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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Danger Of Doing What Is Right In Your Own Sight

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 6, 2023
     | 4,960 views

    The church has had far too much in common with the children of Israel back in the days when there was no king. We must cry out against the Spiritual, Moral, and Ethical Depravity that is being allowed to happen in the churches today.

    The Danger of Doing What is Right in Your Own Eyes By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: SCRIPTURES: - Judges 17 – 21 Deuteronomy 12:8 says, “You shall not do as we are doing here today, everyone doing what is right in his own eyes”. That is not a request that is a command. Judges 17:6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Truth Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,142 views

    Building God’s Church through Truth(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    The facts depend on a person’s perspective. Listen to the following: The Metropolitan Insurance Company has published this list: Reasons/Excuses for Auto Accidents: (1) “An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.” (2) “The pedestrian had no idea which direction to go, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Art Campbell avatar

    Missions In Our Own Backyard Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,791 views

    Some churches are so focused on overseas missions that they miss the mission field in their own backyard. Jesus said we’d be his witnesses at home as well as abroad.

    Missions in Our Backyard QUOTE: Oswald Smith "The light that shines farthest shines brightest near home" Churches so focused on overseas they neglected their own mission - declined and closed! Acts 1:8 You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Chestnut avatar

    Developing "Harvest Eyes"

    Contributed by Randy Chestnut on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    A message to challenge American Christians to change the way we see our country (USA), our church and ourselves.

    We have all had the experience of reading our Bible and having a verse, a phrase or even a word leap off the page and grab our spirit. When that happens, the Lord is obviously trying to tell us something. Recently, I have had that experience while studying, John 4. In verse 4, we read “But He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Payne avatar

    Make America Godly Again

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Feb 26, 2025
     | 638 views

    MAGA (MAKE AMERICA GODLY AGAIN) BUT…True greatness does not come from political power, wealth, or military might but from a nation’s spiritual health —its devotion to God, righteousness, and truth.

    Key Scripture Passages: 2 Chronicles 7:14 – "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." INTRODUCTION: Robert F. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,341 views

    Where does one begin when it comes to making their family a Christian family?

    In 1947, Dr. Carl Zimmerman wrote a very important book called, "Family and Civilization" The book was a result of research he had done on 3000 years of family life. This Harvard Professor made a powerful case for traditional family structure. The conclusion of his book could be summed up like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Reaching The Raised Bar 1: Exalting Christ Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,626 views

    Sermon on the vision statement of our church regarding the preeminence of Christ

    Text: Matt 28:18, Title: Reaching the Raised Bar 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/14/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Tyler Jones is the lead pastor/planter of Vintage21 Church in Raleigh. He spoke on the decline of the evangelical church. And so as not to bore you with all the statistics, suffice it to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Harm In Same Sex Marriage Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,727 views

    What's the harm in same sex marriage? (Material adapted from various sources and Marriage: What is it, why it matters, and the consequences of redefining it by Ryan T. Anderson)

    HoHum: Henry Rollins- “Don't hide behind the Constitution or the Bible. If you're against gay marriage, just be honest, put a scarlet 'H' on your shirt, and say, 'I am a homophobe!” WBTU: Many are saying that we are losing the fight over marriage in this country. A majority of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lawrence Guest avatar

    The Sin Of Silence

    Contributed by Lawrence Guest on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,202 views

    Christians must make our voices heard

    The Sin of Silence 60 seconds of silence!!!!!!! (Luke 19:40) And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. We as Christians have been silent for far to long. Our country was founded on godly principles. Our founding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    A New Year Resolution

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,297 views

    In his letter to the Phillipians, Paul invites us to join him as he strives for Christian perfection. This is a good New Year Resolution for us. This sermon and its invitation launches a new sermon series exploring our ’postmodern’ times & how we can st

    Happy New Year! Only 4 hours and __minutes to go. I’m sure that most of us will be happy to see 2001 go and hope that 2002 will be a better year. There has been some talk about New Year resolutions around the office these last days before the new year. I guess the talk of these new ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Compromise Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 6, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,783 views

    This is the 16th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#16] THE COMPROMISE OF TRUTH Judges 17:1-13 Introduction: In this story about Micah, we see how personal desires and cultural influences can lead us away from God’s truths. Micah's decisions remind us that when we put our own opinions above God's guidance, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quit Dragging The Corpse

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,363 views

    It is OK to bury the dead. If your church is dead, join with another one and repurpose your building or sell it giving the money to poor, missions or something useful.

    Revelation 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Churches are failing. Some due to neglect of the pastor and congregation. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley White-Findeisen avatar

    How To Have An In The Body Experience

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,335 views

    The church is a lot like a school School Church students laity faculty ministers Or, maybe the church is more like a corporation Corporation Church articles of incorporation constitution boards deacons shareholders meetings & conventions business meetings & conventions mergers ecumenis

    The church is a lot like a school School Church students laity faculty ministers Or, maybe the church is more like a corporation Corporation Church articles of incorporation constitution boards deacons shareholders meetings & conventions business meetings & conventions mergers ecumenism strive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bradley White-Findeisen avatar

    Buddy Check

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,161 views

    The church is a lot like a school School Church students laity faculty ministers Or, maybe the church is more like a corporation Corporation Church articles of incorporation constitution boards deacons shareholders meetings & conventions business meetings & conventions mergers ecumenis

    The church is a lot like a school School Church students laity faculty ministers Or, maybe the church is more like a corporation Corporation Church articles of incorporation constitution boards deacons shareholders meetings & conventions business meetings & conventions mergers ecumenism strive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    The Sunday School Challenge

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 30,720 views

    Sunday school is facing serious problems in the 21st Century.

    THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHALLENGE BY JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION Sunday School is facing serious problems while at the same time there is great potential as she enters the 21st Century. B. PROBLEMS IN SUNDAY SCHOOL 1. Many denominations are struggling with attendance. 2. Publishing houses see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist