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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Divine Appointments

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 12, 2020
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     | 5,043 views

    Take advantage of every opportunity to turn it into a divine appointment.

    Divine Appointments February 23, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Take advantage of every opportunity to turn it into a divine appointment. Focus Passage: Acts 8:26-39 Supplemental Passage: but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We All Have A Second (Or A Third . . . Or Fourth) Chance

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 30, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,959 views

    Jesus gives us lots of opportunities to join him

    John 21:1-19 This story of the final appearance of Jesus to his disciples took place a couple weeks after Easter; the disciples seemed at wit’s end… Jesus has died, they were not really sure about the resurrection (even though they have seen the risen Christ once or twice). But they were still ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    God Is On My Side

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
     | 14,259 views

    If God is for you who can be against you?

    God Is On My Side Thanks to an anonymous minister Ps 56:9-13 9 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. 10 In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word. 11 In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Devil Is In The Market For Another Soul

    Contributed by Eric Smith on Jan 28, 2012
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     | 5,641 views

    A short sermon that parallels a high school pottery class with our potential in life and how the devil tries to make us waste our time on this earth.

    Matt 4:1-9 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Why Mission Trips Are Important

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,309 views

    Many people think teams going on mission trips are a waste of time and money, here are reasons they are of great value to individuals and churches.

    Since the Brazil mission team is preparing lunch for us today, I want to deal with an issue that typically comes up when a team is going on an overseas mission trip. I heard this same issue when I was at FBC Florence and from other Pastors in their churches. The issue is spending large amounts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Scattering, But Bringing Together

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 16, 2022
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     | 1,409 views

    Looking at the story of the wasteful servant with a global perspective helps us to understand the kind of community Jesus wants to build in our lives.

    Twenty Fifth Sunday in Course 2022 When Our Lord told parables to his followers, He was saying to them, “gather around me and listen. I have a story that might help you understand God’s kingdom.” So in many cases, we ought not spend too much time trying to analyze the characters, asking which ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Promise Of Goodness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 922 views

    God promises to use everything in our lives for His plans. Nothing is wasted when God is involved, His goodness abounds.

    See this puzzle? It's incomplete, right? But what if I told you that the missing piece is right here in my pocket? It's like our lives. Sometimes, we feel like we're missing something, but God's got that missing piece. He's working everything out for our good. Sometimes, we feel like we're missing ...read more

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    A Right Use Of Our Talents

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,132 views

    Our stewardship of what God has entrusted to us.

    A RIGHT USE OF OUR TALENTS. Matthew 25:14-30. A “talent” (Matthew 25:15) was a small gold coin valued at the equivalent of fifteen years national minimum wage. Whatever currency we translate that into, it is bound to be tens of thousands - and more. Five talents was enough to provide one of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Love Prevails Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,645 views

    This is the 13th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

    Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#13] WHEN LOVE PREVAILS 2 Samuel 1:17-18 Introduction: The death of Saul was the end of a difficult relationship. We have all had relationships that were not good- They might have started out well and had a lot of promise; but it ended in pain. The death of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Rush To Judgment Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,199 views

    Paul returns to Jerusalem and faces the same type of misjudgments he had made earlier in life. In the face of such opportunity he takes the opportunity to share his testimony.

    A Christian man owned a barber shop. One night, at a revival meeting, the barber felt greatly burdened to do more with his testimony for Christ. The next evening, the barber began attending a "soul winners class" at his church. He attended faithfully every night for two weeks. He rehearsed all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Blind So I Might See

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,015 views

    A sermon that discuss how we are blind to opportunities and the work of God in our lives.

    I Am Blind So That I Might See Acts 9:1-18 Rev. David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church April 24, 2005 I have asked myself many times how blind I must be. Things that are right there in front of me and I can’t see them. Sometimes It is physical objects that I can’t see and other times it might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Season Of Restoration Is Here

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025
     | 1,389 views

    Restoration is one of the most powerful acts of God. It speaks of God’s ability to bring back what was lost, repair what was broken, and repay what was stolen.

    THE SEASON OF RESTORATION IS HERE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 30:17, Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 61:7, Zechariah 9:12, Job 42:10 INTRODUCTION: Restoration is one of the most powerful acts of God. It speaks of God’s ability to bring back what was lost, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    One Life

    Contributed by Dr. Jesse Davis on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,743 views

    You only have one life to live – and you have been given that life to give. Don’t waste your life – spend it on something that is worthy.

    One Life – June 29, 2008 Do you believe you were born for such a time as this? Look what’s happening in our world today… It’s hard to believe that 2008 is already half over. How have you spent your life so far in 2008? Has it been a waste? Have you gotten a good return on the investment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Time For True Repentance

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,674 views

    Jesus' coming is delayed to give the greater number of people the greater opportunity to repent.

    TIME FOR TRUE REPENTANCE. 2 Peter 3. After the description of the false teachers who deny the second coming of Jesus - which is concluded with the horrible picture of 2 Peter 2:22 - Peter turns to his protégés and effectively says, “I am assured of better things concerning you” (cf. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Giver God Loves

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,799 views

    Our giving should be joyful and uncoerced, and we should be thankful for the opportunity to give

    The Giver God Loves Dr. Russell K. Tardo Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7. The subject of giving is one that I don't often address. Unfortunately, the subject of giving is so frequently and widely taught these days that many Christians have grown weary at the prospect of hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational