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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Do Something About It

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 11, 2015
     | 3,851 views

    Compassion demands action.

    Do Something about It May 10, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Compassion demands action. Focus Passage: Luke 7:11-17 Supplemental Passage: Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,923 views

    When you know the Lord, He turns your pain into praise. He turns opposition into opportunity for the spread of the Gospel if you will take that opportunity to preach the Word to all without prejudice and without price.

    Eagles are fascinating birds. Did you know a mother eagle constructs her nest with thorns and jagged rocks? These are the first things she lays down. Then she covers that prickly nest with wool, feathers, and the fur of animals she has killed. That makes the nest soft and comfortable, a nice home ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How Blessed Are Those Who Mature In The Lord

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 3,225 views

    This message was prepared for and given to residents of a senior living community, and, lifts up reasons for thankfulness for the gift of old age which provides new opportunities to grow in grace.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Matthew 5:1-12 contains a list of blessings known as the Beatitudes, each beginning with “blessed are”. The English word, "blessed" is a translation from the ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Breaking The Cycle In A Land Misled-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 19, 2019
     | 3,566 views

    5 of 5. King Ahaz of Judah’s reign was marked/defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance. A land defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance is misled & to be pitied. The cycle must be broken in a misled land, due to it’s WASTED...

    BREAKING The CYCLE In A LAND MISLED--V— 2Kings 16:1-4; 18:1-7(16:01-18; 18:01-07, 14-16, 17-18; 19:1-7, 14-20, 35-37) Overcoming Political Acquiescence Overcoming The Politics of Spiritual Acquiescence. Attention: “America was founded by people who believed that God was their rock of safety. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Ready?

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,966 views

    This message is about whether we can ready ourselves for the New Year, even with all the uncertainty. It looks at the time and opportunities we have, and knowing God's will through the filling of the Holy Spirit.

    Are We Ready Ephesians 5:15-18 Today’s message is to answer the question, “Are we ready for the coming new year?” And then, what are we expecting given the uncertainty surrounding this current pandemic? I heard a story of a son who had called his parents to wish them a Happy New Year. As he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Church Of Philadelphia: Words Of Praise To A Faithful Assembly (Revelation 3:7-13)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 13, 2024
     | 1,322 views

    The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and be delivered from its enemies and the coming hour of trial upon the world.

    The seven churches of Revelation 2-3 were literal, authentic, verifiable places of worship in the region of Asia Minor within the boundaries of the Roman Empire. These churches are not the product of allegory, nor are they tales of mystics and sages of ancient days. There is nothing written in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Greatest Hope Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 784 views

    God may not meet our expectations in every situation, but He ultimately fulfills our greatest hopes and is always present with us, even when He seems distant.

    Hey guys! Today, we're going to talk about something we all experience: disappointment. You know, those times when things don't go the way we want or expect them to. And sometimes, it feels like God isn't showing up when we need Him the most. But I want to share a story from the Bible that shows us ...read more

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    Uncle Sam Teaches Us How To Serve God (Veterans Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 8, 2022
     | 3,075 views

    You can tell a lot about a nation in the way they treat their heroes

    Illus: For example, respect for the elderly is something today that is missing in our society. We see a lot of rudeness, and much of it is directed toward the elderly. Society has to make adjustments for the elderly: • Many times they can not hear correctly • Many of them can not remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grandparents Day

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2023
     | 4,947 views

    Grandparents have a unique opportunity with their grandchildren.

    Today is National Grandparents Day. Let me tell you a story. One day, Grandpa Henry sat in the park with another old man. Henry discovered that his seventy-five-year-old friend had just married a twenty-five-year-old woman. Grandpa Henry was amazed. "Your wife must be beautiful,” he said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Necessity Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,369 views

    After one gains entrance to the church through the Door of Opportunity, what is expected next? Every believer is gifted to serve within the church, for the edifying of the body and the glory of God. We must be united and work together to fulfill the work.

    The Necessity of Unity Ephesians 4: 11-16 Last week we began the series: Church – A New Testament Model. We looked at the means of entrance into the church through Christ the Door. This opportunity is available by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Once entry into the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Want Special Orders You Must First Obey Standing Orders

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,797 views

    Sermon describes author’s spiritual journey to demonstrate that although God leads us in His ways, most often we do His work by simply saying "Yes," to ministry opportunities.

    IF YOU WANT SPECIAL ORDERS YOU MUST FIRST OBEY STANDING ORDERS GOD is preparing to use each of us to reach the this unit. Chaplains can only do so much. However, you are here 24 hours a day–seven days a week. The Almighty has called you to minister right here–right now! We know that revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Greater Blessing - Genesis 15 Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024
     | 665 views

    Life is filled with choices and opportunities. How do we know which choices to make and what opportunities are from God or not?

    Last week we studied the passage in Genesis 13:3-18 where we saw that Abram and Lot were prospering, so much so that they needed to expand their territory and go their separate ways. Throughout this transition, Abram stayed close to God and learned to settle things God’s way. Lot on other hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Created To Do Good Works

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 35,334 views

    We are made with a purpose, to serve God by serving people.

    You are made with a purpose. You are made to serve God by serving people. You don’t exist for yourself. The Bible says, “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Eph 2:10 Just like a potter makes a clay pot to hold water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Animal Sacrifice, Foot Washing, And The Homeless Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,407 views

    Why should we serve? We have so many others things to do and to be at. Why should that be a priority?

    Back in November, I had the opportunity to go and see Rob Bell, the guy who does those Nooma videos (he’s also a pastor, speaker and author), speak at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square. What he talked about and explained was the idea of animal sacrifice that was so prevalent in Jewish culture and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victorious Life, The

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,844 views

    We are living in a season of great spiritual opportunities. How do we take advantage of those opportunities and live a life of spiritual victory.

    Introduction Completed a series about- Kingdom of God- being … kingdom minded people, and kingdom builders. There are seasons of life we go through as Christians. There are also seasons in the eternal plan of God. Mtt 16:1-3 Important to understand the season we are in so we know how to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic