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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,936 views

    Gentleness is Strength under Control.

    FOTS - Gentleness December 3, 2008 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Gentleness is Strength under Control. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:22-23 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 26:52-53 Introduction: Martin Field asks the question, “Have you ever heard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Eyes

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jun 24, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,100 views

    Being Born Again changes everything about how you see the world. Taking children as an example What I find most exciting is that you get the see the world new all over again through their eyes. There is so much wonder; so much amazement. We get new eyes when we are reborn, and a new perspective.

    New Eyes 14 May 2023 Children always bring excitement into your life. What I find most exciting is that you get the see the world new all over again through their eyes. There is so much wonder; so much amazement. Everything is a new experience. When my son was small, we had just moved back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Does It Mean To Grab Your Battle Rattle? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022
     | 1,093 views

    Now we come to part 2 regarding our battle rattle.

    Now we come to the second half of our sermon. In verse 15: Shoes are needed for conflict and for traversing treacherous ground. These shoes are designed for warfare. Without a pair of shoes, you can only walk or run so far. Your feet are exposed to the elements. Are our shoes for running or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Amen: God’s Little Word With A Great Big Meaning

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,624 views

    1. Our amen says: God, we agree (1 Chr 16:23-36). God, we accept Your commands (Deu 27:15-16). God we believe You answer our prayers (Mat 6:9-13). 2. God’s Amen says, “I want your attention!” (Joh 3:3-5). 3. God Himself is the great “Amen” (Rev 3:14)

    Amen: God’s Little Word with a Great Big Meaning 1 Chronicles 16:23-36; Deuteronomy 27:15-16; Matthew 6:9-13; John 3:3-5; Revelation 3:14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 12, 1012 *We say “amen” all the time, but usually we don’t even think about it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And The Resurrection: A Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2023
     | 1,746 views

    It is at the time of death of a loved one that we must come to grips with our own mortality.

    Because He preached unto them Jesus and the resurrection (Acts 17:18) ? When we come to death, we have to grope with its consequences. The philosophers at Athens had groped in the dark to try and find meaning in life. When we have to face death at this place, we are forced to deal with the ultimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    What Do We Mean By "apostolic" In Our Profession? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2021
     | 1,077 views

    The Church is apostolic because its foundation stones are the apostles chosen by Jesus himself as his first witnesses, prophets, priests and leaders.

    Monday of 24th Week in Course There are four marks of the Church—unity, holiness, apostolicity and catholicity. The unity is oneness in belief and practice. The holiness. Ah, we mustn't think that means that all members of the Church and even all clergy are holy. There have some real ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Disputing Over Who Jesus Is Means Disputing Over Who You Are Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 9, 2015
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     | 4,597 views

    Whether we proclaim Jesus as God, Savior, a prophet sent from heaven, or just a small time preacher from the outskirts of Jerusalem, it doesn't change what the Creator of All Life sent him to be or who Jesus, the Nazareth knew he was.

    Simply, if I did you wrong and reparations were required of me since I did the wrong; would it be fair, just, or even right for you to spend your own funds to pay my reparations? More importantly, does it really matter who I think you are? If I decide to view you as something or someone other than ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Just What Does "taken Up" Mean For Jesus?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 20, 2022
     | 1,688 views

    When I was ten, that meant that Jesus went up into the clouds and literally sat at the right hand of the Father, on a throne in the clouds. But no more.

    Ascension Day One commonality that men and women my age have in the U.S., no matter what religion we were raised in, is the story of Jesus. If I bet money, I’d lay odds that anyone age 65 or older in 2022 can at least give a general outline of the life of Christ, even if he or she didn’t think ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Does ‘abandoning The Faith’ Mean Losing Your Salvation? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,606 views

    An examination of the difficult phrase "abandoning the faith" and its proper context of legalism, not salvation.

    THE MAIN QUESTION: Does “abandon[ing] the faith” mean losing your salvation? - 1 Timothy 4:1. - This is one of those passages where the wording immediately lends itself to thinking about eternal security. What does it mean that “some will abandon the faith”? Does it mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Meaning Of "i Can Do All Things"

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 24, 2025
     | 539 views

    Often misunderstood as a guarantee for success, this sermon on Philippians 4:13 reveals the verse's true power: a divine strength from Christ to find contentment in every circumstance of life.

    Introduction: A Familiar Promise This verse is arguably one of the most famous in all of Scripture. We see it on bumper stickers, t-shirts, and social media. It is quoted by athletes before a big game, by entrepreneurs before a big meeting, and by students before a final exam. On its own, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    World Communion Sunday: Defining Our Community

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 28, 2016
     | 9,426 views

    All over the world, Christians of various flavors and traditions are focusing on the Lord’s Supper as a central distinctive of our faith. I like that! We are going to focus on Communion today as well! Let’s read from Luke 22 and discover how Jesus inst

    Defining Our Community Luke 22:13-23 #WorldCommunion INTRODUCTION… COMMUNITY DISTINCTIVES (p) Every group we are a part of has rules, traditions, meanings behind phrases, and reasons for doing what they do when they gather together. These traditions or words make the group unique and give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Light Still Shines

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,356 views

    A Christmas message to remind us that the light still shines no matter how dark the world becomes

    The Light Still Shines John 1:4-5, Philippians 2:14-15 December 16, 2012 Morning Service We live in a dark world The events of this Friday have shown one of the worst school shootings in United States history. The whole thing is an absolute senseless tragedy. It is one of the worst mass shootings ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Coz von avatar

    Why God, Why Are You So Mean And Jesus So Nice?

    Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,564 views

    People see God as a mean tyrant and Jesus as the Gentle Lamb of God and they cant seem to reconcile the two Why the huge Character change?

    God is a God of perfect order, and He had to go through certain calculated steps to create, in the same way he had to go through certain steps to save. The story of our lives is prefigured in two cities. In genesis the Bible talks about Salem. And this city became Jerusalem. Jesus came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If We Are To Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2020
     | 2,334 views

    Are Christians free to prosecute lawbreakers?

    If We Are to Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? (topical) 1. “A man, convinced of a crime, was in court. The judge said 'Why did the police arrest you?' The man replied 'For shopping too early.' The judge said 'Well that's not a crime, how early ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Are We Sharing In The Lord's Supper Without Meaning To Our Spiritual Being?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,822 views

    How to prepare in taking the Lord’s Supper.

    Introduction: HOW TO CATCH A MONKEY------ Native hunters in the jungles of Africa; have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan