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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Learning From Peter

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
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    the failure of Peter at the trial of Jesus was predictable. Let's look at the decisions and non-decisions that brought about this event in his life. We can learn a lot.

    Passage: Matthew 26:69-75 Intro: The more time we spend looking at this powerful event, the more contrast we see between spirit and flesh, God’s character and Satan’s. 1. we will look this morning at one of the really sad stories in the Passion week. 2. why is it here? Because it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Tim Spear avatar

    From Deserted To Disciple Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011
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     | 4,057 views

    The man born blind has experienced Jesus' physical power to heal but now He will discover His spiritual power to heal as well.

    Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “From Deserted to Disciple” John 9:35-41 Introduction: One of the hottest movies this summer is Transformers: Dark of the Moon. This sequel is based on the toys that transform themselves from one thing into another. Cars and trucks and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Abiodun Adeniyi avatar

    From Glory To Glory

    Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Sep 12, 2011
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    God can use your present circumstances to get you to your destiny

    From Glory to Glory Text: I Sam. 9: 3- end. 3 Now the donkeys of Kish, Saul’s father, were lost. And Kish said to his son Saul, “Please take one of the servants with you, and arise, go and look for the donkeys.” 4 So he passed through the mountains of Ephraim and through the land ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Pell avatar

    From The Cradle To The Throne

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 25, 2011
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    If Christmas was only a baby being born, there is the temporary joy of a new birth, but if it was God coming to the world then it is an everlasting joy that does not fade with the passing of time.

    FROM THE CRADLE TO THE THRONE* Matthew 1:18-23 Big Idea: If Christmas was only a baby being born, there is the temporary joy of a new birth, but if it was God coming to the world then it is an everlasting joy that does not fade with the passing of time. Matthew 1:18-23 18 This is how the birth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Welch avatar

    Alive From The Dead Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
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     | 5,290 views

    12th in the series dealing with our resurrection with Christ

    “Raised from the Dead” Eph 2:1-10 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven 1:7-8a 4. Spiritually Enlightened 1:8b-10 5. Surely Deemed God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A View From The Wheel

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 5, 2011
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    A view form the potters wheel makes human clay feel dizzy and pushed around. We think we see the truth but the best view is form the potter's perspective and the shaping that happens with His firm and creative hands.

    A view from the wheel Jeremiah 18-1-6 So, this week I had that dizzy feeling that clay might have as it is centered on the potter’s wheel. The potter starts to spin the wheel and shaping the clay. I started to consider how much of my life is remembered as a blur. Christmas’ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    From Ichabod To Ebenezer

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011
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    God honors those who honor Him.

    From Ichabod to Ebenezer November 21, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God honors those who honor Him. Focus Passage: I Samuel 7:1-14 Supplemental Passage: 2Corinthians 12:9 ‘And he said unto me, “My grace is sufficient for thee: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hiding From God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011
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     | 7,208 views

    We must get out of the baggage and serve God with our whole heart.

    Hiding from God February 20, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must get out of the baggage and serve God with our whole heart. Focus Passage: I Sam 10:17-27 (Pew Bible page 321) Supplemental Passage: 1Pe 2:9 But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Thorns To Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
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     | 11,176 views

    Paul could have easily boasted on how he had it all together and everything he had accomplished, but as soon as he wanted to boast, God gave him a thorn to remind him that it is wasn’t about him. What is a thorn? Thorns are any form of physical issues, hu

    From Thorns to Thankfulness 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 A seaman meets a pirate in a bar, and take turns boasting of their adventures on the high seas. The seaman notes that the pirate has a peg-leg, hook, and an eyepatch. The seaman asks "So, how did you end up with the peg-leg?" The pirate replies "We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Insulation To Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 4,416 views

    This message talks about the call of God in your life to an intimate relationship with Him. The fact is that most Christians never get to that point in their relationships, let alone with God. We insulate ourselves, fearful of becoming too vulnerable and

    From Insulation to Intimacy Genesis 12: 1-9 David Needham in his book, “Close to His” tells the story of a missionary in China who found it necessary to be gone from his family for an extended period of time. Aware that his leaving would not be understood by his youngest daughter, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    From Denial To Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,804 views

    In our Scripture today, Jacob lived a life of denial and deception. From the time Jacob was born, he had an internal struggle with his own personal identity.

    From Denial to Deliverance Genesis 32:22-28 Brennan Manning tells a story
in his book, “The Ragamuffin Gospel” of entering a 28-day alcohol treatment program and meeting Max.
Early on in the program,
they had to sit in a circle with a leader
and tell the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    From Wrath To Righteousness

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 2, 2011
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     | 5,693 views

    Christians aren't perfect, just forgiven...but it's better than that in God's economy...it's as if those sins never happened...erased! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    From Wrath to Righteousness Romans 3:21-22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Wrath2Righteousness.html Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Wrath of God revealed. Romans 3:21 But now the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "From Religion To Relationship"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011
     | 6,212 views

    We come this morning to one of the most familiar passages of scripture in the Bible. Certainly most of us have memorized John 3:16 than any other verse ion the Bible. Preschoolers can recite it. Football fans paint it on signs and sit in the end zone.

    “From Religion to Relationship” John 3:1-16 Billy Graham tells the story of the time early in His ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a revival meeting. He had arrived a bit early so he decided to finish a letter he was writing and get it in the mail. He finished the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Message From The Angel

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2011
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     | 4,934 views

    The message from the Angel to the women serves as encouragment and help to all believers for all the ages.

    The Message of the Angel Matthew 28:1-10 * (TEXT) Messages fill our days. We can get ‘messaged out!’ Between text messages, email messages, voice mail message, and phone calls to say nothing of the many messages receive in person, snail mail, & ‘body-language messages’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Barrett avatar

    Lessons From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,442 views

    This is a outline of a message that will minister to anyone who feels that they are stuck in a wilderness. It answers the question, "why am I going through this?". It will teach the congregation 4 lessons from the wilderness that they need to know so that

    Text: Luke 4:1-13 Definition of WILDERNESS- lonesome, waste desert, desolate, solitary Definition of LED by the Spirit- bring, drive, carry Examples: Ezekiel 37:1, Mark 6:31, John 6:5,6 The Lord WILL at times lead you into a solitary place. Why? To allow you to be proved (tested), so that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal