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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Credibility In Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
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    Many are skeptical of the church because of perceived hypocrites. How do we obtain credibility in our witness to others? How do live and walk in such a way to be an effective witness? We must walk in Christ to possess the credibility we need.

    The Credibility in Discipleship Ephesians 5:1-2; John 13:34-35 We have spent several weeks discussing the importance and need for discipleship. In the Great Commission, Jesus commanded us to teach all nations to observe His teachings. In essence, those who follow Christ as His disciples are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Command In Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
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    I fear many fail to consider the seriousness of Jesus' command to make disciples. As followers of Christ, we are all commanded to make other disciples. Thankfully, our Lord provided insight to His great command.

    The Command in Discipleship Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8 After several weeks of discussion and consideration, I hope to conclude our series on discipleship. Hopefully we have been enlightened regarding discipleship, having a greater knowledge of what is expected, and how to be better equipped as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Take Communion? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 29, 2016
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    This week we examine why Christians take communion.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The first time you walked into a church, when time for Communion, what was running through your mind? • I was raised in a tradition where you had to get in a long, LONG line and walk up to the Priest who would put this wafer in your mouth and would give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tis Midnight And On Olive's Brow Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 14, 2014
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    A sermon on Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (Outline from James E. Smith's book, The Longest Night In the Bible; So What? from Damluka Friday Pele)

    HoHum: Michael Card’s song In the Garden: Trembling with fear, alone in the garden Battle before the final war Blood became tears, there in the garden To fall upon the silent stone There in the darkness the Light And the darkness stood still Two choices, one tortured will And there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Solving The Death Problem Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 21, 2014
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    Jesus solves the death problem! In his resurrection he conquereed sin and death and gives us resurrection hope.

    Title: Solving the Death Problem Text: Matthew 28:1-10 Thesis: Jesus solves the death problem! In his resurrection he conquered sin and death and gives us resurrection hope. Introduction I don’t know if you are aware of it or not, but Google, Inc. has rolled out an independent company ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Forgiven!

    Contributed by Tony Russo on May 1, 2014
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    The Day of Atonement Fulfilled in the New testament

    What a blessing for the Body of Christ to share with one voice on a particular day the glorious message of the resurrection. While so much of the world looks for answers to life that coexists on a planet somewhere in the universe, the Church has already found the source of all life in God. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do You Do When God Doesn't Answer?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 4, 2014
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    There are times of uncertainty in our lives when we search for answers but feel that God doesn't hear our prayer or doesn't answer. What are we to do when God is silent and doesn't give us all the answers to all our questions?

    What do you do when God doesn't answer? Deuteronomy 29:29 There are times of uncertainty in our lives when we search for answers but feel that God doesn't hear our prayer or doesn't answer. It is easy to come to such conclusions when God doesn't respond when or how we want, above all, when He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    ...who Is In Heaven... Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014
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    To what/whom was Jesus referring when He says, "...who is in heaven..." in this prayer He is teaching to His disciples? It is none other than the Sovereign Lord of all Creation!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 12, 2014 Date Preached: February 12, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: Who is in Heaven… (Sermon 3) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Love Is Practical Love

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Mar 13, 2014
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    God's love for us is not abstract but real, practical and eternal; so when Jesus says we should love our neighbour it means our love for those around us should also be real and practical.

    OT Reading - Deuteronomy 6 v.1-9 NT Reading - 1st Corinthians 13 v.1-13 SERMON: True love is practical love The Pop charts always seem to include many love songs, such as “All you need is love” and “Love, love me do” by the Beatles in the 1960’s; "Love me tender, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Walls Are Gone Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2015
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    Jesus tore down walls to unify us and welcome us to the presence of God.

    The Walls are Gone Ephesians 2:13-22 Ill. From our earliest moments, we tend to focus on differences. There is a story about two apples in a tree. One of them said, “Look at those humans. They find reasons to hate and fight each other over everything.They are stealing, killing, going to war, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Lord, You Are Majestic! Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015
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    Everything about God directs us to surrender and praise, and only fools will fight him.

    Lord, You Are Majestic Psalms 8 Picture a young boy, alone with sheep in the desert, late at night. In the utter darkness of moonless nights, the only lights were in the heavens above. Far away from city lights, with a clean atmosphere, the sky must have been dazzling. David stood in awe and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 4, 2014
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    Prayer can change circumstances and prayer can change us. The Lord has told us to pray and never give up, both of these things are very hard when you are going through a hard time.

    Persistent Prayer Luke 18:1-18:6 Introduction- We will continue to look at Jesus parables and how we can apply his teachings to our life. Last week we looked at honoring God with our lives and make sure that God gets the glory. This week we look at prayer-persistent prayer of the widow. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James Lee avatar

    From Satan’s Slave To God’s Servant: Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
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    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    From Satan’s Slave to God’s Servant: Acts 16:16-24. Last time, we saw that Paul heard God and because of his obedience, the gospel entered Europe. We looked at Lydia, the first person to be saved because she was searching. Today, we’ll look at the salvation of the slave girl and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Son Asks, The Father Gives

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015
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    To show JESUS as our Provider and Liberal Supplier of our daily bread: food, shelter and clothing and our responses as well is to win souls, He provides the souls to harvest.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who liberally supplies our needs? The LORD JESUS Matthew 6:11 (Amplified Bible) Give us this day our daily bread. Philippians 4:19 (Amplified Bible) And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Mary's Little Lamb Becomes The Lamb Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 17, 2015
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    God's Will, Obedience, Trust

    THEN AND NOW – Mary’s Little Lamb Becomes the Lamb of God Luke 2:41-52 (pg. 716) December 20, 2015 Introduction: One of the very first verses I remember learning went like this... “Mary had a little Lamb His fleece was white as snow And everywhere that Mary went The Lamb ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ