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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Giving God Pre-Eminence

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 12, 2022
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    Kirk Franklin several years ago wrote “The Reason Why We Sing”. Some of the words are Someone asked the question Why do we sing? When we lift our hands to Jesus What do we really mean? Someone may be wondering When we sing our song At times we're even crying And nothings even wrong.

    Giving God Preeminence By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Kirk Franklin several years ago wrote “The Reason Why We Sing”. Some of the words are Someone asked the question Why do we sing? When we lift our hands to Jesus What do we really mean? Someone may be wondering When we sing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Facing The Lions

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2022
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    Let's look at the similarities between the dangers Satan poses and the dangers of a roaring lion (Material adapted from book, When Life is a Zoo, God Still Loves You) For the last illustration need this picture: https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/moody-daniel-lions/

    HoHum: There is a story about a college student who was desperately in need of a summer job. He discovered the local zoo was looking for help. He couldn’t think of a more creative way to spend the summer, but he wasn’t prepared for the job description. When he went to apply, the zookeeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Semper Fi

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 20, 2022
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    Semper Fi is a phrase that has been adopted by the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fi means “always faithful”, or “always loyal.” We are called to serve Him and continue serving Him until He calls us home. Semper Fi, fellow Christians. Always be faithful to the end.

    I don't use a lot of sports illustrations, but I came across this one that leads right into the message today. The clock said 13:19 in the third quarter, and the Houston oilers were so far ahead of the Buffalo bills (35-3) that the fans begin streaming out of the stadium. It was January 3rd, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Kings 17:2-16

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022
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    Elijah is perplexed but God provides his daily bread

    1 Kings 17:2-16 We left Elijah last Sunday having given a weather report and then promptly disappearing. You could be left thinking is that it? An appearance, a disappearance and we sit back for the next three and half years and wonder if it is going to rain today? Well, the next three and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Study Of "The Day Of The Lord” In The Scriptures – All References Part 3 - Joel Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022
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    The term "The Day of the LORD" is used often in the Old Testament and in the New Testament. It is the time God intervenes openly in this world after the Rapture, in the Tribulation. A dreadful time. We look at all the references for that in a series. Joel is a key book.

    A STUDY OF “THE DAY OF THE LORD” IN THE SCRIPTURES – ALL REFERENCES PART 3 - JOEL The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the intervention of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Study Of "The Day Of The Lord” In The Scriptures – All References Part 4 - Joel Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022
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    Joel is the most significant writer on THE DAY OF THE LORD and set the foundation for all other writers, The term "The Day of the LORD" is used frequently in the Old Testament and in a few places in the New Testament. It is God's judgment in the Tribulation, a very dreadful time,

    A STUDY OF “THE DAY OF THE LORD” IN THE SCRIPTURES – ALL REFERENCES PART 4 - JOEL The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the intervention of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying Our Way To Pentecost

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022
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    Praying that the Holy Spirit would lead and guide us as we journey here for Him.

    Praying our way to Pentecost Introduction- Good morning Church I think if we took the time to look at the church: We would see that the church is more than brick and mortar, a building. It is more than what happens inside that building. The church is the body of Christ (physical) and it is each ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Message - 1 John Verses 2-4: Eternal Life And Fellowship With Joy Complete Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 4, 2022
     | 1,600 views

    Fellowship is built on fact and testimony, and has the most solid basis. It is built on the eternal life of God; on God’s forgiveness of sin through the satisfaction that the righteousness of God was satisfied at Calvary; and on the promises of God, for His promises can not be broken.

    MESSAGE - 1 JOHN VERSES 2-4: ETERNAL LIFE AND FELLOWSHIP WITH JOY COMPLETE On the previous occasion when we looked at the opening verse of this glorious first letter of John, we explored many thoughts that are contained in that marvellous verse. John testified to all he had seen and heard and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Repent And Turn Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022
     | 1,859 views

    Conviction is not enough; we must repent and turn from our sins.

    REPENT AND TURN Text: Acts 2:37-41 Introduction 1. Illustration: If there is no repentance, there can be no pardon. Some years ago, a murderer was sentenced to death. The murderer’s brother, to whom the State was deeply indebted for former services, asked the governor of the State for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Broken But Recyclable

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 24, 2022
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    Lent is a time we confess we are broken. But Jesus can take what's broken and recycle us to have meaning and purpose for His kingdom

    Lent officially began with the observation of Ash Wednesday, a day for Christians to confess their sins and receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross. Ashes were a reminder of death, so when people were in mourning or received tragic news, they would put ashes over themselves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Reubin Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 23, 2022
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    In the Torah, Reuben is briefly described as having had sexual activity with Bilhah, his stepmother's maid, and father's concubine. On his deathbed, Jacob declares that Reuben "will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father's bed, onto my couch and defiled it."

    Reuben Pronunciation R??uven Born 1569 BCE Paddan Aram Died 1445 BCE or 1444 BCE (aged 125) Resting place Tomb of Reuben, Israel 31°55'46?N 34°44'02?E Children · Hanok (son) · Pallu (son) · Hezron (son) · ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Betrayal And Arrest Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 27, 2022
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    The betrayers come into the garden of Gethsemane with the force and arms they thought necessary to seize Jesus. He faces this dark hour directly yet with restraint and compassion.

    LUKE 22: 47-53 [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] THE BETRAYAL AND ARREST OF JESUS (Matthew 26:47–56; Mark 14:43–50; John 18:3–11) Luke now turns his attention from the spiritual warfare in the Garden to the arrest of Jesus. Satan, finding himself baffled in his attempts to terrify and dissuaded our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    An Eternal And Unchanging Covenant.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 2, 2022
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     | 2,580 views

    Rather than something repetitive, earthly, and limited, God planned to offer something completed, personal, and eternal through Jesus Christ.

    An Eternal And Unchanging Covenant. Hebrews 8:10-12TPT Maybe because of your sins, failures and lack of commitment, have you felt that God has given up on you? Let me tell you a story that illustrates why I believe God won't do that. Dr. Robertson McQuilkin, A noted Christian author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    A Pure Container

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 13, 2020
     | 3,254 views

    We all need to be willing to be use and desiring to live a life pleasing unto the Lord

    A pure Container Titus 2:1-10 Prayer- Introduction- Good morning everyone, I am so glad to be back home from a time away to take care of some of my mother’s affairs in Milwaukee. It has been a hard couple weeks going through her things and seeing my family under such hard times. We were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Call Of Elisha - "Walk In This Way” Part 1 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 15, 2022
     | 2,601 views

    Elisha was one of the mightiest prophets but he had to learn the lessons of separation, communion and the walk of faith. In this Part 1 of his call to succeed Elijah, there were things to learn and this great man of God never turned back.

    THE CALL OF ELISHA - “WALK IN THIS WAY” PART 1 OF 2 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 1 Elisha is one of the greatest prophets of the Lord, faithful and true. Today we are looking at chapter 2 of second Kings, which is our introduction to the prophet Elisha. It is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational