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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Real Miracle-Grow Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,898 views

    The kingdom of God is mystery. Whether we are asleep or awake, whether its seed seems small or large, it will generate life that is abundant and rich.

    Introduction A number of years ago at the prodding of a neighbor, who was also a church elder, my wife and I ventured into the mystical world of gardening. A section of our yard had once been a rose garden that one minister had lovingly cared for and another pulled up, so that it was bare when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Strong Drink Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
     | 4,288 views

    Jesus knew about strong drink. His whole life was but a preparation to drink, not a jigger, but a full cup down to the last dregs.

    Introduction Some people questioned me about the title of this sermon, “Strong Drink.” How much do I know about strong drink? Actually, nothing; not because of virtue so much as repulsion. Those shows that show a guy tossing down a jigger of whiskey, then shaking his head and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Does God Give Tours Of Heaven And Hell?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 18, 2012
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     | 5,020 views

    If you see Heaven or Hell there is no return trip.

    There have been many that claim to have been to Hell and Heaven and came back or were sent back to tell us about it. Atheists have been to Hell and Heaven. Professing Christians also have been to Heaven or Hell. Are these valid experiences or things to distract people from the real Gospel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Looks Around When He See A Christ Like Attitude In You?

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jun 10, 2012
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     | 6,319 views

    our attitudes describe our individual nature. Is our attitude Christ like?

    In 1928 Eduard Spranger wrote about his studies in human attitudes. Attitudes are described as representing the individual’s way of viewing the world we know in connection with an individual’s preference to participate in it. Spranger described six major attitudes as noted in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Heartbeat With Promise For Us Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012
     | 3,888 views

    Jesus Heart Beats with Promise for us.

    His Heartbeat: A Heartbeat with Promise for Us March 18th, 2012 INTRODUCTION On Saturday, July 23, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, PBS's ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Veteran ROADSHOW Asian Arts expert Lark Mason identified a collection of five late 17th- or early 18th-century Chinese carved rhinoceros horn cups. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Who May Come To The Lord? -Father's Day

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 17, 2012
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     | 4,260 views

    Every Father remembers things, expressions, traits their father displayed. Very helpful for any pastor.

    Who May Come to the Lord? Psalm 24:1-5NLT The story is told of a father of five children who came home with a toy. He summoned his children and asked which of them should be given the present. "Who is the most obedient one here? Who never talks back to Mom and does everything that Mom says to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    More Warnings Against Deceivers Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012
     | 5,840 views

    One of the greatest problems faced by believers today is false teaching. They’re everywhere. There are imposters all over the place who go by the name of Christian, yet they’re anything BUT followers of Christ. Their teachings contain just enough of th

    One of the greatest problems faced by believers today is false teaching. They’re everywhere. There are imposters all over the place who go by the name of Christian, yet they’re anything BUT followers of Christ. Their teachings contain just enough of the truth to ensnare millions by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Scrutiny

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012
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    Just because someone says they speak for God, don’t rush to believe them.

    Spiritual Scrutiny November 4, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Just because someone says they speak for God, don’t rush to believe them. Focus Passage: I John 4:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Gal 1:6-9 I am amazed that you are so quickly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012
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     | 3,583 views

    Be on your guard against false teachers

    Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing January 20, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Be on your guard against false teachers. Focus Passage: 2 John Introduction: I. Guard against deceivers v7 a. Anyone can be a deceiver; don’t tell people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012
     | 4,164 views

    The Beatitudes show us that our hope is in conflict with the world's expectations. Trusting in Jesus, we are able to point our lives toward our godly heritage.

    I have a hope; and I hope it. What is hope? For the benefit of all the women who didn’t attend the 2010 Diocesan Men’s Retreat, and the men who couldn’t make it either (and as a refresher to those who did attend), let’s talk about hope. During our preparation for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Like Father, Like Children Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,420 views

    In today's lesson we learn about the characteristics of a spiritual father.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is knowing the characteristics of a spiritual father. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Like ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Manuel Jr. Ocampo on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,954 views

    Jesus is our Good Shepherd and He loves us.

    JESUS: THE GOOD SHEPHERD TEXT: JOHN 10:1-21 INTRO: Jesus reveals himself in many ways. As savior, Lord, God, Healer and even a friend. Here He reveals His relationship with us in a different way but signifies His love and care for His people. THE GOOD SHEPHERD….. I. KNOWS THE SHEEP A. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,690 views

    In Galatians 4:12-20, God shows: 1) The Godly Example. 2) The Godly Focus. 3) The Deadly Distraction. & 4) The Godly Objective

    Dr. Yoel Abells in his article this week, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: (A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future. Typically at this time, each of us makes resolutions --commitments to change something (or multiple things) ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God Is Not A Capitalist Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,289 views

    This is the first in a 7-part series on the Parables. The Parable of the 11th Hour Work was told to describe God as a Landowner unlike any other.

    [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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    Fruitful Lives

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 7, 2009
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     | 3,184 views

    We must see ourselves as branches connected to Jesus rather than Jesus being connected to us.

    John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: When we lived in Nederland, Texas, we had some shrubs in our front flower beds that seemed to grow 6 inches overnight. I cut and cut those shrubs. The more I cut; the more they grew. Finally, I cut them to within 6 inches of the ground hoping they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed