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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Like The Days Of Noah

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2015
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    People don’t seem to care that Jesus will return; we must tell them.

    Like the Days of Noah August 9, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: People don’t seem to care that Jesus will return; we must tell them. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:37-39 Supplemental Passage: Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Patient Because The Lord Is Near Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 18, 2014
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    The imminency of Christ’s return should motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith.

    The dictionary defines Imminent as “Coming or likely to happen very soon.” http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/imminent James teaches us that the imminency of Christ’s return should motivate us to remain steadfast in our faith. “Be patient, therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Same Jesus

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Dec 27, 2013
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    Why we are to look for Jesus' return. Refutes the false ideas of just Who we are to look for

    TITLE: This Same Jesus TEXT: Acts 1:6-12 INTRO: After His resurrection, Jesus remained on earth for 40 days. During that time, He was seen by over 500 people Then, He led his Disciples out to the Mount of Olives and, as they watched, He ascended up into Heaven. I. THE PLACE WHERE HE ASCENDED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity In The Body

    Contributed by Gary Kelly on Nov 16, 2011
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    God is returning for a bride without spot or blemish. Guidelines regarding unity within the Body of Christ

    Unity in the Body Joh 17:11 [NLT] Now I am departing the world; I am leaving them behind and coming to you. Holy Father, keep them and care for them - all those you have given me - so that they will be united just as we are. Joh 17:20-23 [NLT] "I am praying not only for these disciples but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Last Mountain Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Dec 6, 2011
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     | 6,380 views

    An advent message based on Rev 16. The message: Keep building your anticipation for Christ's return!

    "The Last Mountain" Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the best known theologians of the twentieth century. His book "The Cost of Discipleship" should be on every Christian's bookshelf. As most of you know, in 1943, Bonhoeffer found himself in prison. Eventually he would be executed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From The Cradle To The Cross

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 26, 2012
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    Jesus’ mission to Earth did not stop at the cradle, or even the cross; He will return with a crown.

    From the Cradle to the Cross December 23, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus’ mission to Earth did not stop at the cradle, or even the cross; He will return with a crown. Focus Passage: Luke 2:1-20 Supplemental Passage: He who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Nothing To Fear

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 12, 2013
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    When we live faithfully as followers of Christ we have nothing to fear at His return.

    Is Today the Day? The End Times is a hot ticket... always has been and likely will be until the end. We are inundated with Apocalypse scenarios… most recently film goers can catch Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse and currently you can catch TV episodes of Doomsday Castle, along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...kindness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 2, 2011
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     | 8,936 views

    We are to treat others with kindness regardless of how they treat us and not for the prupose of getting something in return.

    As we’ve done each week, we’ll begin with a quick review of several important characteristics of the… THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Alarmed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2009
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     | 5,916 views

    We should have no regrets or fears when Christ returns if we are living as faithful disciples.

    Mark 13: 1 – 8 / Don’t Be Alarmed Intro: A young lady busied herself getting ready for a blind date. Dinner at an exclusive restaurant with live music and dancing. She went out to have her hair done, did her makeup, put on her best dress and was ready for her date’s arrival. His expected ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Mystery Of Egypt

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 28, 2009
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    Often we end the Christmas story when the wise men returned home but the story continued.

    So here we are at the end of the first chapter in the Story of Jesus. If you have been with us since the beginning of the advent season then you know that we have been looking at some of the mysteries of Christmas. We started with the mystery of the Virgin Birth and how it had been prophesied ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Character Of The Gentile Nations Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 1, 2010
     | 7,005 views

    Daniel's vision describes the character of the Gentile nations that will rule over the Jews until the return of Jesus.

    Go ahead and turn to Daniel chapter 7 in your Bibles this morning. In many ways Daniel 7 is a key passage in our study of the Old Testament prophets, not only because of the information contained in the passage itself, but because of what we can learn about the structure and patterns of Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Backsliding

    Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,082 views

    To encourage those who have allowed their relationship with Jesus Christ to become lukewarm to repent and return.

    INTRODUCTION: Play the video on refinishing furniture. Discuss backsliding and the comparison between it and refurbishing furniture. I. There are steps we take when we move away from JC. A. Self confident. Vss 27-31 1. Peter became extremely self confident. 2. The Christian is in danger when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Down To The Wire

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 4, 2009
     | 3,424 views

    As we see the return of Christ fast approaching our job as a church is coming down to the wire.

    April 5, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Luke 19:10 Subject: The Last Week of Jesus’ Life Title: Down to the Wire Life is full of deadlines to be met. There are bills due on a certain date. There are car payments, house payments, utility bills… How many of you have ever been at the point where you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Get To Work!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 1, 2008
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     | 4,785 views

    Get to Work! 1) Anticipating Jesus’ return 2) Focusing on your God-given tasks

    How do you stir a sleeping giant? I suppose it depends on who or what that giant is. If the giant is a grizzly bear, the answer is: you don’t. It’s best to let such sleeping giants lie. But what if the giant is the Christian church? The author of a religious article recently commented that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Obedience And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008
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     | 6,373 views

    God wants complete obedience to His word. In return for our reentant behavior, we are forgiven.

    Obedience and Forgiveness Matthew 21:23-32 Introduction In our Gospel message today, we see a parable read to the chief priests and the elders of the people. They were looking to find a way to squash Jesus’ authority and stop the spread of His influence. For centuries, the Pharisees had ran the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran