys your relationships and only leads to death.

    Absalom had finally figured out a way to kill his brother. And if there was anybody that needed to die, it was his brother Amnon. Amnon, that snake. That pathetic excuse for a human being. That vile monster. He needed to die. What he had done, somebody needed to do something about it, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Get Healed And Stay Healed

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
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     | 13,463 views

    HOW TO GET HEALED AND STAY HEALED

    HOW TO GET HEALED AND STAY HEALED BECOME CONVERTED AND BORN AGAIN The gospel teaches that forgiveness of sins and healing of the body go hand in hand. If ministers would teach all the gospel, people would have faith in both healing and forgiveness and sinners could get both at the time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Makings Of A Good Mom

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 15, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,427 views

    What are some of the qualities that are found in a good mother?

    THE MAKINGS OF A GOOD MOM INTRODUCTION: Happy Mother's Day! Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so dearly. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a carnation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judge Not Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 19, 2017
     | 14,770 views

    Avoid critical judgmentalism while embracing careful judgment.

    Judge Not Matthew 7:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill May 20-21, 2017 I came across some surefire ways to get someone to quote the Bible. • Share your belief in biblical creationism and dare to call evolution just a theory. • Speak up by declaring that because life begins at conception, abortion is murder. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundational Guidance (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
     | 11,518 views

    From Psalm 50 message explores basic direction for what to do. For example, we are to be thankful; we are to do what we promise to do; and in times of trouble, call on the Lord.

    Psalm 50:7-15 Richard Tow 3/13/16 Last week I spoke from Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?”1 We entitled that message “Foundational Guidance” because in that verse God tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Set Your Mind On The Lord Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,108 views

    in Ps 16:8 David said, “I have set the LORD always before me….” Sermon encourages Christians to practice the presence of God in their daily lives and give some instruction on how to do that.

    Romans 8:5 3-29-15 Our study over the last few weeks has led us one phrase in Romans 8:5, “… those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires” (NIV).i To walk in the Spirit as KJV puts it, to live life as it ought to be lived, requires that our minds be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Confidence In God's Control And Choice Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,032 views

    The God who is in control is the God who chooses us. This is the sixth and final sermon in a series on the Book of Haggai.

    Confidence in God's Control and Choice - Haggai 2:20-23 The God who is in control is the God who chooses us. Have you ever had that dream when you're driving a car and suddenly you lose control? The steering wheel comes off in your hands, the gas pedal sticks and the brakes don't ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Refusing To Play Favorites Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,903 views

    If you want God’s favor, don’t treat people with favoritism.

    Over 30 years ago, when I was serving on a church staff in the Chicago area, Paul Harvey, the nationally recognized radio personality, attended one of our services. Harvey passed away in 2009 and had a radio show for over 50 years, reaching 26 million people a week. As soon as the service was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Blessing Of Hope

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 18, 2019
     | 5,071 views

    “If the suffering we presently endure brings great hardship, cruel and unusual punishment, severe persecution, or even death itself, none of these evils can compare with the heavenly bliss that is awaiting those who are in Christ Jesus.”

    (27) The Blessing of Hope Romans 8:18-25 Scripture 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing Of Hope

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 18, 2019
     | 3,177 views

    “If the suffering we presently endure brings great hardship, cruel and unusual punishment, severe persecution, or even death itself, none of these evils can compare with the heavenly bliss that is awaiting those who are in Christ Jesus.”

    (27) The Blessing of Hope Romans 8:18-25 Scripture 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist