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  • Dan Kellogg avatar

    "I Have A Good Marriage" Series

    Contributed by Dan Kellogg on Aug 3, 2011
     | 4,317 views

    A sermon about what makes a godly marriage and a godly single life.

    EVERYONE HAS QUESTIONS ABOUT MARRIAGE Here are some they have asked me: What do you do when you catch your spouse How do I deal with my husband/wife alcohol Did I marry the wrong person? Can I change my spouse? Singles ask: Should I ask for permission to marry? Where is he/she? To have a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crises And Conflict

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013
     | 4,155 views

    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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    Being One

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 8, 2013
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    Sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, the Festival of the Christian Home (Mother's Day), Year C, 2013

    John 17: 20 - 26 / Being One Intro: I begin this morning with 4 questions. I want you to raise your hand if you know the answers: 1) What is my full name? 2) Can you name any school that I have attended? 3) What is my favorite color? 4) What is my favorite book of the Bible? Now, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Conflict Within

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 14, 2013
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     | 5,297 views

    We are called to abide in Christ.

    The Conflict Within May 12, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are called to abide in Christ. Focus Passage: Romans 7:14-25 Introduction: A man entered a bar, bought a glass of beer and then immediately threw it into the bartender’s face. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    12 Ordinary Men - Phillip - Fill In The Blank Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012
     | 4,277 views

    This is the fill in the blank for the Bible study of Phillip from 12 Ordinary Men. See also notes from the Bible Study found in the series of sermons here.

    Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is the fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men Philip – the Bean Counter Philip ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Time To Change

    Contributed by John Ruland on Sep 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,749 views

    It is time to change the way you live. The way you live is now going to change

    Time to change Acts 6:14 For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. This was said because Moses was going to be born and he will free this people from bondage. It was a time for change and now is a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Judge. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 23, 2010
     | 6,190 views

    Do we judge others?

    Judge Me Not! Matthew 7:1-5-”Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Life Is Like A Story

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
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     | 15,814 views

    This is probably the oldest Psalm in the Bible, and was composed by Moses during the 40 years wandering of the children of Israel in the wilderness. There is so much spiritual profit in meditating this Psalm but, at the moment, fix your attention on v.9.

    Intro: This is probably the oldest Psalm in the Bible, and was composed by Moses during the 40 years wandering of the children of Israel in the wilderness. There is so much spiritual profit in meditating this Psalm but, at the moment, fix your attention on v.9. We see that life is likened to a tale ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Is The Stone Rolled Away?

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,186 views

    For many today the Resurrection Power is not evident. There are many stones that need to be rolled away so they can experience the risen Christ.

    IS THE STONE ROLLED AWAY? Text: Matthew 28:1-7 The Great News Jesus is alive. Just three days before they had seen Him die and be buried. They had come to embalm Him, and worried how they would get to His body in the tomb. These women knew that the tomb had been sealed by the Pharisees and Chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Biblical Teachings About Marrital Relationships

    Contributed by Vincent Olaer on May 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,874 views

    The Sermon below tackles about the Biblical teachings about marriage, marital relationship and divorce.

    Text: 1 Corinthians 7 Teachings For Singles and Widows “It is good for a man not to marry (v.1).” – For the singles, Paul strongly suggested that it is better for a man not to marry. He emphasized that singles can concentrate more on the affairs of the church in comparison to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Way

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,841 views

    We must strive to be obedient, no matter the circumstances.

    My Way March 27, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must strive to be obedient, no matter the circumstances. Focus Passage: I Samuel 13:1-15 (Pew Bible page 324) Introduction: He was a professional thief. His name stirred fear as the desert ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good, Good Friday

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,386 views

    One message of 4 being delivered Friday at 12pm

    Good, Good Friday Text: Luke 23:32-43 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34 Then Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Ephesian Pentecost

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,843 views

    Pentecost has a way of catching up with people.

    AN EPHESIAN PENTECOST. Acts 19:1-7. 1. APOLLOS. Apollos was well taught in the Scriptures, and he was “accurately” teaching the things concerning the Lord - but Apollos knew only the baptism of John. When Aquila and Priscilla perceived the deficiency in his teaching in Ephesus, they drew him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But I Say Unto You

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 18, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,033 views

    Getting into the heart of the law with Jesus.

    BUT I SAY UNTO YOU... Matthew 5:21-26. I. In His recent wilderness struggles with the enemy, Jesus used the formula ‘It stands written’ in reply to each temptation (Matthew 4:4-10). The Word of God is its own authority against the wiles of the devil. Furthermore, when the devil quoted a passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Longing To See Jesus

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 8, 2014
     | 4,026 views

    I believe there is a danger that we become so comfortable in this life that we forget we are but strangers and pilgrims in this world. If you are a Christian, heaven is your future home for all of eternity.

    Longing to see Jesus. Matthew 6:18 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 19 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist