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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Marriage 101 Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 11, 2021
     | 2,569 views

    In the past, and this is true especially for women, the relationship sequence that most ladies aimed to follow went like this: dating then marriage, which led to sex, then living together, and then children. Today, marriage comes near the end of the line.

    Back in the 1980s, Buckminster Fuller created what is known as the “Knowledge Doubling Curve.” Fuller was an author, architect, systems theorist, inventor, designer, and futurist, and again, he presented the idea of the “Knowledge Doubling Curve.” Fuller observed that until 1900 human knowledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The War On The Word

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019
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     | 10,549 views

    This is a crucial message since the attacks on the Bible are constant in our increasingly paganized world.

    THE WAR ON THE WORD TEXT: Genesis 3:1-7 Genesis 3:1-7 KJV Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? [2] And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Parable Of The Wheat And Tares

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 26, 2024
     | 1,140 views

    Parables of the Kingdom

    Title: Parable of Wheat and Tares Type: Series Script: Mt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Where: GNBC 9-23-07 Intro: “One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty . . .” We say it. We argue about it (especially the “under God” part). But is it true? In reality, how united is the United States? The “more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sermon – Pastor’s Appreciation, An Extravagant Gift

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 10, 2024
     | 5,330 views

    Many pastors and church leaders are in this great work not to be rewarded or celebrated, yet those who value their work and see their sacrifice should seek ways to bless their lives and encourage them on their way.

    Sermon – Pastor’s Appreciation, An Extravagant Gift Scripture Lesson: Matthew 26:6-16 “Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Chosen Parents

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2023
     | 888 views

    Joseph

    GOD’S CHOSEN PARENTS (MATTHEW 1:18-25) The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has kept track for many years of the cost of raising a child through its survey of over 15,000 families on the cost of a child’s housing, food, transportation, clothing, health care, child care, education and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Songs Of Ascent – Part 5 – Psalm 123 – Lift Up Your Eyes To The Most Gracious God Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2023
     | 2,721 views

    The pilgrims sang as they made their way to Jerusalem but they knew the joy of lifting up their eyes to the Lord. Lifting up our eyes is most important. We look at the world of scoffers and contempt, and consider the great persecution of French Christians.

    THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 5 – PSALM 123 – LIFT UP YOUR EYES TO THE MOST GRACIOUS GOD Psalm 123 A Song of Ascents. Today we continue the Psalms of Ascent with the next in the series, which is a short Psalm, number 123. The psalm looks upward to God and then inwardly to the problems, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Self Control Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 22, 2023
     | 3,426 views

    There are really two halves to today’s message. First, I want to speak on the importance and need for growth in a believer’s life, and second is the importance of self-control.

    Do you have everything under control? I mean everything within you – do you all of you in control? Let me just get real serious, real quick here: what is the one item in your life you have trouble controlling? Do you have total self-control in the area of food? Drink? Sex? Your tongue? Today, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Days Of Fruit And Wine Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,456 views

    In Amos 9:11-15, we learn about glorious promises that await the people of God in the future.

    Introduction Eighteen months ago, in September 2021, Marc Lore, former Walmart U.S. eCommerce president, announced a proposed new city that will be called Telosa. Telosa is derived from the Greek word “telos,” which means “purpose.” Telosa is going to be built to have a target population of 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Knowing And Standing On What You Believe

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 29, 2024
     | 3,217 views

    I believe that the people of God are about to have their belief tried and our faith is about to be tested and shaken to its core, the form of godliness will not be able to stand.

    Knowing and Standing on what you Believe By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - We are living in a time of uncertainty, darkness, fear, gloom, desperation, and anxiety as gripped our nation, people are literally sitting on the edge wondering what is coming next. It seems as if every 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Dangerous Christian Pt 1

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 2, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,502 views

    Surely as Blood washed Spirit filled Fire Baptized Christians we should be considered a threat to hell. When the devil looks at you, he should see a Dangerous Christian. Not just a believer trying to hold out till Jesus comes, but a true warrior, tearing the devils kingdom down.

    Mark 16:16-18 KJV... He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. [17] And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; [18] They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Grace Of Giving Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 13, 2025
     | 655 views

    By God’s grace, give generously, give eagerly, and give responsibly.

    June Spivey in Christian Reader writes about how the elementary school in her town collects lunch money from the new kindergartners at the beginning of each year. This solves the problem of lost money during the year, but for nervous 5-year-olds, it can take a few days to understand the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Revelation Of Easter

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 718 views

    We’ll look at the events that happened in these three days along with their implications and what they revealed. It began with the trial that revealed His purpose, His death that revealed His passion, and the resurrection that revealed His power to fulfill His promise.

    The Revelation of Easter Matthew 26-28 View on our Webpage: https://www.mesquitelivingwaters.com/stream/ Or YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G61-OYeRnJc As we prepare for this upcoming Easter, or more accurately, Resurrection Sunday, we need to ask the question, “What’s so ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    01 The Verdict Is In Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Apr 25, 2025
     | 437 views

    Through Christ, our guilt is gone and our freedom has come.

    A few weeks ago, I found myself in a courtroom. Not exactly how I planned to spend my morning. It all started with something small. My birthday’s in February, which means a few of our vehicles have registration renewals due by the end of that month. You’d think that would help me remember. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Place Is Too Small

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 21, 2025
     | 429 views

    Sometimes God's blessing creates beautiful problems that require faithful responses, while other times success can lead to spiritual complacency that demands honest restoration.

    The Place Is Too Small 2 Kings 6:1-6 Introduction There comes a moment in every believer's life, in every ministry, and in every congregation when we must honestly assess where we are and where God is calling us to go. Sometimes we find ourselves in seasons of growth that demand expansion, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiveness: Letting Go And Living Free

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 406 views

    This sermon calls believers to reflect God’s heart by forgiving others—even those who have deeply wounded them—releasing bitterness, trusting God’s justice, and finding freedom through the cross where Christ first forgave us.

    Letting Go and Living Free How do you forgive someone who’s taken everything from you? The Rwandan genocide stands as one of the most devastating atrocities of the 20th century. Over the span of just 100 days in 1994, nearly one million people—primarily Tutsis and moderate Hutus—were brutally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist