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  • Turning The Tables Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,547 views

    By his resurrection, Jesus has turned the tables. Rather than be consumed with the present and the temporary, we are able to turn our attention to the hope and eternity. The change in perspective can tyurn our lives up-side-down, or right-side-up.

    2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 “Turning the Tables” INTRODUCTION I heard a story recently about a young man who had trouble one Sunday getting up for worship. His mother knocked on his bedroom door and called to him that it was time to get up. The young man rolled over and pulled the ...read more

  • Agape - God's Greatest Gift Of All, Love

    Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 17, 2023
     | 1,164 views

    God's gift of Love is the most valuable and precious gift of all and our world would be such a wonderful place if we all expressed and practiced the merits of that love in our daily lives.

    Agape LOVE Today’s collect for the 2nd Sunday after Trinity is all about true LOVE and emphasises its true value: Pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of Love, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before You. True Life is all about Love as ...read more

  • Pride

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025
     | 569 views

    Pride is one of the deadliest sins that often hides behind a mask of self-confidence or success. It is an exaltation of self above others and, more dangerously, above God.

    PRIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 16:18 "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." Supporting Texts: James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5, Isaiah 14:12-15, Daniel 4:30-37, Philippians 2:5-8 INTRODUCTION: Pride is one of the deadliest sins that often hides ...read more

  • Pride Before The Fall Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 139 views

    This chapter is a warning about the dangers of pride, misplaced confidence, and shallow obedience. God desires humility, wisdom, and wholehearted devotion — not partial or superficial obedience that fades in the face of success.

    PRIDE BEFORE THE FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 14:1-29 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:18; 1 Peter 5:6; 2 Chronicles 25; Obadiah 1:3-4; Jeremiah 9:23-24 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 14 presents the reign of Amaziah, king of Judah, and the consequences of his pride and unwise choices. ...read more

  • Discipleship Is Costly

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 158 views

    Discipleship is not casual—it’s costly. But the reward is Christ Himself.

    Discipleship Is Costly August 31, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Discipleship is not casual—it’s costly. But the reward is Christ Himself. Focus Passage: Matthew 16:24-27 Introduction: When I was a kid, I wanted to play the piano. My mom got ...read more

  • Priority Check - Priority Of Others Series

    Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,120 views

    While it is normal for many to have a primary concern for self, followers of Christ are to give priority to others above self.

    A teacher may say to a student who is not doing too well in school, “You need to give studying more priority in your life.” An employer may say to an employee who habitually arrives late to work, “You need to get your priorities straight.” A coach may say to a player who has become lazy and is not ...read more

  • Rua Follower

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,279 views

    What is it that Jesus would have me do? The answer is in Mark 8:31-38.

    Unless noted otherwise, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - Are you a follower? I’ve pretty much given up on asking people if they are Christians. I mean, I don’t want to give the word up – Christian is a very good word to describe who we ...read more

  • Hearts On Fire

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jun 25, 2016
     | 11,923 views

    This sermon deals with the self inflicted damage we do to our spiritual hearts and God's prescription for healing.

    Hearts On Fire, Luke 24:32 Luke 24:32 “And they said to one another, did not our hearts burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while he opened the scriptures to us.” Did you know that the word “heart” appears in the King James Bible 830 times? Only the ...read more

  • Same Old Same Old--Vs Change

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,087 views

    We are commanded to grow in grace. Real growth demands effort and a good plan. Will we stay the same and refuse to change?

    THE SAME OLD SAME OLD VS. CHANGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IF A CATERPILLAR DESIRED TO STAY A CATERPILLAR? CHANGE: Let us look at complete metamorphosis. There are four stages of growth. EGG, LARVA (CATERPILLAR), PUPA (COCOON), ADULT (BUTTERFLY.) Maybe use the frog: ...read more

  • Portrait Of A Servant (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 29, 2016
     | 7,452 views

    This sermon is based on chapter 7, of Charles Swindoll's book, Improving Your Serve. The sermon uses the first four Beatitudes as a character portrait of a servant.

    Introduction: A. Don’t you love asking kids what they want to be when they grow up? 1. Unlike the minion in the picture, I don’t ask them because I am still looking for ideas! 2. I like to ask them to see what is going on in their little heads. 3. This second picture is a good ...read more

  • Do I Really Have To Change?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025
     | 150 views

    Encountering God’s holiness leads us to honest confession, gracious cleansing, and a life of obedient mission.

    Opening: A Question We All Know Can people really change? That question sits in the back of our minds like a song we can’t finish. It comes at two in the morning. It comes after the argument we had at dinner. It comes when the doctor says, “The test is back,” or when a child looks at us with holy ...read more

  • Sermon 1: Pressing Toward Perfection Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 17, 2025
     | 100 views

    True faith is not stagnant; it is a continual journey from the foundational principles toward spiritual maturity.

    Brothers and sisters, imagine a master builder who is about to construct a great and glorious temple. He spends weeks, even months, digging deep, laying a massive, strong foundation. He uses the best stone, the strongest mortar. It is a perfect foundation. But then, he stops. He comes back day ...read more

  • Judgment # 2 "The Judgment Of Self” 1st Cor.11: 31-32 Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
     | 7,620 views

    -#2- {self-judgment of our daily sins}, after we’re saved.

    JUDGMENT # 2 “THE JUDGMENT OF SELF” 1st Cor.11: 31-32 8-02-08 Today we’ll continue our study to do with “the seven judgments” that we find in the Bible. Listen as I read today’s text verses found in 1st Cor.11: 31-32 For if we would judge ...read more

  • Jehovah-Jireh “the Eternally Self Existent One Who Will Provide” Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 13, 2011
     | 6,353 views

    This name for God is revealed when Abraham faced the greatest trial of his life.

    Purpose: To exalt God as the great provider. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God's glorious provision of salvation. INTRODUCTION: Jehovah Jireh is one of the many compound names for God. Most of these names comes from a specific event where Jehovah (Yahweh) personally intervenes in ...read more

  • Jehovah-Rapha “the Eternally Self-Existent One Who Heals” Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,529 views

    Today we are going to learn why God would allow so many Jews to be thirsty and then lead them to a pool of worthless water.

    Purpose: To show how God used bitter water to display His power. Aim: I want the listener to be confident in God’s ability to solve any problem. INTRODUCTION: Today’s text occurs right after God delivered the Jews from slavery in Egypt and from the entire Egyptian army. Excitement and ...read more