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  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Making Something Out Of Practically Nothing Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018
     | 15,167 views

    When it seems that life has robbed you of everything, God teaches us how to make something out of practically nothing.

    MAKING SOMETHING OUT OF PRACTICALLY NOTHING 2 KINGS 4:1-7 In 1984, Lana and I were married and moved up to Ole Miss where I started pharmacy school. It was 3 long hard years of study, work, and sacrifice. I was living on less than I ever had while Lana was living on about as much as she had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When I’ve Done My Best

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 14, 2025
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    Have you ever reached a point where you said to yourself: “Lord, I’ve done all I know how to do—at home, in the marriage, in the ministry, and in my life—and it still seems like nobody cares?”

    “And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.” Have you ever reached a point where you said to yourself: “Lord, I’ve done all I know how to do—at home, in the marriage, in the ministry, and in my life—and it still seems like nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Your Work Doesn't Do It For You Anymore" Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 10, 2006
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     | 4,052 views

    We spend a great deal of time a our jobs. It is vital that we achieve and maintain balance in our work if we are to lead balanced and abundant lives.

    DISCOVER BALANCE AUGUST 6, 2006 Luke 19:1-10 “When Your Work Doesn’t Do It For You Anymore” INTRODUCTION Jesus said, “I have come that you may have life—and have it abundantly.” As American Christians living in a land of abundance, we have been tempted to envision the abundant life that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Preparing Our Hearts For Easter: Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 4,535 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Preparing our Hearts for Easter: Reflecting on the Depth of Jesus’ Humiliation

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Preparing our Hearts for Easter: Reflecting on the Depth of Jesus’ Humiliation Philipians 2:5-11 David Taylor Main idea: Christ is the ultimate model and example of selflessness. As we started this series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, we saw that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make Your Choice

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 16, 2026
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    We MUST choose between following God or following the world.

    Make Your Choice March 15, 2026, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We MUST choose between following God or following the world. Focus Passage: 1 Kings 18:20-40 Supplemental Passage: "If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity Of Mind And Spirit

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
     | 1,113 views

    The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do?

    Opening illustration: The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do? HEART - "You know, I’m just stuck in a rut. For the last 45 years all I do is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Slaves

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013
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     | 5,152 views

    PENTECOST 8 -- In this life we are slaves either to our sinfulness or to God's righteousness.

    WE ARE SLAVES (Outline) August 7, 2011 - Pentecost 8 - ROMANS 6:18-23 INTRO: Slaves or slavery are words that we do not hear too often. We live in a land of religious liberty and freedom. It can be a bit of a challenge for us to comprehend the full measure of the meanings of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Is This God

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 5, 2013
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     | 9,855 views

    Genesis 1:1-3 tell us much about who God is. He is Eternal, He is Powerful, He is the Triune God and He is The God Who Brings Order Out Of Chaos

    Who Is This God Genesis 1:1-3 Intro: A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that, if any mischief occurred in their town, their sons were probably involved. The boys’ mother heard that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fatal Attraction Part 3 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 3,362 views

    Message nine in 1 John with continuing thoughts on not loving the world.

    “A Dangerous Love” Pt 3 (Fatal Attraction) 1 John 2:15-17 Notes supplementary to March 25th Message Stop loving the World and the things in it The object of this instruction has to do with “the world and the things in the world”. The term “world” describes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,775 views

    Being like Jesus takes more than just reading the bible, we must put it into action!

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  I want you to look closely at the title to the message for today.  Be like Jesus.  All of us at one time or another has wanted to be like someone, we have had someone we were exposed to that inspired us to want to emulate them.  Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Humility Of Christ

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,870 views

    Paul listed all of the things the church was doing wrong. How embarrassing that must have been for anyone else who read this letter from the Apostle Paul. But this is what happens when someone gets to read the mail of our church.

    THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST Question: In the life of the believer, what does humility look like? Text: Philippians 2:1 thru 11 (NIV) We found this morning the importance of our having the JOY of the Holy Spirit. In that Jesus died for our sins, and has since sent to us the Holy Spirit, we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is That Good Enough Lord ?

    Contributed by Travis Leib on May 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,729 views

    The urgency to do whatsoever God tells us, and to do it with all diligence.

    John, chapter 2, gives us the account of the beginning of the miracles of Jesus. But within this miracle gives us a glimpse of how God works if we will obey. There is much debate and discussion on the conversation between Jesus and Mary. I dont want to take the time to try to give my veiwpoint ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Attitude And Altitude

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2013
     | 4,802 views

    If Jesus is our model, the way up is down.

    Title: Attitude and Altitude Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Thesis: If Jesus is our model, the way up is down. Introduction On March 13 the Roman Catholic Church elected Pope Francis who is now Head of the Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He became a priest in 1969 and made his way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Humility Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018
     | 7,141 views

    Fifth in a series from Philippians dealing with maintaining the right attitude of humility

    REVIEW Paul wrote this letter from a Roman prison along with letters to the Jesus Followers at Ephesus and Colossae known as the “Prison Epistles (letters). By the frequency of reference, the overall theme of his letter seems to be joy. But not just joy, it is joy in the face of the obstacles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Christian Unity

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 4, 2022
     | 2,021 views

    This is a sermon looking at the need for Christians to be unified.

    Title: Christian Unity Script: Philippians 2:1-13 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 9-23-18/6-5-22 Intro: In one of Aesop’s Fables he describes an old man who had several sons, who were always falling out with one another. He had often, but to no purpose, exhorted them to live together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible