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  • Jarrod Jones avatar

    "Today, You Will Be With Me In Paradise"

    Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013
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     | 12,847 views

    In 13 words, Jesus reveals the only way a person can get to heaven and how the worst person can get there apart from “religion.”

    Everyone enjoys a good scandal. It makes for great headlines, website views, and magazine sales. The famous last words of Jesus that we’ll focus on this weekend are the most scandalous last words in history. His 13 words to a dying criminal confronts all religions, spirituality, belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Led Through The Storm

    Contributed by John Quigley on Jun 30, 2013
     | 5,324 views

    Even in the worst of situations, God is still in charge, calming the waves and the storm.

    Joh 10:27-28 ESV My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. (28) I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. What a great and awesome truth this is. No matter what happens in this life, Jesus tells us that all who are his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Work In Progress

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 6, 2014
     | 6,945 views

    God isn’t finished with us yet.

    A Work in Progress May 4, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God isn’t finished with us yet. Focus Passage: Philippians 1:6 Introduction: When we lived in West Africa, we noticed everywhere we went where half completed buildings, most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Little Boy Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Robert Strickland on Aug 7, 2014
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    Have you ever wondered what Jesus was like as a child? The bible dosent tell us much but it does reveal that our children can be like Jesus…but we have to do our part as well.

    1 PETER 1:14-16 AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT BE CONFORMED TO THE PASSIONS OF YOUR FORMER IGNORANCE, BUT AS HE WHO CALLED YOU IS HOLY, YOU ALSO BE HOLY IN ALL YOUR CONDUCT, SINCE IT IS WRITTEN, “YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY What was it like to raise Jesus the Messiah? • Was he a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sowing & Reaping Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2014
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    -Sowing to the flesh means being self-absorbed, living according to our sinful/fallen nature. -Sowing to the Spirit means living for God, abiding in our regenerate nature. Which nature wins? The one we feed the most.

    Introduction: A comedian said, “Why am I always getting blamed for things I do?” In this passage, Paul reminds us: choices have consequences. This is a fixed law of human nature. “Sow a thought, reap an act; sow an act, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Fulfilling God’s Purpose

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013
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     | 6,208 views

    To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

    Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A God’s-Eye View Of Your Past & Present Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 17, 2016
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    God took us from major mess and transformed us into masterpiece.

    “You used to be so cute, what happened?” Has anyone ever said that when looking at your baby pictures? It’s a joke that never seems to grow old because there’s probably some truth to it. With their big eyes, chubby cheeks, and tiny little fists babies are cuter than most. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    An Awe-Filled Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 22, 2016
     | 5,802 views

    Most words are valuable because they communicate more than facts. They communicate feelings.

    A Tour Through Acts ~ part 5 An Awe-Filled Church Acts 2:43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. (Acts 2:43 NIV) And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. (Acts 2:43 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    'sheep.ish - Pt. 1 - Ewe View Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017
     | 7,085 views

    We are called sheep, but we tend to get into some wooly situations simply because we aren’t sheepish. It is time to learn to be sheep and to follow The Shepherd.

    Sheepish Pt. 1 - Ewe View I. Introduction 500 times. More than any other animal mentioned in Scripture. So engrained in the mindset and culture of the Bible that they instantly understood and comprehended the meaning associated with the comparison throughout the Old and then into the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Beautiful Feet"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 10, 2017
     | 9,907 views

    Beautiful Feet do work for the Kingdom they are creative, they offer help, and they are humble enough to do it.

    Here's the true story of Bill Barnes, a creative Miami, Florida, pastor who resolved to stop staring at the homeless in Dade County and do something about them. Bill Barnes had an idea! Since other people were giving them sandwiches, he decided to give them shoes or socks. Few sneakers or socks ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Nose Flies, Snakes And Other Spiritual Enemies Series

    Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017
     | 3,555 views

    A Message on Psalm 23

    In "The Way of the Shepherd", author Don Baker says, If a shepherd sees the "sheep suddenly begin to spread out and move away from each other, he can be reasonably sure that something, possibly a rattler, is in the center of the circle." And so it is in human relationships, when we begin to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Onlookers And The Onlooked Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 10, 2017
     | 3,702 views

    The abundance of religious art we see may remind us of the cross, but it can also dull us to the reality that the people involved were real people, not figments of creativity. Let’s take a look at some of those real people.

    PURSUING THE MARK Philippians 3:4-14 The starter’s line for this passage is the Apostle Paul’s polemic against false teachers, whose confidence lies in the flesh (Philippians 3:2-4). “The flesh” here represents self-help religion, which stands contrary to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    His ‘it Is Finished’ Was Just The Beginning For Me

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 12, 2017
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     | 11,117 views

    I want us to reflect on Jesus’ words, “It is finished.” We’ll see that when Jesus said “It is finished,” His ‘finishing’ was just the ‘beginning’ for you and Me.

    HIS ‘IT IS FINISHED’ WAS JUST THE BEGINNING FOR ME Jn. 19:28-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever been “put out” or exasperated that you weren’t treated better in a situation? You got the ‘raw’ end of the deal? 2. There was a kid who felt like that. 8 year-old Timmy misbehaved badly and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Darkest Of Days

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 6,183 views

    DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. YET ON GOOD FRIDAY, WHEN DARKNESS COVERED THE EARTH, GOD'S LOVE SHONE BRIGHTLY FOR ALL TO SEE.

    THE DARKEST OF DAYS MATTHEW 27:32-27:54 DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. IN EARLY WESTERN MOVIES, THE VILLAIN ALWAYS WORE A BLACK HAT. WHEN SOMEONE IS PORTRAYED BREAKING INTO A HOUSE, THEY ARE ALWAYS WEARING BLACK. THERE IS A NEGATIVE SUPERSTITION ABOUT A BLACK CAT CROSSING YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Let’s Wake Up To A Genuine Concern For Others. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 22, 2017
     | 11,186 views

    Let’s Wake Up to a Genuine Concern for Others – Luke chapter 10 verses 25-37 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Compassion Is Based On Need Not Worth. (vs 30) (2). Compassion Feels Something (vs 33) (3). Compassion Does Something. (vs 34) (4). Compassion Cost Something. (vs 35) (5). Compassion Demonstrates real faith. (vs 36-37) SERMON BODY Ill: • The country was Italy, • The year ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren