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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Water Ways: Purposes Of Baptism

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 18, 2020
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    There are several reasons God instituted baptism as part of the discipleship process.

    1. Baptism of Paul Harvey – Conservative Radio Broadcaster – “Now you know the rest of the story.” In Guideposts magazine, Paul Harvey wrote about his baptism. “The preacher had said there was nothing magic in the water. Yet as I descended into its depths and rose again, I knew something ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian And Marriage Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 10, 2019
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    God only established two institutions on this earth: marriage and the church.

    God only established two institutions on this earth: marriage and the church. Any thing else is man made and outside the sanction and blessings of God. This is not to say that all other organizations are bad or wrong. This merely means that anything outside the church that tries to hide under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Place

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 27, 2021
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    The secret place will become the sacred place, and the sacred place will become the desired place, and when that happens you will not only experience protection, but also an anointing of power.

    Read Psalms 91:16 Read 2Sa 5:17-19 I want to bring your attention to the book of Samuel, and these 2 verses. David was anointed to be king over Israel, the Bible says that the Philistines came out against David. Notice... The Philistines were notified of Davids new level anointing, and they came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Can Anything That Feels So Right Be So Wrong?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 12, 2021
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    A Valentine's Day message emphasising the sacred nature of marriage.

    “God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So God created man in his own image, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 13, 2010
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    God is holy and our unified Christian life is rooted in the unity of His holiness and perfect love.

    Living The Lord’s Prayer, Part, Mathew 6:6-13 “Hallowed Be Thy Name” Introduction It’s a funny thing about our names. Many of us are very particular about our names. When I first met Christina it was of the greatest annoyance to her that so often people will call her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Worship Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 1, 2015
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    Prayer is an ultimate way to bow down before God.

    Intro: Johnny had been misbehaving and was sent to his room. After a while he emerged and informed his mother that he had thought it over and then said a prayer. "Fine", said the pleased mother. "If you ask God to help you not misbehave, He will help you." "Oh, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dichotomy Of Life

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 14, 2013
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    For believers, there is no distinction between the secular and the sacred; we belong to God.

    Dichotomy of Life January 13, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For believers, there is no distinction between the secular and the sacred; we belong to God. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:23-31 Supplemental Passage: whether Paul or Apollos or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Doubt To Life: Embracing Our Faith Journey Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 662 views

    Growing in faith is a lifelong process that often includes doubt.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something that I bet most of us have experienced at some point in our lives: doubt. You know, those moments when you're not sure if you can trust what you believe or if God is really there for you. But guess what? Doubt can actually be a part of our ...read more

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    God's Anointing Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 943 views

    God often chooses unlikely people, seeing beyond their outward appearance and focusing on their hearts. He does this to display His power through our lives as we walk in the anointing and gifting of the Holy Spirit.

    God tells this prophet, Samuel, to go to Bethlehem and anoint one of Jesse's sons as the new king. Samuel sees the oldest son, Eliab, and thinks, "This guy looks like king material." But God's like, "Nope, I don't look at the outside; I look at the heart." So, none of Jesse's seven sons present ...read more

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    Scripture Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    The Bible is not just a book; it is the living Word of God. It is alive, active, and profitable, guiding us in our spiritual journey and satisfying our spiritual hunger.

    Today, we're diving into the Bible. I know, I know, it might seem like just an old book, but trust me, it's way more than that. It's like a superhero comic, but the hero is real, and the superpower is God's Word. Imagine if you had a superpower, like being able to see through walls or read minds. ...read more

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    Original Blessing Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 404 views

    We are all created in the image of God and blessed by Him. This blessing is primary, and it sets the tone for our entire existence. Even though sin complicates things, we must remember that we are still the image of God and blessed by Him.

    Have you ever heard of the Minotaur? It's this crazy creature from Greek mythology that's half man, half bull. It lived in a maze called the labyrinth, and once you got in, good luck getting out. Every nine years, the king of Crete would make the Athenians send seven boys and seven girls into the ...read more

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    Changing The World, One Meal At A Time Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 512 views

    By using our tables to model the character of God, foster community, and surprise our guests, we can make a difference in the world.

    Hey guys, let's play a quick game. I'm going to start a sentence, and I want you to finish it. Ready? "The Son of Man came..." What's your answer? You might say, "to serve, not to be served," or "to seek and save the lost." But did you know there's another way the Bible finishes that sentence? "The ...read more

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    Jesus Disrupts Dead Religion Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Feb 22, 2024
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    Jesus disrupts the old system of death and sacrifice, bringing in a new system of love and mercy. He challenges corruption and exploitation, and disrupts our lives to remove anything that hinders us from living abundantly in His love.

    Imagine you're at your favorite concert, but instead of enjoying the music, people are selling stuff and ripping you off. That's what Jesus walked into at the temple. People were supposed to be worshipping God, but instead, they were making a quick buck. Jesus was not cool with that. He flipped ...read more

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    The Journey Of Faith Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 13, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 948 views

    Faith is a journey into the unknown, guided by the trust and belief in God's plan for us. It's about leaving the comfort of the familiar for the promise of the unknown, and finding hope in God's promised future.

    Hey guys! Ever been on a road trip with no idea where you're headed? That's what our faith journey is like. It's like being on an epic adventure where the destination isn't always clear, and the path can be full of surprises. But we trust that God is our GPS, guiding us even when we're not sure ...read more

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    The River Of Heaven

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
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    In John's vision of the heavenly Jerusalem, he shows us that all the hopes of a sacred city on a sacred river will be fulfilled, and we will have peace like a river forever.

    THE RIVER OF HEAVEN based on Rev. 22:1-2 By Glenn Pease Kipling's book, Kim, has been called the greatest story of a river that has ever been written. According to Buddhist tradition, Buddha shot an arrow into the air, and where it fell, a river sprang up. The river was sacred, and whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist