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    Love? How?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 9, 2018
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    God tells us how to love each other.

    Love? How? October 3, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God tells us how to love each other. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Introduction: Ted was not what one would call the teacher’s pet--he was Turned off by school. Very sloppy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of The Pit

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,855 views

    20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

    In our First Reading, Jeremiah was thrown into a pit. Illustration- A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. A PHARISEE said: "Only BAD people fall into a pit." A MATHEMATICIAN calculated HOW he fell into the pit. BUDDHA said: "Your pit is only a state of mind." ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Give Thanks

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,704 views

    A Thanksgiving week sermon

    Give Thanks 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 Introduction: {The Gum} Missions trip to garbage dump in Tiawana, Mexico ~ 3 10 year olds playing ~ one comes to try out English ~ gives Gum to boy ~ takes it divides it into 3 pieces shares with his 2 friends. We are so blessed - hard for us to be thankful - we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Priorities In Prayer

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,916 views

    What are your priorities. Are they reading the paper before prayer - Prayer should always before Paper

    Priorities in Prayer Psalm 5:1-3 Bro Rodney Fry FBC Lead Hill 7/29/2007 Introduction: The Psalmist Sorts out His Priorities He decides God will have the best hours of the day He Offers God the mornings of his life Spurgeon Spoke on the Importance of starting the Day with God “An hour in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage Problems And Problems About Marriage Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,363 views

    A. We must remember that Paul is responding to questions. B. Paul directs his teaching to people in three different situations.

    MARRIAGE PROBLEMS AND PROBLEMS ABOUT MARRIAGE (Part 1) 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 Introduction A. We must remember that Paul is responding to questions. B. Paul directs his teaching to people in three different situations. I. The Marriage of Two Christians (vv. 1-11). A. Some seem to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Beat The Blues

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,413 views

    Everyone gets discouraged from time to time. here is a good formula to beat those BLUE times in your life

    How to Beat the B-L-U-E-S Pastor Jamie Wright * May 4, 2005 Psalm 42:5 “Why am I so sad? Why am I so troubled? I will put my hope in God and once again I will praise Him! B- Believe the positive Story of Mikey Dalton Your outlook determines your outcome Your attitude determines your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Review Of Faith Journey Through Fantasy Lands

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 2, 2010
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     | 2,083 views

    A Review Of Faith Journey Through Fantasy Lands

    Few discussions will provoke opinions among believers as heated as whether or not Christians ought to enjoy works of popular fantasy. On the one hand, some claim believers should avoid these realms of the imagination. On the other, there are those Christians so desperate to justify their interest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Genesis 1:4

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,540 views

    This sermon focuses on Genesis 1:4

    We gather on this day to discuss the meaning of Genesis 1. Many people know without a doubt that Genesis 1 is the story of creation. It is in this first chapter that we find out that everything was created. It is because of Genesis 1 that we know as humans that we to have a beginning. Could you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Does It Take To Make People Move?

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,978 views

    GETTING THE CHURCH UP AND OUT.

    WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MOVE PEOPLE? INTRO: A QUESTION ASKED BY EVERY PASTOR IN AMERICA. 1: WHAT MOVED THE DISCIPLES? A) BEING AT THE FEET OF JESUS B) WALKING WITH HIM DAILY C) HAVING ONE ON ONE CONSULTS WITH HIM POINT: THEY ALL HAD A DEEP REAL PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Individualism Series

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,448 views

    Have you ever thought about why you think the way you do? What are the cultural lenses that you are looking through? Let us think about the water we are swimming in.

    Rom 12: 9 – 21 Looking at our lenses: Individualism (Have you spotted consumeristic thinking in yourself this week?) Individualism is the social outlook that stresses independence and self-reliance. Individualists promote the exercise of one's goals and desires, while opposing external ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Godly In An Ungodly World Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,478 views

    Is it possible to live a “G-rated” life (godly) in a “R-rated” society (raunchy)?

    Living Godly In An Ungodly World Ephesians 4:17-32 Introduction: Is it possible to live a “G-rated” life (godly) in a “R-rated” society (raunchy)? Listen to Paul’s words. Again in v.17, he calls us to walk (live). See 4:1. The Gentiles came from a pagan background. They brought with them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing Faith Over Fear SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 926 views

    We are constantly bombarded with various reports and information. The challenge lies in deciding which to believe. This sermon encourages us to choose faith over fear, to trust in God's will and promises despite the intimidating reports we may encounter.

    Have you ever been embarrassed about a report card? It's not a pleasant feeling, is it? Well, today we're going to talk about reports, specifically the ones we choose to believe. In life, we often receive reports from various sources, but the question is, whose report will we believe? 1. The ...read more

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    An Unlikely Hero Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,485 views

    A Christmas time message about Mary.

    The Heart of an Unlikely Hero By a show of hands: -How many of you remember hearing the announcement of Nov 11, 1918 the end of WW1? -How many of you remember hearing the headlines in May 1927, when Charles Lindbergh had successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean as a solo pilot? -How many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Impact Of Positive Thinking SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,265 views

    Next to accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, maintaining a positive attitude is of utmost importance. Your attitude has the power to make or break you, to heal or hurt you...

    Next to knowing Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, nothing is more important than having a good positive attitude. Your attitude can make or break you, heal or hurt you, make you friends or enemies, make you happy or miserable, and make you a success or failure. Your attitude is a reflection of ...read more

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    Grateful Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,031 views

    Living a grateful life isn’t always easy or convenient but it’s worth it in the end. There’s great healing to be found in the regular practice of gratitude.

    Today, we're going to talk about something that's often overlooked: gratitude. You know, being thankful for all the stuff in our lives. What I want you to walk away with is that living a grateful life isn't always easy, but it's totally worth it. There's great healing to be found in practicing ...read more

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