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  • Jeff Gauss avatar

    Wedding In The Water Series

    Contributed by Jeff Gauss on Aug 3, 2007
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     | 4,473 views

    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
     | 2,230 views

    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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    God's Health Plan Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,252 views

    God is looking for healthy disciples. To promote maximum health he has placed a variety of leaders into our lives.

    God’s Health Plan Ephesians 4:11-16 Ephesians 4:11-12 (NLT) He is the one who gave these gifts to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. [12] Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Romans 12 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 16, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,767 views

    Romans Chapter 12 in the Series of Sermons on Romans

    THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING Romans 12:1-2, 9-21 Introduction We’re accustomed to thinking of worship as the prayers, songs, Bible reading, preaching, offering taking and communion on Sunday. It is true; a lot of genuine worship happens that way. And God is pleased with that. It really matters to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wonderful Counselor Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,877 views

    Sermon describing the name "Wonderful Counselor"

    Wonderful Counselor Christmas 2006 Series December 3, 2006 AM George Frederic Handel’s oratorio, “The Messiah” has been performed virtually thousands upon thousands of times since its initial performance. Handel, in composing this musical work was moved by its basic text, God’s Holy Word. Each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A "Charismatic"?

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,634 views

    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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    A New Definition Of Vision

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,529 views

    God is slowly dismantling "stereotype" churches and establishing "prototype" churches

    A New Definition of “Vision” - Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint (NIV) If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves (Message) When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild (NLT) God is slowly dismantling “stereotype” ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Full Strength Love

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2011
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     | 4,418 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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    A Lesson In Humility

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2012
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     | 7,565 views

    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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     | 7,917 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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    Love Your Neighbor

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,853 views

    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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    A Company's Obligation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2010
     | 3,070 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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    The First To Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,613 views

    How do you relate to the personalities of the first disciples?

    The First Disciples To Follow Jesus John 1:35-51 John the Baptist had a wonderfully productive ministry. He did precisely what he was sent to do. He was chosen before his birth to be the herald of the Messiah. He was the last Nazarite from birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Anointing Is A Doing Word

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 2, 2013
     | 4,577 views

    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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    Success God's Way

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,006 views

    God wants us to be successful in all things. It may not start out that way but as we grow in our love and devotion to God, we will begin to prosper in all things. Success without God is not success. It is failure. Success must be measured to God’ stand

    Success God’s way God wants us to be successful in all things. It may not start out that way but as we grow in our love and devotion to God, we will begin to prosper in all things. Success without God is not success. It is failure. Success must be measured to God’ standard. Success ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic