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  • Patrick Oelund avatar

    A Hunger For God

    Contributed by Patrick Oelund on Jun 28, 2013
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    To have a hunger and a passion for God

    A Hunger for God Introduction: Last week we heard the preaching about the fig-tree and when we abide under the fig-tree God will know our name. Today I want to speak about having a hunger for God. Hunger defined – The Discomfort, weakness, or pain caused by a lack of food; to have a strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Asking God Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 2, 2013
     | 5,329 views

    God has allowed us the privilege to approach Him and make requests of Him.

    Asking God June 30, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has allowed us the privilege to approach Him and make requests of Him. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:7-11 Supplemental Passage: pray without ceasing; (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NASB) Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Shield

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 6, 2013
     | 5,118 views

    God’s perspective on matters and not the way man looks at things, we can then expect wonderful things to manifest in our lives. There are special rewards for those who seek God’s view rather than the view man takes.

    God’s shield Man’s ways are not God’s ways The Bible teaches us that man’s ways seem right, but they actually lead to failure and disappointment. However, God’s ways lead us to success and blessings. God’s ways and man’s ways are poles apart. If we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Incomprehensible God Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 14, 2013
     | 7,740 views

    Paul breaks into a doxology of Praise after expounding on the justification of believing sinners in Christ alone, by faith alone.

    “The Incomprehensible God” Romans 11:33-36 If you would write a letter, you would start with a greeting, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Love

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 3,085 views

    To show that loving GOD as living in Him, He continues to live in us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you love GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that loving GOD as living in Him, He continues to live in us. IV. TEXT: 1 John 4:16 (Amplified Bible) And we know (understand, recognize, are conscious of, by observation and by experience) and believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Of Peace

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 3,565 views

    To show that we are blameless because of our LORD JESUS CHRIST who gave us Peace.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you blameless? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are blameless because of our LORD JESUS CHRIST who gave us Peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (Amplified Bible) And may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Imitators Of God

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 5, 2013
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     | 7,527 views

    To call for Christians to imitate, or live like, their God is just as needed now as it was 2,000 years ago.

    Ephesians 5:1 is rather plain, “Be imitators of God.” As God’s children, we have no higher calling or purpose in life than to be like of heavenly Father. The Way of Christ is designed to reproduce godliness in our lives and therefore mold us and shape us into the image of God. ...read more

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    The Wrath Of God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2013
     | 4,337 views

    God’s wrath is real, but can be avoided through the atonement of Jesus Christ.

    The Wrath of God August 4, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s wrath is real, but can be avoided through the atonement of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Ephesians 5:1-14 Introduction: The popular hymn "In Christ Alone" won't appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For The Man Of God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013
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     | 3,698 views

    To show which ones to stay away from and what are to follow after.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show which ones to stay away from and what are to follow after. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:11 (Amplified Bible) But as for you, O man of God, flee from all these things; aim at and pursue righteousness (right ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Hands

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 11, 2013
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     | 36,728 views

    A fascinating study is how the Bible speaks of God having hands, and how this terminology teaches us metaphorically about God's character and attributes. This sermon examines God's fearful hands, saving hands, keeping hands, helping hands & strong hands.

    God’s Hands Chuck Sligh August 11, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint is available for this sermon upon request by requesting it at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Hebrews 10 (to be read later) INTRODUCTION Illus. – When I was a small child, I remember a song that was very popular, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Hero

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 14, 2013
     | 6,936 views

    What makes a person a hero in God's eyes

    “God’s Hero” July 28, 2012 Hebrews 11:32-39 “And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Elizabeth Smith on Aug 15, 2013
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     | 7,340 views

    The eternal love of Christ

    The Love of God INTRODUCTORY POINTS: 1. We all have that longing to be loved. 2. BUT, we live in a love-deprived world. MAIN POINTS: 1. God's love is the answer 2. God's love is received only through faith 3. God's love, when received, is liberating. a. From misery b. From sin c. From ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Beginning God

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 16, 2013
     | 7,830 views

    Genesis 1:1 is the foundation of our faith and understanding of God. Here's why...

    “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV[i] is a straightforward account of the origins of the universe. This verse is so simple, a child can understand it. Yet in all its simplicity and clarity, men in recent centuries have struggled to accept this ...read more

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    Man Of God Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 21, 2013
     | 3,891 views

    To show that as a man of GOD, we are already thoroughly equipped for every good works because of the LORD JESUS and not because of ourselves or even not of our wife.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as a man of GOD, we are already thoroughly equipped for every good works because of the LORD JESUS and not because of ourselves or even not of our wife. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:17 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Adopted By God

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 22, 2013
     | 4,680 views

    Did you know that you and I can be adopted by God? “Adopted” means that God want you to be part of His family and he wants to take care of you. He does that because he loves you.

    Children’s Sermon Adopted by God Ephesians 1:4-6 {NIV} Props: (1) Pictures of puppies (2) A copy of a Pet Adoption Certificate that you can make or get from an animal shelter. Hello everybody! Hey, let me ask you some questions. Do you like puppies? I have some pictures of puppies for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene