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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    It's Only A Test

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 56,310 views

    “All of life is a test.” Life indeed is full of tests, from the Cradle to the Grave, but Life iteslf is the most important test.

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Preached Sunday October 4, 2009 RevWLawson@aol.com TITLE: IT’S ONLY A TEST SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 22:1 / HEBREWS 11:8-11, 17-19 I am not sure that anyone this morning enjoyed taking Tests or Exams during our School ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Lecture

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,785 views

    In the farewell discourse Jesus is giving His "Last Lecture" that brings together the most important messages He has for us.

    Introduction: This is the third in a series of sermons on Jesus’ farewell discourses in the Gospel according to John. These words have special importance because in them Jesus is telling His disciples and us what is critical in faith. John 14:15-21 Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Transition: What Happened Before The Resurrection?

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 6, 2015
     | 4,893 views

    The burial of Jesus is not merely incidental; although not as important as the other two points of the Gospel, it is something we need to contemplate and study.

    The Transition: What Happened Before the Resurrection? 1. Two men went hunting in Canada -- had a pilot take them to remote spot. They shot 6 elk. Pilot says, “We can’t fly with that many-- too heavy. We can only take three.” “Last year we had the same kind of plane and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leaders And Followers Are On The Same Team

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2015
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     | 7,737 views

    Leaders and followers must work together to be successful. There are many important things that they should be able to expect from each other.

    Introduction: A. Today’s sermon begins a two sermon focus on church leadership. 1. Today’s sermon will focus on the relationship between spiritual leaders and spiritual followers. 2. The second sermon will focus on elders and deacons, and their qualifications and selection. 3. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is Jesus To You?

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,389 views

    After a time of working miracles, Jesus asks an all-important question: Who do you say that I am?

    Who is Jesus To You? Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction "There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus." - Blaise Pascal In the past few chapters of Matthew we have seen Jesus as banquet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Shoud We Handle Theological Differences? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,850 views

    This sermon teaches why theology is important and how we should treat those who disagree with our understanding of the Truth.

    There was once a man in San Francisco walking along the Golden Gate Bridge, and he saw a second man about to jump over the edge. He stopped him and said, "Surely it can't be that bad. You know God loves you." The man about to jump got a tear in his eye. He said, "Are you a Christian or a Jew or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Losing The Loving Feeling? The Church Of Ephesus

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 18, 2015
     | 4,898 views

    A continuation of the teachings of the 7 churches of Revelation this is a look into the church of Ephesus, with a particular focus on the importance of re capturing the passion for Christ.

    Losing that Loving Feeling? The Church of Ephesus Introduction: Have you ever lost that loving feeling? If you've been married for some time you may know what its like for marriage to be more work than romance. All relationships go through this from time to time. We get in a routine and go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformation

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Jan 5, 2015
     | 11,830 views

    All Christians are in the process of transforming into the image of Christ. Where are you at in that process? No matter where you are it is important to continue in the process.

    Transformation 2 Cor. 3:12-18 Read Text: Where are you at in your transformation? The transformation of people comes at various stages in their life. Some transformations are for the good, some are for the bad. I and probably all of you wish all transformations were for the good, however bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tongues - A Language Of The Spirit In The Believer

    Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Oct 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,988 views

    Speaking tongues is very important in the life of a believer. It's benefits are enormous. In this sermon we are looking at the benefits of speaking in tongues.

    Speaking in tongues is one of the great blessings of having the Holy Ghost at work in your life. The word "tongues" in Greek is "glossa" meaning a tongue, or a language used by a specific nation in distinction from others. In-other words "tongues" in the kingdom is our lingua. We are a special ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    If You Point Out These Things Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,141 views

    1- Point out the importance of godliness 2- Point out the assistance of exercise 3- Point out the acceptance of salvation

    INTRO. - ILL.- Preacher G. Campbell Morgan who passed away in 1945 once told this story about his granddaughter, Penelope. One day Penelope rushed indoors shouting, “Oh, mama, there’s a big black bear in the backyard!” Her mother said, “You know perfectly well that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Gardening...it’s Your Responsibility!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 25, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,565 views

    There is nothing wrong with the Word of God as the perfect seed but in order to be effective in our lives it is important that we plant it in good ground.

    Luk 8:4-15 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: 5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. 6 And some fell upon a rock; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In His Presence

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2018
     | 7,745 views

    We make choices everyday, but the most important decision we make is to wither we will let the Lord into our lives.

    Living in His presence Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction- Last week, we looked at worship. What worship looks like and what it does for us as we worship God. We saw that the worship of God will change our lives if we would enter into worship not as an event but as a lifestyle. We saw that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Kindness Matters

    Contributed by Neal Nybo on Oct 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,931 views

    Jesus described a final judgement that uses kindness as the determiner for who inherits the kingdom of God. Clearly kindness was important to him.

    Kindness matters Matt 25: 34-40 Pope Francis shouldn’t be extraordinary. This is the headline from the Washington post, 2013. Quote, “Pope Francis shouldn’t be extraordinary. But in a world desperate for compassion, kindness and inspiration, he is. The article continues, It is a sad state of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John White avatar

    Once Saved, Always Saved!

    Contributed by John White on Feb 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,785 views

    The Assurance of Salvation, what a tremendous subject! Blessed assurance is one of the most important cornerstones of Christianity and the abundant Christian life.

    Once Saved, Always Saved! I John 5.1-13 The Assurance of Salvation, what a tremendous subject! Blessed assurance is one of the most important cornerstones of Christianity and the abundant Christian life. It would not be an exaggeration to say that a lack of real assurance of salvation is the basis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spreading Grace Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,261 views

    Finishing our Grace series, We talk about the importance of sharing and spreading God's grace with others.

    Spreading Grace Grace Series (Final) Coulee Community Church, 8-25-19 Key Scriptures: John 1:1–18; Hebrews 12:15; 1 Peter 4:8–11 There is a Chinese saying that on the surface seems pretty innocent, but when you break it down, it’s actually a curse. “May you live in interesting times” The idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God