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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Wake Up Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 30, 2014
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    A study of chapter 52 verses 1 through 15

    Isaiah 52: 1 – 15 Wake up! 1 Awake, awake! Put on your strength, O Zion; Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city! For the uncircumcised and the unclean shall no longer come to you. 2 Shake yourself from the dust, arise; Sit down, O Jerusalem! Loose yourself from the bonds ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    From Chaos To Peace

    Contributed by Michael J. Lee on Feb 9, 2014
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    John 20:19-20 ESV Jesus Appears to the Disciples 19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews,[a] Jesus came and stood among them and said to them

    Responsive Reading from SELECTION 61 p. 1072 in the small print Bible. Jesus Appears to the Disciples 19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews,[c] Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Am I A Jew?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2013
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    Should we witness to a Jew?

    I have been somewhat amazed that in the last few years I have had several people ask if I were Jewish. This is somewhat unique since for most of my life people have teased me about being Sgt. Schultz from Hogan’s Heroes even though I spell my name without the “c”. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does True Discipleship Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 14, 2013
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    What is a true disciple? What do we think when we hear the word 'discipleship'? What does 'true discipleship' really look like? Paul speaks to the Ephesian church and reveals the true meaning and purpose of discipleship...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 12, 2013 Date Preached: April 14, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does True Discipleship Look Like? Sermon Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 [NLT] Introduction: This morning we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Untying The Knot Of Worry Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2013
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    Sermon 1 in a series on problems Christians have and how to conquer them. This sermon uses props that effectively captured our people's attention and held it throughout the sermon. One of the most commented on sermons I ever preached.

    Untying the Knot of Worry Series – Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh April 14, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. NOTE: This sermon uses several weights and a duffel bag or rucksack ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013
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    Discovering the true person of Jesus

    Will the REAL Jesus Please Stand Up? Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way November 18, 2012 *** Darren Pullins READ Mark 3:7-35 The question we’re going to tackle this morning (and in our Life Groups this week) is this… Who is Jesus? That may sound like a pretty simple question to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Losing Control Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010
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    Part 17 in series Love Never Dies, this message takes note of how growth in the spiritual life requires a loss of control. Faith may actually pose challenges to belief, and we must move forward with courage, even when we have no control over the outcome.

    Losing Control Love Never Dies, prt. 17 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 8, 2010 What do the following things have in common? a. Giving the remote to your spouse b. Giving someone else the last word in an argument c. Deciding not to worry f. Getting married g.Going on a roller ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Blessing Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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    The Blessing of unity (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Romans chapter 15 verses 5-6 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one heart and one mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”. You expect to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    An Eternal Gift Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 6, 2010
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    Jesus’ gift to us is an eternal gift that we get to keep for ourselves and pass on to others at the same time.

    This morning I want to ask you to think about your favorite Christmas gift ever. Maybe it was a little red wagon or a shiny new bicycle. Maybe it was an article of clothing or the latest video game. Now let me ask you a question. Where is that gift today? Chances are, we have no idea. Toys become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Before The Manger"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010
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    The eternality of Christ, before time, in time and after time

    “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Scandalous Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012
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    The gospel is scandalous!

    Intro: 1. I saw a book advertised the other day called, "The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus Christ." I thought if people really knew the gospel, that's exactly what it would appear to be - Scandalous! 2. Amazingly we find these words in the Bible: "7 and delivered righteous Lot, who was oppressed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Baptism Says-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2012
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    2 of 2. John’s public baptism revealed/secured Jesus’ significance. This is a springboard to understanding Christian public baptism. But What does baptism reveal? Baptism says that...

    WHAT BAPTISM SAYS-II—Luke 3:21-23 Significance of Baptism Attention: Do Not Talk To My Parrot Mrs. Lingle’s dishwasher quit working, so she called a repairman. He couldn't accommodate her with an evening appointment, &, since she had to go to work the next day, she told him: "I'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Easter Meant To Peter

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 8, 2012
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    Easter was intensely personal to Peter because of his massive failure in denying the Lord. His post-resurrection encounter with the risen Lord on the Sea of Galilee shows the incredible love of Jesus.

    What Easter Meant to Peter Chuck Sligh April 8, 2012 TEXT: Mark 16:1-8 – “And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shin - Psalm 119:161-168 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2012
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    We face difficulties in life and many of us seek peace in this life… the psalmist here instructs us on how peace can be obtained and that is thru obedience to God’s Word…

    Shin April 11, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:161-169 (ESV) – 21 of 22 Sin or Shin – 20th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… [ESV] [show verses here] 161Princes persecute me without cause, but my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For The Best Of Baptists-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 16, 2011
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    3 of 3. The writer to the Hebrews described what was available in Christ Jesus to the religiously comfortable. A higher plane is available to the religiously comfortable. But what heights are available? 7 Higher planes exist even for the Best of Baptists

    For The BEST of BAPTISTS-III—Hebrews 7:1-10 Need: The writer to the Hebrews described what was available in Christ Jesus to the religiously comfortable. A higher plane is available to the religiously comfortable. What heights are available to the religiously comfortable or the Best of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist