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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Go & Tell

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 7, 2016
     | 6,442 views

    We must participate in God’s plan of telling the world about Jesus.

    Go & Tell September 4, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must participate in God’s plan of telling the world about Jesus. Focus Passage: Romans 10:8-15 Supplemental Passage: "Do you not say, 'There are yet four months, and then comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus’s Garden Prayer, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 22, 2016
     | 6,555 views

    Jesus describes believers as those who have: faith, obedience, and knowledge; and in the garden He prays for two specific things: protection in the world and unity among ourselves. Will we follow His lead and pray for the same?

    Jesus’s Garden Prayer, Part 1 John 17:1-12 Background: Arriving at the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prays These prayers are probably one of the most important for us to learn from It shows His heart, what is on His mind just prior to His arrest (1/2 today, read all) ∆ Jesus prays to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Could Be The Last Call

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 17, 2012
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     | 4,122 views

    You must be saved to live with Him.

    THIS COULD BE THE LAST CALL Matthew 23: 37O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Learned From A Ping-Pong Marathon Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011
     | 3,176 views

    Paul says to dwell on those things that are excellent and worthy of praise. These encouraging words will help us all through any circumstance, any trial or any hardship, as we remember that “all things work together for good to those who love God.”

    How soon we forget, or how soon we don’t forget. I have cherished memories from long ago that I will never, ever forget. Way back in 1975 I learned a valuable lesson about time, and I learned how many hours are in a week. I also learned about the power of prayer and leaning on God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    If My People Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022
     | 3,796 views

    The 6th chapter of 2 Chronicles, records a prayer by the King of Israel. King Solomon prayed when they dedicated the temple of the Lord 6:12, 19.

    King Solomon under his reign had built the temple and now at the time of dedication. King Solomon’s prayer was recorded in chapter 6. It is a prayer for God to bless the nation. They were in perilous times. The nation was divided, oppressed on the inside. Solomon prays that God would somehow bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now Is Not The Time To Quit.

    Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 5, 2014
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     | 15,484 views

    Many people begin to believe God for something but, just before their answer comes they quit believing. However success comes by standing firm on God's Word.

    Now is not the Time to Quit. Eph. 6: 13, 14 Dr. Amen Howard. If you quit standing on the word and give up, what are you going to gain? But if you keep going on what have you to loose? That is the way I look at things. I don't believe in quitting, and my friend, if other people have stood on God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Great Miracle Of Our God

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 4, 2020
     | 3,331 views

    When we get down to business with God he hears us and answers.

    A great miracle of our God 1st Kings 18: 42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees, 43 And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shalom!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 17, 2024
     | 626 views

    Peace with God comes only through our relationship with Jesus. We can build this relationship through prayer and obedience.

    SHALOM! PEACE! JESUS OFFERS US THE GIFT OF HIS PEACE. IT IS THROUGH JESUS CHRIST AND OUR OBEDIENCE TO HIM, THAT WE CAN EXPERIENCE A PEACE AS STATED IN PHILIPPIANS 4:7 THAT WILL NOT ONLY SURPASS ALL UNDERSTANDING, BUT WILL KEEP OUR HEARTS AND OUR MINDS SECURLY GUARDED AGAINST THE ENEMY. THE REASON ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Holy Spirit: The Spirit Gives Us Power Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 10, 2025
     | 240 views

    WE BELIEVE that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is given to believers who ask for it. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of new birth. Spirit baptism gives believers power to live and serve God and gifts to fulfill the mission of the Church...

    Pentecost: The Spirit Gives us Power 1 After the death and resurrection of Jesus, he appeared over a period of 40 days to about 500 of his followers (Acts 1:3). At His last appearance, before He ascended to heaven, He gave the great promise of Spirit Baptism to His followers (Acts 1:4-8). Then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Just Passing Through.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 11, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 345 views

    Living in a world that is not our home.

    JUST PASSING THROUGH. Psalm 120:1-7. The Psalmist’s testimony is, “In my distress, I cried unto the LORD" (PSALM 120:1a). Prayer is our only recourse in time of trouble (cf. John 16:23-24). It is sure to gain a response from the LORD: “and He heard me” (PSALM 120:1b; cf. Psalm 18:6; Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take It To The Lord In Prayer.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 3, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 304 views

    Even our friends might let us down, but God never will.

    TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER. Psalm 55:16-22. PSALM 55:16. King David was no stranger to ‘friends’ letting him down, but his bold assertion in the face of betrayal was: “As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.” The God upon whom he calls is the true and living God, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get On Board: Why We Need Christmas Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,847 views

    1st in two-part series on Christmas using the Polar Express Movie as a backdrop. (See important note at top of sermon text)

    {NOTE: This series is best used with the clips provided by HomeWord with Jim Burns and Max Lucado. You can find many free resources at this link: http://www.homeword.com/PolarExpress/ You may also be able to secure the clips by contacting them.} THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON: BELIEVE GET ON BOARD: WHY WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Hears The Prayer Of The Righteous

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 16, 2014
     | 9,611 views

    This is an encouragement to pray more and use our power and authority in praying, and exercise our faith in praying.

    I. EXORDIUM: How is your prayer life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: This is an encouragement to pray more and use our power and authority in praying, and exercise our faith in praying. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 15:29b (Amplified Bible) 15:29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Don't Atheists Believe In God?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,359 views

    Consider the evidence. (Part 1 on a series dealing with atheism.)

    WHY DON’T ATHEISTS BELIEVE IN GOD? Psalm 53.1-4 S: Atheism C: Rational belief in God Pr: LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Consider the evidence. • Be a listener. Version: ESV RMBC 11 November 07 AM INTRODUCTION: ILL Belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God Is Not A “helicopter God” Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016
     | 6,828 views

    God loves me too much to save me from all of my struggles

    Most of you are probably familiar with the term “helicopter parent”. But just in case you aren’t, this short video does a pretty good job of showing what that term means. [Show “Copter Mommy” video] Although helicopter parenting might seem harmless, it seems like we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist