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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Christmas Boxes

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
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    We have been given the gift of Jesus.

    Christmas Boxes November 30, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Focus Passage: Luke 1:26-38 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: I have a problem with Christmas. I think I have it under control, but only time will tell. It’s those Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intent On One Purpose

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012
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    We must be intent on living a holy life characterized by serving others. - 5th year anniversary sermon to my church.

    Intent on One Purpose August 5, 2012 Morning Service Pastor’s 5th Anniversary Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be intent on living a holy life characterized by serving others. Focus Passage: Philippians 2:1-8 Supplemental Passage: "In everything, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Praise Is In The Middle Series

    Contributed by Joel Quick on Aug 10, 2012
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    The greatest battles won have been won in the middle.

    My Praise is in the Middle Psalm 22:22 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. 1) Middle a) mid•dle 1. Equally distant from extremes or limits; central: the middle point on a line. 2. Being at neither one extreme nor the other; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Save Yourself

    Contributed by Michael Jakes on Sep 11, 2015
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    The command to save yourself came on the heels of the first and greatest gospel sermon ever preached...the result was 3,000 souls coming to Christ on that day.

    THE PRESENT CONDITION 2Ti.3:1-5 v1 This know also that in the last days, perilous times shall come. v2-5 For men shall be...(this is the perverse generation) v5...from such turn away. (avoid; depart; withdraw; shun; no fellowship; leave alone; do not associate) Acts 2:37-40 v37 Now when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "We Have Taken Him Off The Cross"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 15, 2015
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    WE do not desire a cross because it means we suffer. The Christ on the cross is an image of suffering, image of surrender, an image of servant hood, and the cross of Christ is an image of sufficiency.

    “We have taken him off the cross?” Mark 8:34 Most pictures we see of the cross of Christ is the cross is displayed as empty. 1. Image 1 of Isenhiem Altar piece The cross of Christ is an image of suffering • The Isenheim Altarpiece is an image of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    #8 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sanctification #1) Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015
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    This sermon speaks about the work of the HOly Spirit in bringing about our sanctificaition. The Holy Spirit counsels us, congregates us (brings us together with other believers), and corrects us.

    Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #1) Introduction: In last week’s sermon I spoke about the work of the Holy Spirit in our salvation. Today I will be speaking to you about how the Holy Spirit works in us after we are saved. Salvation is just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is The Church A Lighthouse Or A Club House?

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
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    The church has a mandate to be the light of Christ

    Introduction: - the Guiding Light illustration - Today I want to speak of what a lighthouse is and how that applies to the church I. The Light of Christ (v.18) A. The light is Christ’s light - Joh 1:4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. - Joh 1:5 The light shines in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Comes Home

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
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    The King Comes Home

    Psalm 24 The King Comes Home I. The Lord's Claim 1 The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. But why Earth? Why not Mars? Mercury? Venus or Saturn or Neptune? Why Earth? Because nowhere else in the universe does God have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Arena Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Daniel De Bruin on Nov 5, 2015
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     | 8,681 views

    To me the greatest shortfall that we as believers have, is our lack of faith. And it is not that we need a whole of it. We actually need just a little bit of faith, according to Jesus, as small as a mustard seed to move mountains.

    To me the greatest shortfall that we as believers have, is our lack of faith. And it is not that we need a whole of it. We actually need just a little bit of faith, according to Jesus, as small as a mustard seed to move mountains. According to Hebrews 11:2 we receive our testimonies by faith. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Bring Ye All The Tithes

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015
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    Prayer

    Malachi 3:1 - 12 10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 1. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Less Religion And More Faith

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 16, 2016
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     | 3,237 views

    LESS RELIGION AND MORE FAITH

    LESS RELIGION AND MORE FAITH Matthew 20: 25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. 26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Physical Versus Spiritual Concerns Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 2, 2017
     | 5,888 views

    Make a resolution to focus on the spiritual first!

    It’s a new year and for many it’s another time to make resolutions; does anyone even know the main definition of what a resolution is?? A resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something! What are typical new year’s resolutions?? Most resolutions are for physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Sayings Of Jesus Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013
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     | 3,028 views

    Jesus continues His sermon on the Beatitudes of His followers.

    The Sayings of Jesus Part 2 Matt. 5:7-12 Last week we discussed the first four of the Beatitudes and identified these four attitudes are that which takes place inwardly. These are I believe are necessary in order for us to demonstrate the other four attitudes in a way in which it will pleasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold, I Am Doing A New Thing

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 20, 2013
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     | 18,839 views

    Remember not the former things...

    BEHOLD, I AM DOING A NEW THING! Isaiah 43:18-25. The first point of application for the prophecies of Isaiah 1-35 is the contemporary Assyrian threat, which is finally resolved in the narrative of Isaiah 36-37. After King Hezekiah’s sickness in Isaiah 38 - and the miraculous turning back of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conflict With The Comforter

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 27, 2013
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     | 4,710 views

    A sermon detailing how we can diminish the influence of the Holy spirit in our lives.

    “Conflict with the Comforter” Ephesians 4:1-32 ********** Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not the Spirit. INTRODUCTION: This word grieve means to make sad or sorrowful, to cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist