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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    It's Only A Test

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 56,161 views

    “All of life is a test.” Life indeed is full of tests, from the Cradle to the Grave, but Life iteslf is the most important test.

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Preached Sunday October 4, 2009 RevWLawson@aol.com TITLE: IT’S ONLY A TEST SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 22:1 / HEBREWS 11:8-11, 17-19 I am not sure that anyone this morning enjoyed taking Tests or Exams during our School ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signing Up. Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 60 ratings
     | 42,096 views

    How do I "sign up" for God’s Army?

    OPEN: Three military recruiters showed up to address high school seniors. Each recruiter - representing the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps - was to have fifteen minutes. But the Army and Navy recruiters got carried away, and so when it came time for the Marine to speak, he had just two minutes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Carnal Christian

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 26, 2011
     | 9,554 views

    This sermon will help you determine if you, or someone else, is a carnal Christian; and will provide the solution to help you/them move out of carnality to spiritual maturity.

    Carnal Christian 1 Corinthians 3:1 – 3 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians. Today I’d like to discuss the latter. The title of the message is Carnal Christian. If we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,509 views

    This sermon helps you understand what faith looks like operating in one's life.

    Faith Hebrews 11:1 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: Efforts to explain faith often fall short because it is an intangible that cannot be experienced with the natural senses, or felt in your spirit. It is in essence, the heart’s work toward the promises of God, and toward the God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 John 5:10-13 Can A Saved Person Be Lost Again?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,083 views

    There are certain denominations that teach that a person can lose their salvation, but what does the Word of God say about it?

    1 John 5:10-13 CAN A SAVED PERSON BE LOST AGAIN? Today I want to talk for a little while on the subject; CAN A SAVED PERSON BE LOST AGAIN? There are certain denominations that teach that a person can lose their salvation, but what does the Word of God say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise The God Of Our Creation!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 5, 2011
     | 5,319 views

    Praise God: 1. For making us a wonder (Gen 1:26-27 & 2:7). 2. For putting us in His amazing world (Gen 2:8-9). 3. For giving us special work (Gen 2:15). 4. For telling us His perfect will (Gen 2:16-24)

    Praise the God of Our Creation! Genesis 1:26-2:24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 16, 2010 *In 2005, Newsweek and Beliefnet asked Americans this question: “Do you believe that God created the universe?” -- Eighty percent of those responding said the universe was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s An Inside Job Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 7, 2011
     | 13,331 views

    What, or who, is on the inside is one of hte most important determinates or detriments to living between the lines.

    “Between the Lines: It’s An Inside Job” Romans 2:11-29 A robbery occurred in the branch bank where we did our banking. Law enforcement officers stated that the evidence pointed towards an “inside job.” The crime had been carried out in such a way that only someone who knew the bank from the inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Spiral Stair Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 9, 2011
     | 4,070 views

    The journey of faith is like a spiral stair, the whole held up by the love of God, but the sequence of steps always the same. Commit yourself to the grace of God. Surrender more of yourself to Christ. And love the people he puts in your path as if he h

    I wish I could play the piano. Not just picking out a tune with my right hand, but really playing - composers like Bach and Beethoven and Mozart. As most of you know, my mother plays. She’ll be back here in May, and Martie’s already agreed to let her play for the service. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Instant Christian

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 18,577 views

    We have adapted the Christian life to the culture. We want it hot, easy, quick and effortless.

    The American people expect everything fast, easy and cheap. And we often treat the Christian life like that. We want it to be like a McDonald’s drive through — drive up to the window, get what you want and drive off. Have you noticed all the ads that tell us about the products ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Best Father Ever!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,415 views

    Our Heavenly Father: 1. has the best head (vs. 6-8). 2. has the best heart (vs. 6&9-10). 3. has the best home (vs. 9&13). 4. gives the best help (vs. 11-13).

    Best Father Ever! Matthew 6:6-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 20, 2010 *I miss my Dad. He’s been gone for 36 years now, and I want to see him more than ever. My dad was kind, patient hard-working, smart and funny. He loved to tease and kid around with people. And like my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Alive! The Resurrection! Easter!

    Contributed by Lou Butterfield on Mar 31, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,744 views

    The resurrection morning - just an ordinary day, a horrible day, a sad day, then the ordinary became the extraordinary, He is Alive!

    He is Alive! The Resurrection! Easter! For many it was just another day. Perhaps the Sun was shining, birds singing, Just an ordinary day. Men were off to work; fields, fishing, hunting, Carpenters had things to build, day laborers worked at whatever they could find, others were off to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How The Resurrection Can Change Us

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,659 views

    Today I am going to share the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What you are about to hear will transform your life. It will either energize you to love and follow Jesus Christ or it will harden your heart and you will leave here worse than whe

    Purpose: To describe how Christ's resurrection changes the followers of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to surrender fully to the resurrected Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today I am going to share the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What you are about to hear will transform your life. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pardon Me Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 18, 2011
     | 4,198 views

    Forgiveness is hard, but God shows us how and makes us able.

    Do any of you remember the movie Love Story? From at least 30 years ago, starring Ryan O’Neill and Ali McGraw? It was a real tear-jerker. Spoiled rich young man at Harvard meets gifted beauty from the wrong side of the tracks... she dies, eventually, of some unspecified wasting disease that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    First Love Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,380 views

    No matter how many and good the works you do for the church, if Jesus is not at the center of them you are missing the target.

    Have you ever been in love? Remember back to those first dizzy days. Nothing else really mattered, did it, beyond when you would see your sweetheart next. Spending time with him or her was the most important thing in your life. Did you rush through chores to be ready earlier, or linger in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Come On Down

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 21 ratings
     | 23,455 views

    What a terrible position to be in, when we find ourselves dangerously positioned higher than Christ. This is when Jesus challenges us to Come On Down.

    TITLE: COME ON DOWN SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 19:1-10 I am reminded of a game show that has been televised since 1956 entitled THE PRICE IS RIGHT. Even if you are not a fan of the game show we are very familiar with the announcers call to those in attendance as they hope for the opportunity to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist