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    Walk In A Manner Worthy Of Your Calling Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 17, 2021
     | 4,941 views

    Know your calling. Feel the full worth of God's grace in your life! See the cross in all of its glory and Christ's actions for securing your eternal salvation! The greatness of your calling should constrain you to lead a life worthy of His call.

    Famed outlaw, John Dillinger escaped from a local jail in Crown Point, Indiana, using a fake gun he carved out of wood and blackened with shoe polish. He then stole the sheriff's brand new Ford to escape. Frank Lee Morris, as well as John and Clarence Anglin, escaped from "the Rock" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising Boys To Be Men

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021
     | 3,297 views

    Gender-role confusion is an increasingly serious issue in American churches. Many men and women have lost the concept of what it means to be masculine or feminine.

    Measured against the biblical teaching on marriage and family, there is no other conclusion to draw than our culture is decaying. In place of biblical roles where men, women, and children find their identity, we have elevated freedom to be whatever you want as the supreme good. In place of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time To Start A Fire

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    Hear me now, if you know and I mean truly know the Son of God, you have a reason to sing! It’s time we sang the praises of our Savior louder and clearer than we ever have!

    Time To Start A Fire Illus by sermon central: The Fire H. A. Ironside told the story of pioneers who were making their way across one of the central states to a distant place that had been opened up for homesteading. They traveled in covered wagons drawn by oxen, and progress was necessarily ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Perfect Picture Of Salvation

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 28, 2021
     | 2,706 views

    The events in Joseph's life parallel Jesus' salvation process for the world. There is also a role for us today.

    John 16:8 (ESV) 8 And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: Greetings my fellow patriots and disciples. This is Perry Greene, your host for GodNAmerica. Thank you for tuning in to our weekly podcast. I hope you will continue following us on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    People Let Me Tell You About My Best Friend

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,388 views

    There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

    PEOPLE LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY BEST FRIEND PROVERBS 18:24 The RSV reads, “There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” This presents a contrast between fair-weather friends and those who are loyal through thick and thin. Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mothers Day

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 32,945 views

    Mrs Zebedee wanted her kids to be part, participating and powerfully used in the kingdom.

    MOTHER'S DAY One of the comics that I used to love reading was Calvin and Hobbes. I remember the one were Calvin is standing by his mother’s bed on Mother’s Day and he says, “Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day card.” His mother was very pleased and started to read it out loud. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Keep On Singing

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 4, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,473 views

    People all over the world love to sing. It’s a mood lifter & anti-depressant with no side effects. Singing isn’t an option in Scripture. It’s a command. When we sing, we declare war against our adversary.

    “Keep on Singing.” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- If I can take us on a trip down memory lane for a minute and go back to the Disney Cartoon Movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs there is a famous song that says “Whistle While You Work” the Lyrics are - Just whistle while you work And ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Religion That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2021
     | 4,366 views

    James uses very confrontational language as he drives home the point that if we don't put God's Word into practice, then why did we bother to hear it. Religion that makes a difference is religion leads to godly language, godly love, and godly lifestyle.

    Introduction: A. I heard about a man who came into worship late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about a statement that is truthful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Unchanging God

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 11, 2021
     | 14,982 views

    The depravity of mankind is displayed in every place throughout all of history; however, this time we find ourselves living is truly perilous times. God has no need to change for He is complete and perfect in Himself and has no need of anything.

    An Unchanging God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I like to play golf although I haven’t been able to play lately one thing about golf that is totally true is consistency is the name of the game. The problem is I wasn’t always consistent. If we are honest most people aren’t always ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Problem With Karma

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,250 views

    I read about a recent survey titled, The top 10 most seductive, unbiblical ideas embraced by American adults. Karma was one of them. It said 33% of those with a biblical worldview embraced this concept. That's a problem.

    THE PROBLEM WITH KARMA I read an article about a recent survey authored by George Barna, conducted by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University titled, The top 10 most seductive, unbiblical ideas embraced by American adults. Included in this list are some things I've seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encouraging The Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 978 views

    Acts 18:1-17 shows us how God encourages his servants in difficult circumstances.

    Introduction “The Christian’s chief occupational hazards are depression and discouragement” (John Blanchard, The Complete Gathered Gold: A Treasury of Quotations for Christians [Webster, New York; Darlington, England: Evangelical Press, 2006], 145). So writes the Rev. Dr. John R. W. Stott, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Choose The Donkey

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 9, 2025
     | 872 views

    Palm Sunday

    Why Choose the Donkey Luke 19:28-44 Good Morning Today is the day most Christians celebrate as Palm Sunday. One of the most baffling things about Palm Sunday and the Easter story is the fact that Jesus’ Disciples didn’t understand what was happening in Jerusalem that day. Until Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Death Of Deliverance-1(2025)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2025
     | 406 views

    1 of 2. Mark related/described the chain of events surrounding Jesus’ death on the Cross. Certain events transpired in bringing about the death of Deliverance. BUT: ?What causes Deliverance to die? ?How does Deliverance die? 10 delusions ensuring the death of Deliverance.

    The DEATH Of DELIVERANCE-I—Mark 15:1-25(15:1-47) *This 'bare-bones' sermon was delivered by 1)focusing on the historical aspects presented thru reading the verses themselves, 2)presenting the bare divisions, & 3)commenting from memory in the moment.* Need: To examine the historical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday, The Innocence Project Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 12, 2025
     | 649 views

    This series looks at how, beginning on Palm Sunday, how Jesus was wrongfully convicted because of official misconduct.

    In 1992, attorneys Peter Neufeld and Barry Scheck, founded an organization called the Innocence Project, which has been at the forefront of criminal justice reform, using DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction. The mission of the Innocence project is defined this way: ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Revelation Of Easter

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 718 views

    We’ll look at the events that happened in these three days along with their implications and what they revealed. It began with the trial that revealed His purpose, His death that revealed His passion, and the resurrection that revealed His power to fulfill His promise.

    The Revelation of Easter Matthew 26-28 View on our Webpage: https://www.mesquitelivingwaters.com/stream/ Or YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G61-OYeRnJc As we prepare for this upcoming Easter, or more accurately, Resurrection Sunday, we need to ask the question, “What’s so ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare