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Maximize The Moment

Contributed by Nathaniel Sadela on Oct 19, 2017

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Walk circumspectly! Be wise... Take responsibility for your life. Take charge and make a proof of your God-given ministry, stay in the place of your calling...

Ephesians 5:14-17; 1 Chronicles 12:32 The word ‘maximize’ simply means to make the best use of something. This message encourages us to make the best use of the resource called time to discover and to fulfil God's purpose for our lives. The phrase ‘maximize the moment’ suggests that you don't have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Immanuel

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 29, 2015

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Jesus is God with us.

Immanuel December 20, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is God with us. Focus Passage: John 1:1-14 Introduction: You may have noticed that some people spell “Immanuel” with an “I”, like us, or with an ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Miraculous Announcements Made To Two Cousins Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Dec 12, 2015

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Two cousins are given miraculous announcements concerning the birth of their children. Elizabeth and Mary are the focus of this sermon.

Introduction In this second message in connection with Emmanuel, I want to look at the lives of two cousins that are “key players” in the life of Jesus; Elizabeth and Mary. While the true nature of their relationship is unknown, we will take the KJV’s translation for this passage ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-33, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 22, 2020

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This Christmas, don’t get so caught up in the wrappings that we miss the gift. The Gift is JESUS, our Emmanuel, GOD with US.

2019.12.24 Christmas Eve William Akehurst, HSWC The GREATEST GIFT This Christmas, don’t get so caught up in the wrappings that we miss the gift. The Gift is JESUS, our Emmanuel, GOD with US. John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16-18, John 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Lord Over Our Storm

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 23, 2018

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“Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Peace, be still!’ And the wind ceased and there was a great calm… and they said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” (Mark 4:39, 41)

Introduction: There is a reason and there is a solution for every problem. A problem only remains a problem if you refuse the help you need to solve it. You do not drown because you fall into water, you drown because you refuse the help to get you out. Storms are a part of life and they create ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Woman At The Well

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 25, 2018

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The worst woman from the worst town in the worst country was about to meet Jesus.

Encounters – Conversations with Jesus The Woman at the Well October 28, 2018 • This well was the Starbucks of Sychar. Women gathered there each morning not only to retrieve water, but to talk, laugh, and probably gossip about the immoral woman who lived in their village. • Only poor women came ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 14, 2020

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Faithfullness in serving the Lord brings about its own rewards.

The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-18: Parables can be as exciting and challenging as detective stories. Even more so, for in the end they turn out to be dealing with real life, while detective stories can be pretty far-fetched. Also parables, like detective stories, are filled with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Meeting The Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 4, 2021

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2nd week of Advent draws us to Biblical Peace in Jesus

Meeting the Prince of peace Selective verses Good Morning Everyone, Illustration- I am about to give away my age- In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, (that gives my age away) threatening him with her fist if he didn't. "What makes you think you can walk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Holy Spirit Makes Us Holy Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 1, 2022

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THE HOLY SPIRIT is a gift from GOD, you cannot earn it. In order to receive the gift, we must repent from our sins. The Holy Spirit helps in our Christian life by dwelling in the individual believers separate or different from the world.

THE SPIRIT OF GOD MAKES US HOLY TEXT: 1PETER 1:2; 1 THESSALONIANS 4:7-8, 1 THESSALONIANS 5:23 INTRODUCTION: THE HOLY SPIRIT is a gift from GOD, you cannot earn it. In order to receive the gift, we must repent from our sins. The Holy Spirit helps in our Christian life by dwelling in the individual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Covid-19 Adjusting To A New Normal Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2022

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We are living in a way we would have never imagined

Adjusting to a new normal We are living in a way we would have never imagined a couple of weeks ago. COVID-19 reminds us of our frailty and vulnerability. This is a time of great concern for everyone, it will involve suffering and many will experience the sadness of bereavement. To stop the spread ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

AplicaciÓn Incorrecta De La Palabra De Dios

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 24, 2021

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La Palabra de Dios es lo más grande de toda la vida, y cuando está correctamente dividida, nos da la verdadera voluntad de Dios. Las palabras mal apretadas no son desagradables y pueden ser peligrosas.

APLICACIÓN INCORRECTA DE LA PALABRA DE DIOS "Las visiones de vuestros profetas eran falsas y no valían nada; no expusieron tu pecado para protegerte de tu cautiverio. Las profecías que te dieron eran falsas y engañosas". (Lamentaciones 2:14) Niv Las palabras mal ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Benefits Of Gratitude

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Dec 12, 2022

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A look into the benefits of being truly grateful.

Benefits of Gratitude Thankfulness glorifies God This alone would be reason to give thanks to God. To bring glory to God is an amazing accomplishment. Our true thankfulness does exactly that… it is not about talking about the blessings as much as it is about the one who gives the blessings… Think ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Difference?

Contributed by Tree Perkins on Sep 5, 2020

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We've been taught since Sunday school that Jesus is with us and we carry Him in our heart. But Matthew 18:20 tells us that where two or three are gathered, Jesus will be among them. So what makes verse 20 different?

The last verse in our scripture reading today is my number one all-time favorite verse in the entire Bible. Verse 20 has brought me comfort over the years. Even though verse 20 is my favorite, it’s important to consider verse 19 as it sets the tone for the purpose of gathering in prayer. In vs. 19 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20, Romans 5:5, 2 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pruning Of Your Heart

Contributed by Roy Fowler on May 1, 2021

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Understanding Love in the context of the original Greek. Wonderful story about someone that Loves and abides in God. Then understanding what God does for us because he loves us.

Sermon Title: Pruning of your heart. Scripture Text: 1 John 4:7,8,15; Acts 8:26-40; John 15:1-8 Illustration by song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epArSqlMQ-E God’s love can be explained by knowing about “the love/agape feast”. The agape feast is explanation of God’s Love. (1) A love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, John 15:1-8, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shipwreck Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 21, 2025

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Worship God in the midst of your shipwreck, thank Him for the good He is doing in your life, and allow it to be an opportunity for great joy!

SHIPWRECK Text: Acts 27:27-44 Introduction 1. Shipwreck Flooded by the wind of doubt Shipwreck It seems there will be no way out Stranded in a wretched place Where is the grace that once could be found? (Shipwreck, Paul Clark). 2. So far, we have talked about God being with us in the storm. But is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Denomination: Methodist

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