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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Righteous Obedience

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 18, 2015
     | 3,984 views

    We should obey the commands of God because we love Him, not because we have to.

    Righteous Obedience March 15, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should obey the commands of God because we love Him, not because we have to. Focus Passage: John 14:15-21 (Pew Bible page 1242) Supplemental Passage: "Do not think that I came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 8,119 views

    PRAYER

    Psalm 1 I. THE CHARACTER OF PRAYER -"Blessings are to the man...." ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Love Will Move Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 2, 2021
     | 2,067 views

    Love Will Move Series: When Love Comes December 6, 2020 – Brad Bailey

    Love Will Move Series: When Love Comes December 6, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro It’s SO good to be able to share this time today. As I’ve shared before, I have found that going through this pandemic bound season is hard for all of us...in various ways and degrees...and what has made the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Go Of My Ego

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025
     | 263 views

    True victory comes when the ego dies and Christ lives through us—surrendering self to gain the freedom and fullness of His Spirit.

    Part 1 – The Waffle and the War 1. A Breakfast Battle You’ve seen the commercial. A sleepy kid stumbles into the kitchen clutching a golden waffle. Just as he’s about to take a bite, a sibling swoops in. They wrestle and shout the famous line: “Leggo my Eggo!” It’s silly, harmless, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Don't Accept Any Substitutes

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,498 views

    There is no substitute for salvation through faith in Christ. There is no substitute for those who clearly teach such truth!

    We live in a world of substitutes from substitute teachers to sugar substitutes. We’d agree that as useful as they are substitutes have their limitations – there’s no substitute for the real thing. For example, soybeans don’t make very good hamburgers. Saccharin doesn’t really taste like sugar. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mary, The Mother Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,259 views

    Lenten series on characters at the cross

    We Were There - Mary, The Mother Of Jesus Bible Reading: John 19: 16b - 27 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Belong here, and you are a member of one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Physical Proof Of The Resurection Series

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,060 views

    Physical proof that Jesus rose from the dead.

    Physical Evidence of the Resurrection 1) It starts with faith. Tonight we will look at proof the resurrection of Jesus actually took place. *It is however important to remember that our starting place must be faith. “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace-Full Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,188 views

    Our relationships must be based on Grace, not shame.

    Grace-Full Relationships November 3, 2002 Luke 15:11-32 On the first week we looked at relationships where grace is not in place We talked about how when we try to control those around us for our own purposes we are living in the curse that Adam and Eve received when they sinned. (And though ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Appearances Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,384 views

    Part 4 in resurrection series - to whom did Jesus appear after He rose, and the overwhelming proof contained therein.

    Acts 1:1-3 – Appearances In 1963 the body of 14-yr-old Addie Mae Collins, one of 4 black girls tragically murdered in a church bombing by white racists, was buried in Birmingham, AL. For years family members kept returning to the grave to pray and leave flowers. In 1998 they made the decision ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When There Just Isn't Enough? Cold Stone Pots?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,268 views

    Sometimes our rituals and ceremonies can become cold stone pots.It is never enough. Then Jesus takes man’s efforts and rewards people with His presence!

    NOT ENOUGH, THERE JUST ISN’T ENOUGH --- COLD STONE WATER POTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. We walk in some perilous times. Trust God! Nothing will catch Him by surprise. B. There are many laws of nature. What goes up, must come down. If you sow today, don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Is God When You Need Him?!

    Contributed by Rainer Reddy on May 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,918 views

    A sermon to encourage and assure during difficult times in life.

    Where is God when you need Him? - Have you ever asked yourself that question? [e] - I know I have! - In fact, even as a minister of the Gospel, I have asked that question at times. [e] - Perhaps, this sermon is so much more serious than last week’s one, but sometimes we need to get serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    No Servant Is Greater Than His Master

    Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,487 views

    There are severe forms of persecution, and less severe; but there is no such thing as a non-persecuted Christian!

    Introduction Jesus promised his disciples the night before he was crucified that their lot was to be no different than His. Jesus said: “No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also!” Persecution Is on the Rise The Pew Research ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Surprise! – Easter Devotional

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 26, 2024
     | 1,884 views

    I wrote this devotional to share with the seniors I do ministry with in church & in a nursing home.

    Surprise! – Easter Devotional I need help to do this well. Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to do something you can’t do. Now, anyone who has ever been surprised about something in life please raise your hand. Has almost everyone here been surprised at one time or another? Surprises can be both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Never Hunger Again - John 6:35 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 516 views

    How many today chase after the temporary “bread” of this world — possessions, achievements, popularity — and still find themselves spiritually starving?

    Go! And Never Hunger Again - John 6:35 Introduction: The Hunger of the Human Heart “Jesus replied, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’” — John 6:35 (NLT) Have you ever noticed how much of our lives revolve around ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul Before Festus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2017
     | 12,331 views

    Those two years that Paul languished in prison are silent years in the life of Paul. Perhaps he was exasperated by it all. We don’t know. We do know that the hand of God was discernible in all this, and His purposes were carried out.

    July 11, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Paul Before Festus (Acts 25:1-27) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist