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  • David Cramer avatar

    How To Pass The Tests Of Life

    Contributed by David Cramer on Apr 3, 2020
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     | 7,324 views

    A message about passing through life with the Lord being first.

    How To Pass The Tests in Life Stand and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Word

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 26, 2012
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     | 7,959 views

    Understanding what is said in the first three verses of John's gospel.

    THE WORD John 1:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The book of John was written by the Apostle John, the son of Zebedee, the brother of the Apostle James. He was a fisherman by trade, along with his brother and father. He was, as Acts 4:13 indicates, an “unschooled, ordinary man”. Yet he is empowered by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    State Of The Church, Year End Review And Vision (2013)

    Contributed by Tim White on Jan 8, 2013
     | 11,809 views

    Year in review for First Baptist, Eula, as well as vision and challenges.

    We are not the perfect Church. However, this past year, we have shown that we are a Church that is moving to improvement. Php 3:8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 34:9-11 - Part 4 - A Deeper Study Of Verses 9-11 – What Does It Mean Not To Be In Want Of Any Good Thing? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 1, 2025
     | 372 views

    We shall not want any good thing God tells us but what does it mean? Are we looking at material or spiritual or both? Not in want of any good thing! We open up “seeking the Lord,” and “the fear of the Lord.” Never be irreverent or casual in the Lord’s presence as some do. It is disrespectful.

    PSALM 34:9-11 - PART 4 - A DEEPER STUDY OF VERSES 9-11 – WHAT DOES IT MEAN NOT TO BE IN WANT OF ANY GOOD THING? [1]. THE INTRODUCTION FOR PSALM 34 REVISED VERSES 1 – 7. We are introduced here to personal deliverance and because of that we draw promises for ALL of God’s people. The Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is There A God? Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 15,503 views

    This is the first sermon in a series entitled, "The Basic Questions of Life."

    "Is There a God?" Acts 14:17 and other selected Scriptures We’re beginning a new series of messages on what I call "THE BASIC QUESTIONS OF LIFE." We’re going to examine questions such as: Is there a God and if there is, what is He like? Is the Bible accurate and reliable? How did we get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Think About Abortion? Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,444 views

    First in a series addressing current topics. This sermon addresses abortion.

    WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 1: ABORTION “Hoof-and-mouth disease is the scourge of the cattle industry, and an outbreak can decimate herds very quickly. Therefore, when the disease hit one cattle area a few years ago, authorities clamped on a strict quarantine to isolate and control the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lepers Changed Their Spots

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 12, 2018
     | 2,260 views

    A first person lesson on gratitude from the perspective of a former leper.

    I want to tell you about my encounter with Yeshua (you call him Jesus) I will never be the same after meeting him, although I do have some regrets. You see, I was a leper in Israel, one of a small group of ten. Being a leper is a hard life. If you have unusual spots on your body you must go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Love? Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 224 ratings
     | 27,629 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of messages from I Corinthians 13.

    Sermon: What Is Love? Sermon Series: How to Improve Your Love-life. Text: I Cor. 13:4-7 This past Valentine’s Day consumers spent millions of dollars to tell that someone special, "I love you." But what is love? We talk about it, sing about it, and search for it, but exactly what is it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Complete Salvation Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,187 views

    This is the first message in a 13 week expository series on the book of Colossians.

    A Complete Salvation Colossians 1:1-8 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pilgrims - Beginning

    Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015
     | 3,552 views

    The origin of the Pilgrims, who formed the first permanent Colony in America

    (The sources for this brief history include: Museum of 17th century Plymouth, The BBC archives, Experience Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw Museum, The Light and The Glory) This Pilgrim story begins in 1606 in the small north Nottinghamshire village of Scrooby, population then about 150-200, and now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advent 1 & 2

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 29, 2015
     | 3,695 views

    The celebration of the first Advent reminds us that Jesus is coming again.

    Advent 1 & 2 December 13, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The celebration of the first Advent reminds us that Jesus is coming again. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:1-14 Introduction: Advent: the arrival of a notable person, thing, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practiced Gratitude Fills The Boat With Joy

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 22, 2022
     | 1,229 views

    Simple lessons from the story of the "first Thanksgiving."

    Practiced Gratitude Fills the Boat With Joy Acts 27:33-38 (NIV) "Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. “For the last fourteen days,” he said, “you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food—you haven’t eaten anything. 34 Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Kingdom Vision

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 21, 2014
     | 5,878 views

    We must not be tempted to only look at the temporary things that can be seen, but the eternal things that cannot be seen.

    A Kingdom Vision August 3, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not be tempted to only look at the temporary things that can be seen, but the eternal things that cannot be seen. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel According To God Series

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,004 views

    This is the first in this series concerning the benifits, responsibilities and inheritance given to the church.

    "THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO GOD" I. Redeemed according to His grace. (vs.7) A. Jesus chose to give His life for us. 1. Redeemed through His blood. 2. Our sins are forgiven through His sacrifice. B. Grace is the undeserved and unearned ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Bankruptcy Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 8,538 views

    First in a series of sermons on the Beautitudes in order to develop Christian character

    Spiritual Bankruptcy TEXT: Mat 5:1-3 INTRODUCTION · (IL) WHEN CONGRESS FLED TO BALTIMORE, ON THE APPROACH OF THE BRITISH ACROSS NEW JERSEY, MR. ROBERT MORRIS, OF PENNSYLVANIA, AFTER MOVING HIS FAMILY INTO THE COUNTRY, RETURNED TO, AND REMAINED IN PHILADELPHIA. ALMOST IN DESPAIR, WASHINGTON ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed