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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Think You’re Right? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 4, 2014
     | 6,891 views

    A study of the book of isaiah chapter 55 verses 1 through13

    Isaiah 55: 1 – 13 Think You’re Right? 1“Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Don't Profane What God Has Made Sacred Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 14, 2014
     | 7,059 views

    Paul addresses the Corinth church's abuse/perversion of the Lords Supper and gives instruction on how they must act to keep sacred what God has ordained as sacred, and if they chose to be irreverent or to ignore the sacred, that God will bring discipline!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 10, 2014 Date Preached: April 13, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Don’t Pervert What God Holds Sacred (Prep 4 Good Friday Lord’s Supper) Sermon Text: 1 Cor 11:17-34 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 18, 2014
     | 6,368 views

    The resurrection... the message of the Cross... was vital to the faith of ALL believers and Paul desired to have the fellowship in Corinth understand this...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 18, 2014 Date Preached: April 20, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: The Importance of the Resurrection Sermon Text: 1 Cor 15:1-23 [NLT] Introduction: What we have learned so far is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The King's Tears"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Apr 23, 2014
     | 5,825 views

    What I hope you will see this morning as we look at the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is the great compassion of the Lord Jesus Christ! Judgment was looming for the people of God but the Savior continued to call people to follow!

    Cornerstone Church Palm Sunday – 4.13.14 “The King’s Tears” Luke 19:28-44 Most of you know that I grew up as an unbeliever. My parents went to church like many Americans but I would say that they were not born again believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    This Changes Everything

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 4, 2014
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     | 7,471 views

    Easter Resurrection (With Some Humor) Presenting Jesus resurrection as the most important world event of all time.

    TITLE: This Changes Everything 04-15-2014 TEXT: Matthew 28:1-10 Start the service by reading the resurrection story from the Bible Luke 24:1-12 I. I REMEMBER WHEN THAT HAPPENED! A. There are significant discoveries, inventions, and events down through history of which have shook the world. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking For Leftovers Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2014
    based on 25 ratings
     | 74,344 views

    Can God supply all your needs? The Disciples struggled with that idea... and so do many of us. Why do we have such a hard time trusting God in this and how can we learn to believe Him more?

    OPEN: I once read the true story of a family that was sitting down at the dinner table for their evening meal. But one of the girls wasn’t happy because they were having leftovers, and she complained about it. The dad was not happy about that and spent a few moments explaining to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Change Your Clothes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,782 views

    If we want to build strong relationships for a strong church then replace old habits with new. Replace lying with the truth, anger with peace, stealing with sharing, hurtful words with helpful ones, and bitterness with forgiveness.

    An executive was plagued by a strange disease that caused splitting headaches and ringing in his ears. He first went to an ear, nose and throat specialist who corrected his deviated septum, but the condition grew worse. He consulted an ophthalmologist who performed delicate optic nerve surgery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Unity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,188 views

    Division. There is division all over the world. But Christ has come to bring unity, but how does He brings unity through Christ.

    Unity in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22 Slide What do you think of when you think of walls? Well, when we think of a wall we typically think of dividing something. We build walls in houses to divide the house into different rooms. In countries or towns, there were often walls that were built to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prescription For Praise-Let's Get Jiggy With It

    Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,656 views

    Having the attitude of praise no matter what the situation is.

    Prescription For Praise Let’s Get Jiggy With It I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vital Signs Of A Healthy Christian Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 3, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 46,064 views

    A sermon examining certain attributes that are vital in the life of a healty Christian.

    VITAL SIGNS OF A HEALTHY CHRISTIAN Philippians 2:25-30 A couple of years ago, a dear friend of mine whose wife has been battling a terminal health issue called to tell me that she had taken a turn for the worse. The hospice workers called the family in and it seemed like the end was near. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intimate Value Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
     | 6,016 views

    The only thing with lasting value is a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, and the most important aspect of our lives is fostering that relationship.

    Intimate Value Text: Phil. 3:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Everything in this world has two aspects - how it looks at the moment, and how it will look in the time to come. The easy way may look inviting at the moment, and the hard way daunting. 

The only way to get our values ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Selfless Obedience (Mother's Day) Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013
     | 14,656 views

    Selflessness is the key characteristic in Jesus' command to take up our crosses and follow him. The stories of Jochebed, Hannah, and Mary (Jesus' mother) illustrate selflessness.

    One of the critical characteristics of a follower of Jesus is almost completely non-existent in our society. Now I say “almost”, because there are still times when we see and celebrate it, but those times are largely times of extremes. The prevailing “wisdom” is completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Door Do I Open? Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,438 views

    We only want to go through doors that God’s hand is opening.

    Well we’re in this series called doors and we’re discovering that in many ways, life is all about the doors. It’s about the doors you go in and the doors you come out. It’s about the open doors and closed doors and sometimes its even all about the slammed doors. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of Failure Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 18, 2013
     | 8,224 views

    Prayer and care. Faith and love. These are the lessons we must learn from failure if we're going to make a real difference in our world like Jesus' first disciples did. Depend on the Lord and care for people. Then watch God do some powerful things!

    A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you'll make wrong choices. You will. You'll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Blind Man: A First Person Narrative

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,176 views

    A monologue of John 9:1-38 from the perspective of the blind man.

    INTRODUCTION Have you ever had one of those days that you know you will never forget; a day that had a profound impact on your life? I’m sure you have. We all have. Start with World/historical events Sep 11, 2001 – 9/11 attack on World Trade Center and Pentagon Dec 7, 1941 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist