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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    What We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 13, 2014
     | 3,104 views

    God has given us so much in Jesus!

    What We Have in Jesus November 9, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has given us so much in Jesus! Focus Passage: Ephesians 3:14-19 Introduction: A rock hound named Rob Cutshaw owns a little roadside shop outside Andrews, North Carolina. Like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,785 views

    Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 2 of 7.

    BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN (LUKE 7:36-50) I had known for quite a while an elderly man who had two sons. The older son was the valedictorian of his school, a researcher at a Forbes 500 company and a visiting professor at a graduate school. The younger son paled in comparison; he was an average ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Saturation Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,685 views

    Sermon in the Series Let’s Be Jesus Friends

    Series:Let’s Be Jesus Friends Sermon 3: Saturation Evangelism Acts 8:1-25 Wherever we are, is an opportunity to witness. It matters not where or how often we move. Moving is a way of life. We change locations for many reasons. Christians are not exempted from moving. We, of all people, should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Men

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,760 views

    A look at the four friends that took this man to Jesus.

    “The Four Men” Text: Mark 2:1-12 1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Betrayal Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 7,511 views

    Jesus is betrayed or abandoned by his closest friends

    Ever had a long day - a day that refused to end? Review the longest 24 hour period the earth ever witnessed - a story witnessed only by a handful of people at the time, but has come to be the most well known story of all time. It is told in more languages to more people than any other story. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Davaughn Cox avatar

    Being Nice To Everyone

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,673 views

    Being nice to everyone not just our friends

    God is nice to everyone no matter who they are. God wants us to be nice to everyone no matter what they do. God wants all of his children to get along not just a few. We should be nice to everyone because God us nice to us. We should be able to really forgive people. We should forgive people when ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Glynda Lomax avatar

    The Spirit Of Judas

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Apr 5, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,574 views

    Learn to recognize the Spirit of Judas when it comes for you or your ministry.

    Does the Spirit of Judas have its Sights Set on You? Psalm 41:9 (KJV) 9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. Everyone knows Judas committed the ultimate betrayal, he betrayed Jesus, handing him over to his enemies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    If I Have 600 Facebook Friends, Why Do I Still Feel Lonely?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 23, 2013
     | 5,435 views

    This message addresses the ironic situation we find ourselves in today: more connected than ever yet lonelier than ever. The message focuses on the idea that having 2 or 3 good friends is more important than having 600 Facebook "friends."

    [Video: see attached sheet – “The Innovation of Loneliness” – only use part of it – it’s at vimeo.com/70534716] FIRST THINGS FIRST: It’s a lie that you can have 600 friends. - For our purposes this morning, I want to use the terms “friends” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    How To Make The Rest Of Your Life The Best Of Your Life

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021
     | 14,506 views

    We need to remember Philippians 4:19 which says, But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

    Psalm 90:12; Matthew 6:33 HOW TO MAKE THE REST OF YOUR LIFE THE BEST OF YOUR LIFE There is an old saying that, "You are never too old to learn." Here is one lesson that you're never too old to learn: "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Meets The Woman At The Well

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 22, 2018
     | 6,169 views

    Why is that sharp spiritual void we have within — a void that can only be filled by a relationship with God — so often seem blunted? (for Friend Day)

    Jesus Meets the Woman at the Well (John 4:4-43) 1. A renowned philosopher was held in high regard by his driver, who listened in awe as his boss lectured and answered difficult questions about the nature of things and the meaning of life. Then, one day, the driver approached the philosopher and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Could God Love Someone Like Me?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 4, 2013
     | 6,758 views

    It was a scandal. Jesus was hanging out with some folk who were not well-respected. In fact, they were religious and social outcasts – and Jesus is not only eating with them, He is enjoying their company.

    9 September 2005 How Could God Love Someone Like Me? Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction As we get started this morning, I want to begin with a question. If Jesus were walking among us today, would He eat at Lauren’s sports bar, “Goony Birds?” If you’re thinking that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Swift avatar

    Life Is What Happens When You Are Making Other Plans

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,052 views

    Trouble shooting lifes trails

    /****************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /****************************************************/ Today is Super Bowl Sunday. I’m going to need a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Illustrations Of Love And Warnings Of Hate Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,259 views

    Jesus gives illustrations of a lay down your life love and also warnings concerning upcoming hatred and persecution by a world of unbelief.

    Illustrations of Love and Warnings of Hate John 15:11-25 Jesus tells us in John 15:11: “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” Jesus is on His way to the cross and promises His followers (including you and me) that His joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Course Title: Disciple-Making 101, Professor: The Apostle Paul Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,288 views

    This sermon emphasizes the Scriptural priority of and gives an overview of the process of disciple-making.

    Course Title: Disciple-Making 101 Professor: The Apostle Paul Acts 18 August 15, 2002 Intro: A. [Finger of God] An old deacon was leading in prayer using one of his stereotypical phrases, which was “Oh Lord, touch the unsaved with Thy finger.” As he intoned this phrase in this particular prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Making The Most Of The Good And The Bad - Rom 8:28,29

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,582 views

    Making the Most of the Good and the Bad - Rom. 8:28,29

    Making the Most of the Good & the Bad – Rom. 8:28 Illustration: DETOURS The year was 1920. The scene was the examining board for selecting missionaries. Standing before the board was a young man named Oswald Smith. One dream dominated his heart. He wanted to be a missionary. Over and over again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational