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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 4 - Called To Do Good For Evil Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 31, 2024
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     | 1,427 views

    How do we respond to the good and evil that is done to us? There are many ways we can respond, but God’s word teaches us the right way, and it is the way Jesus exemplified for us.

    We read in Numbers 22:12, And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed. (KJV) God told Balaam that he was not to accompany the men of Moab who had approached him, and he was not to curse the people of Israel because they were a people ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Extra Mile

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 28, 2025
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    The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus calls us to respond with love, grace, and sacrificial service—even to those who don’t deserve it.

    The Extra Mile July 27, 2025 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world tells us to respond with the same attitude in which we are treated; Jesus calls us to respond with love, grace, and sacrificial service—even to those who don’t deserve it. Focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Being The Church (Jose Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
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     | 2,600 views

    There is a way that the church should look to the world. It should be a light that shines love through the darkness of seperation from God. It’s a light that does not judge, but brings conviction by itself.

    Being the Church Phi 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, Phi 2:13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Phi 2:14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter 2025: When Adversity Comes

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 15, 2025
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    Everyone faces times of adversity but it is how we view and respond to the adversity that determines how those times will affect us. The disciples experienced this when Jesus was arrested and crucified. Their response can teach us about responding to adverse times.

    Easter 2025 – When Adversity Comes Scripture: John 8:12; Mark 10:32-34; 16:9-11; James 1:2-3 Good morning Strangers Rest and happy Easter. This is surely the day the Lord has made so let us rejoice and be glad in it! Today we pause to commemorate the death and resurrection of our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 20, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,619 views

    What does the story of the good Samraitan teach us and how should we respond to it

    Tell Me a Story The Good Samaritan I want you to imagine for a moment, that you are single woman, living in the city. By day you work as a check out girl at a local grocery store and to try and make ends meet you are also working at an all night diner waitressing during the night shift. Life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Boaz Accepts Ruth’s Offer – Ruth, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2022
     | 1,867 views

    If God would desire to remove our obstacle of sin through the death of Jesus … what more are you waiting for Him to do for you to respond? How much more like Ruth, responding to the unknown, can you be?

    “Boaz accepts Ruth’s Offer” – Ruth, Part 6 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 6 Ruth 3:10-18 Introduction - So, let’s sum up this series: - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life has disastrous consequences; but God is STILL faithful … even when we aren’t!” - The focus of the book is NOT the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will Anyone Get Out Of The Boat When They See You?

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    Jesus calls us to be light to the world. When others look at you do they see the light of Jesus or do they see the darkness of this dying world.

    Will anyone get out of the Boat when they see you? Minister Cedric Portis 12/01/02 Matthew 14:22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. Matthew 14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Emotional Life

    Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011
     | 10,044 views

    So oftentimes, emotions function like the lights on our dashboard. When the engine light comes on, something needs to be paid attention to.

    Today I want to talk about our emotional life. Maybe this is an area for you that seems out-of-control for you. Or perhaps the opposite: you feel a bit dead, almost feeling-less. Recently Time magazine even ran an article about how to handle your emotions during tough economic times. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Handling Sex

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,308 views

    some pointers on how we can respond to the misuse of God’s great gift of sex

    How to follow Jesus without embarrassing ourselves: Handling Sex By Rev. Andrew Chan February 24, 2002 Grace International Baptist Church Vancouver, BC In our Ephesians series, we were told of how God through Jesus chose us to be special, specially loved and chosen to be included in His team, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Responses To The First Christmas

    Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,915 views

    This is a candle lignting service that will help you think about how you respond to Jesus at Christmas.

    RESPONSES TO THE FIRST CHRISTMAS—Candle Lighting Service (Adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com; page 4 of his list of sermons; Dec. 1996) ( I preached: Dec. 23, 2001) Luke 2:1-14 In the last ten to twenty years and maybe even longer, we have seen a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From A Storm Pt. 2

    Contributed by Robert Dyson on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,340 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage believers to respond positively when we face the difficulties of life.

    Into: The storms of life are liken unto a grain sifters, it matters not what you start with it but rather it is all about what is left when the shaking stops. Many of us are going through a lot of shaking, and some of the people we thought would be left when the shaking stops are gone. Some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Tison avatar

    A Right Response Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,303 views

    How do you respond to the news a savior is born in Bethlehem? Many people repond in different ways, yet the shepherds responded correctly. This is number 3 in a 4 part series "I’m dreaming of a right christmas"

    Introduction – You just might not be responding to Christians properly . . . If you turn on the lawn sprinklers on Christmas Eve to keep carolers away If you get your Christmas tree at a rest stop at night If you give bathroom fixtures as Christmas gifts If your favorite Christmas movie is Jurassic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    The Marriage Relationship Of Believers Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 29, 2005
     | 4,791 views

    Helping husbands and wives to see the light of Christ design for their marriage

    In a survey done last year by the Barna Group they found the likelihood of born again Christians getting divorced equal to those who are not born again. In their interviews, they found 35% of born again believers have been divorced along with 35% of non born again Christians. George Barna ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Good News Of Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2014
     | 5,028 views

    The Gospel is good news when you respond, and we have the hope of eternity is His return.

    The Good News of Christ Introduction- This morning marks the beginning of Advent. The 4 weeks prior to Christmas. It is a time set aside for waiting in expectation for the celebration of the Christ child. For believers in 2014, we celebrate that Christ the savior has come and we anticipate ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Deep Things Out Of Darkness

    Contributed by James Dina on Jun 30, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,243 views

    God can reveal everything in darkness, even the deep things that are in the darkness; because the darkness is not dark to Him, and the night is as bright as the day, darkness and light are alike to the Almighty God (Psalm 139: 12).

    DEEP THINGS OUT OF DARKNESS JOB 12:22 “He discovers deep things out of darkness, and brings to light the shadow of death”. The attributes of God, as revealed in the Bible, are crucial to understanding the truth about God, who He is and what He does. He created everything according to His perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal