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What Is Your Name

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 4, 2005

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Do people associate your name with the power of God or do they wonder who you are.

“What is Your Name” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Gen.12:2 “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.” There is an old saying that goes “sticks and stones may break my bone, but names will never hurt me” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2

Denomination: Apostolic

Under The Influence

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 28, 2005

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Message for a Pastor appreciation service. What the members of the congregation need to do in order to profit the benefits God has for them. Are you under the influence of the Holy Ghost.

“Under the Influence” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 8:9 When I think of the phrase “Under the Influence” my mind goes to two (2) different aspects that we normally associate with that phrase. The first aspect we automatically think of is D.U.I., Which is driving under the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:9

Denomination: Apostolic

I Got Good News!

Contributed by Harold Wanton on Jun 30, 2005

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This traditional message of the gospel(good news), is still effective today.

Let us consider the time before the birth of Jesus Christ. After the book of Malachi, centuries have passed by. The Jews had based their expectations on numerous Old Testament promises. Over the years various figures had came and went, some even claiming to be the Messiah, others were regarded by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Apostolic

If Satan Could Change History

Contributed by Eric Smith on Jun 1, 2005

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Eye opener to if satan had the opportunity to change history, what would some of the things be that he would tamper with?

If Satan Could Change History Rev. Eric D. Smith Acts 2:1-4 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

Assassination Attempt

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 23, 2005

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God has placed an anointing on your life and because of that anointing the devil is trying to assassinate you.

¡§Assassination Attempt¡¨ By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Jer.1:5 & Psalms 91:1 We all know of some assassinations and assassination attempts, rather we are old enough to remember the experience or if we only read of them in history class we are familiar with them. For example:- Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Apostolic

It Was Not A Pretty Cross

Contributed by Eric Smith on May 15, 2005

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21st century Christians have made the cross into a showpiece of artwork, but the cross that Jesus died on was never intended to be a showpiece, or fine art.

It Was Not A Pretty Cross Rev. Eric D. Smith Matt 27:22-35 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-35

Denomination: Apostolic

The Home That Was Cursed By The Bg

Contributed by Eric Smith on May 14, 2005

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The very thing that Achan brought into his home was symbolic of what Christians struggle with today...tithing and separation.

The Home That Was Cursed By The B.G. By Rev. Eric D. Smith Josh 6:16-19 16 And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you the city. 17 And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:16-19

Denomination: Apostolic

Claim Your Possession

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 13, 2005

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Paul told Timothy to lay hold on eternal life. We must claim our possession that the enemy stolen from us. Claim Your Possesion which is eternal life.

¡§Claim Your Possession¡¨ ¡§Lay Hold on Eternal Life¡¨ By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Claim: - is a transitive verb, which means something is being done to something else- it literally means to ask for especially as a right, to take as the rightful owner of. Possession: - is the act of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-12

Denomination: Apostolic

If You Only Knew

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 3, 2005

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If you only knew the stuff I had to go through then you would realize why I praise God the way that I do.

“If You Only Knew” Psalms 34:1-6 When we stop and think of the phrase “If You Only Knew” we come to the conclusion that it is letting someone know that if they could understand something like you understand it. If you could only experience that like I did then maybe you could appreciate it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-6, Psalm 34:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

A Leaders Prayer

Contributed by Harold Wanton on Apr 30, 2005

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A Pastor must keep his church protected from outsiders, therefore he must be able to ferverently for the people of God.

Scripture: Neh. 1:8-9 Remeber, I pray, the word that you commanded your servant Moses, saying, If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations; but if you return to me, and keep My commandments and do them, though some of you were cast out to the farthest part of the heavens, yet I will ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:8-9

Denomination: Apostolic

Please. . . . Don't Destroy Your Life.

Contributed by A.c. Morgan on Apr 4, 2005

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Encouragement in the value of your life.

One of the most precious things God gave mankind is life. If we would take time to look around not at people but at the things created by God we will see that in all of His creations He has placed life. Life in the trees themselves; life in the grass itself; life in the water; life in the air. . . ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Apostolic

Seek And Pursue

Contributed by A.c. Morgan on Apr 4, 2005

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Seek and Pursue the peace in your life.

I would like to share with you the word that the Lord shared with Word of Knowledge Christian Center. It is found in 1 Pete 3:8-13 (Amplified Bible): 11 Let him turn away from wickedness and shun it, and let him do right. Let him search for peace (harmony; undisturbedness from fears, agitating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Island Fever

Contributed by Laisani Cox on Mar 21, 2005

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The island fever that we want to talk about tonight is when saints feel that their challenges are closing in around them.

At this time I would like you to turn with me to Isaiah 40:15, when you have it, please say ‘Amen’. For your hearing as it reads - “Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:15

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Have Revival

Contributed by Robert Osborne on Mar 9, 2005

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Sometimes we need to be revived and this sermon will tell you how to have a revival. It will stir you and your church!

Realizing the Need for the Spirit of Revival Hosea 6:1-3 1. Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. 2. After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. 3. Then ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3, Hosea 6:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Generational Curses

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 1, 2005

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Due to misinterpretations of God’s Word people have developed the concept of Generational Curses in order to try to blame God for their wrong doing. This lesson explains how Generational curses are not Biblical at all.

“Generational Curses” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. One of the most misinterpreted scriptures of the Bible has caused much confusion for many years. It has been the catalyst for many false teachings that are taught in some churches today. It has caused people that are filled with the precious ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Apostolic

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