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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Difference Baptism Makes Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2011
     | 4,195 views

    Baptism was never meant to be an empty ritual. It has implications for our everyday lives

    Romans 6:12-23 “The Difference Baptism Makes” INTRODUCTION In 1517 Martin Luther had a problem. A monk by the name of Tetzel was selling indulgences. An indulgence is a certificate guaranteeing the forgiveness of all sins—for a small price. Not only did Luther have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Good Samaritan And The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 14, 2007
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    Spiritually the Good Shepherd was the Good Samaritan to us, having compassion on us and binding up our wounds and healing our sin sickness.

    The Good Samaritan and the Good Shepherd Readings: Luke 10: 25-37 Colossians 1: 1-14 Faith in Christ and love towards your fellowman go together. These were the two qualities Paul was delighted to hear the Colossian Christians possessed. Their belief issued forth in action. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sacrifice And Blessing Of Worship

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 1, 2008
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    What is worship? This sermon looks at four aspects of worship and how it affects the human heart (thoughts taken from "How God Evaluates Worship" by Jack Hayford).

    Introduction What is worship? extravagant devotion to an object of esteem a form of religious practice with its creed/ritual reverence offered to a divine being Starting point in our efforts to understand worship … Jn 4:24 "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Confession And Cleansing

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 22, 2008
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    There is a Bible principle connected to confession of sin: The confession should go as far as the injury from the sin goes.

    1. Illus. of Dad fixing car • Couldn’t afford to send mechanic work out if he could fix it. • Worked on car all afternoon, came in dirty and greasy from one end to the other. • Went up to my mom and said, “how about a little hug and a kiss?” • Chased my mom all over the house, with her shrieking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 5: Tested By The Sins Of Others

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 18, 2013
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    You'll have to learn faith in a warring world.

    Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Tested by the Sins of Others March 3, 2013 A. THE CONSEQUENCES OF WAR: GEN. 14:1-16 “Four kings from the Euphrates valley invaded Palestine and won a battle against three kings there. The kings in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Refining Fire Of God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 8, 2018
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    Is God refining you today?

    Sermon Malachi 3:1-4 Someone once said that if you take the text out of its context, you are left with a con. So what is the context of our reading from the book of Malachi. The book of Malachi is one of the Old Testament books known as a minor prophets. He lived around the same time as ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Elijah - To Give Directions Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019
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    Elijah's encounter with God

    All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: A DISCOURAGED ELIJAH NEEDS DIRECTION: 1 KINGS 19:1-16 1. Encouragement the great day in Elijah’s ministry, i.e., fire from heaven on Mt. Carmel, 450 Baal prophets killed, God breaks 3 ½ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Dry Rot

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 19, 2018
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    We must prevent spiritual dry rot in our lives in order to remain useful to God and His Kingdom.

    Dry Rot August 19, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must prevent spiritual dry rot in our lives in order to remain useful to God and His Kingdom. Focus Passage: Luke 13:6-9 Supplemental Passage: Again He said to me, "Prophesy over these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Through Faith Alone Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 9, 2017
     | 4,587 views

    The concept that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone is a solidly Biblical teaching. Last week, we looked at grace, this week we will examine the idea of faith alone. Both grace and faith are exclusive and must stand alone.

    Through Faith Alone (Romans 3:23-28) 1. I had a good time visiting Dale and Katie Daniels and Mary Ann Bolinger in Warsaw/Winona Lake area. I went from there to Luke’s house. But the GPS had me go too far south and then took me back north. It got me there, but it was complicated and probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tested By The Sins Of Others Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 21, 2017
     | 3,930 views

    The courage of faith

    A. THE CONSEQUENCES OF WAR: GEN. 14:1-16 “Four kings from the Euphrates valley invaded Palestine and won a battle against three kings there. The kings in Palestine had paid taxes to the four kings for 12 years. When they quit paying taxes the four kings invaded them. Not only did they destroy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested By Old Habits Lesson 12 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
     | 3,457 views

    Breaking old habits

    A. INTRODUCTION: BREAKING OLD HABITS 1. Why is it hard to teach old dogs new tricks? Because old dogs go back to old habits. “As a pig returns to it squalor” (2 Peter 2:22, ELT). Why Old Habits? • Recessive memory • Reinforces our values and attitudes • The old way worked • We don’t want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should I Be Baptized? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 4, 2016
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     | 7,450 views

    Is water baptism really necessary? If so, why?

    To be in the military, there must first be a mutual agreement. They recognize your potential and then you count the cost of serving them. This is followed by an oath of commitment and submission to the military in accordance with their established regulations. Following this process, if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something Great Is Coming Out Of This

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016
     | 13,744 views

    Great things come out of your obedience and faith

    Something Great is Coming Out of This 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 8-14 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. 5:2 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praised For Ransoming People Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 2, 2015
     | 3,718 views

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 8 Revelation 5:1-14

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 8 Praised for Ransoming People Revelation 5:1-14 November 30, 2014 We are in the middle of a series on Revelation chapters four and five, “The Throne & The Lamb.” If you remember I have said that chapter four sets the stage for the drama that is played ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is God An Illusion Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 30, 2016
     | 3,175 views

    I will not accept cheap shots at science in order to justify my acceptance of Scripture. Neither will I compromise Scripture by reinterpreting it in ways that may satisfy science

    According to a Gallup poll, in 2012, 44 percent of Americans believed that “God created human beings pretty much in their present form at one time in the last 10,000 years or so.” A second group of 32 percent believed that “human beings have developed over millions of years from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational