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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    A Walk That’s Worthy

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2012
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    We must walk according to our faith in Jesus.

    A Walk That’s Worthy July 13, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must walk according to our faith in Jesus. Focus Passage: Ephesians 4:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: I. Walk the Talk a. Paul – Vs 1. A PRISONER. He could have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow Some Doors To Close And Others To Open?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2009
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    In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others.

    Why Does God Allow Some Doors to Close and Others to Open? (Acts 16:6-32) In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others. Our God is the one who opens doors that no man can close and opens other doors that no man can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2009
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    To introduce the book of Colossians and give us a picture of what the church can be when Christ is First and Foremost.

    FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we will begin our look at the book of Colossians 1. It s main purpose is to lift up the preeminence of Christ. 2. Paul declares For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You, Lord?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
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    Paul, Pt. 21

    WHO ARE YOU, LORD? (COLOSSIANS 1:15-20) Delighted at seeing a Hispanic man wearing a bold and beautiful cross while in the swimming pool, I asked him, “Are you a Christian?” He surprised me by saying, “No. I am Catholic.” The disciples of the early church were not known by outsiders as Catholic, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Be Transformed By Grace Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 21, 2009
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    When we are intercepted by God wewill be struck by his kindness, mercy and grace.

    Title: How to Be Transformed by Grace Text: Acts 8:1-3, Acts 9 and selected texts Thesis: When we are intercepted by God we will be struck by his kindness, mercy, and grace. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Introduction How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a fanciful movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Different Direction

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011
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    Satan loves to come to us with our past sins and failures.

    Verse 13-Forgetting those things which are behind Sometimes we get obsessed with the past. Two kinds of people-Those who get stressed out because of every thing that has went wrong in the past. Then there are those who look to the future but haven’t learned anything from the past. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Billboards And Contract Law Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 17, 2011
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    If we're not supposed to follow the law to please God, then what is its purpose? Do we ignore it altogether? Paul wants the Galatians to understand the two main purposes of the law.

    Driving down the freeway there are two types of signs we encounter: billboards and direction signs. Direction signs tell us of upcoming exits and towns. Billboards advertise products and services to us. It’s important that billboards use a graphic that grabs the attention and no more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Greatest Book In The Bible

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 4, 2011
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    I'm glad I don't have to choose, but if I were shipwrecked on an island and had to pick one book of the Bible, I believe I'd take Romans. Link inc. to formatted text audio/video, PowerPoint.

    The Greatest Book in the Bible Romans 1:1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatestBook.html It's all great...but if I had to choose the greatest, well...we'll get to that. If in your life the bottom is falling out, you'd better examine the foundation. You need a foundation. We need a sure word, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before Optimus Prime... Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
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    This message looks at the lessons we can learn from the conversion of Saul.

    * "Transformers" = "more than meets the eye" * Concept of transformation: a complete change; to change into another form (inward and outward) which, under the power of God, will find expression in character and conduct * 2 Cor. 5:17; Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 3:18 * The man who wrote more about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gods Extraordinary Power

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
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    Paul in Ephesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts chapter 19 verses 1-20. Reminder: • Acts is primarily a history book, • An accurate record of the early church. • It is not primarily a theological book, i.e. a book you base your theology from, • That’s why we have the letters, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "Are You Too Sinful To Be A Christian?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,669 views

    Have you ever felt as if you were too sinful to be a Christian? Kinda like, all these other shiny-happy people have it all together, but me?

    1 Timothy 1:12-17 “Are You Too Sinful to be a Christian?” By Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, tn Several years ago in a large city in the far West, rumors spread that a certain Catholic woman was having visions of Jesus. The reports reached the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,738 views

    Paul, Pt. 14

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (GALATIANS 5:16-23) A brother attended a charismatic church retreat. It was such an emotional highpoint for him. He said he had never cried so much in his life before. Curious, he asked why more than half the audience speaks in tongues simultaneously, so I shared with him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Well-Known Sinner Meets Un-Known Saint Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 6, 2011
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    Conversion of Paul. What do we need to learn from it?

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Acts 9:1-31 Series: Acts: God’s vision and power for Shell Point Baptist. Well-Known Sinner Meets Un-Known Saint Introduction: Some things just seem to GO TOGETHER naturally • House FULL of family and plates FULL of good food. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans, Part 44 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2011
     | 3,794 views

    Paul’s desire to visit Rome comes on the heels of an incredible journey, but not without personal cost and obedience to Jesus through the Holy Spirit first. (Ref: Romans 15:23-33)

    Romans, Part 44 Romans 15:23-33 Introduction Why would any man desire to give his life to the cause of Jesus? - It’s not because of his salvation at stake (that is already assured; see v16a) -- EX: Cannot be a minister of Christ unless Christ dwells within you - It is because of his desire ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Exactly Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 21, 2009
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     | 4,192 views

    Through Paul’s defense before Agrippa we learn what it means to be a Christian.

    They come in many kinds: slip-joint, diagonal, needle-nose, parrot-nose, midget… Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? Pliers. If you were here last week for the Easter sermon, you know that I’m pretty clueless when it comes to pliers. I used one for an object lesson but had to stop and ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran