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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    My Grace Is Sufficient

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 11, 2012
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     | 8,860 views

    Jesus' death was for salvation, not for getting stuff.

    My Grace is Sufficient April 26, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus’ death was for salvation, not for getting stuff. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 I. The Myth of the so called “Prosperity Gospel” a. Believe in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Communicator

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 13, 2012
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    In Hebrews 1:1-3, God communicates the preparation for Jesus, the presentation of Jesus and the purpose of Jesus.

    THE GREATEST COMMUNICATOR Hebrews 1:1-3 Intro: There was a lady who had a hearing problem. One day she and her husband were driving from Tennessee to Little Rock, Arkansas. They were pulled over by a state trooper who asked if the husband knew how fast he was driving. The wife asked, "What did he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship And Life Management 3 Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 25, 2012
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    So we are to serve God, but what is the alternative? Where does that leave us? Livng for God that is our meaning and serving others arises because of this. Sounds like a great plan. This material is inpired by the work of Dr Harry Wendt "In Heavens Nam

    Stewardship and Life Management Three. This material should be used in conjunction with Dr Harry Wendt’s material, “In Heavens Name, Why on Earth.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    3 Ps And A Tree

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 1, 2012
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     | 20,902 views

    The first sermon I ever preached...I repreached an updated version here right after returning from sabbatical. We are planted with a purpose, it takes power to fulfill it, and that flows thru purity.

    3 P’s and a Tree Psalm 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120722am.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html This is the first message I ever preached years ago...and now it is my first to preach since sabbatical. It is very basic, and God had to hit me over the head to get me back to the basics. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mission - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012
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    This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

    Mission Authentic Christianity - #3 of 7 John 20:19-22 * In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released by Jackie DeShannon and climbed to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Works

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2013
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     | 8,314 views

    Jesus very clearly said, ’let the people around you see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.’

    Good works! Mathew 5:16”Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Good works? Who thinks of it anyway? It’s all about ‘office work, business work and home work!’ Jesus very clearly said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson 1: A Church To Change The World

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009
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    A Challenge to churches to be a church that changes the world by both salt and light.

    “A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD” By Jerry Falwell “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 4: A Church To Change The World

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009
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    How our church is to change the world.

    Series A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD Sermon Four: Influencing the World by Christian Education By Jerry Falwell “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Olympic Glory

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 16, 2011
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     | 5,317 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding running the Christian life race to win the prize. Do you run to win? Are you in the Christian life to spectate? Is your Christian life just flailing along in laziness, flabbiness, outta shape, and without clear p

    Text: 1 Cor 9:23-27, Title: Olympic Glory, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/15/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Shoot for an “A” next time…British athletes 10,000 training for Olympics B. Background to passage: On the heels of his two chapter discussion on the willing limitation of Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Kingdom Of Priests

    Contributed by Brad Easley on Oct 14, 2010
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     | 5,623 views

    Peter calls us a "kingdom of priests" - what does he mean, and how can the Church carry out this purpose? This message explores what it means for God's people to be priests to the world.

    Title: "Lakewood: A Kingdom of Priests" Text: 1 Peter 2:1-12 ILLUS: Father Matthew Kelty spoke at Asbury College chapel on day – what intrigued me most was that the abbey was just an hours’ drive down the road…..I even spent a few meaningful days. Something pretty intriguing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nobody Will See Your Sine If You Are No Different Than The World Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,800 views

    God tells us in both the Old and New Testament to let our light shine. That will not happen if we are no different than the world.

    ILLUSTRATION In Daniel chapter 12, there is a verse that every Christian should memorize. And it is: Daniel 12:3 (NKJV) 3 Those who are wise shall shine Like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness Like the stars forever and ever. In the first part of the verse, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Struggles Are All About God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2022
     | 3,420 views

    Do our struggles and suffering have a reason or a purpose? God can use our struggles and suffering to bring Him glory. But we must make our struggles all about God, and not about us.

    A. As I meditated on suffering and struggles this week, these ideas came forth in my mind: Suffering is paradoxical. Suffering is bad and good. Suffering is painful and helpful. Suffering is confusing and enlightening. Suffering isolates and builds community. Suffering may lead to death or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Powerful Pathways Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2022
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     | 2,228 views

    Sometimes we forget God has a plan and purpose for our lives. Often we move through life without giving God’s plan a second thought and we seem to forget He has designed a specific pathway for each of us.

    Powerful Pathways Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. (Proverbs 3:5-6) Sometimes we forget God has a plan and purpose for our lives. Often we move through life without giving God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Guideline 1: Make The Right Connections Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 5, 2017
     | 10,584 views

    If i am going to get life right, I need to make sure I am connected to God, the author of life, and His family.

    Today, we begin a series of messages on the subject of "Getting It Right" as we look at God's Guidelines for Right Living found in the book of Philippians. We are talking in this series on success in life. As we begin, we need to think about how success in life is defined. Some are of the opinion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrate A Shared Vision Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,292 views

    Commitment, Purpose, Unity, Giving

    The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Celebrate a Shared Vision Acts 4:31-37 (p. 761) February 19, 2017 Introduction: Every Sunday afternoon while I was growing up you’d find me and my brother Sammy glued to the TV watching Ohio Valley Wrestling. And let me tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ