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  • Eric Hanson avatar

    No Cleverly Invented Stories

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008
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    This clear sermon outline can help you prepare a fine apologetically fit message on the resurection of Jesus Christ and the claims of the Gospel.

    No Cleverly Invented Stories II Peter 1:16-21 (Resurrection Sunday: April 4, 1999) Pastor Eric J. Hanson The Gospel of Jesus Christ rests upon a firm foundation of eyewitness accounts of His resurrection and ascension. There are no cleverly invented stories either. These witnesses paid a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heavens Three Top Gifts.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 28, 2009
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    These are gifts that keep on giving.

    HEAVENS THREE TOP GIFTS. Many times we get gifts we do not like so we return them to the store they came from to get a refund are something else we want. Christ gave us three gifts the greatest gifts in the world and so many want even pick them up. Its almost like we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 11, 2016
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    We must daily choose to follow Jesus.

    Following Jesus January 10, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must daily choose to follow Jesus. Focus Passage: Matthew 26:51-58 Supplemental Passage: And He was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shedding Abroad Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2017
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    Acts 2 verses 33-35 are strangely, and sadly, not found anywhere in the weekly lectionary. I have sought to address them here, in their immediate context.

    THE "SHEDDING ABROAD" OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Acts 2:32-36. This is a compact set of verses, brim-full of theological gems: i. The crucifixion of Jesus (Acts 2:36); ii. His resurrection (Acts 2:32); and iii. His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 2:33). The passage is also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life's Problem

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 21, 2016
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    The Christian's life work may be compared to the solution of a problem in mathematics

    Sermon Life's Problem Philippians 2:12-13 The Christian's life work may be compared to the solution of a problem in mathematics I. Addition II Peter 1:5-6 a. Faith b. Virtue c. Knowledge - John 17:3 d. Temperance - A God Controlled life e. Patience - That will enable one to continue to the end. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Motivator

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 29, 2017
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    Look for people to build and grow with them. That's the Joy of living

    BECOME A MOTIVATOR MAIN TEXT: HEBREWS 3:13 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. In today’s lesson, let us examine the life of this man whom the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Useful To The Master

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 23, 2017
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    We must make ourselves useful to the Master.

    Useful to the Master April 23, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must make ourselves useful to the Master. Focus Passage: 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Key Verse: Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excuses For Missing Church

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
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     | 7,509 views

    Excuses for Missing Church

    Excuses for Missing Church Why I stopped going to ball games: 1. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. 2. The other fans don't care about me. 3. The seats are too hard. 4. Coach never visits me. 5. The referee makes calls I don't agree with. 6. Some of the games go into ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Nobody Can Stop Us

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 7, 2018
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    Nothing should ever stop you from preaching Jesus, who is grace and truth for the power you wield and preach is greater than all others that will rise against you.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: NOTHING CAN STOP US Acts 4:1-4 King James Version (KJV) 4 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Illuminate The World

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016
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     | 5,868 views

    YOU CANNOT HIDE LIGHT FOR LONG. IF YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD NO DARKNESS CAN COVER YOU RATHER DARKNESS BRINGS OUT YOUR BRIGHTNESS

    ILLUMINATE THE WORLD Main text- Matthew 5:14 “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden” “let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven”….Matthew 5:16 Alleluia I am a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Strong Becomes Weak

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012
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    Some believers are strong in faith while some are weak. Nevertheless, even the strongest in faith can and will have times of weakness. Every one of us no matter how strong in the faith can fall into times of weakness. That is why we must guard against tho

    Intro: Some believers are strong in faith while some are weak. Nevertheless, even the strongest in faith can and will have times of weakness. The Bible admonishes us, “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.” (I Cor. 10:12) Every one of us no matter how ...read more

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    What Kind Of Parent Are You? Series

    Contributed by Peter Flournoy on Feb 24, 2012
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    The purpose of this sermon is to help parents find out which style of parenting they are currently using and which style of parenting they should be using.

    He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him. 5 For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?” 1 Timothy 3: 4-5 Eli was disqualified from leadership because he did not restrain his children fro doing wrong. ( 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing Christ - Let The River Flow 2

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 25, 2011
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    Let the river of life flow through you and produce a light to shine to the world.

    2011.11.13.Missions Sunday Version 2. Sharing Christ - Let the River Flow William Akehurst HSWC Romans 1:16-20 UNASHAMED I am not ashamed of the Gospel. It is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes. The just shall live (eternally) by faith. COMMANDED to go into all the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Chastening Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Nov 29, 2011
     | 4,147 views

    We need healthy churches today!!!!

    The Chastening of the Church 1 Peter 4:17-19 Introduction: What is the church? The called out ones! . Romans 8:1; 1 Corinthians 11:32 . Not condemnation, but purging and purifying. a. The Body of Christ - Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:11-13; 5:23-28 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religious Person

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 8, 2011
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     | 2,797 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen the Pope? Have you walked side by side with the Pope? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General religious people III. OBJECTIVES: To show what Religiousity is all about from the Bible. IV. TEXT: James 1:27 Pure religion and un

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen the Pope? Have you walked side by side with the Pope? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General religious people III. OBJECTIVES: To show what Religiousity is all about from the Bible. IV. TEXT: James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal