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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    The Search For Life’s Meaning Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
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     | 12,042 views

    from a series about the life of Solomon. An examination of the book of Eccelesiastes, to conclude the series, and to see what Solomon concluded near the end of his recorded life.

    Ecclesiastes 12:13 Intro: Ecclesiastes 12:13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. If you were to read those words at the end of a book, you might say, “Well, here it is. Here’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deciphering Discipleship

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 17, 2011
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    We are all called to be floowers of Christ, but do you really know what it means to be a disciplke of Jesus?

    (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) DECIPHERING DISCIPLESHIP You and I are called to be Disciples of Christ, followers of Jesus. We are told throughout scripture that this is the way, the only way to get to heaven. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wonderful, Counsellor Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 4, 2011
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     | 9,169 views

    Series on the birth of Christ

    “His Name Shall Be Called, Wonderful Counsellor” Part 1 Isaiah 9:6 Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father Knows Best. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,288 views

    Not all knowledge is good for us, mankind was never meant to decide for himself what is good and what is evil. He was created to depend upon Gods wisdom.

    Intro: 1. Vance Havner, "Some things are for us to know, some things are not for us to know. Blessed is the man who learns early which is which. Most of our unhappiness is caused by not knowing what we should know and by trying to know what we are not to know." 2. Not all knowlege is good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Earthly Things

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 3, 2012
     | 3,998 views

    Drop the bottle and dig into some meat.

    John 3:12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? KJV I am convinced that the reason we do not see much of God's power in the Church today is because we cannot figure out earthly things. There are so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path To Blessing - Our Lives And Our Country Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 21, 2011
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     | 35,810 views

    What is the path to blessing for us personally and as a nation? That path is listed in scripture. 1- We must receive God’s correction 2- We must have God’s friendship 3- We must trust God’s wisdom

    INTRO.- We prefer blessing over cursing. We prefer to be blessed by God than to be cursed by the devil or by anything that is evil, evil people included. And there are times we wonder about our country. We wonder if God has withdrawn His blessing from America. And we may wonder the same thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pause Before You Act (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
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     | 9,012 views

    Wisdom is acting in accordance with God's revealed will. Knee-jerk reactions cause great harm. See the other sermons is this series for more details. Handouts are available on request.

    This is part 3 of a series. See the other messages for the context. III. U – Understand (Proverbs 18:13) Have I taken the time to get an understanding of the matter from every angle, every perspective? Do I fully understand the circumstances? ILLUS: Television shows have for decades used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Posturing

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 14, 2013
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     | 3,398 views

    THE REALITIES OF SPIRITUAL POSTURING.

    SPIRITUAL POSTURING INTRODUCTION: THE PROPHET ISAIAH (THE LORD SAVES) WAS AMONG THE MOST PROLIFIC OF THE MAJOR PROPHETS. HE EXPERIENCED THE COLLAPSE OF THE NORTHERN KINGDOM ISRAEL, AND THE SOUTHERN KINGDOM, JUDAH. HE LIVED UNTIL ABOUT 681 B.C. THIS STUDY SPEAKS TO SPIRITUAL POSTURING. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “a Crisis Averted”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 20, 2013
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    A crisis, created by two men who behaved badly, was averted by a woman who behaved wisely.

    In this chapter, we read about how a crisis was created because of two men behaving badly; but how that same crisis was averted because of one woman who behaved wisely. Let’s read about it. (READ TEXT) 1. Two men behaving badly - David & Nabal. A. Nabal’s reaction of arrogance - vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ask For Whatever You Want

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 29, 2013
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     | 20,796 views

    There are times in our lives that we need assistance in making sound decisions. Many decisions made are good but are they godly? True wisdom starts with a heart full of faith, not a head full of facts.

    “A person is not necessarily smart just because he says things that are smart.” There are some individuals that believe they know everything no matter what the topic may be. Actually, there are some who before you can finish asking the question they already have an answer. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Speech

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 1, 2014
     | 3,976 views

    THE MERITS OF GODLY SPEECH

    GODLY SPEECH OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THE MERIT OF GODLY SPEECH OPPOSED TO FALSE SPEECH. INTERPRETATION: PROVERBS 10:31 (NKJV) THE MOUTH OF THE RIGHTEOUS BRINGS FORTH WISDOM, BUT THE PERVERSE TONGUE WILL BE CUT OUT. THE BOOK (PROVERBS 10:31) THE GODLY PERSON GIVES WISE ADVICE, BUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With A Bit Of Help From My Friends Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 15, 2012
     | 5,561 views

    If you need to make a decision ask your wise friends or mentors for advice. God will use them to guide you.

    Well, we’ve come to the end of our series on Decision Making, so let’s have a quick quiz. What have we learned about making decisions in our lives? First of all, who do you rely on to guide you through your life? If your answer was God or the Holy Spirit you’ve started well. Next ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Young King Solomon Was Wise Enough To Know He Was Stupid!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 10, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,559 views

    What is it we ask God for; is it out of selfish motives or out of what God wants?

    I wonder what motivates us as individuals and as a congregation? I remember doing a Kiwi Host course about twenty years ago and I found out that eight percent of the population wake up every morning motivated by the one thought on their minds and that thought is “whose life can I make ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Can You Catch The Wind With Your Hands?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014
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     | 4,839 views

    All way to meaning apart from God is but a grasping for the wind. But the way of Christ is the way to meaning.

    Can You Catch the Wind With Your Hands? Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 The Preacher uses many colorful metaphors to describe the vanity of everything he sees and does. In many ways, the Book of Ecclesiastes purposely paints the despair and futility he feels with the most colorful terms. He describes life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Know What You Have (Don't Be Deceived!) Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2014
     | 6,143 views

    Deception is the main fighting tactic of the Enemy and we are called to NOT be deceived by his wiles. Paul addresses the Corinthian church and admonishes/challenges them to not be deceived and to not be proud, but that they belong to God!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 03, 2014 Date Preached: April 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series From 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Know What You Have! (don’t be deceived) Sermon Text: 1 Cor 3:18-23 [NLT] 18Stop deceiving yourselves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist