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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Holiness Vs A Form Of Godliness

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 17, 2024
     | 5,163 views

    The word Holy comes from the Hebrew word Kodesh and the Greek word Hagios and these words literally translate as to set apart or separated from the common or ordinary and the opposite of that would be not set apart from, common, and ordinary.

    Holiness vs A form of Godliness By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE: - The English way of defining words will often cause an obscure or circular definition which literally means a complicated systems to explain something which cause confusion and we so many times will draw the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Christian Parenting

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 17, 2024
     | 2,740 views

    Parenting found in Ephesians

    Christian Parenting Ephesians 6:1-4 Good morning. I read a story about two little boys who were walking home from Sunday school where they were taught a lesson about the Devil. One little boy asked the other, “What do you think of this devil business?” “Well,” replied the other boy, “You know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Are Destined For The Deep Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jan 18, 2024
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     | 2,370 views

    The writer provides a challenge to take the plunge; and leave shallow "religion" and truly enter into a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ.

    In 1993 in the movie, “The Sandlot” there was a young guy named who they called “Squints” whose whole name was in love Michael “Squints” Palledorous. If you saw the movie, you will know that “squints” was secretly in love with the lifeguard, Wendy Peppercorn and his love for her was so deep; that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Isaiah 53: One Thing About Jesus That Makes Me Uncomfortable Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 2, 2024
     | 793 views

    I am comfortable with Jesus being God, the Messiah, the Rabbi, and dying for me, but His humanity makes me uncomfortable even though it is His very humanity that saved us.

    ISAIAH 53 SERIES: ONE THING ABOUT JESUS THAT MAKES ME UNCOMFORTABLE ISAIAH 53:10-12 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is On The Throne

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2024
     | 1,331 views

    As Christians, our kingdom citizenship is primary and should impact our earthly citizenship. Ultimately, God is in control and Jesus is our only hope.

    A. Brooks Hayes was a Congressman from Arkansas in the 1940s and 50s. 1. One day he sought the advice of a clergyman who suggested that he go out in the rain and lift his head toward heaven. 2. The clergyman said, “It will bring a revelation to you.” 3. The next day Congressman Hayes reported to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Waste Your Pain Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2024
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     | 2,279 views

    In your suffering, GROW up to maturity, GO on in confidence, and GLOW with the character of Christ.

    One day, a cowboy was driving down a dirt road with his dog riding in back of the pickup truck and his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident. Sometime later, a highway patrol officer came on the scene. As an animal lover, he saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Sermon: Suggestions From The Life Of Shamgar

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 10, 2024
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     | 1,441 views

    In the midst of Chaos, the Lord raised up the judges and used them to save his people. In the days of the great distress in the nation and the church, there shall be some whom God will find or make fit to help.

    Sermon: Suggestions From The Life of Shamgar Text: Judges 3:31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Introduction: God used Judges to fill the leadership void after the death of Joshua. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Grace For The Worst Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,828 views

    Acts 9:1-19 shows us how God's grace changes sinners.

    Introduction We are studying the Book of Acts. It is an astonishing account of the growth of the Church. After Jesus ascended into heaven, the Church was located in Jerusalem. Thousands of people converted to Jesus in the weeks and months following Jesus’ ascension. However, there was no ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Ain't No Rock

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 15, 2024
     | 595 views

    David calls the LORD his Rock

    Ain’t No Rock Psalm 61 Good morning, In 2000, we hired a contractor to pour the foundation for our new home on the five acres we had purchased. This contractor we hired said he was qualified, licensed, and had experience building homes. We dug the footings, added the necessary rebar and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism And Politics

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2024
     | 830 views

    A look at Romans 6 and how it pertains to politics

    Christian Unity in Politics Romans 6:1-8 October 20, 2024 We’re a mere 16 days away from the most important election in the history of the world. You’ve probably heard that before. Most likely it was 4 years ago. And it was 4 years before that. I believe every election is important. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Sin Seriously Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 27, 2024
     | 1,565 views

    Next in Series in James. Addresses the importance of taking sin seriously.

    James 2:10-13 Take Sin Seriously - Read James 2:10-13 This is a very difficult passage, a very hard-hitting passage. Some hard-hitting verses. There in verse 10, “For whoever keeps the entire law and yet stumbles at one point is guilty of breaking it all.” What in the world does that mean? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    The Lord's Mercies

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 29, 2024
     | 992 views

    The Lord has removed our sin

    The LORD’s Mercies Psalm 103:1-13 Good morning, As a child, I remember my grandfather talking about going through the Depression and trying to find work. I remember him telling stories of how, in the pre-union times, if you were sick, you didn’t get paid. If you got hurt, too bad; go home, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Grace Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,206 views

    Acts 11:19-30 teaches us that God’s grace transforms lives and communities.

    Introduction How many of you own an Apple iPhone? The first Apple iPhone was sold in 2007. That was a mere seventeen years ago. As of September 2024, there are an estimated 1.382 billion active iPhone users worldwide. In the third quarter of 2024, Apple’s iPhone had a worldwide market share of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sermon "Navigating This New Season" (Understanding What Lies Ahead)

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 21, 2024
     | 1,489 views

    Many today talk about new goals, going to the next level, moving to a new dimension, but many are not willing to pay the price. Not only must we be willing to pay the price to get there, but they must also pay a price to stay there!

    Sermon “Navigating this New Season" (Understanding What Lies Ahead) Scripture Lesson - Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “and so that you may live long in the land the Lord swore to your ancestors to give to them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. The land you are entering to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Spirit As Wind Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 25, 2024
     | 1,224 views

    Jesus said that the Spirit is like wind - it is invisible and unpredictable. Wind has the power to transform, energize, and destroy, and so does the Spirit. The Spirit provides the power we need to be who we are called to be and do what we are called to do.

    A. Let’s start today’s sermon with an illustration comparing two amazing women. 1. Katie Spotz and Laura Dekker have a lot in common – they are both endurance athletes and they both have boats. 2. Both ladies made headlines when they completed solo trips – Katie across the Atlantic and Laura around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ