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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Stay

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,612 views

    You need to stay in the mess you are in just a little while longer until God makes you ruler over that mess.

    “STAY” John 20:19 Luke 24:46 – 49 Acts2: 2 I know someone might say STAY, that’s a command you give a dog. Understand it’s not so much the command that is important, but the obedience to that command, which bears the responsibility of the command. In other words, it’s not what you say, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Fruits Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 19,255 views

    The Fruits produce by the Holy Spirit.

    When I was a kid I thought being a butler would be kind of cool. The problem was, growing up in a trailer in New Brunswick there weren’t a lot of folks around who needed butlers. And my favourite butler has been “Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth” you know him, he was Batman’s butler. And my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ancient Words

    Contributed by Scott Cody on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 24,970 views

    The Bible is more than ink and paper bound in leather. It is the ancient words of our Creator.

    Brigham Bryant was just a ten year old school boy, but in 2002, he discovered an ancient treasure. He had long admired the dusty painting hanging behind the librarian’s desk at his Connecticut school. It had hung there for seventy years without much notice, but Brigham’s curiosity led to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,470 views

    A sermon on how we have become out of control in America and what it takes to get us - Christians - back on track.

    August 8, 2004 Galatians 5:23 I have recently been reading a book by Tim Russert called “Big Russ and Me.” It’s a very interesting insight into middle America about forty years ago or so. With great admiration he talks about the great work ethic of his father, who worked two to three jobs ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Cultivating A Hunger For God

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,327 views

    We have got to overcome our merely dutiful approach to God. You cannot cultivate a hunger for God born of duty apart from desire.

    Last couple weeks considering our expectations .. begin with Children’s letters to God A couple weeks ago… began our time together in the new year asking…”What are YOU expecting..? This morning.. > “What do you WANT from God? > I believe every one of us in this room… indeed every human soul who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dreaming With An Answer

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    This Wednesday night message deals with the major parts of Dan. Ch. 2. Looking specificall at the intercession of God and the interpretation of the dream

    INTRODUCTION: As we approach this second chapter of Daniel, and look at the continued story of this prophet, I would like to take a moment and share some interesting thoughts – to kind of bring us up to speed … As a young teenager, Daniel and several friends were taken to Babylon in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus... Life's Ultimate Question Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,593 views

    Confronting the question... who is Jesus to you?

    Intro: (Daylight Savings Time) Last night we changed our clocks…because of particular practical needs…time is changed. On a grand scale God has done the same…Based on a need in the human condition…God is said to have entered the world not simply to change temporal time, but eternity…and this in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Closing The Loose Ends Of Your Life

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,960 views

    A message dealing with all the loose ends of life that tend to zap our energy, leaving nothing behind for revival. What can you do to change it?

    Title: Closing the Loose Ends of Your Life: Preparation for Revival: 08/31/03 West Side A.M. Service Text: Matthew 8:18 and 19:16-22 Labor Day Purpose: A sermon of preparation for revival, as well as a message dealing the all the loose ends of life that tend to zap our energy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Lord Is Our Shield And Our Reward

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,196 views

    PENTECOST 12(C) - The Lord is our Shield and our Reward: our comforting Shield for our earthly living and our undeserved Reward in our eternal living.

    THE LORD IS OUR SHIELD AND REWARD GENESIS 15:1—6 AUGUST 31, 2003 GENESIS 15:1-6 1After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward." 2But Abram said, "O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Christian Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    Using quotes from sailors who survived the sinking of USS Indianapolis this sermon demonstrates how perspecive and point of reference impact our state of happiness. Several reasons for Christian Optimism are discussed.

    Christian Optimism II Tim. 1:12 6-23-02 On July 16, 1945 the USS Indianapolis left the San Francisco Bay carrying mysterious box to Tinian, a small island in the west Pacific. Nobody knew that in the box was the Atomic Bomb that the Enola Gay would soon drop on Hiroshima. After making the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Christian Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,836 views

    Using quotes from sailors who survived the sinking of USS Indianapolis this sermon demonstrates how perspecive and point of reference impacts our state of happiness. Several reasons for Christian Optimism are discussed.

    Christian Optimism II Tim. 1:12 6-23-02 On July 16, 1945 the USS Indianapolis left the San Francisco Bay carrying mysterious box to Tinian, a small island in the west Pacific. Nobody knew that in the box was the Atomic Bomb that the Enola Gay would soon drop on Hiroshima. After making the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Marathon Marriage Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 4, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 28,195 views

    1st of 5 messages on the Home. This message is about the key issues of what it takes to build a life time of love in marriage. Bill Brian is the source of several major points.

    Heaven Help the Home Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 Security & Significance – Oct 9 Fighting Fair – Oct 16 Taming the Tongue – Oct 23 Leading & Loving – Oct 30 In the next 5 weeks I’d like to encourage you at home. God gave us a wonderful gift of home – a place of protection and significance. Home ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Surpassing Riches Of His Grace" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,629 views

    Through the planning and accomplishing of our salvation, God has vindicated His Holy name forever. We are the living testimony to the surpassing riches of His grace. (#18 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

    In verse 7 of Ephesians 2, Paul is finishing the statement that he begins in verse 4. But I want to back up just for a moment, all the way to the beginning of the chapter, and let’s refresh ourselves as to the progression of Paul’s address here. He reminds his readers that they were dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    An Unguarded Moment Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,831 views

    #1 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects and David’s ultimate restoration.

    An Unguarded Moment (2 Samuel 11:1-13) I. David’s Sin Surprises and Shock Us A. David’s reputation B. Bathsheba’s beauty C. Uriah’s integrity II. David’s Sin Was Doubly Tragic A. David was not where he should have been B. It was not a great passion Introduction Marriage is a sacred relationship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 51,926 views

    An attitude of gratitude opens up our lives for God’s will to be done in and through us.

    Intro: Edward Spencer was a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, and also a member of a life-saving squad during his school years. In 1860, a ship went aground on the shore of Lake Michigan near Evanston, and Spencer waded again and again into the frigid waters to rescue seventeen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist