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  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    The Warning, The Bread,the Stone.

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 26, 2011
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    A warning to the church and a promise!

    Rev. 2:12-17-“And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Letters

    Contributed by Joe W. Theus on Aug 5, 2011
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    A look at the church contributors

    Living Letters (Epistles) 11 Cor. 3:2-3 Statement: A Christian is the world’s Bible; so validity, depending on the person being read, etc…………. life being of such evidence manifested; to obvious to ignore. Paul responds in letter due to outsiders trying to lead the body ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empty Handed?

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 31, 2011
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    If I could give you a chance to go back to school and you would know how much school was going to affect the rest of your life (Better job, better quality of life...) would you do it?

    1 Cor. 3:9-15-For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crises And Conflict

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013
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    The life of a leader is filled with challenges and crises. A spiritual leader should be able to navigate successfully through difficult and challenging times and should know how to stand firm when facing critical situations. Leadership ability can be test

    Crises and Conflict Matthew 12:25-30 - But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. “If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Looking For Loopholes

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2015
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    We must not look for ways to get around what God wants us to do.

    Looking for Loopholes August 9, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not look for ways to get around what God wants us to do. Focus Passage: Luke 10:25-29 Supplemental Passage: Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Grateful

    Contributed by John Ong on Jun 2, 2015
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    What is the formula for genuine happiness? If happiness is the question, what is the answer?

    “Always give thank to God the father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:20 What is the formula for genuine happiness? If happiness is the question, what is the answer? The answer is simple: GRATEFULNESS. It will probably take a lot of experience to master ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Practical Advice With A Cynical Flavor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 5, 2018
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    This life is nothing like a fairy tale where we live happily ever after. Life is a constant challenge, and we fare better at it if we embrace some realistic realizations, some of which seem slightly cynical and ironic.

    Practical Advice with A Cynical Flavor (Ecclesiastes 10:1-20) 1. The dictionary defines a cynic as, “a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.” 2. One definition of the word “irony” is “a state of affairs or an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Freedom In Jeopardy Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020
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     | 2,523 views

    The United States of America began on a firm foundation.

    The United States of America began on a firm foundation. “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” So said the leaders who signed the Declaration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And Walking! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Apr 10, 2021
     | 3,837 views

    How can we get closer to Jesus? By sitting next to Him, and by listening to His voice, and by walking with Him. Listen!

    This weekend is the Superbowl of Golf . . "The Masters" with the best of the best competing, and Justin Rose has the lowest of his career in the first round with 7 Birdies! My wife was amazed at all of the walking they did and so I got my calculator going, over 4 miles a round and more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Epicurus And Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 11, 2017
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    Renaissance atheists ate, drank and were merry and ignored God’s teaching, because they thought of the Christian God as just another non-existent being who wanted to keep them from enjoying themselves.

    Thursday of the 32nd Week in Course Reformation/Revolution The Pharisees were religious leaders in Israel at the time of Christ, and, like all pious Jews, they believed that God would send a Messiah to inaugurate the Kingdom of God. But most Jews thought that the kingdom would be brought by force, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Imitating Christ, Poor, Humble And Meek Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 2, 2019
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    In this age of countless people seeking nothing but pleasure and wealth, we need the spirit of St. Colette, the spirit of Jesus.

    Thursday of 4th Sunday in Course 2019 Saint Colette of Corbie The letter to the Hebrews is a fairly long book in the New Testament, but much of it has the character of a sermon or homily. There are exhortations, particularly to regular attendance at the “assembly” or Eucharist. And here today, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Borrowed Swords Or Proven Slings

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
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     | 4,968 views

    A sermon to encourage people to believe in and use what they have.

    Borrowed Swords and Proven Slings 1 Samuel 17:17-51 (32-40) Of all Bible classics, this particular story would fall near the top of the list. This story comprised of a boy killing a giant is here forever canonized in scripture. David is only a small insignificant Shepard boy on meals on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 8, 2021
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     | 2,347 views

    The amazing grace we receive is that we are adopted as children of God.

    Amazing Grace – Ephesians 1: 3 - 14 Intro: This morning I would like for you to think for a moment about what might be the best news you could receive. Good news comes in so many forms. Let me share a few: You’re cancer free and you are cured. / Happy 100th birthday and congratulations on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Beasts And Angels Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 15, 2024
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     | 1,235 views

    In the desert of our souls, we encounter both beasts and angels.

    Beasts and Angels Scripture: Mark 1:12-15 Introduction: In the desert of our souls, we encounter both beasts and angels. Reflection In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of solitude akin to the desert experience of Jesus can feel like an impossible task. Yet, amidst the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Life Is Not Fair Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,745 views

    This is the 188th sermon in the series "Action".

    Series: Action [#188] LIFE IS NOT FAIR Acts 25:1-27 Introduction: This morning’s Message is about something that we all figure out as we get older- Life is not fair. How many times has something happened to you or someone important to you and your 1st thought is, “This is not fair”? As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist