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    Total Commitment Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 7, 2016
     | 9,389 views

    Jesus summarizes the law in the Great Commandment, the scribes seek honor, and a poor widow gives all.

    Mark 12:28-44 “Total Commitment INTRODUCTION It doesn’t take long, while reading the gospel of Mark, to realize that the kingdom of God is a very different from the nations and societies of the world. When reflecting on the kingdom of God and what it means to be a disciple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Repeat Of Ephraim

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 11, 2012
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     | 6,499 views

    Ephraim is a prime example of where a lot of the church world is today.

    The Repeat Generation of Ephraim God is not looking for artifacts for a museum, He wants soldiers who will arise to the occasion. Gen. 41:50-52 Ephraim = double fruit (he was second born; coming after Manasseh) = fruit in the land of my affliction Joseph gave the first and premier ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bridges Not Barriers Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 29, 2016
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     | 9,008 views

    We are called to build bridges not barriers to people coming to Jesus

    Text: Mark 10:13-16 Title: Bridges not barriers Introduction An Outline 1. A resolve (They brought little children to Him) 2. A request (that He might touch them) 3. A rebuke (but the disciples rebuked those who brought them) 4. A reaction (But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased) 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Take Up Your Cross And Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013
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     | 7,719 views

    Self denial, self sacrifice, following wherever Jesus leads. The danger of ruining our eternal souls. Christ alone can save us.

    TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW JESUS. Luke 9:18-26. Peter was in no doubt that Jesus is the anointed one of God. What he did not understand was that his Master is not like any earthly Lord. He is not the type of King who was expected by the crowds. Jesus did not come into the world to deliver ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Escape In The Night Lesson 47 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 3,751 views

    Escape in the night

    A. WARNING TO PAUL 1. At Tyre disciples said not to go. “Not to go up to Jerusalem” (Acts 21:4). 2. The prophet Agabus warned. “So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt” (Acts 21:11). 3. Paul’s response. “I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zacchaeus Sets Out To See Jesus, Whatever It Takes!

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 27, 2019
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     | 9,638 views

    Seeking Jesus

    Devotion Weekly Message November 3, 2019 Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus Sets Out to See Jesus, Whatever It Takes! Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Idle Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 10, 2019
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     | 8,104 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.

    Series: Continued Encouragement [#7] DON’T BE IDLE 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Introduction: As we have stated every week; both letters to the Thessalonians were letters of encouragement. While Paul continually was encouraging them and complimenting them, he did want them to remember why they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Kill

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012
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    For most of us, this commandment is one for our heart.

    Don’t Kill September 16, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For most of us, this commandment is one for our heart. Focus Passage: Exodus 20:13 Supplemental Passage: Mat 5:21 "You have heard that the ancients were told, ’YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guard Your Tongue

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 26, 2012
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    We must control our tongue in order to live a Godly life.

    Guard Your Tongue June 3, 2007 Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must control our tongue in order to live a Godly life. Maybe you've heard about the three ministers who went fishing one day, all friends who pastored different churches in the same town. While they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Inclusive

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 19, 2012
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    Jesus claims in this reading that to be a disciple one needs to be inclusive to all. Jesus was inclusive and calls us to be inclusive. The sermons teaches us the dangers of not being inclusive.

    "Jesus is Inclusive" Mark 9:38-50 1. Our text starts out with the idea of who is included and those excluded • Our text says Mark 9:38"Teacher," said John, "we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wanted: Dead & Alive

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 2, 2012
     | 2,867 views

    Here in Romans we are on the edge of a new frontier. Pioneers to a new & better life. Leaving the crowd to enter a vast new experience. Entering into a personal experience with the Lord.

    - John Gast's “American Progress” (1872) picture - It depicts a symbolic Liberty unrolling telegraph wire - With the book of education in the other hand - The “Star of Empire” on her head as settlers head west. - The Mississippi & cities left behind - Indians can be seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will Hell Be Like? Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019
     | 4,005 views

    “Hell is a real place, where real people will suffer a real punishment for a real eternity.” – Jerry Falwell Sr.

    “Hell is a real place, where real people will suffer a real punishment for a real eternity.” – Jerry Falwell Sr. A. THINGS ABOUT HELL YOU KNOW 1. Old Testament – Sheol, means grave, i.e., the inevitability of death. “The wicked shall be turned into Hell” (Ps. 9:17). 2. New Testament – Hades. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving 2010

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019
     | 3,944 views

    What giving thanks does for me.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 17:11-19 1. “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues, and is the acid test of character.” 2. A grateful heart of thanksgiving opens many different doors. a. Service, Dr. Clate Risley. b. Friendship. c. Promotion. 3. Thanksgiving is a relative response. Some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hurricane Cometh

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 31, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,875 views

    Category 4 Hurricane Dorian is headed straight for us!

    Weekend Message/Devotion August 31, 2019 The Hurricane Cometh John 3:8 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Lame Excuses" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 27, 2017
     | 8,489 views

    Seems like a surprising question when Jesus ask someone who has been sick for 38 years...."Do you want to get well?" Honestly some people do now want to.

    “Lame Excuses” John 5:1-15 So it is an interesting question to pose to someone when we ask a person who is been critically sick for 38 years... In that entire time he could not walk. Now someone asked him, hey do you want to get well? You can’t walk. No wheelchairs at that time. Jesus approaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist