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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Making Sense Of Predestination Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,718 views

    God is supremely sovereign AND we are responsible for our response to Him.

    Making Sense of Predestination Romans 9:6-18 Rev. Brian Bill 9/21/08 Note: I have benefited greatly from the insights of my friend and ministry mentor Ray Pritchard. Parts of this sermon are taken from “Straight Talk about Predestination” and are used by permission: www.keepbelieving.com. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Screen Doors On A Submarine Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 7, 2008
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     | 2,903 views

    To go onto the battlefield for the Lord, all believers need to be properly outfitted and equipped with the FULL armor of God. The Shield of Faith is an important and vital part of that armor!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 6, 2008 Date Preached: October 12, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Preparing to do Battle Sermon Title: Screen Doors on a Submarine Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:4-10 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "If Truth Be Told"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 19, 2009
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     | 5,350 views

    The truth of God’s Word cannot be conveyed in a one-liner on a t-shirt or a bumper-sticker… …or a dry erase board

    1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only this, but we also exult in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    All The Little Foxes Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 5, 2012
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     | 10,407 views

    God created marriages for our good and for His glory - how then do we seek to make our marriage the very best it can be? What are the "little foxes" that threaten the home and how do we deal with them?

    All The Little Foxes - Song of Songs 2:14-15 - November 18, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon #8 Well this morning we return, after a long hiatus, to our series on marriage entitled, “After the Honeymoon.” And again, our desire through this series is that good marriages would ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A "Sign"? : A New View Of The Nativity Scene

    Contributed by Bryan Douglas on Dec 8, 2012
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     | 10,852 views

    God has revealed in the Christmas story a powerful "sign" of the swaddling clothes and manger which has great spiritual significance, but it has been concealed by our cultural depictions of the Nativity Scene.

    A “Sign”? : A New View of the Nativity Scene Luke 2: 1-19 As we read the Christmas story in Luke 2: 1-19, it is such a familiar passage that it is easy to just blow through it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing Fear Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 5, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,606 views

    Fear can propell you towards faith in God, or it can paralyze you from fulfilling Gods purpose for your life.

    AVOIDING LIFES CLIFFS Facing Fear Matthew 14:22-32 INTRODUCTION A man was being chased by a tiger. He ran as hard as he could until he was at the edge of a cliff with the tiger in hot pursuit. The man looked over the edge of the cliff and saw a branch growing out of the side of the cliff a few feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does It Mean To Be Justified? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 29, 2012
     | 8,071 views

    Paul's teaching of justification in Romans 5 is glorious news to all believers, but what does justification really mean for the believer? Let's explore...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 18, 2012 Date Preached: October 21, 2012 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM)-Homecoming Sunday 2012 Sermon Details: Series Title: A Homecoming Sermon - OZHBC Sermon Title: Justification – What it Means! Sermon Text: Romans 5:1-11 [HCSB] Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Bible Can Do For Me Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,255 views

    Packed with facts and stories, this sermon is designed to excite people about reading the Bible. It’s the introductory message in The Bible Questions Campaign.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012
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     | 9,112 views

    This message looks at the importance of being ready when Jesus comes. Being almost prepared is not being prepared at all.

    The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Matthew 25:1-25:13 The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It 12/04/2012 Eccl 9:1o-12 Matthew 25:1-13 Text Matthew 25:1-13 Let me introduce you to Tyrone. Tyrone was 25 years old and for the first time in his life, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When God Gets Our Attention Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,164 views

    A sense of dissatisfaction should lead us to find satisfaction in God alone.

    When God Gets Our Attention Malachi 1:5-11 Rev. Brian Bill 1/15/12 On Monday I went out to PCS to pick up our daughter Megan after school. I arrived a bit early and was chatting with some other parents when all of a sudden I heard a mom scream and point to the floor. I looked and saw a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Managing Your Money

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,271 views

    Maybe we should change the marital vows to pledge “Debt to us part.”

    “Managing your money!” January, 15th, 2012 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-24, 21:5, 21:20, 6:6-8, 21:17, 3:9-10  Money isn't all it’s cracked up to be.  In fact it can bring more pain than pleasure!  no matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Christian Don't Bow Down Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,960 views

    It's amazing how fickle our loyalties are, isn't it? Dependent upon/external pressures, we get swayed so easily/circumstances/who we want to influence.

    Real Christians don’t bow down! Date: Feb 5, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 3 Introduction Prior/Super Bowl game years ago, When Ronald Reagan was running for president  He was leaving/press conference/New Hampshire and someone fired a question at him: "Who do you like in the Super Bowl?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Graffiti Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,953 views

    As we study Daniel 5, you are reading an eyewitness account of the fall of the Babylonian Empire by one who was a prime minister of that very empire itself.

    Divine Graffiti Date: February 19th, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 5 Introduction As we study Daniel 5, you are reading an eyewitness account of the fall of the Babylonian Empire by one who was a prime minister of that very empire itself.  Daniel was a prime minister in a pagan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 27, 2011
     | 2,922 views

    3 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru an accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. But How do they recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

    ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-III—1Timothy 1:1-2 Attention: Read names slowly. What do the following names conjure up in your mind? Adrian Rogers Chuck Swindoll Erwin Lutzer John MacArthur J. Vernon McGee James Dobson Charles Stanley Rick Warren Henry Blackaby These may cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Things Go Your Way Series

    Contributed by Roy Newton on Oct 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,792 views

    Considering Joseph's meteoric climb from the pit to the palace, we look at how Joseph learnt to trust God in the midst of success

    TRUSTING GOD … WHEN THINGS GO YOUR WAY! “Two full years later, Pharaoh dreamed that he was standing on the bank of the Nile River. Pharaoh sent for Joseph at once, and he was quickly brought from the prison. After he shaved and changed his clothes, he went in and stood before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational