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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    A Hard Teaching

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,062 views

    The words of Jesus are not always easy to understand; but, to live successfully in this world as God’s child we must listen and follow.

    John 6: 60 – 69 / A Hard Teaching Intro: A young man from the city was visiting a dude ranch and wanted to appear as if he was used to the surroundings. So he went out walking with one of the hired hands. Walking through the barnyard, the visitor tried starting a conversation: “Say, look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Understanding Obedience

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    Christians are called to live a lifestyle of Obedience with Christ

    Understanding Obedience 1 John 3:21-24, James 1:22-27 May 17, 2009 Morning Service Introduction Imagine, if you will, that you work for a company whose president found it necessary to travel out of the country and spend an extended period of time abroad. So he says to you and the other trusted ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Marks Of A Faithful Christian Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 67 ratings
     | 47,050 views

    This sermon looks at what faithfulness means. 1. ACCOUNTABILITY 2. PREPAREDNESS 3. COMMITMENT

    The Marks of a Faithful Christian Each of us takes on different roles in our lives. If I were to ask you this morning to write down all the roles that you have – we could probably be here most of the day. For myself I wrote down just a few. Here they are: when it comes to relationships I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Your Lord Large Enough? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 18, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    Wholeheartedly follow and worship God.

    IS YOUR LORD LARGE ENOUGH? Revelation 4.1-11 S: Change C: Worship Th: Choose the Fire Pr: WHOLEHEARTEDLY FOLLOW AND WORSHIP GOD. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Revelation 4 three reasons why we should follow and worship God. Type: Propositional The ____ reason is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lamp Of Life

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,634 views

    God gives to us to light the path beneath our feet.

    INTRO Let me ask you a couple of silly questions. Have you ever walked down a darkened hallway in the middle of the night, and then stubbed your toe, or bumped into a wall or something else? How about this one: have you ever walked outside at night without the use of artificial light and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Or Maslow's Hierarchy Of Human Needs?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,992 views

    Do you follow Jesus for what He can do for you so that you can have a great life?

    Jesus or Maslow? July 3, 2011 John 6 Intro: How many of you learned Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs in some psychology course somewhere along the lines of your educational journey? Maslow was an American psychologist who studied human motivation, and boiled it all down into a hierarchy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving In A Desert Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,084 views

    The desert is one of the best places for faith to grow.

    Title: Why They Call It the Desert Text: Numbers 11:4-23 Thesis: The “desert” is one of the best places for faith to grow. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge We are continuing our The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Series this morning. We began the journey last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Directions Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 16, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,563 views

    What do we need to be able to Receive The directions from the Lord and to follow them?

    Divine Directions We must first have GPS (The Holy Spirit) We must hear and understand the voice of our “GPS” We must Follow the Directions of our “GPS” Slide Intro Have you ever had problems with a GPS? Have you ever felt like your GPS was treating you like the GPS in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving Something Up For Lent

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,978 views

    God will give us the strength and desire to let go of the things that hinder us from serving Him. If we follow Him, He will bless us spiritually. In order to be first with God, we have to be last in the eyes of the world.

    Let's take a walk down memory lane for a moment. Some of you, especially the older members of this congregation, may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a weekly TV comedy show back in the 70s, and one of his favorite characters was a preacher named Brother Leroy. In one skit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Making Disciples

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 30, 2015
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    To make disciples, you must first be a disciple.

    Making Disciples April 26, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: To make disciples, you must first be a disciple. In order to be an effective disciple, you must obey Christ, guard your witness, and make disciples. Focus Passage: Matthew 28:18-20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Longing For Belonging

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
     | 8,085 views

    Why am I here? Where do I fit in? What is life all about? Who cares about me? Ultimately, we find these answers in the one who created us. God wants each of us to find a place of belonging in His family.

    Longing for Belonging Philippians 3:17 - 21 17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Leaving Too

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 2, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,397 views

    Things get hard in life, things get tough, and it really is your choice, everyday, are you going to walk away from Him, or are you going to walk closer beside Him?

    John 6:66-69-From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?” But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Suffering Savior Gives Better Blessings

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 18, 2015
     | 6,390 views

    The desire to follow the "genie in the lamp" Jesus gets the best of us sometimes. What does the real Jesus offer to us?

    Feb 2015 Monday Chapel A lowly Savior gives bigger and better blessings Is it OK or not OK to call people names? Probably not OK. Even if the person deserves to be called something - jerk, idiot, freak - you know you shouldn’t do that - you shouldn't call people names. How about Satan - have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Acknowledge Him

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,643 views

    Acknowledging the Master means acknowledging His teachings, truth, ways, instructions and boldly telling the world that you are His follower. Amen.

    Acknowledge Him……… Like 12:8 “Whoever acknowledges me before men, the son of men will also acknowledge him before the angels of God.” We had a celebration in the department where I worked earlier, as usual I paid it through my card as it was an official expense, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tapping Into The Power Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,399 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tapping into the Power of the Kingdom

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tapping into the Power of the Kingdom Luke 9:37-43 I believe the greatest tool of Satan in the western world is the covert nature of his work. Satan works within the commonly accepted worldview of the culture. So in the western world where we are influenced ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational