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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Having Second Thoughts

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 27, 2012
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     | 4,212 views

    Jesus IS Who He says He is, and will do what He says He will do. We can trust Him.

    Having Second Thoughts March 8, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus IS Who He says He is, and will do what He says He will do. We can trust Him. Focus Passage: Matthew 11:2-6 Supplemental Passage: The next day he *saw Jesus coming to him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Owe Everything To God Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 1, 2009
     | 10,525 views

    When we say “we are simply saved by grace”, aren’t we saying that we really owe everything to God?

    Last week we talked about Genesis 37 which talks about the beginning of the story of God’s hero, Joseph. As we will note, there is no mention of Joseph in Genesis 38 and Joseph’s story continues in Genesis 39. God takes a break in telling the story of Joseph with a story about Judah and Tamar. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Said 'go Into The World.' Not 'sit On The Church Pew

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Sep 29, 2014
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    Needless to say, that well-meaning expression of “Money Cometh” was not the words Jesus, the Christ would have chosen to say.

    JESUS SAID 'GO YE THEREFORE INTO THE WORLD.' NOT 'SIT YOU ON THE CHURCH PEW AND FOREVER STARE.' In our capitalist society, a person travels the halls of the elementary, middle, and high school system for 12 years on a designed course to graduate into the world as a potentially productive citizen. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Postscript: Thine Is The Kingdom

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jul 7, 2018
     | 6,817 views

    The Lord’s Prayer is not just something you say to God. When you pray it, it says something about you.

    We come at last to the postscript of the Lord’s Prayer. And while these words do not appear in the best manuscripts of the New Testament, they surely belong in the prayer. They are in any case biblical. I hope you noticed that as we read the Old Testament lesson from 1 Chronicles 29. How can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    The Vital Link Of Prayer And Praise Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 21,822 views

    Life is hard. Sometimes we are dealt a difficult hand. But earnest prayer leading to real praise will lift us out of life’s ruts.

    Sermon Notes The Vital Link of Prayer & Praise Philippians 4:4-9 (Based in part on "The Answer to Your Problems" by Jay McPhearson) Introduction: Ever face a problem you thought would top them all? In Budapest, a Jewish man went to his rabbi and complained, "Life is unbearable for my family & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Celebrating In Sorrow Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 6, 2014
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     | 6,105 views

    As we get ready for the Lord's Table, we must prepare ourselves, because hard times are ahead. Even so, we can be grateful.

    Several years ago, in a small-town church in upstate New York, a well-loved pastor who had been there for 35 years retired. He was replaced by a young pastor just starting out in ministry. The young man had a great desire to do well, but after just a few weeks he began to perceive that the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    I Want Some Patience—now! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 8,338 views

    A discussion of three important truths about patience: What it is, why it's so hard to have, and how you can display it.

    INTRODUCTION We’ve come now to the fourth fruit of the Spirit, Patience. Remember, there is one fruit, and it has nine flavors. We read about the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 which says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mission Impossible?

    Contributed by Fredrik Rich on Apr 20, 2004
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     | 8,403 views

    The main theme is mission, realistic mission as it might look today in a small church - it might be hard but not impossible (Also particularly suitable for Trinity Sunday).

    Isaiah 6:1-8 This morning I’m going to be speaking to you about mission. I wonder what you think of when you hear the word mission? Perhaps it’s the films called “Mission Impossible”, or the earlier television series of the same name. Maybe we think of companies or worldwide organizations that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgive? Who Me?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    We desire, and expect God’s forgiveness when we ask. But it is so hard to offer that forgiveness to others when they sin against us.

    Forgive? Who Me? Matthew 18:21-35 I remember this story about a famous person in American history, and for the life of me, I can’t remember who it was. Anyway, this person was asked one Sunday afternoon about the worship service he attended that morning. “What did the preacher preach about?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Mail Call - Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,096 views

    Learning what Jesus had to say to the 7 churches of Revelation.

    February 19, 2012 Revelation 2:1-7 Mail Call: Ephesus Have you ever had someone looking over your shoulder and reading your mail? Or maybe you’re on a crowded bus or train, and the person sitting next to you is as engrossed in your book as you are. One of the privileges we have as a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Settling Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,907 views

    3rd in long series on Joshua. This is about the temptation to settle in, to give up when it gets hard, to accept less than the best.

    Joshua 1:12-18 – Settling In an old Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demanded that her brother Linus change TV channels and then threatened him with her fist if he didn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asked Linus. "These five fingers," said Lucy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Can't See, Just Have Faith

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 2, 2003
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     | 14,591 views

    Faith is truly the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. But how is your faith? Faith never says, "I see", but it always says "I believe"

    WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE, JUST HAVE FAITH ENCOURAGEMENT FOR AN EMPOWERED COMMUNITY: MATT 9:27-31 (PREACHED AT THE VA. BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION MEN’S RETREAT - BY REV. W. D. SCOTT SR) THE VERY REAL PRESENCE OF EVIL IN THE WORLD AND THE SINFULNESS OF HUMAN BEINGS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Encourages Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,111 views

    God encourages Paul when he was discouraged. Ministry is hard work, but God is in it with you. Your circumstances do not determine how you fare.

    THE TOOL CALLED ‘DISCOURAGEMENT’ Once upon a time, the Devil decided to have a garage sale and sell all the tools of his trade. There were envy, jealousy, hatred, deceit, pride, idolatry and many others. Each of the tools was marked with its own price tag. On the day of the big sale, all were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Benton avatar

    Encouragement

    Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,059 views

    What do most folks need? I think you would be hard pressed to find a more universal need, for everyone, than encouragement.

    Welcome and Announcements Prayer When we look at the people around us, what are their needs? I mean, except for hearing the gospel and the plan of salvation, what do most folks need? I think you would be hard pressed to find a more universal need, for everyone, than encouragement. An encourager ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony White avatar

    Stewardship: Available In Times Of Little Series

    Contributed by Anthony White on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,521 views

    With the looming economic meltdown, persons are tempted to not be faithful in their stewardship. This sermon is an encouragement to still be available for service despite the hard times now being faced.

    Stewardship: Available In Times Of Little 1Kings 17:1-24 Today is the final in our stewardship series for the month of February. Over the last two weeks we looked at Stewardship: Giving In Times Of Little and Stewardship: Doing In Times Of Little. Today, I would like to share with you on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational