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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Be Holy

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 30, 2012
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    We are set apart for God’s use; we need to act like it.

    Be Holy September 7, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are set apart for God’s use; we need to act like it. Focus Passage: I Peter 1:13-16 Supplemental Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17 NASB Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Door To Another World Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011
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    1. Simplicity - "I am" 2. Exclusion - "By Me" 3. Inclusion - "If any man" 4. Condition - "Enter In" 5. Certainty - "Shall Be Saved" 6. Liberty - "Go In And Out" 7. Provision - "Find Pasture"

    - Camera – The eyes to the world bring it into your home + Walt Disney did it best over 30 years with various name changes > Disneyland, > Walt Disney Presents, > Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color, > Wonderful World of Disney, > Disney's Wonderful World, > The Magical World of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 4, 2012
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    Do you want to pass the test of temptation? REQUEST help from God, REFOCUS your attention and REVEAL your struggle to a friend.

    THE TEST OF TEMPTATION Sometimes we sinful human beings are just like the wolf of the Arctic regions whom the local peoples used to catch without having to hunt them down. They simply put some fresh meat on a sharp blade and let the wolf do the rest of the work. The wolf with its insatiable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Pause Before You Act (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
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    Behaving wisely is seeking God's will before we act. Rash behavior may do damage in moments that cannot be undone in years. This is segment two of the series. For those wishing to teach and preach this series, you may contact me for formatted handouts and

    SEE THE FIRST SERMON OF THE SERIES CONTACT US FOR HANDOUTS TO ACCOMPANY THIS SERIES II. A – Attitude Have I waited until my emotions and my spirit are in check before I act? • If we are not careful, we will act in anger. • In our haste to “do something” we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Just Missions

    Contributed by Michael Mcbrien on Jul 30, 2010
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    This is a outline that shows that the Great Commission is not just for mission field.

    Morning Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-13 says, “He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.) It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Out Of Religious Identity Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012
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    Without realizing it, we can try to contain the eternal God of the universe within the boundaries of our comfort and control.

    Breaking Out of Religious Identity Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – April 22, 2012 Intro Today we are going to engage a problem that can quietly be at work in every life: the unconscious tendency to become attached to forms of religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who's Got The Kingdom? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 2, 2017
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    Nathan did what is most crucial and stirred David into action. God uses obedient individuals who know His will and is willing to do His will.

    Read 1 Kings 1:1-10 – we have now a frail and aged King. The author paints us this picture. Again we see that the Kingdom is threatened. Not by external forces but by people from within the household. • There is no end to this, apparently. Earlier we have Absalom, and now his brother Adonijah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Elevate Your Liberty

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Jan 22, 2017
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    Faith In Action; Commitment to Serve

    Elevate Your Liberty! James 1:25 “But he who looks into the Perfect Law of Liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.” (NKJV) One preacher paraphrased the text, by saying: “ The man who looks intently into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go And Do Likewise

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Oct 25, 2016
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    The heart of spirituality. Thinking outside the walls of the church. Core concerns of God. Ministry. Two options: "pass by" or "go and do."

    GO AND DO LIKEWISE Luke 10:25-37 We live in a world of visual images and sound bites. It is hard for most people today to imagine the whole family sitting around a radio and listening to the president speak each week for 30 minutes as was very common in the 1930’s-40’s. In our Media ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning To Be A Neighbour Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 9, 2018
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    The Good Samaritan - Luke chapter 10 verses 25 to 37 – Sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Compassion Is Based On Need Not Worth. (vs 30) (2). Compassion Feels Something (vs 33) (3). Compassion Does Something. (vs 34) (4). Compassion Cost Something. (vs 35) (5). Compassion Demonstrates Real Faith. (vs 36-37) SERMON BODY Ill: • Let me give you some advertising ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Come In Faith, Believing

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 17, 2018
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    What four words would Jesus use to describe you?

    William (Bill) E. Gordon, Baptist pastor and author has this to say about the breadth of faith: “Atheists have faith — faith that there is no God, no place of everlasting punishment in the hereafter. Animals possess faith; they display the utmost faith in their masters, as do children in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Wiley avatar

    A Look Back And A Look Forward

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 20, 2008
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    As we look to a new year, we must reflect and learn from the past.

    A Look Back and a Look Forward Michael Wiley November 23, 2008 Mark 12:28b-33 Introduction: When I was a young child, maybe seven or eight, my family and I went to Beach Bend Amusement park in Bowling Green KY, not too far from our home. I love amusement parks. Especially then when mom and dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Men Of Honor Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 9, 2016
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     | 22,939 views

    Real respect comes not in the palace, but in the place of selfless, sacrificial service.

    A man was talking to his friends about their last child leaving home and coping with the empty-nest syndrome. He said, “The worst part about it is, that since the children left, my wife started treating me like a child. He complained, “When we go to the grocery store and I reach for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Cheerfully Give Away As Much As Possible Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 525 views

    Since everything we have belongs to God, we should joyfully give away as much as we can, knowing that our giving has eternal impact.

    God gives us good things not just for us to enjoy, but also to share with others. We're like a pipe that God's blessings flow through. When we share, it's like planting seeds that will grow into something bigger. Ever play a game of 'Where's Waldo?' Sometimes, Waldo is right there, but we miss him ...read more

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    The Sacrifice Of Jesus And Our Response Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Feb 9, 2024
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    Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice to reconcile us with God. Our response should be one of repentance, faith, and a life dedicated to following Jesus' teachings.

    Hey guys, have you ever watched a superhero movie where the hero sacrifices himself to save the world? It's pretty intense, right? Well, I've got a real-life superhero story for you today. It's about Jesus, the ultimate hero. You see, Jesus did something even more amazing than any superhero. He ...read more

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