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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Decree A Thing Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 28, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 76,167 views

    This is a new years eve message, decreeing that the new year will be better than the past year. We are decreeing that release happens, that increase takes place, that souls will be save and healing performed. Decree a thing and it shall be established u

    Scriptures:- Job 22:28 “Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways”. Proverbs 18:20-21 “A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; [and] with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Death ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    God-Honoring Ambition Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,565 views

    WOrking hard for the Lord.

    Title: God-Honoring Ambition Text: Chapter 2:11-20 God-honoring ambition leads to a life of purpose. Nehemiah 2:11-20 11 So I came to Jerusalem and was there three days. 12 And I arose in the night, I and a few men with me. I did not tell anyone what my God was putting into my mind to do for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    God's Plan And Purpose Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009
     | 15,034 views

    When God is in the picture, all the seasons of life become fulfilling.

    SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “GOD’S PURPOSE AND PLAN” ECCLESIASTES 3:1-22 It’s good to be back with you this morning. I hope you enjoyed your guest speakers this past week as much as I enjoyed having a vacation. Several weeks back, we started a series through the book of Ecclesiastes called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Road To Wellville (Rated G) Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 19, 2009
     | 5,498 views

    Christ wants us to be healthy. The road to health begins with a desire to be healthy, a willingness to leave bad habits, and then a desire to share health insights with others.

    What a piece of work is a man! How noble in reason! How infinite in faculty! In form and moving how express and admirable! In action how like an angel! In apprehension how like a god! Shakespeare’s Hamlet: full of admiration for the human race. Taken by the beauty and grace of the human form; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Rebuke Turned Back Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,823 views

    Jesus turns from silence about His achievements to open speaking about His death. He will not follow the ambition path, the pleasure path, or the easy spirituality path.

    You can admire Jesus, you can think well of Jesus, you can even love Jesus. But you cannot domesticate Him, you cannot tame Him, you cannot make Him sweet and nice and pretty. He is who He is and He says what He says, and sometimes it’s hard to take. In my experience, just about everybody out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Cross Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2009
    based on 70 ratings
     | 23,607 views

    Jesus exposed the darkness in the hearts of men, but rather than stepping into the light, they decided to snuff out the Light. Summary of the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life w/ focus on 7 sayings on the cross. Link inc. to audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Cross Matthew 26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Cross.html Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus The Jewish leaders had become very hostile toward Jesus and His supposed authority, so they took counsel to kill Him. Matthew 26:1-4 1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Solution

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 10, 2020
     | 2,291 views

    The sermon outlines the problem of sin and God's solution

    Title: “God’s Solution” Text: 1 Cor 15:1-8 Big idea: “God’s solution is substitution” 1 Cor. 15 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Wept - Part One (Covid) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,266 views

    A full third of Americans are wrestling with depression and anxiety. Maybe you're one of them. It might help you to know that the Bible records three separate times that Jesus was so overwhelmed with emotion that he broke down in tears. How can the tears of Jesus help us wipe away our own?

    Jesus Wept (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/13/2020 Ella Wilcox once witnessed a strange phenomenon in the middle of a train car. Sitting quietly by herself, Ella noticed a woman near the front of the car who was crying. There was nothing subtle about it either. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Misconceptions About Prayer Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2020
     | 6,309 views

    I hope that you can see that if some of those things we just talked about are true, prayer becomes something that we may not want to do.

    MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PRAYER MATTHEW 6:7-8 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION READ MATTHEW 6:7-8 (ESV) [READ TOGETHER ALOUD] “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For All The Promises Of God In Him Are Yes, And In Him Amen

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 18, 2020
     | 5,938 views

    A message on how God is dependable and how all the promises He makes are fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ who saves us from sin and its penalty.

    Once again turn in your Bibles to the book of 2 Corinthians chapter 1, 2 Corinthians chapter 1. This week we will be finishing the chapter by covering verses 15-24 and I’ve titled this message “All the promises of God in Christ are yes and amen!” This is what Paul tells the Corinthian church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #28 Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 27, 2020
     | 7,943 views

    In the story of the feeding of the 5,000 Jesus proved that “little is much when God is in it.” God delights in working through us to accomplish great things for God.

    #28 Little Is Much When God Is in It Series: Mark Chuck Sligh September 27, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Grand Reunion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 1, 2020
     | 11,578 views

    If you’re grieving the loss of people you love, find comfort in their rest; find comfort in their resurrection; and find comfort in the grand reunion to come.

    As Shay Bradley’s coffin was being lowered into the ground at a cemetery in Dublin, Ireland, last year (October 2019), another sound cut into the mournful strains of the bagpipes. A shout rang out – from inside. “Hello? Hello. Hello? Let me out!” yelled the deceased from within the box. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    #31 A Little Doggy At The Table Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 18, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,227 views

    One time a Gentile woman asked Him to deliver her daughter from a demon. In His reply, Jesus called her a dog. Was Jesus being rude to this woman…or is there more to the story?

    #31 A Little Doggy at the Table Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 18, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Unusual And Unstoppable Prayer

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 22, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,707 views

    Keep on asking God to keep His Word, counting on Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

    Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I've been good for six months now.” But then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    You Must Be Born Again!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 22, 2020
     | 5,374 views

    This sermon focuses on Being Born Again. It explains why we need to be born again and what God has done so that we could be rescued, redeemed and restored into His Image.

    Scripture: Acts 16:31 Theme: Salvation Title: You Must Be Born Again! This sermon focuses on Being Born Again. It explains why we need to be born again and what God has done so that we could be rescued, redeemed and restored into His Image. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene