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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    When God Disrupts Our Plans And Interrupts Our Life

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 3, 2022
     | 11,163 views

    There is an old saying that goes “If you want to make God laugh then tell Him your plans”. Well let me just say God is not maliciously sitting on the throne in heaven laughing at every plan we make. The Bible says in Proverbs 16:9 “A man’s heart deviseth his way but the Lord directeth his steps”.

    When God Disrupts our plans and Interrupts our Life By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There is an old saying that goes “If you want to make God laugh then tell Him your plans”. Well let me just say God is not maliciously sitting on the throne in heaven laughing at every plan we make. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Candlemas And How The Service Didn't Go As Planned

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 28, 2022
     | 2,244 views

    The Curiosity of Candlemas

    Presentation of Christ in the Temple Story: I came across this interesting snippet the other day on the web for the computer buffs among you. At a recent computer expo, COMDEX, Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the car industry and is reputed to have said:, "If ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When One Door Closes, Another Opens: God's Plan SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,992 views

    Sometimes our disappointments in life can become God's appointments, so don't let closed doors bother you. The things we think of as failures and problems can often end up being blessings in disguise.

    In life, we often encounter doors of opportunity that open and close before us. But are these doors being opened and closed by God? While the exact phrase "When God shuts one door, He opens another" is not found in the Bible, it aligns with the truth that we will explore in this sermon. We will ...read more

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    Satan's Plan For Mankind: Curse God And Die

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 23, 2025
     | 293 views

    The answer to the taunt of Satan to curse God and die is to bless God and live.

    Satan's Plan for Mankind: Curse God and Die Job 2:7–10 NKJV bb So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord, and struck Job with painful boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. And he took for himself a potsherd with which to scrape himself while he sat in the midst of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Its Super Bowl Sunday, "What’s Your Game Plan"?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 2, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,171 views

    if you have to win a game or score a touchdown or win a championship, the only guy to get is J.......

    Its Super Bowl Sunday, What’s your game Plan? I don’t think that there’s anyone, who doesn’t like a good comeback story You know when the underdog, pushes back through insurmountable odds and somehow comes out on top. *for some it takes motivation to do it, *for others it comes from within, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Organised.com

    Contributed by John Perry on Sep 27, 2011
     | 4,602 views

    For most of us our natural bent is disorganisation, not organisation. But organisation sets us free & helps us create more time for the things that really matter.

    Bunbury Sun am 2/10/2011 “Getorganised.com” Intro: *** I had a thought for a great website business for people who are struggling to get enough hours in their day. The website? Getorganised.com! The thought came to me …… I wonder if someone has already done it??? Sure enough after punching it into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Real Success - God's Way

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,948 views

    What is God's view on success, real success? A look at what makes us successful in God's eyes versus the world's view of success.

    Real Success – Gods’ way Sermon by Paddick van Zyl 25-Apr-2010 Text Joshua 1:7-8 7 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Redeemed From Poor Choices

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016
     | 3,690 views

    Abraham and Sarah became impatient and ran ahead of God. But God overcame their poor choices.

    TITLE: Redeemed from Poor Choices TEXT: Genesis 15:1-6; 16:1-5; 17:18-19 INTRO: A man named Fred inherited a huge land grant. The will provided that he could choose land in either Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. If he had chosen Chile, he would have received his inheritance in land on which they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Invasion Time

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,444 views

    The church has a responsibility to be on the alert. These seven principles will assist in preparing and fulfilling the task ahead.

    Invasion Time Text: 1 Peter 5:8 Introduction: Message Bible: "Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping." The situation of the Church today places our world in a strategically-challenged position. I believe too many in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 5

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 143 views

    Always be ready for problems and danger. Don’t run ahead of God’s leaders.

    “Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan … then officers reminded the people … ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant …. go quickly over the Jordan … stay about 3,000 feet away ... you have not come this way before’ … Joshua said to the people, ‘Sanctify ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wants You Happy Series

    Contributed by Craig Groeschel on May 30, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 31,896 views

    You will hear people talk about this. You will hear it on TV today with TV preachers. You’ll read books about it, and you will hear it over and over and over again, and it is a message that feels very good. Here is the urban legend. It goes something

    Urban Legends #2 [Video, Eerie Sounds] Well, I wanted to give you a little bit of, kind of a little bit of scoop on the now famous haunted house video. If you are new with us, we were promoting our legends, and we were at a house where there is an urban legend, where a little girl was supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Cramer avatar

    Preparing For The New Year Ahead. Part #1 Leaving The Past Behind. Isaiah 43:18-19 Series

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 247 views

    The beginning of a 4-part series about preparing for the New Year with Jesus.

    Leaving the Past Behind. Isaiah 43:18-19 Stand with me and raise up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I boldly confess: My mind is alert. My heart is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Sorrow, We Go Forward

    Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,685 views

    Even when bad things happen we need to look ahead to the cross of Christ.

    Psalm 130 1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; 2 O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. 3 If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. 5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pursuing The Mark

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,391 views

    Paul the persecutor was turned into Paul the pursuer. The Christian life is not static, but vigorously active.

    PURSUING THE MARK. Philippians 3:4-14. The starter’s line for this passage is the Apostle Paul’s polemic against false teachers, whose confidence lies in the flesh (Philippians 3:2-4). “The flesh” here represents self-help religion, which stands contrary to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stones Of Remembrance

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,704 views

    Memorial day message as we remember those who have gone ahead of us.

    Stones of remembrance Joshua 4:1-5, 10-24 Introduction- This sermon prepared from my previous sermons and gleamed from fellow ministers on SermonCentral. This morning we are celebrating Memorial Day. We honor all the men and women who have served and died for our freedom in this country. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene