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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Master Manipulators

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 18, 2012
     | 6,185 views

    here are some who manipulate others to get their way or to hide their sin; all contrary to God’s way.

    Master Manipulators June 17, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There are some who manipulate others to get their way or to hide their sin; all contrary to God’s way. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 11:6-27 Supplemental Passage: "But for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Know, To Obey, To Live

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,921 views

    July 1988: God's way of life is not burdensome or negative or arbitrary. To know God's way and to do it is to have abundant life.

    There is an old saying to the effect that what you don't know won't hurt you. I beg to differ. If it is true that what you don't know won't hurt you, then why don't we just let babies pop anything and everything into their mouths, just as they want to do? Obviously we know that some things will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pastor's Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024
     | 1,056 views

    A Pastor’s heart is one that cares about his flock in such a way that they want to follow Jesus the same way they do.

    A Pastor’s Heart Text: Acts 20:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was in Bible college, one of my professors showed me great honor by telling me, “Mark, you are an unusual combination of the head of a scholar and the heart of a pastor.” 2. At times in my ministry, I have struggled with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon - The Suggestions For The New Year

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 30, 2025
     | 588 views

    There is a way forward. Shamgar was simply caught in the turmoil the nation was going through, but he found a way to be successful and deliver Israel.

    Subject: The Suggestions for the New Year Text: Judges 3:31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Introduction: Life is filled with transition and change. You and I can count on opposition. Almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Life Of Integrity

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 3, 2014
     | 4,858 views

    We should not act one way when we are around people, then act another way when we are alone.

    A Life of Integrity November 30, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should not act one way when we are around people, then act another way when we are alone. Focus Passage: 2 Kings 18:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Whatever you do, do your work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Valley Of Decision Series

    Contributed by Kealeboga Thobolo on Jan 23, 2021
     | 7,778 views

    The valley of decision is before all of us constantly. And it is filled with roads, and crossroads, and crossings; there are ways that are narrow, and there are ways that are wide and broad

    Joel means "Jehovah is God." Jo is a shortened form of Yahweh, Jehovah, and el is the generic word for God: We know Joel mostly because of the wonderful prophecy, in the second chapter of his book, regarding the coming of Pentecost: the pouring out of the Holy Spirit of God upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Seasonings Your Gatherings Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
     | 3,655 views

    3rd Sunday of Advent with our focus on the way we gather during these Holy Days.

    I like Jeopardy. I sometimes can recall an amazing amount of useless information so it’s a pretty fun game to play along with at home. I don’t know everything to be sure. When I took the Graduate Record Exam for Political Science they asked some pretty strange questions like, "Who was Secretary of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Demolishing Old Mindsets And Putting On The New

    Contributed by Pastor Kris Belfils on Dec 13, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,774 views

    If we are too focused on what has happened before and expecting the same thing to happen, we will miss the new God has for us. We might have a pre-conceived idea of how God works, but really, God works in mysterious ways. His ways are not our ways. We hav

    God has been speaking to me lately about old mindsets. How we view things in life from religion, to practical living, can and will affect our destiny. The choices we make today will affect our tomorrow. God is doing new things in all areas of life. I see it! He is bringing in change into church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Bitter Return Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 10, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,594 views

    Four observations about the way that God was at work in bringing Naomi and Ruth to Bethlehem.

    - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible - - - - - - - - - - - A father was trying to explain to his four-year-old daughter the concept of marriage. But she just wasn’t getting it. So he decided that maybe some visuals might help. He pulled ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,647 views

    We will be talking about Seeking Forgiveness, Finding the way to Forgive, and offering Forgiveness.

    Today we are talking about Forgiveness and even as a young pastor I have come to realize that most people are uncomforted with Topic. We don’t like to think that we need forgiveness. We can’t bare the thought of letting those hurtful unchanged people off the hook. When we talk about forgiveness we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Truth Of The Good News

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,889 views

    In a general way, compares Christianity with all other relgions in the world and demonstrates the uniqueness of the Gospel.

    What if its not true? What if everything that you have learned about the Lord Jesus and the Salvation he provides is a combination of wishful thinking and fantasy? What if you have been programmed, duped, hoodwinked, and otherwise misguided? This thought has most certainly crossed your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Would Jesus Say To Howard Stern? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,197 views

    What Jesus would say about sex and the way our culture views and uses it.

    “What Would Jesus Say to Howard Stern?” 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, 1 John 5:2-3, John 15:13 INTRODUCTION: Howard Stern: He’s called “Shock-Jock.” He proclaims himself as “King of the Media.” Maybe he is. He has over 25 million listeners, his radio show is No. 1 in most large city markets and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Do Great Things For The Kingdom.

    Contributed by John Colbert on Jun 14, 2016
     | 7,152 views

    There are some of God's servants that want to do great things for God, but want to do them the wrong way. There is only one way you can do anything for God and that is God's way according to His Word.

    Midweek Manna / How to do great things for the kingdom. EZRA 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. EZRA 7:25 And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Day Delight

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 180 ratings
     | 5,388 views

    Is there a way to experience all day delight?

    INTRO.- ILL.- HAPPILY EVER AFTER? Paul Thigpen wrote an article for CHRISTIANITY TODAY entitled, “Happily Ever After?” He wrote, “Down in Georgia they have a saying: ‘If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.’ It’s a reminder that one person’s moods affect the entire household, but indirectly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Don't All Roads Lead To Heaven?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,157 views

    Is Jesus really the only way to heaven?

    This question is one posed by the "pluralist," the person who believes that no one has the right to exclusive belief. More and more people are adopting the logic of pluralism, and the impact of pluralism is being felt increasingly in our society. The logic of the pluralist says: There is no such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist