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  • Brandon Park avatar

    Becoming A Soldier Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Brandon Park on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,174 views

    When a Christian says, "I do" to Jesus, they enlist themselves in the army of the Lord. You cannot be reconciled to God without being recruited for God. So what are the characteristics of a Christian who is a good soldier?

    Becoming a Soldier for Jesus Christ International Day 2009 INTRO: • ILLUS: Years ago there was a man named Saddam Hussein who invaded the nation of Kuwait. • With all of his military power, he descended on that nation and brought death, and disease, and destruction • Saudi ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 22, 2014
     | 8,548 views

    Balancing the responsibility of the family and the church for vulnerable family members is discussed.

    “If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are truly widows.” [1] The Apostle admonished Timothy to instruct the congregation that they must assume responsibility for their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 29, 2014
     | 6,391 views

    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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    Wholesomeness Through Discipline And Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 25, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,865 views

    “A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.” Proverbs 25:28 (NLT)

    In a world of deteriorating morality, we must give special attention to Self-discipline and Self-Control to live a virtuous life. Everything we do in life is a choice, and I think most of us realize that. But what most people don’t seem to realize is that everything we don’t do in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Until He Comes Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2014
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     | 7,424 views

    Knowing who is served is essential for finishing well. The man of God must faithfully fulfil His appointment until Christ returns.

    “I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will display at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Responding To Threats Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 17, 2014
     | 6,509 views

    False teachers threaten the health of the Community of Faith, just as errant doctrine threatens the spiritual welfare of the people of God. The message considers how the elder is to respond to such threats.

    “But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” [1] The people of God live under constant threat even to their lives. Jesus warned His people, “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But Christ Has Been Raised From The Dead!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 4, 2015
     | 4,627 views

    The resurrection and its impact on the life of the believer.

    “If Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mystery Unravelled Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 3, 2015
     | 6,540 views

    The 1) Prisoner (Eph. 3:1–4), 2) Plan (Eph. 3:5–6), 3) Preaching (Eph. 3:7–9), 4) Purpose (Eph. 3:10–11), and 5) Privileges (Eph. 3:12) of divine mystery

    A fighter I know made a comment this week. He said:" This is just a matter of personal opinion but I don't think almighty God meant his blessings to be paid for. However you chose to worship is your business, I suppose. I like working towards my goal of being able to give back to my community and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Are You A Good Neighbor? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 5, 2013
     | 5,222 views

    In relating to our Neighbor’s about their Need for eternal life, Jesus shows us how to: 1) Relate to our Neighbor’s Needs (Lk 10:25), 2) Recommend to our Neighbor’s about their Need (Lk 10:26–28), the danger to 3) Reject our Neighbor’s Need (Lk 10:29-37)

    Battling ever-rising levels of distrust of Canada’s legal class, the Ontario Bar Association is mounting what may be the largest effort yet to defend the reputations of the country’s lawyers: A campaign that emphasizes the idealistic reasons they went to law school in the first place. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    He Is Able Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 28, 2015
     | 11,658 views

    In the darkest times, God is prepared to accomplish great things to the praise of His glory. He is able.

    “I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.” [1] Unapologetically, the message today is meant for Christians—followers of Christ the Lord. This is appropriate since the text was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Undefiled Marriage Bed

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,163 views

    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

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What About The Younger Widows Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2014
     | 4,107 views

    Having provided instruction for establishing an order of widows, Paul proscribes enrolling younger widows and justifies his position.

    “Refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Rest In God's Will Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,494 views

    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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    Servant Evangelism Pt1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,804 views

    We as the Body of Christ need to follow Jesus example to serve others so as to make an eternal difference in a person’s life. We need to go the extra mile like Jesus did!

    Servant Evangelism Opening Illustration: A 12 Dollar Lesson A cab driver taught me a million dollar lesson in customer satisfaction and expectation. Motivational speakers charge thousands of dollars to impart his kind of training to corporate executives and staff. It cost me a $12 taxi ride. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heaven? Pt1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,670 views

    Heaven is a real place and we need to understand what lies within our future. Our perspective or vision of Heaven should influence our daily lives and choices.

    Series: Breath of Heaven 2011 Sermon: Heaven? pt1 Subject: What is Heaven Like? Open With Video Clip: Heaven and Hell The video reveals how diverse the views of Heaven are but what does the Bible say about Heaven? Thesis: Heaven is a real place and we need to understand what lies within our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational