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  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Shared Load Is Comfortable

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,126 views

    This is about our sharing our load with Jesus - because He invites us to do so, and in so doing we learn from Him.

    THE SHARED LOAD IS COMFORTABLE Matthew 11:28-30 NIV 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Prodigal Son - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 5, 2008
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     | 6,559 views

    This is a wonderful story of repentance, forgiveness, reconciliation and redemption

    Sermon Brief Date Written: November 5, 2008 Date Preached: October 29, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Part 1) Sermon Text: Luke 15:11-24 (NKJV) 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have Ye Your Heart Yet Hardened? Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Nov 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,705 views

    This sermon looks at the nature of the human heart and considers some of the characteristics of a heart that is hardened

    Introduction: Let me ask you a question: What about your heart? Is it right with God? Notice I did not ask you about your life. If your heart is right your life will be right, but sometimes our lives may show all the external displays of faith, and yet our hearts be very far from God. In the words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelism For The Ordinary Person

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,850 views

    Using Steve Sjogren’s Servant Evangelism to demonstrate how ordinary people like us can evangelize through acts of kindness.

    According to Jesus the greatest commandments are to “love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength,” and to “love your neighbor as yourself.” When Jesus referred to neighbor he wasn’t just speaking of the person who lived next door, but to every person, whether they are like us or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Discipline Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,940 views

    This message looks at what the Scriptures teach us about fasting.

    Introduction: A funny thing happened this week as I was searching through the myriad of resources available to pastors to illustrate key biblical truths and principles such as the priority of fasting, the topic for today’s message. I could hardly find any! I did manage to locate several extended ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do We Really Believe?

    Contributed by David Trexler on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,785 views

    This sermon challenges our claim to believe. The thought process was started by a wonderful sermon submitted by David Moore entitled The Hard Gospel.

    Sermon for Mark 10:17-31 October 15th 2006 I’m one of people that can’t seem to shut their brain off in the evening. The other night my mind was churning because someone had mentioned to someone that pastor lately had been preaching a “hard” gospel. My puny little mind wandered to a time when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Real Christianity Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    Was the Lord teaching salvation by works here? No, rather He is teaching us what true and genuine Christianity is. He is teaching us how we ought to live our faith out if we are truly His followers.

    Real Christianity Matt.25: 31-46 nOTE: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com What is Christianity? It is a religion of love –love to God expressed in loving and serving people. Serving people out of their needs is the hallmark and the essence of the ministry of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Revelation #2 Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 14, 2008
     | 5,893 views

    God wants us to understand the message of the Book of Revelation. What significance does what Jesus wrote to these churches in the first century have to our lives today?

    REVELATION CHAPTER 2-3: SEVEN LETTERS FROM JESUS TO THE CHURCHES Part #1 “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet, saying, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last," and, "What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Loves Me Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,147 views

    Sermon #5 in the Hymn-writers series is about William Bradbury who wrote the music and chorus for "Jesus Loves Me"

    Jesus Loves Me CHCC: August 10, 2008 INTRODUCTION: What would you guess is the best-known Christian Song all over the world? I bet it’s a toss-up between Silent Night, Amazing Grace … the song we’re going to talk about today. For over a hundred years this has been the first song many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prospering From The Prisons Of Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,726 views

    The life of Joseph is a remarkable story. His life is a mixture of surprise, sadness and splendor. Joseph’s life contains many lessons from which believers can learn. One of those lessons is found in this passage.

    PROSPERING FROM THE PRISONS OF LIFE Pastor Kevin W. Burden Carter Creek Baptist Church Sunday AM, September 21, 2008 Genesis 39:20-23 “And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. 21 But the LORD was with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wedding Ceremony

    Contributed by Eddie Nicandro on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,546 views

    A FILIPINO TRADIONAL CHRISTIAN WEDDING CEREMONY

    WEDDING CEREMONY September 20, 2008 PRELIMINARIES Prelude Lighting of Candles PROCESSIONAL Principal Sponsor Officiating Ministers Parents of the Groom Best Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steadily Walking

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,647 views

    Communion meditation for Sunday, August 3, 2008

    (Slide 1) I begin this morning with gratitude because I am grateful for the Bible and how it has helps us find faith and life and the power to do what is right even in the face of overwhelming opposition. The truth and power of which it teaches is sometimes, though, expressed in some unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,202 views

    The conclusion of a four-part series on the pastor’s commission to "preach the Word" from 2 Timothy 4:5. This sermon addresses the call of God and how to identify it.

    Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 4 2 Timothy 4:5 INTRODUCTION The dominant element of 1 and 2 Timothy is a series of commands that Paul gave to Timothy. What makes those commands binding not only on Timothy but also on all preachers and teachers is the call of God. What is the call of God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Worship Is A Verb Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,681 views

    This message focuses on the remaining two hindrances to our worship.

    Worship Is A Verb Part 4 Scripture: Matthew 12:1-7; Revelations 2:1-4 Introduction: This morning I will complete this part of the series that was focusing on the hindrances to our worship. So far we have discussed intellectualism, idealism, imperialism, isolationism and institutionalism. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Model For Church Leadership Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,080 views

    This message presents an overview of the types of leaders that God wants for the church.

    George Bernard Shaw is quoted as saying, “Some people see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not?” Many churches across America are in desperate need of visionary leadership. Leaders who refuse to settle for the way things are and are willing to press on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ