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  • Kirk Wannop avatar

    Dreams Don't Just Come True

    Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,335 views

    God given dreams take a partnership to MAKE them come true

    Dreams Don’t JUST Come True Gen 37:1-11 Jan 13, 2008 I’ve heard it said that we dream every night – we just don’t always remember dreaming. Dreams can be a powerful thing. Lots of people have made great discoveries in their dreams: The modern sewing machine was first envisioned in a dream – ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Blessed Persecution

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,805 views

    Living our lives worthy of the gospel ought to make sinners uncomfortable.

    “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Today's Choices--Tomorrow's Generation

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,043 views

    This sermon tries to show how important it is to make right Choices in life.

    “Today’s Choices—Tomorrow’s Generation” Text: Exodus 20:5-6 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; And shewing mercy unto ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Crossing Jordan

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 20, 2008
     | 4,792 views

    Facing the defining moments in life requires us to make the correct decision

    CROSSING JORDAN Joshua 1:1-11 * Turn with me to the first chapter of Joshua and in just a moment we will read verses one through five. Forty years earlier, under the leadership of Moses, the Children of Israel came to a defining moment at Kadesh-Barnea God said, “I am giving you this land so go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaving A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 52,549 views

    Before passing on, make sure you pass it on by leaving a legacy.

    Leaving a Legacy Psalm 71:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 6/1/08 Jeanne Calmert, at 120 years-old, was the oldest living human whose birth date could be authenticated. When asked to describe her vision for the future, she replied, “Very brief.” When a reporter asked what she liked best about being so old, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gaining The Smile Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,757 views

    What is it that makes God frown and smile? This message offers some thoughts.

    Gaining the Smile of God Gen. 6:1-9 * A couple of weeks ago Christy and Piper accompanied Deboria to Florida to check and take care of Deb’s parents. As you know, they are presently in a rehab center. As they visited the rehab center, little Piper was all over the place talking, smiling, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Emmaus Experience

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 31, 2012
     | 4,973 views

    The reality of the risen Christ in our lives can make a difference everyday.

    The Emmaus Experience April 19, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The reality of the risen Christ in our lives can make a difference everyday. Focus Passage: Luke 24:13-31 Introduction: I. Heart Breaking a. They thought that all of their hopes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    There are all kinds of people in the church; make sure you are the right kind.

    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly October 11, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There are all kinds of people in the church; make sure you are the right kind. Focus Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Introduction: An estimated 10,000 physicians in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Expression Of Appreciation For The Appropriation Of Grace

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 10, 2014
     | 5,786 views

    This text is a doxology that praises the God whose grace makes room for misfits.

    3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. 5He destined us for adoption as his children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Now Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014
     | 7,101 views

    Since we are free in Christ we need to make the most of that freedom.

    What Now? Text: Gal. 5:13-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: There were many dilemma’s at the end of the Civil War. How do we rebuild the country? How do we heal the deep wounds that tore the nation apart for four bloody years? For the now free slaves the dilemma was now that we are free what ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Borrowed Time

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Jul 15, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,937 views

    Time is short and we need to make the most of the time that we have.

    Borrowed Time Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Intro: What would you do if you knew for certain that this was your last day on earth? Would you make the best of the time? I imagine that you would pray and make sure that your heart was right with the Lord. Would you find someone whom you at odds with, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living With A Difficult Boss Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013
     | 5,087 views

    We are to live out the Gospel even with people who make it difficult.

    Living With A Difficult Boss Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rick Warren ("Purpose Driven") accurately observes: "We can measure our servant’s heart by how we respond when others treat us like servants. How do you react when you’re taken for granted, bossed around, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Choosing Friends Outline

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2020
     | 4,767 views

    Your friends will make you or break you so choose wisely!

    Sometimes, it is good to do without friends. There was fella back in the 19th century by the name of Lorenzo Dow, whom folks called Crazy Lorenzo Dow. With a nickname like that, he and I would have been close friends. It seems that when Brother Dow was only four or five, he asked a playmate if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bob's Legacy

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 9, 2015
     | 6,675 views

    Don't just be religious. Make your life a spiritual quest.

    Bob’s house was well built, by which I mean that his life was well-grounded. That’s what the Bible means – at least, most times – when it talks about building houses. We saw in Proverbs where it says, “By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Pastor Is The Church's Theologian

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,721 views

    Pastor's are responsible to prepare themselves to present theology, making it a joy to the flock.

    “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist