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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    When God Disrupts Our Plans And Interrupts Our Life

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 3, 2022
     | 10,518 views

    There is an old saying that goes “If you want to make God laugh then tell Him your plans”. Well let me just say God is not maliciously sitting on the throne in heaven laughing at every plan we make. The Bible says in Proverbs 16:9 “A man’s heart deviseth his way but the Lord directeth his steps”.

    When God Disrupts our plans and Interrupts our Life By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There is an old saying that goes “If you want to make God laugh then tell Him your plans”. Well let me just say God is not maliciously sitting on the throne in heaven laughing at every plan we make. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Faith Endures Despite The Disappointments Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 18,746 views

    This message explores Joseph’s example of faith that endures disappointments.

    Have you ever wondered what determines if a person will or will not be a success? What are those vital ingredients necessary for success? For decades many considered the intelligence quotient or IQ test to be an important measure of potential. However, through the years we have seen many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Healing From Debt

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 1,901 views

    People are rich in what they ARE, not what they HAVE. In the “materialism” that fills American society and the American church, we have become addicted to debt and don’t mind it’s abuses.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ 1 Timothy 6:6 – 10 Healing from Debt Premise: People are rich in what they ARE, not what they HAVE. Godliness is the truest riches. (Ill.) “Two ardent fishermen met on their vacation and began swapping stories about the different ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Economic Empowerment Part 1: Attack Your Lack Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,764 views

    This sermon addresses an attitude of "lack" in relation to financial situation and how to combat it.

    INTRO  He was a man that feared the Lord  Just because you love God doesn’t mean you won’t have lack  Pay your debt  Live on the rest  It’s always a challenge to deal with finances o Whenever I deal with it while I am trying to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making The Most Of Your Family Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,111 views

    Honor or "give weight to" parents. Children should a) obey, b) respect, and c) surpass, their parents. Positive and practical for all ages.

    MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FAMILY—Deuteronomy 5:16 Deuteronomy 5:16 “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” (Preacher: a few extra words in Deuteronomy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Nelson Searcy avatar

    Escaping The Bonds Of Debt

    Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 25,105 views

    The Bible talks about debt, the Bible says that debt is a source of pain. Would you agree with that? That debt is a source of pain. It’s a pain for me. It’s a pain for you. And fortunately, the Bible has a lot to say about how we can deal with thi

    Some great resources from Nelson Searcy are available to you by following the links given below: Free Sermon Page (updated each month with new free sermons) http://www.churchleaderinsights.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=152 Sermon Series available for purchase (including sermon audio ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Parks avatar

    One More Night With The Frogs

    Contributed by David Parks on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 31,021 views

    Evangelistic sermon on the folly of delay

    ONE MORE NIGHT WITH THE FROGS TEXT: Exodus 8:1-15 INTRODUCTION: I. BACKGROUND. A. Joseph’s family had gone into Egypt because of famine. B. Several hundred years had passed, the Pharaoh that knew Joseph was dead. C. A new dynasty had enslaved the Israelites. D. God sent the plague of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fate Of The Unprepared

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,533 views

    Delays have dangerous ends!

    The Fate Of The Unprepared Matthew 25:1-13 In this parable of the Ten Virgins Jesus is continuing the solemn declaration of the uncertainty of the time of His return and of the necessity of being ready for such an event. This is why the opening word "then" is important. It is the link binding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Being Ready Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 30, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,442 views

    Prepare for a delay, but be ready today.

    Being Ready Matthew 25:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill 8/30/09 When I provide premarital counseling for couples I always tell them that it’s much easier to plan a wedding than it is to have a good marriage. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of officiating at many weddings and at most of them something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Perils Of Procrastination Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 7, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,255 views

    To decide to delay is to decide to deny.

    When I was around 10 years old, my grandma gave me a bunch of unused stamps and told me to hang on to them because they’d be worth a lot of money in the future. For the past 50 years I’ve known I had them in a file but never got around to checking on their value. Thinking this would make for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Don't Waste Your Life Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 27,074 views

    It’s good to ask the right questions about our lives. It’s equally important to get the right answers. To keep from wasting your life and being filled with regret, consider these questions: What does God want? What will it take? Why should I do it?

    DON’T WASTE YOUR LIFE Original Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church You can also find this sermon at www.praiseag.org - visit "The Path" sermon finder and click on the "40 Days of Purpose" series. Don’t Waste Your Life Preparing for 40 Days of Purpose Ephesians 5:15-17 INTRODUCTION: Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    Live In Abundance

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,830 views

    “What difference does being a Christian make?” We have the words to use that say we are different, but do we demonstrate the difference?

    Live in Abundance, Fully John 10:10 “What difference does being a Christian make?” We have the words to use that say we are different, but do we demonstrate the difference? My guess is that those who don’t appear to be different from the rest of the crowd are not living an abundant life. The life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Other People's Money - Pt. 3 - Disconent Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 13, 2014
     | 4,469 views

    Your neighbor attends church wanting instruction and supernatural response in every important area of life . . . relationships, direction and success, but we they don't want anyone to talk about money.

    Other People's Money Pt. 3 - Discontent I. Introduction I have learned there are certain things that just don't go well together. Some of this I learned in school and others just by observation. Meat mentioned in the name of a pie. Big dogs and paper routes. A swimming pool and regular diapers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Putty avatar

    The Psychological Warfare Of Todays Christian Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,680 views

    How to make your mind a temple of the Holy Spirit and overcome mental attacks from satan or personal negative thoughts.

    The Psychological Warfare of Today's Christian! Ephesians 6:10: Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:11: Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:12: For we do not wrestle against ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Read And Heed Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 7, 2016
     | 5,251 views

    The first of the seven beatitudes in Revelation reminds us that we need to pay attention to who the revealed Jesus is.

    1. "Happy as a Clam" -- Meaning: Very happy and content Why would clams be happy? It has been suggested that open clams give the appearance of smiling. The derivation is more likely to come from the fuller version of the phrase, now rarely heard - 'as happy as a clam at high water'. Hide tide is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ