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  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The New Testament Challenge Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,118 views

    The first sermon detailing how to be successful in completing the New Testament Challenge

    This Sermon and Series based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church The New Testament Challenge Slide This is an exciting time at Hickory Creek God has done some amazing things last year and I am looking forward to some of the amazing things He is going to do this year. One thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Greatness

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 11, 2023
     | 1,470 views

    Have you ever wanted to be first or maybe to be desired to be the best at something?

    Kingdom Greatness Mat 18:1-7 Have you ever wanted to be first or maybe to be desired to be the best at something? You know, from my own childhood experiences and now in my latter years, I have heard children getting ready to go somewhere or do something that requires getting into a line, one or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walking On Water Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 11,481 views

    The first of a four part series based on Matthew 14:22-32.

    WALKING ON WATER Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: R. Kent Hughes, in his book, James—Faith That Works, shares this story. "It is said that Napoleon, while looking at some papers, let slip the bridle of his horse, which reared so that the Emperor was in danger. A corporal of the grenadiers leaped ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Parousia

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,276 views

    Jesus will return and is in the process of returning. Are we living as expectant advent-people who are ready?

    WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE: ENTERTAINING GUESTS IN OUR HOME. HOWEVER, THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KNOWING THEY ARE COMING AND WHEN THEY ARE JUST DROPPING BY FOR A VISIT. IT IS ALWAYS AN ADVANTAGE TO KNOW THEY ARE COMING TO PREPARE, CLEAN, GET GROCERIES AND BE FULLY CAPABLE OF PROVIDING MEALS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Minor Prophets Major Message: Fear Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 30, 2024
     | 1,128 views

    Amid physical, emotional, and spiritual fear, Jonah prayed first and was thankful.

    Minor Prophets Major Message: Fear Jonah 1:1-2:10 #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Jesus on Jonah READ MATTHEW 12:38-41 (ESV) “Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from You.” 39 But He answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Being Christ To Our Community: Jesus' Mission Statement"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,179 views

    The first in a series of stewardship sermons with the theme of being Christ to our community.

    “Being Christ to Our Community: Jesus’ Mission Statement” Luke 4:14-21 Two weeks ago yesterday, a number of us met here at the church at 9:30 in the morning in order to go out into our community—to the homes closest to this church building--knock on doors offer a homemade treat baked by a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Connect Four Series

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,682 views

    Learn the first steps to making a "friend" connection in this sermon about fellowship.

    Connect Four How to Make a “Friend” Connection 11/05/03 I. Introduction Ever wonder why geese fly in a V formation? Scientists at Cal Tech did. They put their computers and flight simulators to work and discovered the answer—flocks of geese form this pattern because it’s the easiest way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extraordinary Faith Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 13, 2019
     | 9,863 views

    First in a series of Extraordinary Life. Addresses the kind of faith that is out of the ordinary.

    Extraordinary Faith March 10, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust God to take care of us. Focus Passage: Matthew 8:5-13 Supplemental Passage: Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spiritual House Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 27, 2018
     | 6,235 views

    This sermon is the first in discovering what a spiritual house should be and how it is formed.

    The Spiritual House Psalm 122:1-9 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the LORD.” Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem! Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together, Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, To the Testimony of Israel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stand Firm And Hold Fast Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 4, 2024
     | 1,369 views

    The news and letters that were causing the alarm for the church at Thessalonica was that they missed Jesus coming again. But Paul is giving them something solid they can hear and read that will counter all the misinformation.

    Have you read something or heard something that really alarmed you? Does everything going on around you these days make you unsettled? Probably you have been alarmed and unsettled. It is that way now, and it was the case for the Christians in first century Thessalonica. Paul is writing them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church Marked By Love

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 27, 2020
     | 5,839 views

    The first mark of a true and living church is its love for Jesus and the brethren.

    According to research done by sociologist W.F. Nimkoff and Arthur Wood, the intensity of romance in a marriage diminishes by 80% during the first two years. Two friends who lived in the West Virginia mountains were talking one day. “Horace,” the first one said, “why didn’t you ever get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing In The Resurrected Jesus (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2014
     | 2,617 views

    Jesus' followers did not fully embrace, at first, the reality of Jesus' resurrection.

    BELIEVING IN THE RESURRECTED JESUS (part one) JOHN 20:1-18 1) “Where’s Jesus?” (1-9). vs. 1-2 “The stone”. What’s the deal with the stone? Matt. 27:62-66. Explain the slope and groove. With all these factors it would have been nearly impossible for someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Battle Cry Of Praise

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 21, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,179 views

    The first way you prepare for battle is to engage in praise and worship of God.

    TITLE: THE BATTLE CRY OF PRAISE SCRIPTURE: II SAMUEL 22:4 Would you agree with me that this world is full of traps and snares. • You know sin brings negative consequences to your life • You know you are going to face temptation to sin every day • You probably even know what some of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    A New Direction

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,304 views

    A sermon that I preached at the first Sunday of our new church plant.

    Isaiah 43 18“Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. God Loves New Things. Wineskin. Jerusalem. Creation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The Gospel Demands Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,753 views

    This is the first in a series of sermons adapted from David Platt's "Radical" Series.

    What the Gospel Demands Text: Luke 14:25-34 This morning I want to talk to ya’ll about something that the Lord has been laying on my heart for some time, it’s just that I didn’t have a clear picture of it. And I think that it’s pertinent and relevant, and very important ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible