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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Day After Easter

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 20, 2009
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    What do you do when the band stops playing and the “Amen’s” are no longer shouted? What do you do when it seems like faith has been misguided? Consider the condition of the disciples on the day after Easter.

    THE DAY AFTER EASTER John 21:1-19 Introduction: Edgar Allen Poe wrote, “When the excitement dies, the elevation of soul ends and so does the poem, in so far as it is a poem.” What do you do when the band stops playing and the “Amen’s” are no longer shouted? What do you do when it seems like faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rally Around Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 25, 2010
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    What do Christ followers rally around? What makes the difference during discouraging times?

    Rally Around Life – 03.22.09 Introduction – You’ve heard the expression “Rally Around the Flag.” It is where our national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner” comes from. Francis Scott Key, as a prisoner aboard a British ship, saw the American flag still ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Life Really Gets Hard (I) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
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     | 4,937 views

    Benefits gained by those who persevere through trials are discussed. James tells us to rejoice in hardship; sermon examines why.

    When Life Gets Really Hard James 1:2-12 4-13-08 How would you respond this morning if you received a call telling you that terrorists had just blown up your house and your insurance had expired yesterday? How would you respond if your boss called to tell you his business had fall off and he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Goin’ Fishin’

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 3, 2011
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     | 4,152 views

    Because of the resurrection, life is NOT "business as usual." The resurrection changes everything...

    Goin’ Fishin’ May 1, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Because of the Resurrection, life is NOT “business as usual.” Focus Passage: John 21:1-11 Supplemental Passage: Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Battle

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 23, 2015
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    Spiritual attacks are real; we must know how to combat them.

    Spiritual Battle June21, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Spiritual attacks are real; we must know how to combat them. Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:12 Introduction: Recently National Geographic ran an article about the Alaskan bull moose. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Will Provide

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 13, 2015
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    We are called on to act in a manner that pleases God. Elijah’s actions did not please God, but God still gave him what he needed to persevere in faith. We are called on to be united in Christ. We are to be one body that is wholly obedient to God.

    The events we read about in 1 Kings 19:1-9 occur just after Elijah and God have won the challenge against the gods of Baal. As a result of the deaths of the prophets of Baal, Queen Jezebel threatened to kill Elijah. Elijah has been forced to flee for his life. Elijah was discouraged. He had faced ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Ever Feel Like Throwing In The Towel?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
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    Have you ever watched a boxing match when the coach threw in the towel? We have lost? We quit? No mas?

    THROWING IN THE TOWEL... ESTABLISH A PERIMETER... HOPE, HOPE AGAIN, HOPE AGAINST HOPE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com The church is doing many worldly things in the name of the cross. Several churches have taken out the pulpit and put in the BIG SCREEN FOOTBALL GAMES. Other churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Get Your Bounce Back

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Aug 26, 2014
     | 6,244 views

    The resurrection of Jesus gave energy to the defeated followers; Easter changes the lives of followers; The Emmuas Road activity that change hearts;

    How to Get Your Bounce Back Luke 24:13-35 Our spirits are fickle. One time we are on top of the world, the next time we are at the bottom. Like many politicians call their opponents, we are “flip-flops.” Two examples of spiritual “flip-flops” are described in Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Longer A Quitter

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 26, 2011
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    Learn why we quit following God's lead, the consequences for it and what to do about quitting - let go and trust God's promises.

    GOD’S renovation project Haggai 1 When we moved to Eastern Europe one of the surprising things I noticed were all the buildings in the process of being built. First of all everything was built of brick. And secondly it looked like most of the buildings were just sitting there half built or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Ancient Robbers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 6, 2012
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    The worst robbery is spiritual robbery. Some of the best believers have been robbed of their blessings, happiness, and miracles because of the robbers of Fear, Discouragement, Doubt, Sorrow, and Carelessness. Jesus came to restore us from these losses. Le

    THE ANCIENT ROBBERS John 10:10 [The idea for this message and some of the text of section 3 were derived from Daniel Olukoya’s message of the same name.] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BURGLAR WORRY 1. Someone tells about a woman who for many years couldn’t sleep at night because she worried ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why We Need Revival

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 12, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 56,499 views

    I believe there are four reasons that we need revival as a church and individually – our eyes have been distracted, our hearts have become discouraged, our joy has been diminished, and our work has been disrupted

    Why We Need Revival Psalm 85:1-6 Revival is the giving of a new breath of life to that which is either waning or has ceased to breathe. Revival is a visitation of God which brings renewed life to Christians who have been sleeping, restoring them, producing a deep sense of God's near presence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Reasons To Be Encouraged

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 20, 2012
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     | 59,398 views

    Our lives are filled with discouragements. Paul mentions "the encouragement of the Scriptures," Rom. 15:4. Here are seven reasons that every believer should be encouraged and positive about their lives and futures.

    SEVEN REASONS TO BE ENCOURAGED [This is a reworked version of John Shearhart’s message, “20 Reasons to Be Encouraged.”] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Light Bulb jokes, 133 yrs old. (Reader's Digest) 1. How many divorced men does it take to change a lightbulb? Who cares? They never get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Chatterbox - Week 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 7, 2014
     | 5,719 views

    A 6 week look from the book, To Crash the Chatterbox from Steve Furtick. A look at how to crash the destructive noises satan places in our heart, spirit and mind.

    Crash the Chatterbox - 5 Matthew 11:1-11 May 25, 2014 The story of John the Baptist is fascinating. We know John and Jesus are related, we don’t know exactly how, but they are related and John is a few months older than Jesus. John was sent to announce the coming of the Messiah, Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Post Salvation Blues

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2023
     | 1,530 views

    The greatest feeling of our life was the day we accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior. That feeling doesn't last forever. We have to live in this sinful world. We all experience post salvation blues. The word of God can encourage us to overcome.

    Until a few years ago, the best way I know how to describe my Christian life was like that of a convict. A convict who has been pardoned. The cell door has been opened, but I was still living in a prison. There was no doubt in my mind that I had been pardoned and the door was open, so I was free to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Israel’s Trouble, God’s Promises Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 5, 2022
     | 3,589 views

    There are spiritual leadership lessons here that apply to anyone in spiritual leadership. If you have suddenly seen the tide turn against you in your leadership, then you will identify with Moses here.

    “Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, I have a wonderful feeling, everything’s going my way.” After what we find in Exodus chapter 4, Moses may have been able to sing that song. After Moses made multiple excuses not to answer the call of God at the burning bush, he did respond to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist