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  • Jeff Gauss avatar

    Wedding In The Water Series

    Contributed by Jeff Gauss on Aug 3, 2007
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    BAPTISM is a “spiritual wedding” where you declare your love and commitment to Christ, join with him in his life, take on his identity, and participate in his family.

    1. Introduction a. my wedding i. Started ½ hr. late because of road construction. ii. Flowers locked in church office iii. Harassed by drunks on our wedding night. iv. Fortunately, the marriage has gone better than the wedding. b. My baptism – 12 years old in a dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secure In The Lord

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 5, 2007
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    Salvation Sheep & Security - Salvation is a gift, a life, and eternal

    PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In ______________________________________________________ + Lots of talk about security > Social Security Number - Protection for poverty, old age, disability, unemployment - Now used as a ID number for individuals within the US > Financial Security ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A "Charismatic"?

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008
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    This is actually a clear, instructive position paper which clears away some misconceptions and offers precise definitions. It is useful for personal study or study groups, in addition to Sunday messages.

    WHAT DOES “CHARISMATIC” MEAN? Pastor Eric J. Hanson A Teaching Position Paper Initial disclaimer: The secular use of the word “charismatic” meaning “possessing great personal magnetism, able to attract and hold an audience or constituency”, etc, is a secular meaning which is derived second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Your Neighbor

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009
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    For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13

    Love your neighbor 04/18/04 AM Reading: Leviticus 19:9-18 Text: Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION Illustrate: Who is my neighbor? Luke 10:25 I. KEYS TO LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS A. Loving Our Neighbor – Is Greater Than Sacrifices 1. Mark 12:28-34 2. So Samuel said: “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tent Of Meeting

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2012
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    Imagine being in Agra and bypassing the Taj! Imagine being a born again Christian and bypassing the tent of meeting with God! Scores do it, though.

    Tent of meeting! Exodus 33:7 Now Moses used to take a tent and pitch it outside the camp some distance away, calling it the “tent of meeting.” Anyone inquiring of the LORD would go to the tent of meeting outside the camp.” Imagine being in Agra and bypassing the Taj! Imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    12 Ordinary Men - Andrew - Fill In The Blank Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012
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    This is the fill in the blank for the Bible study on Andrew from 12 Ordinary Men. See also notes from the Bible Study found in the series of sermons here.

    Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is the fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men: Andrews - the Apostle of Small ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Anointing Is A Doing Word

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 2, 2013
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    God wants us to be doers of the Word

    The Anointing Is A Doing Word * Anointing = Doing * Ministry = Doing * Ministry Gifts = Doing * Anointing before ministry * Anointing initiates an act of doing * Book of acts – Doing Isaiah Chapter 61:1-3 - The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Company's Obligation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2010
     | 3,126 views

    A company has more social obligation than to make a profit.

    January 18, 2010 Caritas in Veritate "Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and stubbornness is as iniquity ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Lesson In Humility

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2012
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    Humble yourself or God will do it for you.

    A Lesson in Humility September 28, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Humble yourself or God will do it for you. Focus Passage: Luke 14:7-14 Supplemental Passage: He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Success?? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 4, 2012
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     | 7,957 views

    No matter how successful we are, our hearts should always have an attitude of gratitude to Jesus Christ!

    Believers of Jesus Christ are blessed and have access to the power of God from heaven. You and I have access to the power of God from heaven!! But as we will note in our passage today, Christians on earth can still mess things up. Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 10… We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Full Strength Love

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2011
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     | 4,452 views

    We must keep fervent in our love toward one another.

    Full Strength Love May 22, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must keep fervent in our love toward one another. Focus Passage: I Peter 4:7-11 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acceptance To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 10, 2017
     | 4,410 views

    worldly possessions can blind people of heaven and living a godly life

    Let us continue our worship of God by listening and learning from His Word. But let us never forget that we can be so smart and know the Bible but not actually live out, we would be just fooling ourselves and mocking God. James 1:22 tells us, “do not merely listen to the Word but live it out!” So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Moses Meets God Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 12, 2018
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     | 6,680 views

    god is omnipresent but is personal with every individual!

    Please open your Bibles to Exodus…. We noted in Exodus 1: Moses was born Hebrew but was adopted as an Egyptian by Pharaoh’s daughter. Exodus 2: After 40 years as an Egyptian in the Royal Court, Moses finds out he’s Hebrew. Moses believed in God, left Egypt, moved to Midian and started a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Allure Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2018
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     | 5,120 views

    Wisdom's plaintive plea. The danger of refusal. A promise to those who will hear.

    THE ALLURE OF WISDOM. Proverbs 1:20-33. One day I was out shopping on one of the pedestrianised streets of Norwich, England, when a sudden commotion stopped me in my tracks. The City Crier’s vigorous ringing of his hand-bell, and his cry of ‘Oh Yay! Oh Yay!’ seemed to be right in my ear, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elisha Is Here!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 8, 2013
     | 5,399 views

    Friend, when you have good stuff and when there is substance in you, you would be noticed!

    Elisha is here! 2 King 3:11”But Jehoshaphat said, "Is there no prophet of the LORD here, that we may inquire of the LORD by him?" So one of the servants of the king of Israel answered and said, "Elisha the son of Shaphat is here, who poured water on the hands of Elijah." Here’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal