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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Putting God In A Box

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 26, 2012
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    We cannot force God to do anything; He tells US what to do.

    Putting God in a Box March 25, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We cannot force God to do anything; He tells US what to do. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 7:1-7 Supplemental Passage: "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Hearing From God

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 18, 2023
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    It is important to remember that all of these activities in this passage is a result of taking the gospel to the lost. (v.5) It is possible that Paul was discouraged or weary from the work and the Lord strengthened him as Paul spoke of in Ephesians 6:10

    I. Paul was faithful (v.4) A. Regardless of the amount of opposition. B. Christ had to encourage him. (v.9-10) II. He was passionate (v.6) A. In that passion he had a sense of urgency B. A sense of soberness III. Paul was sacrificial (v. 12) A. He had little concern for his own well being B. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow God, Not The World

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 12, 2017
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    Urging readers / hearers to eschew this world in favor of God.

    “Follow God, Not The World” 1 John 2:15-17 David P. Nolte The Way of Gladness. Which way is that? Those who know and obey Jesus say, “The Way of Gladness is God’s way.” Unbelievers would say, “The Way of Gladness is my own way!” God has a way, the world has a different way. Now, when you hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek Truth Ignore Insanity

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 5, 2024
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    Be careful you do not miss out on what God is doing because lunatics abound!

    Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Safe Hands Of God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 22, 2010
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    How can we respond to difficult circumstances with acceptance and abandonment? Mary’s response to the angel in Luke 1: 38 shows us. The only way to have that same attitude is to believe that God’s will is “good and acceptable and perfect”, and to lay down

    Opening illustration: At age 16, Madame Jeanne Guyon (1648-1717) was forced into an arranged marriage with an invalid 22 years older. She found her marriage to be one of utter humiliation. Her husband was often angry and melancholy. Her mother-in-law was a merciless critic. Even the maid despised ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    After My Own Heart PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
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    Explores how to find favor with God, fulfill His elevation, and remain faithful in His charge, using David as a biblical example.

    Welcome, beloved congregation. It is always a joy to gather with you in the house of our Lord, to share in the fellowship of the spirit, and to be nourished by the Word of God. Today, we find ourselves in the book of Acts, specifically Acts 13:22. A verse that is a beacon of God's favor, His ...read more

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    The Lord Whom We Seek Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 20, 2024
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    Jesus is the clear image of God Almighty who refines our souls and cleans our sin.

    MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: THE LORD WHOM WE SEEK MALACHI 2:17-3:5 INTRODUCTION… Mr Incredible and Tricycle Kid The man is hunched over in his powder blue aging car that is way too small for his incredibly large frame. He barely fits. He is dejected and unhappy and unfulfilled and all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Seeking Magi (Pastor Dale) Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2008
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     | 3,890 views

    Why are God’s people often not living counter-culturally or don’t seem to clash with culture? Maybe the problem has something to do with being intellectually or scientifically stimulated about Jesus and the mysterious cosmic phenomenon rather than experie

    I read a fascinating article last week that invited me to watch a breath-taking phenomenon that only occurs once every 44 years. It is the aligning of Jupiter and Venus with the Moon. Added to this amazing spectacle, viewed best with binoculars because the evening light would make it hard to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    It's True, You Can’t Out Give God!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2022
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    George Muller, September 1805–1898, witnessed probably more miracles than anyone ever. Along with pastoring one church for, 66 years, Muller establish the Ashley Down Orphanage in Bristol, England. He cared for 10,024 orphans while establishing 117 schools for their education throughout England.

    You Can’t Out Give God! John 6:1-13TPT Picture this, I'm at the marriage supper of the Lamb, I worship God with every bite. By the time dessert is served, revival is about to break out. What’s served? I’m not sure, but I know this, “It will be better than a fillet mignon with a blue cheese ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Up Close God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,767 views

    God is close to each one of us, but not as close as He wants to be. The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing.

    The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seek The Lord With All Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,818 views

    This Psalm teaches us that we should seek the Lord with all our hearts.

    Summer Psalms #9 - Seek the Lord with All Your Heart Psalm 91:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 29, 2009 *In studying this Psalm, James Hastings was moved by the way God responds to people who seek the Lord. Hastings called this the Psalm of “God’s inner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    His Mother And Brothers Seek An Audience Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2017
     | 10,775 views

    Jesus addressed the crowd, on this day, regarding subjects which drew the resentment of the Scribes and Pharisees. And while He was speaking, His mother, Mary, and His brothers arrived at the house where He was at.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Capernaum Lesson: His Mother and Brothers Seek an Audience Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:31-35, Luke 8:19-21 -Matthew- Matt 12:46-50 (KJV) 46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. 47 Then one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Is Seeking Our Needs Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 26, 2011
     | 3,357 views

    Even with all that we have in America, I want to show you why it is still important to ask God to provide our daily needs. When we ask God for something, we are acknowledging that He is the source of what we need and that He owns everything.

    Purpose: To explain the importance of asking God to supply our daily needs. Aim: I want the listeners to see how dependent they are on God for everything. INTRODUCTION: Today we are looking at the first of three requests for personal needs in what we call the Lord's Prayer. The first personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Wise Still Seek Him

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 411 ratings
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    Using the story of the wise men to teach us how God seeks us and brings us to seek the Christ.

    The story of the wise men visiting the Christ child is an intriguing one. These men began a long trip to Israel simply because a particular star was in the sky, alerting them to the birth of the king of the Jews. They traveled for several months finally meet the Christ child in person. I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sustaining Grace: God's Favor Shown To His Suffering People Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,731 views

    We can joyfully endure suffering through God's grace, not through our ability to endure it

    Purpose: To see suffering from God's viewpoint. Aim: I want the listener to apply God's solution to suffering. INTRODUCTION: Many times, when people are suffering they will say "I know that God has promised to never give you more than you can handle, but this time I think He may have given me more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible