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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    It's Just An Illusion

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 18, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,425 views

    The devil tries to fool us into believing something is a certain way even though its not; therefore it’s just an Illusion.

    “It’s just an Illusion” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Genesis 37: 1 - 5, 12 – 18, 23 – 28, 31 – 36 According to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary On-Line an illusion is: the action of deceiving, the state or fact of being intellectually deceived or misled: an instance of deception, a misleading ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Paradox Of The Cross

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,859 views

    Paul, Pt. 4

    THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS (1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31) The cross took a major political beating since 2004. In May, 2004, the ACLU gave Los Angeles County two weeks to eliminate the 1957-designed seal that appears on most official county property: walls, documents, uniforms, vehicles and even business ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sophomore Or Saint? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2008
     | 5,571 views

    We tend to use our limited knowledge to bludgeon others who do not know what we know or whose behavior does not match our standards; but we are called to be in Christ first and to love them, letting behavior flow from the relationship.

    There is an old, corny story – and please don’t stop me if you have heard this one – a story about the young man who was the first in his family to go to college. In fact, he was the first in his small town to go to college. And so when he came home after his freshman year, he was the apple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Paradox Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,323 views

    Paul, Pt. 4

    THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS (1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31) The cross took a major political beating since 2004. In May, 2004, the ACLU gave Los Angeles County two weeks to eliminate the 1957-designed seal that appears on most official county property: walls, documents, uniforms, vehicles and even business ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Decker avatar

    What Is Faith? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,785 views

    When we believe, we possess life-purpose.

    WHAT IS FAITH? Hebrews 11.1 S: Faith C: Naturalism Th: Confusion Pr: WHEN WE BELIEVE, WE POSSESS LIFE-PURPOSE. CV: “We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible.” Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize belief is a matter of the will. • Seek God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    What Is Faith? Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 28,244 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on the Heores of Faith from Hebrews 11. This one deals with what faith is and what to expect from the series.

    Introduction By Faith You’ve probably heard it a hundred times. It’s one of the oldest preacher stories around. But it still provides a powerful illustration of the personal nature of faith. One day long ago, a world-renowned tightrope walker came to Niagara Falls and stretched his rope across ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Owens avatar

    The Quiet Years Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,423 views

    With the little information that the Bible gives us about Jesus’ childhood and young adulthood, we see that Jesus was a good example for us in repecting His parents, obeying His Father, and working toward spiritual growth.

    Introduction: A. Art Linkletter is best known for interviewing kids, because “Kids Say the Darnedest Things.” 1. A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. a. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Do You Believe? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 42,236 views

    Romans teaches us that we are "justified by faith" rather than by works. But shouldn’t holy people do holy things? And don’t good deeds please God? So, why wouldn’t good works justify us before God?

    OPEN: Comedian Ken Davis tells of the time he gave a speech in his college class. The title of his talk was, "The Law of the Pendulum." For 20 minutes he carefully explained the principle that governs a swinging pendulum. The law of the pendulum is: A pendulum can never return to a point higher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Teal avatar

    Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Glenn Teal on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,203 views

    Week 1 on the Chronicles of Narnia -- Through the Wardrobe focuses on the world beyond the one we can see and feel -- the realm of the Spirit.

    Today we exploring the connections between what has been called the greatest story ever told – the true story of Jesus Christ and His very real role in history – and one of the most enjoyable children’s stories ever written: “The Chronicles of Narnia”. There really is a connection between these ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    A Firewall Against Deception

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,872 views

    In this Internet savvy generation the term “firewall” is not only common vernacular but also an essential component for the proper functioning of your personal computer. To ignore a firewall’s value, is to put yourself at risk of losing all that is dear

    In this Internet savvy generation the term “firewall” is not only common vernacular but also an essential component for the proper functioning of your personal computer. To ignore a firewall’s value, is to put yourself at risk of losing all that is dear to you on your hard drive. Literally, hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Parry avatar

    Which Gospel

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,739 views

    This was part of our Da Vinci Code sermon series. We examined the Gnostic gospels, using primary sources and the early church fathers and contrasted them with the New Testament Gospels.

    “Which Gospel” Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code FCC – May 28, 2006 Introduction: Today we are wrapping up our 4 week sermon series on the Da Vinci Code. Why have we been talking about a book of fiction? Do you know that a week ago, the movie’s opening weekend brought in $77 million…that is second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    He Came...preaching

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 19, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,737 views

    Four marks of biblical preaching

    Luke 3:7-20 He Came…Preaching Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church February 19, 2006 Introduction What is your definition of great preaching? From time to time I hear comments about sermons or preachers that cause me to make mental notes about what people consider to be great preaching. For some, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    "What Faith Is And What Faith Does” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,628 views

    Faith is a common denominator. Every one alive daily expresses faith in something. No one can live a single day without exercising faith....

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 18 “What Faith Is and What Faith Does” Hebrews 11:1-7 Faith is a common denominator. Every one alive daily expresses faith in something. No one can live a single day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Advent: Recognizing Jesus

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,428 views

    To truly recognize Jesus we need to: Identify who Jesus is; Acknowledge who Jesus is; Approve of who Jesus is; and Give Tribute to Jesus, for who he is.

    He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. The world did not recognize him. For us as Americans when we use the word recognize, we generally use it in the sense of identification. “I was driving to Costco and this quickly car passed me up. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Raising Christlike Children Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Sep 18, 2009
     | 3,123 views

    This sermon is part 2 in a series. It looks at intimacy between parents and developing a whole family that serves like Christ serves us.

    Raising Christlike Children part 2 This is part 2 in a series on Raising Christlike Children. Last week I touched on the idea that some parents say, “Hold it, Stop the train. I want to get off. My parents weren’t educated, but they just loved us, and we turned out all right. So why make such a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist