Monday, Dec 29, 2008

Baptism: God's Command

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Romans 6:1-7 Preached December 28, 2008, morning service, Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK. Pastor Rick Boyne.

As a married person wears a wedding band to show their commitment to their spouse, a believer submits to baptism by immersion to demonstrate their commitment to following Jesus and to bear testimony of what has ALREADY taken place in the heart of the believer.

There is no magic or mystical action taking place. Baptism has no salvific qualities. It takes place AFTER conversion. It is an act of obedience in the life of the believer.

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Monday, Dec 29, 2008

New Year - New Commitments

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Philippians 3:13-14 Preached December 28, 2008, evening service, Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK. Pastor Rick Boyne.

New Years is traditionally the time to make new resolutions. Here are 4 that could drastically change your life:

1. Commit yourself to forget your failures. Phil 3:13-14
2. Commit yourself to give up your grudges. Col 3:13
3. Commit yourself to restore your relationships. Rom 12:18
4. Commit yourself to turn your back on your sinful ways. Rom 6:2

May God bless you in 2009!

Posted by Rick Boyne at 9:15 AM |   

Monday, Dec 22, 2008

Christmas Trees

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Luke 23:33-43 Preached December 21, 2008, Fourth Sunday of Advent, Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK. Pastor Rick Boyne.

As we put our presents UNDER the Christmas tree, God, put His gift to mankind ON the tree, that is the cross. As we look forward to opening our presents this Christmas, don't ignore the greatest gift of all, salvation through Christ Jesus!

Merry Christmas!

Posted by Rick Boyne at 2:57 PM |   

Monday, Dec 15, 2008

Christmas Greetings

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Luke 2:8-20 Preached December 14, 2008, Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK. Pastor Rick Boyne.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays or Seasons Greetings? It may be tough to know what to say today, but the very first greeting was something with a little more substance! As we wish people a "Merry Christmas" this year, don't just stop with the greeting. Go on and give them the "Good News", too!

Posted by Rick Boyne at 11:34 AM |   

Tuesday, Dec 09, 2008

Christmas Lights

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Matthew 2:1-2, 10-12 Preached December 7, 2008, Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK. Pastor Rick Boyne.

The Star of Bethlehem guided the Magi to Jesus so that they might worship Him. Jesus said that we are the light of the world. In the same way, we should guide others to Jesus.

Posted by Rick Boyne at 9:43 AM |   

Tuesday, Dec 09, 2008

After God's Own Heart

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I Samuel 13:8-14 Preached December 7, 2008, Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK. Pastor Rick Boyne.

Samuel told King Saul that God had removed his kingdom from him because of his sin. He said that God had chosen someone after God's own heart. What does that mean?

Saul took matters into his own hands and didn't repent when confronted. David, (whom was the man "after God's own heart") also took matters into his own hands, but when confronted, fell on his face before God in confession and repentance. Perhaps this is what God meant.

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Monday, Dec 01, 2008

Christmas Boxes

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Luke 1:26-38 Preached November 30, 2008 First Sunday of Advent, Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK. Pastor Rick Boyne.

We love to know what are Christmas presents are and we can hardly wait to unwrap them. God gave us the greatest gift of all: Jesus Christ. Through Jesus, we can have another incredible gift, that of Eternal Life. Jesus is the only way to get this gift; you must believe on Him.

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