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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    What’s For Dinner? - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2010
     | 13,786 views

    A study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 4

    Ezekiel 3: 1 – 4 ‘What’s for dinner?’ - Part 1 “1 Moreover He said to me, “Son of man, eat what you find; eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.” 2 So I opened my mouth, and He caused me to eat that scroll.3 And He said to me, “Son of man, feed your belly, and fill your stomach ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Spirit Of Life In Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010
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    Romans Chapter 8 is designed to unlock the mystery and addresses the subject of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus and the difference Christ makes. Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit completely changes the life of every believer. Believers

    The Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus Romans 8:1-2, 11 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.….But if ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When God Says No Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011
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    When God says "no" it's because He wants what's best for us.

    Two weeks ago we looked at the story of Jonathan and his armor bearer charging the Philistines. It was one of those times in scripture when God said not just yes but maybe. Why did God say maybe? Because he wanted Jonathan to pick a direction and go. God was waiting for someone to choose to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's In Charge Here? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 8, 2011
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     | 9,307 views

    A review of Chapter 8 verse one through seventeen

    Ecclesiastes 8: 1- 17 Who Is In Charge Here? 1 Who is like a wise man? and who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the sternness of his face is changed. 2 I say, “Keep the king’s commandment for the sake of your oath to God. 3 Do not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Why Belong Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 9, 2011
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    Those who believe are taught the value of church membership.

    “Those who accepted [Peter’s] message were baptised, and that day about three thousand people were added… And the Lord was adding to their number every day those who were being saved.” , Charles Spurgeon told of his intense desire to be a member of a local church during one particular sermon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Want From Me Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 18, 2011
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     | 11,629 views

    Jesus shed tears while others were rejoicing and proclaiming Him the Messiah. We need to ask, "Why?" and if what Jesus saw on that day so long ago was not what He was looking for, then we need to be asking, "What does God want from Me Anyway?"

    What Does God Want From Me Anyway? - Luke 19:38-44 - April 17, 2011 (Palm Sunday Service) I know I’ve done it. You’ve probably done it too. You might have even done it this morning as ____________________ read those verses of Scripture for us. In some ways it is hard not to do - ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Someone To Advise Me Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2011
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     | 5,625 views

    God knew what would truly satisfy us. The first deep need that He provided through His Son, Jesus Christ, is my need for “Someone to Advise Me.”

    SERIES: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… “SOMEONE TO ADVISE ME” (adapted from a sermon by Dave Stone) ISAIAH 9:6-7 OPEN When I was a child back in the 1960’s and 1970’s, there was one day better than almost all the rest. It was better than my birthday. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeking God's Guidance Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 25, 2010
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     | 19,202 views

    To find and know and live God

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 7, 2010 Date Preached: July 11, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Finding God’s Guidance in this World Title: Seeking God’s Guidance Text: Col 1:9-12 (ESV) 9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wild Story Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
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     | 3,066 views

    What was it about the shepherds that inspired God to reveal the wondrous birth of His Son to them over all the others? As I looked into this question, I discovered what I believe is the 5-fold Process that God uses to reveal Christ to us… if we’re open t

    A Wild Story Series: Beginnings of a Legacy December 27, 2009 I want to start out this morning by having you watch this video clip, and then I want you to tell me what you see… Show video clip of violin player… Ok… tell me what you saw… (response from congregation) ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The World’s Greatest Gospel Quartet Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010
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     | 8,843 views

    A discussion of the four concepts: Faith, Hope, Love and The Word.

    INTRODUCTION We have completed CONNECTED month, but I encourage you to keep on wearing your CONNECTED bracelets. I originally asked you to wear them for at least 40 days which expires February 20, but you don’t have to “disconnect” then. If you’ve had an interesting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of Choosing Eternal Rest Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2010
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    The writer to the Hebrews set before his audience a deeper consideration of Jesus’ Rest. What challenges do ’Christians,’(traditionists), face in the consideration of Jesus’ Rest? The challenge of choosing Eternal Rest is accepting the challenge of...

    SERIES: The Careful Considerations of Our Christian Confession—Hebrews 3:1-6; 7-17; 3:18--4:11; 4:11-13; 4:14---5:11 The Hebrews writer pressed upon his audience to deeply/profoundly consider the aspect of their Christian confession concerning Jesus as their Apostle & High Priest. Thus the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 11, 2010
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     | 6,122 views

    God called Gideon a “Mighty Warrior” even when he did not look like it but we must remember that God sees what we do not see and we in turn must trust him and answer the call.

    Series: Here comes the Judge! The book of Judges: It is the history of the Judges of Israel and is connected with the previous book of Joshua, as a “link in the chain of books.” It describes the history of Israel under different leaderships, governments and their deliverances from other powers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Uses Cracked Pots Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 38 ratings
     | 149,217 views

    Like the clay jars that Gideon and his soldiers broke, there a tremendous value in being broken. We throw things away when they’re broken, but God cherishes and uses broken people. So, broken down, cracked pots, rejoice because God uses cracked pots so th

    INTRODUCTION The title of my teaching series from 2 Corinthians is “Hope for Cracked Pots.” Today, we’re going to look at 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 which is the passage for which I named the entire series. Today we’re going to talk about “God uses Cracked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preach This: Philippians 4:4-9 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 28,620 views

    Thesis: Many people get offended if you tell them what to think – no one likes anyone telling them how to think. Yet the Bible tells us how we should think – whether we like it or not.

    Preach this - Phil. 4:4-8 Scripture Text: Phil 4:4-8 (NIV) 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Words And Actions!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
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     | 5,678 views

    Confession of Sin. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    ill: • Some dates are very well known: • No-one ever forgets December 25th - Christmas day. • Or NoWords and actions! vember 5th - Bonfire Night. • And of course in two days time, February 14th - Valentines Day. • Some days ought to be well known but sadly are ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren