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  • Daniel Wheat avatar

    Abiding With Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009
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     | 5,685 views

    I don’t know if any of you out there has given to thought to living in a place like Bubble Creek Canyon. Where only Christians live and are in harmony together. To be separated from the rest of the world and not have the worries that come from being with

    John 15:9-15 “Abiding with Christ” Introduction: I don’t know if any of you out there has given to thought to living in a place like Bubble Creek Canyon. Where only Christians live and are in harmony together. To be separated from the rest of the world and not have the worries that come from being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ Alone

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 21, 2022
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    It’s not about us; it’s all about God. Salvation is in Jesus Christ alone!

    Christ Alone October 23, 2022 Morning Service 70th Anniversary Revival/Homecoming Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It’s not about us; it’s all about God. Salvation is in Jesus Christ alone! Focus Passage: Act 4:1-12 Introduction: As we gather today to celebrate 70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pictures Of Christ Series

    Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 3, 2022
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    Part II in a series on the book of Jonah

    As we begin looking toward our mission conference in a couple of months, I want to share some thoughts with you from the book of Jonah – a prophet who ran from God to avoid carrying a divine warning to the people of Nineveh. Jonah undoubtedly feared the bloodthirsty Ninevites, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evidences Of Christ’s Living In The Believer

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 16, 2023
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    Series in Philippians

    Title: “Evidences of Christ’s Living in the Believer” Scripture: Phil. 1:27-30 Type: Expository/ Series Where: GNBC 6-11-23 Intro: Dwight Pentecost was a pastor, author, and professor. Taught at DTS for nearly 60 years before death in 2014. Told the story of preaching at a conference in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Knowing Christ

    Contributed by John Johnson on Dec 7, 2002
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    If we are to have a successful relationship with God, we must spend time getting to know him.

    Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light Witnessing There are two things that we value that seem so small but are part of our survival. We either complain because we have too much of these two things or we want more of them. One is hardly seen. Yet if you have too little of it you can taste ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mission Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007
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    The 11th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

    Jesus suffered immensely on the cross. All that He suffered was for a world that was lost. He gave His life so the world could be saved. Never once did He lose focus of His mission. Whatever was done to Jesus to torture him/make Him suffer, never made Him forget what He was doing. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ And Controversy

    Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Mar 3, 2006
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    Jesus’ forgiveness and compassion creates controversy.

    SERMON IN A SENTENCE: We cannot be in a right relationship with God if we are in a wrong relationship with others. Two weeks ago we encountered Paul’s challenge to “Be like Christ,” and we looked at Mark’s account of Jesus healing a leper for clues of how we could actually be like Christ. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Bride Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002
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    The Church is called the bride of Christ to stress the purity we should maintain, as well as the sense of anticipation we have awaiting the coming of our bridegroom.

    Max Lucado tells a story from ages past about a stately prince and a peasant girl who fall in love. This really a difficult one to understand. On the one hand is a prince who literally had the world at His disposal. There has never been a more perfect specimen of a man that ever lived. Nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Return Of Christ

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 88 ratings
     | 53,911 views

    Three aspects of Christ’s return

    2 Peter 3:1-4 The Return of Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church August 13, 2006 Introduction Read 2 Peter 3:1-4a. If there is a subject that has been historically near and dear to the hearts of believers through the centuries it is the return of Jesus Christ. Without a doubt the return of Christ is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 22, 2009
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    When we consider what Christ desires from us we feel uneasy. Our relationship with Him affects all our other relationships ... For some of us these demands may seem too hard to achieve. We are afraid of whole-hearted obedience to Christ will cost us.

    Opening illustration: S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, "Are you a leader?" Being both honest and conscientious, she wrote, "No," and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Soldiers For Christ Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 29, 2014
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     | 8,623 views

    The fourth in a series dealing with the parables found in Matthew. This sermon was preached on Memorial Day and so it somewhat ties in with that holiday.

    Soldiers for Christ: (Parables of Matthew Part Four) Text: Matthew 13:18 – 23 Well it’s Memorial Day weekend; and as you all know, Memorial Day was a holiday created originally for the purpose of honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country. There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Included In Christ Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011
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     | 5,697 views

    Why has God included us in Christ to be chosen and predestined? What is God's purpose?

    LIVING IN CHRIST – Included In Christ  Ephesians 1:3-14 NIV 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Baptism Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Dec 21, 2015
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     | 7,609 views

    The perfect example of Christ's obediance

    Introduction The outline for this message came out of the "Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible." Our question today is “what is baptism all about? The answer is found in studying Jesus' baptism and John's reaction to Jesus' baptism. Lets outline our passage this way: 1. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,364 views

    OUR FREEDOM IN CHRIST JESUS

    OUR FREEDOM IN CHRIST JESUS: ROM. 8:1-4 9/1/7 Today we’re going to be talking and thinking about the freedom we have in Christ Jesus. Listen as I read today’s text found in Romans 8:1-4 1There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of Christ

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,026 views

    Today is Palm Sunday, the day when Jesus opened his heart for all to see. In his heart, we see where his true treasure was.

    The Heart of Christ Luke 19:29-40. Palm Sunday, April 9, 2006 Back in February, Tony Campolo addressed the National Pastor’s Convention in San Diego, California. He told a story about the pastor in his church (he attends an African American Church in Philadelphia) speaking to the graduating ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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