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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Birth Of The Church

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 24,193 views

    And when the Day of Pentecost was fully come. What really happened on this wonderful day.

    The Birth of the Church Understand the Church is not a physical building, it’s not an organization or denomination, it’s not a particular ministry, the Church is made up of the body of believers that are called by His name according to His purpose. The Church is people called out of people. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Marks Of True Revival Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,856 views

    How does revival happen? And how do we know that it is truly revival?

    The Marks of True Revival Acts 2:42-47 It has been a long time since America has seen a widespread revival. In fact, any of the researchers are lamenting the decline of Christianity in America. This decline is especially severe in what used to be called the “mainline churches.” Many remedies have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Beginning To Sink

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,868 views

    This sermon explores what happened to Peter once he stepped out of the boat.

    Matthew 14:22-32 -- "And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away." "And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Is About Our Reaction Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 19, 2015
     | 5,483 views

    This message looks at how various folks in the Christmas Story responded to what was happening.

    Last week we celebrated Christmas with our children’s presentation, which I’m sure Marilyn and her crew would testify is kind of like herding cats. And that was part of the process that led Charlie Brown to ask in frustration, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    When Jesus Comes Looking For You

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 9, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,379 views

    A sermon examining what happens when Jesus calls us unto salvation.

    WHEN JESUS COMES LOOKING FOR YOU John 9:1-38 - The Crabb family sings a song that says: "He came looking for me" "He made a way, when there was no way that I could see". "When I drifted far, Jesus was near, to rescue my soul and calm all my fears." "Now I'm safe from all harm, since I met the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Seconds After Death

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,521 views

    What happens to an unbeliever when they die? Jesus answers that question in a dramatic way!

    1. Illus. of my ministry • First funeral was Jewell Wrenn. As they lowered her body into the ground, I couldn’t help but think to myself, “Where is she? What is she experiencing?” 2. You and I are born to die. We try to distract ourselves from that fact, but nevertheless it is true. From the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    The Resurrection Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,684 views

    In this integrated gospel account, we have the details of what happened on Resurrection Morning.

    *************************** The Women: When the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, out of whom Jesus had cast seven devils, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, and certain others with them had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. Very early in the morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing God

    Contributed by David Ward on Jun 24, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,801 views

    What happens when we see God for who He really is?

    INTRODUCTION There is a splendid moment in the 1993 movie Jurassic Park, when world-class paleontologist Allen Grant, who has devoted his life to the study of dinosaurs, suddenly comes face-to-face with real, live prehistoric creatures. He falls to the ground, dumbstruck. The reason is obvious. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "A Healthy Jealousy" Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 17, 2013
     | 5,439 views

    The word, "Christian", sometimes carries a bad connotation in our society; Would someone be "jealous" of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ?

    “A Healthy Jealousy” Romans 11:11-14 Last week we looked at Romans 11:9-10, which is Paul quoting from Psalm 69: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Liberated Women Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 2,935 views

    There’s no one so good they don’t NEED salvation, and there’s no one so bad they can’t RECEIVE salvation.

    Liberated Women Acts 16:11-24 If you were around in the late 60’s and through the 70’s no doubt you remember the Women’s Liberation Movement that was operating in full force during that time period. In the beginning there was not a formal leader or alliance, but rather groups and meetings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is Baptism So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2010
     | 4,456 views

    Baptism is important because it is a sign on the outside of what has already happened on the inside.

    Why Is Baptism So Important? Texts: Act 2:37-38; Rom. 6:3-4; Gal. 3:27 Introduction 1. Have you ever wondered why baptism is so important? 2. Baptism by itself won't save you. I once heard a Black Baptist preacher say, "You can go down a dry devil and come up a wet one!" 3. Baptism won't make ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Terms And Conditions: In The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 17, 2018
     | 6,890 views

    This looks at the original terms and conditions in the Bible and what happened when they were violated

    Terms and Conditions in the Beginning Until 1991 I don’t think I ever heard the words “Terms and Conditions”, at least not together, and then I installed my first software package and I had to “Click here”. And over the past 27 years, I've probably clicked on a million Terms and Conditions ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Good Soldier-1(2025)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 27, 2025
     | 367 views

    1 of 2. Paul encouraged Timothy as a 'good soldier' of Christ Jesus. The level of commitment needed, for a believer to fulfill their calling in Christ, is comparable to that of a good soldier. BUT...What rules does a ‘good soldier’ live by?

    The GOOD SOLDIER-I—2Timothy 2:1-3(:1-4) Attention: Twila Paris’—‘What Did He Die For’... *Read 1st part regarding soldier.* What Did He Die For Twila Paris He was twenty-one in 1944 He was hope & he was courage on a lonely shore Sent there by a mother with love beyond her tears Just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The All-Seeing Eyes Of God

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 1, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,951 views

    This sermon reminds us that God sees all. It's both: delightful and dreadful. He sees our good and bad immediately.

    Introduction: Have you ever thought about the all-seeing eyes of God? The traveler in our our text emphasizes the tiredlessness of God. He neither sleeps nor slumbers. Imagine that; His eyes are eternally opened. Although, we do not think of God in physical sense except through Christ; we try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Christians Are To Live In Hope Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    Christians are to live in elpizo hope; always expecting and anticipating the glory of God to happen!

    How many of you have heard the term “Health and Wealth Gospel” or “Prosperity Gospel”?? This type of “gospel” basically states that once you believe in Jesus Christ, everything will go well with you. This “gospel” will state that if you’re poor or sick, you must be weak in your faith! This ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible