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  • C M MacKinnon avatar

    Lost Hope

    Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 14, 2010
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     | 5,706 views

    Hope is vital to an abundant life, but there are three reasons we are losing our hope, and shattering the foundation of our lives.

    On Wednesday nights we’ve started the DVD study by John Ortberg entitled, The Me I Want To Be. In that study he relates a medical term, a three-letter acronym: F.T.T. It gets entered into the chart of an infant who, often for unknown reasons, is unable to gain weight or grow. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Observing God At Work-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 24, 2011
     | 2,677 views

    2 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are some implications? Observing God at work implies a need

    STILL OBSERVING GOD At WORK—Luke 1:57-80 While the brokers were busily calling potential customers to drum up business, the president of the firm stopped to eavesdrop on a new employee. He listened as the young man talked eight consecutive contacts into moving their stock portfolios to him. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Missionary Journey: Part 1

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
     | 8,910 views

    Paul begins the first of his three meaningful adventures. Here I believe that we are going to see some of the things that we can all expect in our personal adventure for God.

    APR 14 2013PM The First Missionary Journey Part 1 Acts 13: 1-52 Tonight we come to the 13th chapter of Acts were Paul begins the first of his three meaningful adventures. Here I believe that we are going to see some of the things that we can all expect in our personal adventure for God. READ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destiny

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 12, 2013
     | 10,425 views

    For such a time as this!

    Quotes: "It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped." -Tony Robbins “Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice.” -William Jennings Bryan “God’s works of providence are, His most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forged For Unity Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 15, 2019
     | 2,772 views

    When we Conform to Christian Standards of Right and Wrong, we develop a personal Character that reflects Jesus to the world.

    Last week, we opened the new series called Forged by reviewing our alternative worldview presented by Paul in the statement “we preach Christ crucified” and I would add resurrected, ascended and scheduled to return again to collect his adopted sons and daughters. This week we continue the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving Is Over, What Now?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 25, 2018
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     | 4,640 views

    God knows the beginning and and the end of every situation that happens to us. He wants us to trust Him and have faith everything will work out in our favor, because that’s the way God Says things will always go when you are willing to let Him be in charge of the final results!”

    Thanksgiving is over, what now? Traditionally we celebrate Thanksgiving and we take the time to be thankful for the things that we have already received and the things that God has done in our lives. There are two conditions related to what we have and are experiencing, as to why we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Because Of Me...but Because Of You

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 12, 2019
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     | 9,555 views

    We must quit cheating ourselves and realize asking in faith removes all our self imposed limits and releases Gods limitless capabilities to work all things together for good, for those who Love Him!

    Not because me, but because of You Lord! Illus. From Guideposts, “Miracles of Healing” There was a woman and her son Mark that went shopping in a large department store one day. On their way down to the main floor her son hopped on the escalator. She then followed. Suddenly her son Mark screamed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Core Value 6 - Praying And Worshipping Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019
     | 4,214 views

    This sermon uses Ephesians 3:14-21 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of Praying And Worshipping where we seek “To rely on the power of God by being a community which glorifies God in all that we do.”

    Note that I preached on our Core Values in 2010 - four of the six messages were very different to what was preached then, but this one is very similar. As such I have removed the older sermon and just updated it. Message Praying and Worshipping A sermon on Ephesians 3:14-21 Do you have days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Extra Mile

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 29, 2013
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     | 5,159 views

    The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus says to respond in love and in service.

    The Extra Mile January 27, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus says to respond in love and in service. Focus Passage: Matthew 5:38-48 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look On Us: We Have Something To Give

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016
     | 19,288 views

    The unbelievers are looking up to us for we have something to give. Every one of us has been imbued withy a special gifting that exactly fits the needs of the world. It may not be silver or gold, but it is more valuable. New members, fulfill your role.

    NEW MEMBERS MOTIVATION SERIES: “LOOK ON US!” ACTS 3: 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Great Escape Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023
     | 718 views

    Ask God for whatever you need in prayer and believe that you will receive it, because God loves you.

    The Great Escape – Part 2 Text: Acts 12:12-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently Tina and I went on an Alaskan cruise. In the evenings, one of our favorite things to do was to go to the Punch Liners Comedy Club. Every evening comedians would come and do their standup comedy routines and most ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does The Lord Require Of You ? Series

    Contributed by Obeth Jebakumar on Oct 21, 2023
     | 1,646 views

    Here, in this sermon, we will learn our God's expectation in the life of His children. This study will help to know better the desire in God's heart.

    Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, to love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God. Deuteronomy 10:12,13 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, But to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Means Of Grace

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 23, 2023
     | 1,354 views

    God’s power does not depend on tangible things or reside in visible things. It is God in Christ who calls, and when we come to him, it is God in Christ who heals.

    Can you imagine how desperate General Naaman must have been? Aram and Israel were enemies, for goodness’ sake. They were raiding across each other's borders, looting and taking slaves and generally making nuisances of themselves, keeping in practice for the next full-scale hostilities to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Successful New Year Is Yours For The Taking Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 13, 2024
     | 1,933 views

    God wants you and me to have a happy, prosperous, glorious new year and life. It begins and ends with a relationship with Him through our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Sermon: “A Successful New Year Is Yours for the Taking” Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “Therefore, be careful to obey every command I am giving you today, so you may have strength to go in and take over the land you are about to enter. If you obey, you will enjoy a long life in the land the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Experiencing The Next Level Of Increase Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 1, 2024
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     | 3,890 views

    Can you imagine increase in a desert and ways in the wilderness. How many of you are ready to go to your next level? How do we move our lives forward with God? How can we move to our next level of increase and fruitfulness? Our new year's challenge.

    Sermon - Experiencing The Next Level of Increase Scriptures - Genesis 1:28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist