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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    The Generosity Of Grace

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 29, 2014
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    God’s grace is given to us a free gift, not as something we deserve.

    The Generosity of Grace December 28, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s grace is given to us a free gift, not as something we deserve. Focus Passage: Matthew 20:1-16 Supplemental Passage: For by grace you have been saved through faith; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here's Your Sign

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 21, 2012
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    Many people ask God for a sign in witnessing, the gift of The Holy Spirit is our sign.

    Here’s your sign Acts 1:8 Intro: In John chapter 2, the first miracle of Jesus is recorded. It’s the story of Jesus and His newfound disciples and their invitation to a wedding. The story goes that Jesus’ mother had been invited and so had Jesus. They ran out of wine that day. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going With The Spirit

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008
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    The Spirit gives us all the gifts we uniquely need to share our faith.

    Introduction: In his commentary, Matthew for Everyone, Tom Wright uses an excellent analogy to explain the baptism of Jesus. He writes: Imagine we are going to a huge concert hall, packed to the doors with eager and excited music-lovers. We all have our programs in hand, waiting for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Looking For God In All The Wrong Places

    Contributed by Gary Graff on Jul 18, 2015
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    Like Jesus' followers of old, we sometimes fall in love with the gift and forget the giver.

    Remember that old country western song, “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places”? The song was about a down and out cowboy, looking for love in bars and shallow relationships. “Looking for love in all the wrong places”. Today we have a text that might go by a similar ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Plough-Hand To Prophet Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 7, 2014
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     | 7,630 views

    God teaches the importance of the gospel ministry, It's a gift that we should not take for granted.

    1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-15, 23-25 Bullies, bears, and a baldy. Did I capture your attention when I read the Old Testament lesson this morning? It was a longer than usual reading, but if your mind started to wander, I bet you sat up when you heard how two bears mauled 42 young men for making ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    (Section 3) Pastor's Appreciation- Pastor Conard Profitt Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018
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    Some Pastors pick themselves as a minister, but God must give the gift to lead the church.

    PASTOR'S APPRECIATION- Pastor Conard Profitt Introduction MINISTER'S ULCERS Nearly every businessman complains of at least one ulcer. Think how many ulcers the poor businessman would have if he worked under the same circumstances as the average minister! "Just suppose, Mr. Businessman, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas 2022

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 20, 2022
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    Christmas is about the one eternal gift that was given to the world - Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

    Christmas 2022 Scripture: Luke 2:7-12; Matthew 2: 1, 11, 16 Christmas has always been my most favorite time of the year. With some of the things that have happened in 2022, some people might have a hard time celebrating Christmas this year. But I want to tell you something New Light; I still ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep The Fire Burning

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020
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    A sermon addressing the need to stir up the gift that God has bestowed upon us.

    KEEP THE FIRE BURNING II Timothy 1:6-8 This time of year I am constantly burning brush, trees, leaves, and anything else that will ignite as we attempt to get the yard in order after months of neglect due to the cold weather. One spark has the ability to start a fire that will burn for hours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Good Stewards

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 28, 2020
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    Are you wasting God's resources and gifts propping up a dying church?

    1 Cor 4:1  Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.  2  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.  1 Peter 4:10  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faithfulness Of God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 22, 2023
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    "The gifts and calling of God are without repentance." Romans 11:29.

    THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD. Romans 11:1-2a, Romans 11:29-32. What is causing Paul so much stress and distress is that Israel ‘have not all obeyed the gospel’ (cf. Romans 10:16). As we enter our present chapter, Paul is asking: Does this then mean that God has “cast away His people” (Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear No One (Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 19, 2020
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     | 2,994 views

    No pandemic can overpower us because we have the gracious gift of Jesus with us.

    Reflection 1. Fear no one: Today, Jesus says that fear no one. We live in constant fear of something. We read in the first reading, where Jeremiah says: “I hear the whisperings of many:       ‘Terror on every side!       Denounce! let us denounce him!’   ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Psalm 90:1-12 - Praying Through Life's Struggles Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024
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    I have a plan for your life. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery, and today is a gift.

    A. YOUR TIME ON EARTH: PSALM 90:1-12, 17 “I, the LORD, have been your dwelling place throughout all generations. Before I created the mountains, even before I created the earth, even from everlasting to everlasting, I am God. I determined that all people will die, I decreed that you would all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Loves You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 737 views

    Explores the depth of God's gracious love, His gift to sinners, and His unshakeable promises.

    Good morning, church family. I trust you all are well and blessed. It's a joy to gather here today, in this sanctuary, under the banner of Christ's love. There's a warmth in this place, a warmth that emanates from the love we share in Christ Jesus, our Lord. A love so profound, so divine, it ...read more

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    "Gun Fight At The Ok Corral: In Jerusalem?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 15, 2023
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    The parable of "talents"; its connection to the words of Jesus in "holy week", Is the "talent" our "gifts", our "works", or the "mystery" we possess: the free gift of mercy and eternal life, must be shared not buried.

    In Jesus Holy Name November 17, 2023 Text: Matthew 25:14-15a Pentecost XVIII - Redeemer “Gun Fight at the OK Corral: In Jerusalem?” If you are a western movie buff you probably remember the movie directed by John Ford entitled: Gunfight at the O.K. Corral which was released in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Transformed By Love: Understanding God's Sacrificial Gift 1 John 4:10-11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2024
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     | 1,505 views

    Today, we gather to delve into the transformative truth of God's love as revealed in His sacrificial gift. Our focus will be on 1 John 4:10, which serves as a cornerstone for understanding the depth and breadth of God's love. Let us open our hearts and minds to receive this divine truth.

    Transformed by Love: Understanding God's Sacrificial Gift 1 John 4:10-11 Introduction: Today, we gather to delve into the transformative truth of God's love as revealed in His sacrificial gift. Our focus will be on 1 John 4:10, which serves as a cornerstone for understanding the depth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal