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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Under The Influence

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 28, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 28,648 views

    Message for a Pastor appreciation service. What the members of the congregation need to do in order to profit the benefits God has for them. Are you under the influence of the Holy Ghost.

    “Under the Influence” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 8:9 When I think of the phrase “Under the Influence” my mind goes to two (2) different aspects that we normally associate with that phrase. The first aspect we automatically think of is D.U.I., Which is driving under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Three Important Questions To Consider

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,158 views

    Though God is always near His children, our spiritual eyes may be blinded from seeing Him.

    THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER “Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, That I might come to His seat!” Job 23:3 I. CAN GOD BE FOUND? Many children of God, both before and after Job, have felt a sense of having lost God. Though God is always near His children, our spiritual eyes may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Revelation, Part 21 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,902 views

    Study of the Book of Revelation

    Revelation Part 21 Revelation 12:10-17 Introduction Last week we talked about laboring for the Lord, and tomorrow being Labor Day I want you to think about your labors for the Lord this morning. Ask yourself what have you done over the past year to labor for God, and where could you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Massive Exit Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,090 views

    God does not want us to be ignorant about the rapture. We need the hope and endurance that knowledge about the rapture brings.

    The Massive Exit (I Thessalonians 4:13-18) 1. Operation Evacuation Various Christian groups have been helping flooded areas recently. Here is an August 29, 2007 report: "ROCHESTER, Minn. (BP)--More than 570 disaster relief volunteers from the Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention and eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    The Godly Traits Of A D.a.d.

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,539 views

    D.A.D. is an acrostic used for each point in the message to encourage Dads to be Devoted to God and Family, Approachable, & Dependable.

    Three Godly Traits of a D.A.D. Eph 6:4 INTRODUCTION Today is Father’s Day…Happy to all! Today is the day we celebrate our Dad…and we should because we have some great Dads out there And since it is Dad’s day…I just want to talk about this morning “Three Godly Traits of a D.A.D. Read Eph 6:4 / ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    Who Are You Following

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,555 views

    Jesus teaches the importance of knowing not only who you are following but knowing who is following you.

    Luke 6:39-40 Who Are You Following? • The meaning of discipleship – a person who follows the teaching or instruction of another. • Video 3 Rules of Discipleship 1. Don’t Follow a Blind Man (39) • That seems so obvious something we would never do, but Jesus is talking about something of even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Qualities Of An Honorable Father

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 12,859 views

    Father should demonstrate qualities that deserve honor.

    QUALITIES OF AN HONORABLE FATHER Joshua 24:15 “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” When Joshua uttered this famous verse, he was challenging the tribes of Israel to make up their mind when it comes to serving the Lord. He told them to fear God and serve Him with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man With Six I's

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,525 views

    Covetousness will not satisfy the passions of the flesh.

    Title: The Man With Six I’s The Parable Of The Rich Fool Text: Luke 12:15-21 Theme: Covetousness will not satisfy the passions of the flesh. Introduction: Jesus and Money Jesus talked a great deal about money. Sixteen of the thirty-eight parables were concerned with how to handle money and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Where Your Treasure Is Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,917 views

    Christ gives us instruction concerning our money and possessions. A right order in our lives must be maintained in regard to our wealth. We must put Him first; period.

    Where Your Treasure Is Griffith Baptist Church – 1/20/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Key verse: Matthew 6:21 The Introduction One of the better known treasure hunts in modern times is the quest to find the rumored wealth known as the “Beale treasure.” The hunt began when an eccentric ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    I Will Make You Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,114 views

    We can learn a lot from the qualities needed to be a good fisherman, to enable us to be good fishers for men.

    I will make you Fishers of Men – but we don’t start with the Barracudas Story: I occasionally take Bari (my Bernese Mountain Dog) down to the gravel pits for a walk. It’s a bit muddy at this time of year and there is quite a bit of flooding down there too I took Bari down a number of weeks ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Richard Goble avatar

    What's A Body To Do? Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,282 views

    Understanding spiritual gifts unifies a body and enables it for service. #5 of 5.

    Title: What’s A Body To Do? Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; 31 Theme: Understanding spiritual gifts unifies a body and enables it for service. Introduction: The Heretic I was walking in San Francisco along the Golden Gate Bridge when I saw a man about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Living Like The Family Of Faith

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008
     | 2,792 views

    Prayer is the outworking of faith. And faith is the foundational characteristic of the believer. Here are some very practical ways to practice our faith in our church family.

    Passage: James 5:13-20 Intro: In the post-game comments of several of the bowl winning teams, there was a common thread. 1. they talked about their team as family. 2. interesting that when people want to find the highest image for teamwork, support, love, they use family. Il) studies ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Thomas Wilson avatar

    Called To Serve In Lent

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,957 views

    Designed to challenge those who abstain, instead of giving up something, take something up!

    Each of us in our daily lives, succumbs to some form of temptation, be it by overeating, drinking too much, smoking too much. Some of us are even tempted by the famous seven deadly sins; sloth, lust, gluttony, pride, envy and anger. Think about it, how many of us are so used to using a remote ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    God - I'm Tired

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,490 views

    I started a prayer this way the other day, and it inspired a message... It’s OK for us to be tired, it reminds us that we depend on him. HIS strength is perfect

    27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God"? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim HBC avatar

    Where Is Your Heart?

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,008 views

    What are you living for? Wealth and comfort or the purposes of God? Most of us have the desire to live a significant life. Jesus shows us how.

    Where is your heart? Introduction When you’re 95 years old and looking back on your life, what will you say? Will you be happy with the way you have lived? A survey taken a number of years ago of those aged 95 and above asked this question; what changes would you make if you could live your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist