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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Christ, Our Example: Love Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 29, 2011
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    Jesus calls us to lay down our lives for Him, as He laid down His life for us.

    Christ, Our Example: Love August 28, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus calls us to lay down our lives for Him, as He laid down His life for us. Focus Passage: John 15:9-17 Supplemental Passage: If I speak with the tongues of men and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 19, 2011
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    EASTER 4 - Jesus is the Good Shepherd who loves his sheep to and even beyond death. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who wants all sheep in his flock.

    JESUS IS THE GOOD SHEPHERD (Outline) May 15, 2011 - Easter 4 - JOHN 10:11-16 INTRO: Not too many people today have the job of being a shepherd. The job of a modern day shep-herd has greatly changed since the time of Jesus. A shepherd is still vital in taking care of the sheep. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    First Love Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011
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    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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    His Name Is ….the Great High Priest Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2011
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    Jesus our Great High Priest. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Three Questions: Question one: Who is this Great high priest? Question Two: What does this high priest have to offer? Question Three: Why does He qualify? SERMON BODY: Ill: • Readers’ Digest Magazine contains the story; • Of an employee who confided in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    It’s All About Jesus!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 15, 2011
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    1. Jesus is our Preacher. 2. Jesus is our Healer. 3. Jesus is our Comforter. 4. Jesus is our Giver.

    It’s All about Jesus! Isaiah 61:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 29, 2010 *What is the heart of our vision as a church? -- I like the way Ed Turnage says it when he goes out visiting Saturday mornings: “It’s all about Jesus.” *The heart of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Search For The Authentic Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011
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    Think about how we would describe Jesus, based on what we know. All we have are snapshots of His life, not a full biography. Who is Jesus Christ?

    One day a little girl was drawing a picture, and even skipped recess because she was so focused upon it. Her teacher asked what she was doing and she said she was drawing a picture of God. “Oh honey, you can’t do that...no one knows what God looks like.” She held up the picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Get Set, Go! Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Feb 28, 2011
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     | 7,142 views

    Part two in my challenge for the church towards leadership. But I warn you that my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you with today is a little different from what you might be thinking leadership within the church is all about.

    Let’s pray. Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Last week we took up the topic of being a leader. We are examining the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Spirit-Empowered Messiah Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2011
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     | 5,283 views

    Jesus had no sin or impure motives that gave Satan legal access to His life. Satan could find nothing in Jesus - not even one square inch of territory - to which he could lay claim and thus gain access to Jesus’ heart. This is the reason why there was pro

    Opening illustration: You might not see the literal ‘Red Sea’ miracle in today’s context but will surely see one parallel to it. The issue is, as the Israelites waited before the ‘Red Sea,’ they didn’t contemplate or pursue to build a bridge across it. They waited on God for His Salvation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    El Hijo Del Hombre Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Dec 11, 2010
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    Lo mejor que puedes hacer es someter tu vida a Jesucristo

    El hijo del hombre 12/12/10 Daniel 7:13-14 Intro: Recuerdo una Navidad en particular cuando tenía como unos 15 años. Habíamos terminado la celebración familiar y ya eran las primeras horas de la madrugada cuando comenzamos a recoger todo y prepararnos para ir a descansar. Por la fiesta, los ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Christmas Light Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 51 ratings
     | 43,680 views

    A light was going to illuminate those living in darkness, in the land Naphatli and Zebulun. Why did God only mention those two fairly insignificant tribes in this prophecy? And what was this light to accomplish in our our lives?

    OPEN: How many of you have ever been in a cave? How many of you have ever been to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky? My family and I have been there several times ourselves and I’ve always been impressed by the beauty and grandeur of that cave and others we’ve visited. I once read about a tour of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Made To Make A Difference (Acts 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 5, 2011
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     | 8,089 views

    This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. In Acts 2, believers trusted the Spirit's power, spoke the people's language, and pointed people toward Jesus.

    Made to Make a Difference: Acts 2 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/26/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. Nearly two millennia ago on the opposite side of the planet, 120 ordinary men and women—tax gatherers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Building Materials

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 22, 2011
     | 7,250 views

    What you have in your foundation!

    1 Cor. 3:9-15-For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Said What To An Angel Of God? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 17, 2011
     | 3,224 views

    The Word of God comes in silence and is revealed as the word of the new and everlasting covenant, so that when we celebrate Eucharist we are freed from our messy little daily sins and given strength for the journey.

    Monday of 4th week in Advent 19 December 2011 Verbum Domini As a member of the tribe of Levi, and a priest, Zechariah would have been familiar with all the books of the Old Testament, just as he stood at the threshold of the New. He would have heard the Levites singing the psalm that praises the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Starting Right

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
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    More from Mark about Christ's ministry beginning...

    1.9-11 The Baptism of Christ ..the Visit, the Vision & the Voice ..Nazareth / Galilee: obscure, despised, contemptible places (lack of morals / education) ..baptized: first task as a man, alone, was a mission of submission (Matt3.15) ..Spirit descending: validation, encouragement, empowering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Baptism Of New Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012
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     | 7,988 views

    Jesus' baptism was more than a mere example that we should follow. It was a start of his ministry; his new life. Our baptism reflects Jesus'. We too are identified as God's own, filled with the Holy Spirit, and die to live a new life of mission and minist

    Mark 1:4-11 “A Baptism of New Life” INTRODUCTION We are one week into the new year. Many of us may pooh pooh New Year’s resolutions, and mutter under our breath that it is just another day—one of three hundred and sixty-five. Still, there is a newness about this time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran