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Crouching Lion, Hidden Sin

Contributed by John Knight on Jun 4, 2002

How Jesus faced temptation is our example.

Crouching Lion, Hidden Sin Matthew 3:16-4:11 Introduction: My routines for life -they guide, assist, facilitate I. Rules To Live By A. Cannon Of Life We all have guides which we use to lead us through life. We try to live by a set of ideals. Boundaries established in our lives: ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Hosanna To Hallelujah Part 2

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 3, 2007

The psalmist repaid the Lord’s deliverance with worship, service, sacrifice, thanksgiving, and obedience. He was able to proclaim Hallelujah, Praise the Lord.

Hosanna to Hallelujah - Part 2 Psalm 116:12-19 Our Reply The soldier’s first article of faith is summed up nowhere more eloquently than in an 1865 letter from William Tecumseh Sherman to U.S. Grant: "I knew wherever I was that you thought of me, and if I got in a tight place you would come--if ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Spiritual Amnesia Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2004

Knowing the Bible helps us remember how to navigate through life issues, how to interpret what is happening in our lives, and how to find hope in bleak times.

At the very end of the longest chapter of the Bible, 176 verses about God’s word, comes this stout declaration, “I do not forget your commandments.” “I do not forget your commandments.” That is a tall order, to promise that you will not forget. How can you promise that you will not forget? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:167-176

Denomination: Baptist

Giving With Intent Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 17, 2009

In today’s world many are struggling financially, this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God ( Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

As a parent, when I had young children, I remember times that I would give something to one of my children and ask them to share it with their brother/sister. For example you are on a trip in the car and hand child “A” a bag of French fries and ask them to share it with their brother/sister. Before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Proper Provocation

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 28, 2014

We must consider how we can encourage one another to do good.

Proper Provocation April 27, 2104 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must consider how we can encourage one another to do good. Focus Passage: Hebrews 10:23-25 Supplemental Passage: "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Resolving The Inward Struggles Of Rebuilding Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". There will be inward struggles when you rebuild.

Series: Rebuilding [#6] RESOLVING THE INWARD STRUGGLES OF REBUILDING Nehemiah 5:1-19 Introduction: One of the most common and unfortunate stories of the Church, the workplace, and the home is fighting amongst each other. Nehemiah faced some inward struggles also. Nehemiah 5:1-5 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 31, 2020

The prospect of affluence

Abraham Lincoln once stated: “The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep’s throat, for which the sheep thanks the shepherd as his liberator, while the wolf denounces him for the same act as the destroyer of liberty. Plainly the sheep and the wolf are not agreed upon a definition of liberty.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Matthew 10:16

Sermon On Forward Planning

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 28, 2023

Forward Planning is the process of setting aims or targets, placing the ideas devised into chronological order and executing them to achieve the required result.

Napoleon Hill, an American self-help author once remarked: “First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.” James 4:13-16 reminds us: “Come now, you who say, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 14:28-30

Meanwhile, Behind The Walls … Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 1, 2016

Many of us are challenged with resolving conflicts and still honoring God. In his life, even as the governor of Jerusalem charged with helping the people, Nehemiah still ONLY wanted God’s approval … is that what we desire also?

Meanwhile, behind the walls … Nehemiah 5:1-19 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership, but also shows obedience to God - Last week we saw Nehemiah establishing a watch while they worked -- This put the people on guard to protect them from the enemy -- But also let the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everyone Giving Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 1, 2023

No one can give everything, but everyone can give something.

EVERYONE Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Rev. Brian Bill April 29-30, 2023 When a dad and his family came into church one weekend, the son saw his dad put a one-dollar bill in the offering box. As they were driving home after the service, the father started complaining: “I didn’t like the music, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Make God Your Priority

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 13, 2014

The world wants you to make it a priority; we must remember God is our real priority.

Make God Your Priority November 9, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world wants you to make it a priority; we must remember God is our real priority. Focus Passage: Daniel 3:13-18 Supplemental Passage: "You shall have no other gods before ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaken?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2022

The psalm we sang today, the psalm He prayed on the cross as He gradually suffocated to death, begins with an apparent cry of despair: “God, why have you forsaken me?”

Passion (Palm) Sunday In the four Gospels there are four slightly different accounts of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. St Mark’s is the briefest of them all. He records only one statement of Jesus. But what all four Evangelists agree on is this: Jesus died praying. He died as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-36

Denomination: Catholic

#8 The Enemy Within Series

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006

#8 in the Nehemiah Series. Tobiah’s attack is symbolic of the worst enemy that we have - ourselves. It’s my own flesh that I have the hardest battles with.

Book of Nehemiah Series #8 The Enemy Within By Pastor Jim May When Sanballat couldn’t succeed, and Tobiah was stopped in his tracks, another enemy stepped forward. This enemy was more dangerous than either Sanballat or Tobiah and threatened to unravel the very fiber of the rebuilding ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Mountains Out Of Moles Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 13, 2009

The "P.A.U.S.E. Principle" applied to eradicating the moles that try to undermine spiritual success.

We’re in the series “Something More” based on the story of a man named Nehemiah who lived over 2,000 years ago. The “something more” Nehemiah prayed that God would help him arrive at in his life was the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem that had been destroyed a generation earlier and not ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Economic Empowerment Part 4: No Empty Hands Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This is the fourth sermon in a series of messages on godly finances focusing on debt relief.

EXODUS = departure or exit  I want to use this story as a metaphor to journey out of financial slavery  I want to see the people of God depart & exit from financial bondage  Egypt = limited – narrow place  Exit out of stinking thinking o Not asset / ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational