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  • Why Pray?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,764 views

    Prayer is not a monologue but a conversation between us and God. Those in contact with God have vision, they have a power within that can change people around them, they have authority with God and insight into what God is doing.

    WHY PRAY? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PASTOR’S PRAYER. 1. A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open the combination lock on the supply cabinet. He couldn't quite remember the combination. Finally, he went to the pastor and asked for help. The pastor came and began to turn the dial. ...read more

  • On To Corinth

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
     | 3,317 views

    On to Corinth. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts chapter 18 verses 1-17. • Last Sunday you looked at chapter 17 when the apostle Paul was in Athens • This week in chapter 18 he has left Athens; • And made a 90-mile journey west to Corinth. • And unlike Athens, when he is with Christian friends (chapter 17 ...read more

  • "We Are Family…” Series

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 288 ratings
     | 44,446 views

    #4 “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” “We Are Family…”

    “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” “We Are Family…” Ephesians 2:19-22 As we look at the Six Pillars of a Powerful Church - we have looked at Pillar 1 - is the pillar of STEWARDSHIP - Pillar 2 - is the pillar of WORSHIP Pillar 3 - is the pillar of DISCIPLESHIP And today we look at Pillar 4 ...read more

  • (Section 5) Pastor Appreciation -Pastor Winston Mcclurg Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018
     | 8,732 views

    Pastors should be appreciated daily as they do their work. There should be especially one day when they are recognized.

    PASTORS –Pastor Winston McClurg I. GOD A. His Plan 1. Salvation Is God’s Will II Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” 2. ...read more

  • Mud Sitting

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Feb 23, 2024
     | 1,474 views

    I used this sermon for our "Friend Sunday." My main text was Proverbs 18:24, although I used several other texts as time permitted. After a little humor, and prayer I told the illustration about "Mud-sitting."

    Mud Sitting Text: Proverbs 18:24 Date: February 18, 2024, BFBC Friend Sunday at 11 am A little Humor: Just Have to Outrun You Two friends were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his ...read more

  • An Enemy In The Midst Of The Camp (Are You A Friend Or Foe?)

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 21,673 views

    Another message from the "And You Shall Recover All" series dealing with recovering and restoring what the devil has taken from us as a body of believers. Series based on 1 Samuel 30:1-8

    AN ENEMY IN THE MIDST OF THE CAMP (ARE YOU A FRIEND OR FOE?) JOSHUA 7:1, 10-13 God already has a plan for us to follow so that we may be victorious. He has already designed and set various strategies in order that we may be able to have dominion over the enemy. Although God has set the course, we ...read more

  • Who Is Jesus To You?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2016
     | 30,661 views

    Jesus is Lord, Savior, and God.

    Who Is Jesus to You? May 29, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is Lord, Savior, and God. Focus Passage: Matthew 16:13-16 Introduction: I am known by different people in different ways. To my daughters; Daddy. To my wife; honey. To my ...read more

  • Be Careful When Advising People In God’s Will

    Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 14, 2024
     | 530 views

    So many times, we have become like Job’s friends, who have not spoken the right words about or from God to our friends like Job who are suffering in God’s will. We have spoken Godly words, but some or all of these words are not from God.

    And so it was, after the LORD had spoken these words to Job, that the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is aroused against you and your two friends, for you have not spoken of Me what is right, as My servant Job has.” Job 42:7 So many times, we have become like Job’s friends, who have ...read more

  • When We Feel Alone, We Need A Friend

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 17, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,314 views

    Loneliness, isolation and depression are wreaking havoc in the church today and we need to be aware of this and help those around us who need to feel more included and loved.

    When We Feel Alone, We Need A Friend This message is for people who feel alone and isolated and it is also for the folks here this morning who don’t feel that way but these two groups of people need to know that the other group of folks is there. I can hardly think of a worse feeling than ...read more

  • "The Resurrection And The Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2017
     | 7,337 views

    Jesus wants to be in relationship with us.

    “The Resurrection and The Life” John 11:1-45 People need friends. We are social beings. It’s an innate trait, undeniable and inescapable. We crave human companionship. As much as our inner cowboy might like the idea of riding off alone into the sunset, real people cannot ...read more

  • 10 Benefits Of Home Cell Groups

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 90,826 views

    Why are home cell groups important

    HOME EXPLOSION TEN BENEFITS OF HOME CELLS Part-1 Act 2:46 - 5:42 Pastor Jeff Seaman Acts 2:46 “And they, continued daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart…” Acts 5:42 “Day after day, in the temple ...read more

  • Be Generous With Your Greetings!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 14,455 views

    There are people who seem to say, “Well, here I am. Everybody notice me!” And there are others who say, “There you are. I’ve noticed you.”

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I came across a little ditty that went something like this: Some go to church to laugh & talk, & some go there to walk the walk. Some go to church to meet a friend, & some go there an hour to spend. Some ...read more

  • Timothy (Paul's Disciple) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 3, 2022
     | 3,217 views

    This young man was so closely associated with the Apostle Paul that they shared his thoughts and work. However, we must assume the more profound knowledge of him conveyed by the Acts and Epistles and by the letters of counsel addressed by St. Paul to him personally.

    Timothy Acts 16:1 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman… ________________________________________ This young man was so closely associated with the Apostle Paul that they shared his thoughts and work. He is ...read more

  • Three B's Of Jesus Living In Us

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,197 views

    Have you ever heard of the buddy system? It’s used in schools, at daycares or in families to keep kids from getting lost. Children are taught to stay with their buddy and help each other go the right way.

    3 Benefits of Christ Living in Us Have you ever heard of the buddy system? It’s used in schools, at daycares or in families to keep kids from getting lost. Children are taught to stay with their buddy and help each other go the right way. But what do we do when we don’t have a buddy or friend? ...read more

  • How To Work Together In Ministry

    Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,693 views

    Message looks at quality friends and how Paul coveted his ministry with Timothy and Ephraditus

    How to work together in ministry We have been studying the book of Philippians the last two months. The theme of Philippians is a joy filled life. The word joy is mentioned 17 times in this book. In Philippians Paul gives examples of what it means to be a humble joy filled servant. First he gives ...read more