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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Prodigal Son - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 5, 2008
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     | 6,560 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

  • David Moore avatar

    Have Ye Your Heart Yet Hardened? Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Nov 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,709 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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    From Envious To Thankful

    Contributed by John Petty on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,231 views

    Asaph the Music Minister lost his focus and became envious of the wicked. But one trip to God’s house helped him to refocus and become grateful.

    When we read the Psalms we need to first understand what they are. They are a collection of poetry that has been set to music. They are songs of poetry, most of them written by David but also by other writers. They were written at different times in Israel’s history. Some of them were written while ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    All Your Diseases?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 5, 2010
     | 6,282 views

    For Labor Day Sunday, 1989; a focus on and prayer for those involved in the medical professions. God wants to heal us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The resurrection means that full healing is ultimately assured. Those who research and apply

    God wants us to be well. Do you believe that? I do. God does not want us to be sick; our gracious, loving, Father has not wished disease upon us, nor has He orchestrated illness to punish us, nor does He target us with sickness in order to judge us. Our God wants us to be well. If you read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    God’s Purpose For Our Life

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,332 views

    With God center in our lives, seeking to conform ourselves to the image of His Son, seeking to serve His will as Christ’s Ambassadors we will fulfill His purpose for our lives.

    God’s Purpose For Our Life 11/11/07 PM Reading: Luke 4:16-21 Introduction How would you describe your life if you were to use just one word? Frantic? Fatigued? Frustrating? Maybe some of us would say Fun? Fulfilling? I wonder if any of us might use the word "Focused?" Focused is a word we can apply ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If I Only Had One Shot

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010
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     | 4,494 views

    SOMETIMES WE ONLY HAVE ONE SHOT TO PRESENT THE GOSPEL. WHAT DO WE SAY?

    IF I ONLY HAD ONE SHOT JOHN 3:1-19 INTRODUCTION: A PASTOR ONCE RECEIVED A CALL TO VISIT A DYING WOMAN IN A HOSPITAL ICU ROOM. ON ARRIVING AT THE HOSPITAL HE WAS TOLD BY THE DOCTOR THAT HE ONLY HAD TWO MINUTES TO SPEAK WITH THE WOMAN. IT WAS SUCH A SHORT TIME, CERTAINLY NOT ENOUGH TIME TO HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pilgrim's Path 2 Penitence

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 8, 2009
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     | 3,056 views

    The Pilgrim’s path is the way of the Beattitudes. Penitence is a matter of the heart’s attitude toward receiving forgiveness.

    The Pilgrim’s Path Part-2, Mathew 5:1-12 Penitence Introduction The Congregational preacher of old, D.L. Moody, told the story of a rebellious and angry boy who had run away from home. He had given his father no end of trouble. He had refused all the invitations his father had sent him to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Knowing God's Will For Certain

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,523 views

    Never be stuck wondering what the next step is again but learn how to confidently know God’s will and direction for your life.

    KNOWING AND OBEYING GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE Mt. 21:28-30 - "What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ’Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ’I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. "Then the father went to the other son and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Who Is Jesus To You?

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,736 views

    Do you really know how precious the name of Jesus is?

    Christ of the 2:10’s – 11th January 2009 pm To the artist He is the One Altogether Lovely. To the architect He is the Chief Cornerstone. To the astronomer He is the Sun of Righteousness. To the baker He is the Living Bread. To the banker He is the Hidden Treasure. To the biologist He is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 3: Our Biggest Challenge Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,612 views

    A message preached along with our 2008 Palm Sunday program, focusing on the importance of loving people who are not like us...just like Jesus did.

    What the Cross Teaches Us Part 3: Our Biggest Challenge “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 (KJV) The 3 Biggest Challenges of Every Christian 1. To have compassion on those who don’t know God. Illustration: I had been praying regularly with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Worship Is A Verb Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,684 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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    Christians In Need Of Conversion Series

    Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,575 views

    #23 and the final message in the Book of James Series. Being a Christian has to be much more than just in word, but in action and in commitment to Christ.

    23 Christians in Need of Conversion The Book of James By Pastor Jim May James 5:19-20, "Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Saved Or Are You Redeemed.

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Mar 4, 2008
     | 6,309 views

    Being saved and being redeemed , is there a difference?

    Are you saved or are you redeemed? Good morning. The question for today is, “Is there a difference between being saved and being redeemed? “ The answer is yes, and no. Let’s look at this for a bit. Being saved is one thing, most of us proclaim to be saved but being redeemed is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Grace & Works

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    GRACE AND WORKS

    GRACE AND WORKS: EPH.2:8-9 9-29-07 Today I want to talk for a little while on, being saved by Gods grace plus nothing else added to it. 8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast. I heard a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    A Servant's Heart Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,817 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re challenged here to be examples of Christ.

    (Joe Fornear) A couple of opposing candidates for county office were sitting near each other in the local diner... One turned to the other and said, "You know why I’m going to win this election? Because of my ’personal touch.’ For example, I always tip waitresses really well and then ask them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist