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  • Tim Diack avatar

    The Man Who Had It All - Almost!

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 10, 2012
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    The rich young ruler had it all - almost! One thing kept him from that which he needed the most - Jesus. What one thing is there in your life that is keeping you from coming to Jesus or going deeper with him?

    The Man Who Had It All – Almost! - Luke 18:18-30 - January 8, 2012 One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered ...read more

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    Do Not Fret

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 27, 2010
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    Do not worry or be jealous of what worldly possessions other people have.

    Text: “Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity” (Psalm 37:1). There are many people in the world who prosper at the expense of other people. They use whatever means necessary to take advantage of people. These people are only looking out for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Lingering In Sodom

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 17, 2013
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    Lot, a righteous man, lingering in Sodom - the result of a life making bad choices. Choices have consequences. How you choose determines the course of your life and your character.

    Lingering in Sodom Genesis 19:1-16 How in the world did Lot, a righteous man, wind up in such a situation – lingering in Sodom having to be dragged out of the city by God? Lot did not get to where he was overnight. He traveled down a gradual slope over a number of years making a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For The Hopeless Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 2, 2013
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    When all hope seems gone, believe in Jesus even if your friends despise him; believe in Jesus even if he delays his help; and believe in Jesus even in the face of death.

    William Alexander, in his book, The $64 Tomato, asks the question, “If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now? The question is interesting enough,” he says, “but … the point of asking it is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Total Surrender Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 20, 2012
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    God is calling each of us to do as the Roman believers: give ourselves completely to God.

    Total Surrender Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Blossoms In The Dessert - The Victory That Only Faith Can Bring Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 5, 2012
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    Abraham and Lot. Two believers. One trusted God, and the other trusted in his own achievement, power and wisdom. The question for us as we examine their lives and story is simply this. Who do you trust?

    As we come to Genesis 13, we find a chapter that gives us a powerful contrast between two very different people, Abram and Lot. While we are tempted to think that Lot was not a true believer, 2 Peter 2:7–8 tells us that he was indeed a believer, "And if he rescued righteous Lot, greatly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Awakening - Easter Sunday

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 9, 2012
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    Jesus rose triumphant over the grave so that we could live fully awake and in response, He asks us to awaken to Him, His Kingdom, His power, His purpose, His will.

    Awakening April 8, 2012 Easter Sunday For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. (1 Cor 13:12, NRSV) Yesterday I went for a brief walk, having been sick these past few days I was feeling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Is Stronger; Our Enduring Faith Or Today’s Temptations?

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jul 19, 2011
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    Taking a look at our fatih in this current world and its temptations, particularly two: Social Acceptance and Personal Prestige. What is our choice; to follow the Christ or the world?

    Which is Stronger; Our Enduring Faith or Today’s Temptations? Exodus 32:1-19; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, 23 This past Tuesday morning I had finally settled down into my easy chair to read the daily news paper. As always, I turned to the editorial section of which is one of favorites, besides ...read more

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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Absolutely Ridiculous

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 29, 2011
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    Exposition of Hebrews 10 regarding how do we become like those people?

    Text: Heb 10:32-39, Title: Absolutely Ridiculous, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/28/11, PM A. Opening illustration: Radical Video, Gary Tryon speaking about Bill McDonald giving him $100 B. Background to passage: after scaring them to death, hopefully causing them to examine their own conversion, and make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    The World Knows Your Name

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 3, 2011
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    The world constantly tries to pull your attention away from God.

    The World Knows Your Name October 2, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world constantly tries to pull your attention away from God. Focus Passage: I John 2:15-17 Supplemental Passage: Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God And Us Against The World

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Remember the old song "you and me against the world"? It's really GOD and us against the world. Know why. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD and us are really against this world IV. TEXT:

    I. EXORDIUM: Remember the old song "you and me against the world"? It's really GOD and us against the world. Know why. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD and us are really against this world IV. TEXT: 1 John 5:4-5 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Fragrance Or Stench

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 4, 2012
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     | 7,433 views

    Our lives are a testimony to others about our relationship with God through Jesus.

    Fragrance or Stench September 2, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our lives are a testimony to others about our relationship with God through Jesus. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 Supplemental Passage: Now there were some Greeks among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harry J. Colegrove avatar

    Misplaced Jesus Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 7, 2012
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     | 10,441 views

    Second message in a series on the Gospel of Luke. Mary & Joseph discovered that their son Jesus was missing. What would you do if you discovered that Jesus was missing in your life?

    The Gospel of Luke Chapter 2:41-51 Today is our second message in a series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good news” So, you could say that this series is about “The good news of Luke” What exactly is this good news? Simply put, it’s the life story of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Men Of Strife Make Contention Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,289 views

    The Hebrew word translated "strife" or "contention" occurs some 15 times in Proverbs & describes the kind of person who is apt to cause an argument or a conflict, one who is predisposed to quarreling or dispute. Let's look at 3 aspects of contentions so w

    PROVERBS 17: 14 MEN OF STRIFE MAKE CONTENTION [James 3: 1-16] The Hebrew word translated "strife" or "contention" occurs some fifteen times in the book of Proverbs and describes the kind of person who is apt to cause an argument or a conflict, one who is predisposed to quarreling or dispute. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    The Gods We Serve

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,458 views

    A sermon on the how the world today resembles the world during the time of Judges. i.e. where everyone did their own thing and followed false gods.

    It’s good to have you here today. I am glad you all braved the snow, the terrible weather. I have a question for you. Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow or not? Not. Now that’s a good thing, right? Because that means early spring. Well, that’s good. Anyway, today we are going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church