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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "People The Father Seeks"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010
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    No one seeks for God, but He seeks for a certain kind of person

    “But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” The account of Jesus meeting with ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Following The Master Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 27, 2010
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    Following the Master can be best seen by 1) Loving Christ more than everything else (John 21:15–17), by 2) Being willing to sacrifice everything for Christ (John 21:18–19a), and by 3) Following Christ (John 21:19b–25).

    In R.B. Fleming’s book, Peter Gzowski: A Biography (Dundurn Press), Fleming carefully read Gzowski’s writings, studied his tapes and interviewed his friends. Running down Gzowski’s stories, he found again and again that they were exaggerated or even imaginary. Yet, Gzowski was a first-class ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dealing With Doctrinal Deviation

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 29, 2010
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    God charges the church with the responsibility to avoid those who cause division and create obstacles. It is the responsibility of the entire assembly, and not that of the elders alone.

    “I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naïve.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
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    Jesus calls Himself the good shepherd and the word ‘good’ describes someone who is more than just competent but it refers to the character of the person.

    Jesus, the good shepherd John 10: 7-21 There was a church where a man fell asleep every Sunday morning just as the Pastor began preaching his message. And every week the Pastor noticed him and it really started to bother him more and more as the time went on. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal Son Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 17, 2009
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    The story of one man’s journey on the road to hell interrupted.

    The prodigal son Luke 15:1-24 Two American tourists were driving through Nova Scotia and as they were approaching Amherst they started arguing about the proper way to pronounce the name of the town. They argued back and forth until they finally stopped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Presence Of The Living Christ

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 25, 2010
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    Christ lives. The evidence is seen in multiple ways as His people serve and worship.

    REVELATION 1:12-20 IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LIVING CHRIST “I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. The hairs of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devotion - The Seed Of Growth Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 15, 2010
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    Believers get really excited about the passages in Acts where a great number of people came to Christ and the church grew in miraculous leaps and bounds, however, what many beleivers miss in these passages are the previous verses that reveal what the chur

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 13, 2010 Date Preached: October 17, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching Our Community Sermon Title: Devotion – The Seed of Growth! Sermon Text: Acts 2:44-47 [ESV] 42 And they devoted themselves to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of An Unstable Father Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 24, 2012
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    1) An Unstable Father is Too Permissive (Genesis 6:1), 2) An Unstable Father Loses Control (Genesis 6:2), 3) An Unstable Father Tests God’s Patience (Genesis 6:3), and 4) An Unstable Father Reaps What he Sows (Genesis 6:4)

    As human society develops, as civilization becomes more and more advanced, as people enjoy the blessing of families and children and all that goes with it, life is punctuated finally by death and it’s a series of obituaries brought about by sin. From the Fall into Genesis chapter 6, is development ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Appoint Those Who Are Chosen Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 25, 2012
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    James cautioned believers against rushing to become teachers. God teaches that He will appoint whom He pleases. He does, however, give us the criteria for His appointment.

    “The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him. They shall keep guard over him and over the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, as they minister at the tabernacle. They shall guard all the furnishings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Act Like Men: Steadfast.

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 5, 2012
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    Endurance is required if we will be courageous in the face of opposition and if we will fulfil the duties Christ assigns.

    “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dangerous Sheep

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 30, 2012
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    How shall the people of God respond to the challenges and threats of contemporary life?

    ESTHER 4:1-17 DANGEROUS SHEEP “When Mordecai learned all that had been done, Mordecai tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and he cried out with a loud and bitter cry. He went up to the entrance of the king’s gate, for no one was allowed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipline That Is Consistent Series

    Contributed by Dave Stone on Jun 19, 2013
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    The parent who balances love and discipline without compromising either produces well-adjusted kids who maintain a positive relationship with Mom and Dad.

    We are looking at the building blocks of faithful families in our series; and this week we’re gonna look at the topic of discipline. About twenty some years ago when Beth and I were just starting on this journey called parenting, we hosted a family conference here at Southeast that was very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Do Christians Have "Rights" They Should Cling To? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 29, 2014
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    As believers can we cry foul when we feel our 'rights' have been violated? What about when we feel violated by those within the body of believers? What is our 'right'? What is our course of action? Do we have one?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: May 22, 2014 Date Preached: May 25, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Do Christians have ‘rights’ to cling to? Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rest In God's Will Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 6, 2013
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    Thesis: To know God’s will for your life comes from you knowing God personally, having an encounter with God like Jacob, Moses and Nehemiah did and then taking step one.

    Series: Rest in Our Scripture for this series - Isa. 40:29-31: "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope (rest) in the Lord will renew their strength. They soar on wings like eagles; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Undefiled Marriage Bed

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2014
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    The call to purity must be iterated in this day if the people of God are to enjoy His power.

    “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.” [1] Listening to contemporary sociologists, one would conclude that marriage is a dying institution. Actually, one need not listen to sociologists ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist