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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    I'm Going Fishing (Revised)

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 4, 2023
     | 5,514 views

    Understand no child of God is exempt from the dark clouds entering into their lives from time to time. The way we view and respond to times of disappointments and discouragements will determine how we press on and are able to persevere with joy.

    I’m going fishing! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Let me open with the understatement of the year and say, “Life is hard sometimes”. We are constantly reminded of struggles, hard times, disasters, tragedies, heartaches, the failing economy, the decline of moral principles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    2 A Cup Of Coffee

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 28, 2020
     | 3,710 views

    Jesus sees what we’re doing; he values our service to him, even in things that might seem very small to us; and he will reward our service.

    A cup of coffee *** Background: my second service as minister; the interim minister is leaving. At the start of the service I make a cappuccino coffee and cut a piece of cake. I invite Jo, the church secretary, to come to the front and then serve the coffee and cake, explaining that it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alone With God Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 3, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,474 views

    God wants us to learn how to pray. To get alone in the secret place until we’re not alone anymore. To learn how to hear His voice, and enjoy fellowship with Him.

    THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #1: ALONE WITH GOD THE SUMMER OF SEEKING: “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13). • Starting tonight and every Sunday from 6-7 pm this summer. Come and join us. • Prayer is one of the most powerful forces in the world ...read more

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  • John Lowe avatar

    To Please God Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2018
     | 7,952 views

    There were a few things Paul wished to say to them about morals and their conduct toward each other.

    6/30/18 Tom Lowe Lesson : To Please God (1Th 4:1-2) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 (NIV) 1 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. 2 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Martin avatar

    Critical Intersections Of Life

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 27, 2023
     | 1,312 views

    This morning, were going to be looking at those intersections in our life that often affect the rest of our life.

    INTRODUCTION This morning, were going to be looking at those intersections in our life that often affect the rest of our life. These can be a crossroad, blind intersection, forks, Stop signs, traffic circle, or an intersection with multiple streets. Not that anyone here can relate to missing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Elisha’s Ministry - The Wolf At The Door - Lust When It Has Conceived Brings Forth Sin - Gehazi 2kings 5:20-27 Part 2 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 19, 2022
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     | 1,567 views

    Gehazi had to meet Elisha where he lied to Elisha, and God judged him by making him a leper. At that point Gehazi and Elisha separated for good. This sad, but important story has many lessons to teach us about our own deceitful natures.

    ELISHA’S MINISTRY - THE WOLF AT THE DOOR - LUST WHEN IT HAS CONCEIVED BRINGS FORTH SIN - GEHAZI 2Kings 5:20-27 PART 2 OF 2 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 16 THE TIME OF RECKONING. There is a saying of man which is, “Beware, your sin will find you out.” That is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bradley White-Findeisen avatar

    On Purpose

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,940 views

    Someone asked me on Sunday if we were going to finish the 1st chapter of I Corinthians tonight.

    Someone asked me on Sunday if we were going to finish the 1st chapter of I Corinthians tonight. I said that perhaps we would although I thought it would take another couple of nights to finish. I had the lesson for tonight prepared a couple of weeks ago. If I taught that lesson, we'd get pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Touch From The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,799 views

    Three barriers to faith - grief, fear and doubt were each dealt with by a special touch from the Risen Lord

    A Touch from the Risen Lord The bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ is a central pillar of the Christian faith. St. Paul summed up the Christian faith like this: For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: i) that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, ii) ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Stay Where You Are Called

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 3, 2021
     | 2,332 views

    In zeal, many run off to find the will of God when it was right where they were when He called them.

    1 Cor 7:24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God. When people get saved they often want to make changes in their life that are not necessary or God's will. In context, new converts were considering changes like being circumcised or uncircumcised. They wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    I Am Going Home To Be With The Lord – With Him Forever Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,051 views

    I am going home to be with the Lord. Heaven is all about the Lord Jesus and to be absent from the body will be then in His presence. Are you looking forward to meeting your Saviour or do you love the earth better? Jesus waits to welcome you. Those ideas are developed.

    I AM GOING HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD – WITH HIM FOREVER Currently this is just a devotion I presented to a group site. It will be developed into a full sermon in the future. Written mainly on Sunday morning at 3 AM when I woke with the ideas (given by God of course). 12 June 2022. EYES THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Thoughts On Building Temples

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,160 views

    We were moving into a building project in Brisbane and this was a look at David’s instructions to Solomon to build the temple

    HE WALKED ACROSS THE DUSTY STONY GROUND, KICKED A ROCK AND BENT AND DREW IN THE DIRT. HE LOOKED AROUND AT THE DESOLATE LAND SCAPE AND DOWN AT THE CITY BELOW AND WONDERED IF HIS DREAM WOULD EVER BE A REALITY. WOULD IT REALLY HAPPEN, SOMEDAY WOULD THE PEOPLE OF GOD WORSHIP ON THIS GROUND? WOULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Need For More!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 19, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,710 views

    After these 12 men received the Holy Spirit the Bible say’s, “they spoke in tongues and prophesied; do you think these men were changed? These men were walking without salvation and the Infilling of the Holy Spirit.

    The Need for More! Text: Acts19:1-7 1 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    When A Brother Weeps.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,545 views

    When we were still sinners, He saw a people that were in a state of denial, and rejection of truth. But out of the goodness of His heart, He sent a Savior to rescue the down hearted, lost, confused, and those in slavery.

    When A Brother Weeps. Did you know that we serve a compassionate and caring Lord? When we were still sinners, He saw a people that were in a state of denial, and rejection of truth. But out of the goodness of His heart, He sent a Savior to rescue the down hearted, lost, confused, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Erik Estep avatar

    The Assurance Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 24,840 views

    It’s my hope today as we go thru our passage of Scripture that we’ll see some assurances we’re given to demonstrate we belong to Christ; that we’re truly believers.

    Intro: The next time you go to the airport I want you to observe the people that are around you. See if you can tell the difference between the people who have confirmed tickets and those who are on standby. -You may notice that the ones w/confirmed tickets are relaxed, reading newspapers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Spiritual Giftedness Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,104 views

    The problem with Spiritual gifts is that they were intended to empower and unify the church and yet somehow we have allow the things that were designed to bring us together tear us apart. What are Spiritual gifts and what is their purpose?

    5: A Life of Meaning Series February 1st, 2008 Spiritual Giftedness The subject of Spiritual gifts may be one of the more controversial issues in the church today. There are many different opinions as to what they mean and how they are visible in the body. Rather than focusing on the existence ...read more

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