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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Waiting Harvest

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 24, 2021
     | 4,487 views

    Next in sermon series through John

    The Waiting Harvest - Read John 4:27-38 Last week we saw Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. He asked for a drink. Spoke with a woman, a woman of the world, when societal norms said He shouldn’t. Because of His encounter, that woman’s life was changed. Because of His encounter, many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arise And Go

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 1, 2016
     | 13,213 views

    A look at the conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch and a challenge to each of us to arise and go when God asks us to.

    Arise and Go Acts 8:26-39 A man walks along a lonely desert road Dangers lie all around him The obvious danger of the extreme heat easily takes its toll on even the strongest of men But being in the desert brings other hazards Wild beasts, starving, not having eaten in weeks Ready to pounce on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Not An Accident

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 29, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,505 views

    God told Jeremiah that before he was born, God knew him. God called him (and us) to be His spokesmen. He touched Jeremiah's mouth and put his words there and promised He would give him courage & ability to speak for Him.

    I AM NOT AN ACCIDENT Jer. 1:4-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WEIGHT-LOSS TIP. An elderly woman was the winner of her weight-loss club for losing the most weight in the six weeks. All the rest of the weight-watchers gathered around her to ask how she had done it. “Simple!” she said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Attitude Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016
     | 9,092 views

    The seven things God hates.

    Series: Seven Week: 7 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Attitude (False Witness) Interesting Statement: John was driving home late one night when he picked up a hitchhiker. As they rode along, he began to be suspicious of his passenger. John checked to see if his wallet was safe in the pocket ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lightly Salted

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,209 views

    We must engage our culture as a witness for Jesus Christ.

    Lightly Salted October 30, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must engage our culture as a witness for Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction: To borrow upon the theme of these verses, too many American Christians prefer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love--And The Angry Outsider Series

    Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016
     | 5,787 views

    Showing love to those outside the Christian community enhances our witness.

    Love and the Angry Outsider Romans 12:9-21 Lately Pat and I have been talking about taking a trip to Europe. It would be our first trip there. Anyone going to Europe faces a problem. You see, Europe isn’t like Texas; Europe is big. So, unless you plan a really long visit you have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where's The Fish?

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Feb 18, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,611 views

    Every Christian is called to go and make disciples. We are called to be 'fishers of men." Jesus asks the question: "Where's the fish?"

    Where’s the Fish? John 21:1-14 (I used the God's Word translation) On January 10, 1984 Wendy’s restaurant aired a commercial that became a sensation. • They wanted to compare the big hamburger on a Wendy’s bun to the smaller burger patties of McDonalds Big Mac and Burger ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Secret Christians

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,487 views

    Our desire to keep it secret that we are Christians will have to be revised when we receive joy from a redemptive fellowship. when we become informed about our faith, and when we learn to live conscious of the presence of Christ.

    Before I begin, I do have some instructions for our ushers. Can I get the ushers to help us make sure we are truly ready for this experience? First, gentlemen, please make sure all the windows are sealed tight. We don’t want any sound to seep out to the outside world. And then will you please ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Christians Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,123 views

    The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. This message takes a look at what a "real," biblical Christian looks like and does.

    * Explain how the meanings of many words have changed over time (i.e., spam; cell; wicked; awful; etc.) * How the meaning of "Christian" has changed: today there are many "types" of Christians (i.e., active/inactive; marginal; radical; involved/uninvolved; secret; casual; etc.) * The most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Through Open Doors Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 4,493 views

    Open Doors Walking Through Open Doors

    Open Doors Walking Through Open Doors Colossians 4:2-6 October 13, 2013 So far we have seen that open doors start with open hearts before God and that prayer is often the means that God uses to open doors. Open doors is a metaphor in the New Testament which describes how God opens an opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Message And Motivation Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 4,171 views

    Open Doors The Gospel Message and Motivation

    Open Doors The Gospel Message and Motivation Acts 18:5-11 November 10, 2013 We started this series in Colossians, where Paul tells us to walk in wisdom toward those who do not know Christ by making the best use of our time. So Paul asked the Colossian church to pray that God would open a door to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Study On Revival Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,793 views

    In all this we see that the fruit of revival is more revival, the opening of hearts for both the preaching and receiving of the gospel. That was the case at this time in Samaria. There was a great revival going on.

    Tonight’s passage shows us the great need for revival both within and outside the church. Let’s get into this long passage. READ v. 5. The preacher was Philip, a layman, one of the first deacons. As we said last week, the importance of this verse is in declaring that the first great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,443 views

    We are “ambassadors for Christ.” We see 3 things in this text: Ambassadors have a Mandate from Christ, A Message to carry, and a Motive – the love of Christ.

    AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST 2 Cor. 5:18-21; Lk. 14:31-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever known people who exaggerated? What are some examples? 2. SMALL TOWN a. One comedienne said, “You know, I was visiting a small town last week.” And the audience said with one voice, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Travis Hearn avatar

    It's Time To Rip The Roof Off This Place!

    Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 38,796 views

    A sermon urging listeners to bring people to Jesus.

    I heard a story about a dude who brought a friend to church who only typically attended twice a year: on Christmas and Easter (Chreaster). As they were walking out after the service was over – the pastor was standing at the door shaking everyone’s hands. He grabbed the dude’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Ways Churches Fall Short When God Calls Them To Evangelize Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 28, 2013
     | 7,486 views

    This sermon looks at five ways that churches aren't as evangelistic as we should be.

    - The beginning of the book of Jonah is very clear: a call for Jonah to share a message with the people of Nineveh. Within the statement that God makes, there are five phrases that are worth our attention as they point toward some of the things that we do wrong. Five Ways Churches Fall Short ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist