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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    A Different Way To Walk

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2012
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    We must chose a life of holiness.

    A Different Way to Walk December 27, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must chose a life of holiness. Focus Passage: Ephesians 4:1-3 Introduction: I. The way you live has nothing to do with the way you were saved. a. For by grace you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Makes The Difference Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012
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    Prayer is that activity whereby a person who is trying to live the life of a beleiever seeks to open up his or her mind and heart to the promised help and guidance of God the Father.

    by Bishop Charles C Jones Matthew 6:5-8 Text verse 7 There can be no doubt at all that when it comes to the activity of what we call Prayer we will find that it is the very heart beat of every saved beleiver. It is the defining mark of every believer that say's to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Difference (Psalm 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
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    This expository message, adapted from a sermon by Steven Shepherd, underscores the difference between believers and unbelievers as laid out in Psalm 1. Unlike the lost, believers should be Separated from the World, Saturated in the Word, and Situated by t

    The Difference: Psalm One Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from a sermon by Steven Shepherd Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/19/2012 I came across some jokes this week that I thought I’d share with you. • What’s the difference between a northern fairytale and a southern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Difference A Savior Makes Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012
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    John shows the necessity of a savior and advocate in being right with God, serving God and loving as God instructs.

    The Difference A Savior Makes 1 John 2:1-6 Sheep and cows get lost easily while eating. I. The payment for sins. 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Same-Same, But Different

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012
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    We are all members of the same Body, but we have different gifts and jobs.

    Same-Same, but Different July 20, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are all members of the same Body, but we have different gifts and jobs. Focus Passage: Ephesians 4:7-16 Supplemental Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:14-21 NASB For the body is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living To Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008
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    This is the third in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This sermon explores the ideas of relationships and life investment.

    Faith Integrity Living to Make a Difference Philippians 4:1-9 I want to wrap up the series I began a few weeks ago on Faith Integrity - this whole idea of living out the fullness of what we believe. The integration of belief and behavior is the key to living our faith with integrity in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Difference Of Knowledge And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2016
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    A study of the book of Job 12: 1 – 25

    Job 12: 1 – 25 The Difference Of Knowledge And Wisdom 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you! 3 But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Indeed, who does not know such things as these? 4 “I am one ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Cross Made The Difference

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2016
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    There were three people who were present during the trial & crucifixion who were profoundly influenced by Jesus; Barabbas, the Dying Thief, and the Centurion and his men. It was the Cross of Jesus that made the difference!

    THE CROSS MADE THE DIFFERENCE Colossians 1:19-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CALL FROM ALMIGHTY GOD 1. A pastor was working late on a Saturday night at the Almighty God Tabernacle. Around 10:00 PM he decided to call his wife before he left for home. 2. Although the pastor let the phone ring several ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Different Kind Of Messiah Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 22, 2014
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    Jesus Christ was not the Messiah expected by the Jews, but He was exactly what mankind needs.

    Christmas Day Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel.” These words from today’s Introit chant are the keynote for our Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Different Kind Of Blindness

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 16, 2020
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    Jesus can heal us from our spiritual blindness if we will just allow Him

    As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who was blind from birth. Jesus’ disciples asked, “Rabbi, who sinned so that he was born blind, this man or his parents?” Jesus answered, “Neither he nor his parents. This happened so that God’s mighty works might be displayed in him. While I am in the world, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    A Different Set Of Beatitudes

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 8, 2013
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    A sermon on the poor, the mourning, the hungry, and the persecuted (Introduction taken from Sermon Central's Adrian Pratt at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/inside-out-and-upside-down-adrian-pratt-sermon-on-christian-love-33979.asp)

    HoHum: Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about here? Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I never heard anybody say, “Isn’t this great, I’m starving!” I have never seen a person sobbing their heart out with a smile ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Different Direction (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 10, 2014
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    Hearing about birth of Jesus does not produce the same emotion in all that witness the events that surround the birth of baby Jesus. When Herod The King Heard This, He Was Troubled, And All Jerusalem With Him.

    Matthew 2:1-12- Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” When Herod the king heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Their Duties Are Different In The Vineyard

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 21, 2019
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    Don't judge pastors, create factions in the church and fight against each other. Always belong to Team Jesus and fight the devil not one another

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THEIR DUTIES ARE DIFFERENT IN THE VINEYARD* 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 King James Version (KJV) 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "The Christian Difference” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2019
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    What sets the message of Chrsitianity apart from other messages in the world today?

    A farmer would call his pigs to feed by tapping a stick against the fence of the pig sty. When they heard the “tapping” they ran to the trough to feed. One day they got loose and wandered into the woods nearby. A woodpecker landed on a tree and began pecking away. When the pigs heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost: Different Future Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2019
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    We continue in our series ‘Dare to be Different’ and our focus this month is on ‘Different future’. Pentecost Sunday is a day of celebration, a day when we remember how the Holy Spirit came and transformed the lives and the future of the first disciples.

    We continue in our series ‘Dare to be Different’ and our focus this month is on ‘Different future’. Today is Pentecost Sunday, it is a day of celebration, a day when we remember how the Holy Spirit came and transformed the lives and the future of the first disciples. In many ways, Pentecost is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal