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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Legalist Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 3, 2009
     | 4,190 views

    If we are indwelled by the 9 characteristics/fruits of the Holy Spirit when we are saved, why is it then we have so many ’professing’ believers who seem to do whatever is in their power to steal the joy and kill the fellowship of the local church?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 29, 2009 Date Preached: August 02, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Murder and Robbery in the Fellowship! Sermon Title: The Legalist! Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 [NLT] Introduction: This morning I am sure you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guideline #3: Have Christ-Centered Leaders Who Lead By Example Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 18,359 views

    A look at the neccesity of having Christ-centered leaders who lead by example.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Based on Bob Russel’s When God Builds a Church) TEXT: 1 PETER 5:1-4 TITLE: Guideline #3: “HAVE CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSWHO LIVE BY EXAMPLE" INTRODUCTION: A. Tom Landry was head coach for the Dallas Cowboys for almost 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Multiply Conversions

    Contributed by R. Stanley on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,276 views

    A Biblical response to the Anticonversion Bill promulgated by the Tamilnadu Government in India.

    How to multiply Conversions ****************************** This message is a sequel to my article, Can Conversions be Stopped? which was pasted on this website (www.stanleyonbible.com) on 18 October 2002 and published in the November 2002 issue of Blessing monthly. I am humbled by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving The Bride - A Valentine's Day Sermon Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 115 ratings
     | 62,384 views

    When Jesus shared His innermost desire with Peter, His highest priority was to have him take care of His bride. How can we do that today?

    OPEN: It had been a big wedding, and the reception was well attended. Then came the honeymoon, the couple went to their hotel room After they unpacked their bags the groom took his bride by the hand sat her on the bed and said, "Honey, I hope you won’t mind, but now that we’re married I tho’t I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is Not Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,188 views

    James teaches about wisdom, but first he teaches about what wisdom is not and he gives a list of negative things that Christians must avoid.

    INTRODUCTION #15 1. Open your bibles to James 3:13-16. 2. In this section of scripture James begins a discussion on the subject of wisdom by asking a question. 3. Let’s read the first part of James 3:13a, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 4. In the second part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Tale Of Seven Churches: Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,565 views

    Part two of an eight part message looking at the 7 churches of Asia

    It was the first of the seven. Out of all the church in all the countries Jesus singled out these seven to originally receive the message of the Revelation, but before they were to read the book Jesus had a message for them. You ever wonder why? Why not just jump in with all the weird and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Towards Faith Promise 2016: Money, God, And You Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,278 views

    The passage we will look at today is one in which the desire for money did indeed lead to a trap, foolish desires, and piercing griefs which ruined an entire nation for awhile and eventually an entire family permanently. The passage is about a man named

    TOWARDS FAITH PROMISE 2016: MONEY, GOD, AND YOU JOSHUA 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION… Dumb Crooks (geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1955/text/copdumbcrim.html) * It seems this guy wanted some beer pretty badly. He decided that he’d just throw a cinder block through a liquor store window, grab ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing In The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,442 views

    Challenge to Christian Stewardship

    Growing In The Grace Of Giving Bible Reading: Mark 10: 17-31 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Swiss inventor George de Mestral loved to be outdoors. But while ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Chase The Wind Or Stand On The Rock

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,256 views

    A life that is built pursuing worldly things is like chasing the wind. But a life built on the Rock which is Christ is the only one that will endure.

    Chase the Wind or Stand on the Rock Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER If you will, take your Bibles this morning and open them up to the Book of Ecclesiastes. I’ve been looking a lot at the wisdom literature from Scripture recently, and I don’t know about all of you, but in these ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 11: A Peculiar People

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 18, 2021
     | 2,029 views

    Is calling someone "peculiar" sort of strange?

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, Part 11: A Peculiar People 1 Peter 2:9-10 Introduction We continue in our study of first Peter today. In the last passage we were reminded of the perils of unbelief. This is true within the church as well as without. Peter warned the believers that rejecting Jesus would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 6) Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,406 views

    This is part six in a series dealing with the need for God’s people to break down the barriers that keep us from effectively building up the wall (God’s Kingdom). Having broken down those barriers we must build up the wall.

    Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 6) Sermon – 1 August 2004 As I have been preaching through this sermon God has been doing extraordinary things in our midst which we have spoken of. I sincerely believe that as we seek to know, understand, share and communicate God’s heart in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Servanthood

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,742 views

    Andrew is an example of a person who was content to serve in the background. Three stories of his service reveal the true heart of a servant.

    Servanthood John 1:40-42 Introduction In a national study George Barna interviewed thousands of people, believers and non-believers. He questioned them about what success means, how you get there and how do you measure it. Most people’s responses focused on personal accomplishments, family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,909 views

    What did Jesus mean when He said that the Kingdom of Heaven is NEAR? It is WITHIN us, AROUND us and BEFORE us.

    THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Before the colonialists imposed national boundaries in Southeast Asia, the kings of Laos and Vietnam reached an agreement on taxation in the border areas. Those who ate short-grain rice, built their houses on stilts, and decorated them with Indian-style serpents were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Church Why Bother?

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 28, 2018
     | 7,745 views

    A description of the ways churches have mistreated people and turned them off when it comes to going to church. A word to these people on what to do.

    CHURCH WHY BOTHER Bob Marcaurelle Copyright 2010 by Bob Marcaurelle “We must not give up assembling together as some people are in the habit of doing. We should encourage one another, especially since we see the day (of Christ’s coming) drawing near.” (Hebrews 10: 25) Even in New Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Not Now, Then When?

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,266 views

    There are things we need to do but for one cause or another we don't get around to it

    “If Not Now, Then When?” Psalm 119:57-64 David P. Nolte There are some things we are eager to get on with. We conceive of some project and can hardly wait to get working on it. We chomp at the bit, we fret and fuss until we can start. Or maybe we plan a trip and it seems that the time for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ