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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    I'm Going Fishing

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,313 views

    In order to catch what God has for you, in order to become what God has purposed for you to be you must go through a divine process a process of spiritual preparation, in other words you must follow the instructions.

    “I’m Going Fishing” We are a creature that has been given the ability to make decisions based upon choices and not just a reaction or impulse that is solely based upon instinct and because of this ability when we finally figure out what it is we want, we set out to achieve that which we desire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Evidence For Everyone To See Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,148 views

    If we are going to be successful in fulfilling our calling, our faith must be eveident for everyone to see

    INTRODUCTION • Once we become a Christian, what are we to do? Should there be anything different about what we do with our lives, should there be a different focus for our lives than what we had before we came to Jesus? What should we be doing with ourselves as we await the return of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Triumphant Joy Defended Series

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,889 views

    Paul reminds us that our Joy must be defended against things that rob of us of Joy.

    NTRO: 1. So far Paul has taught us that it’s important for us to understand or define triumphant Joy, then he revealed to us how we can refine or develop that Joy… but tonight Paul sees it important to remind us that our joy must always be defended. 2. It may came as no surprise for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is This Thing Called Love?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 8, 2023
     | 1,057 views

    Love for God must always come before love for any earthly object of our affection.

    Everybody knows what love is, right? Love is what makes you sit up all night assembling the bicycle for your daughter’s birthday, or leave the board meeting early to make it to your son’s soccer game. Is that the same thing as the love that makes your mouth go dry and your heart beat fast when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Breaking Down Barriers Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,398 views

    The Spirit descends upon Gentile believers before Peter is ale to finish her sermon. When Peter shares what happened with the church leaders they realize that the kingdom of God is open to more people than they had first imagined.

    INTRODUCTION In the Book of Acts, the Holy Spirit moves in a mighty, miraculous way. On the day of Pentecost, which is the birth of the Christian church, over 3,000 people responded to the gospel of Jesus Christ and became Christians. A man who had been lame from birth was healed and began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forcing Yourself To Learn The Things You Don't Want To Learn

    Contributed by Robert Pue on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,340 views

    To be successful in life, you must force yourself to learn the things you don’t want to learn.

    Christ is coming back...He’s coming back at 7:00 pm tomorrow night! Now, we realize that this is an absurd statement, because no one knows the day or the hour of His return. But humor me for just a few minutes. What if we all knew our Lord was going to return tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm? What if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Qualities Of An Effective Leader Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,185 views

    To be an effective leader people can trust, we must be above reproach in our marriages, minds and manner.

    The preacher was wired for sound with a lapel mike, and as he preached, he moved briskly about the platform, jerking the mike cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and nearly tripping before jerking it again. After several circles and jerks, a little girl in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Cleaning Out The Temple Series

    Contributed by Lynn Sims on Mar 24, 2022
     | 3,073 views

    We are the Temple of the Living God and like Hezekiah we must clean it out to live a blessed life.

    Cleaning out the Temple Part 3 in the Series “Breaking Bad” 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (NKJV) 16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 17 If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Released: For Fathers For Sons

    Contributed by Ed Cole on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,237 views

    A classic sermon by Edwin Louis Cole on the forgiveness that sometimes must occur between fathers and sons.

    (Sermon Central Subscribers’ Free Gift: www.MajoringInMen.com/SermonCentral) Introduction 1. John 20:22-23 2. Ephesians 6:1-4 How Forgiveness Works 1. Forgive yourself: If you’ve committed a sin and God has forgiven you of that sin, but you have not yet forgiven yourself, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Came For Everyone

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021
     | 1,831 views

    Jesus established His church to be open to all who wanted to worship Him. Why does today's not believe this? As a Jewish convert and pastor I have been on the receiving end of Anti-semitism in church.

    Jesus’ attitude and language used in the narrative can be shocking to the reader. How can our Lord and Savior treat anyone in the way He is portrayed in this narrative? The pagan woman was looking for her daughter to be cured. Instead of immediately helping her, He calls her a dog, thus insulting ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace And Sin's Thoroughness Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,228 views

    We all have a sinful nature that must be altered by God if our relationship with Him is going to be healed.

    Grace And Sin’s Thoroughness Romans 5:12 Introduction: A. The section of Scripture that begins with this verse contrasts the effects of Adam’s sin with the results of Christ’s sacrifice. B. Paul will use the occasion of sin’s entrance into humanity by Adam and Eve’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Learning To Take Baby Steps!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,067 views

    We undervalue the importance of little things. We must learn that faithfulness in the little is love motivated.

    LEARNING TO TAKE BABY STEPS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. Remember several years ago there was a movie that dealt with a group of people and their personal fears and their daily problems. A. The psychiatrist had one patient that had a great fear of elevators. The doctor was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,463 views

    The encounter of the rich young ruler with Jesus. "What must I do to recieve eternal life?"

    Mark 10:17 V 31. Called to count the cost. "Are we counting the cost? Are you like me when it comes to swimming,I appear to have an aversion to water...Some people just dive right in, without blinking an eye, but I can’t help just dipping in with my toes. I’m not prepared to dive right in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    I Press On Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011
     | 10,700 views

    EOLS: The Christ-life is a continuing journey toward the goal; we must pursue with a plan and purpose.

    I Press On! Php 3:7-21 (7) But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. (8) Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Are We Becoming A Dead Church

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 1, 2012
    based on 134 ratings
     | 30,015 views

    Paul writes that in order to live for God, we must first die to sin and then die to self.

    Are We Becoming a Dead Church Romans 6: 11-14 Intro: Back in the early 1990’s there was a movie that came out about the Jamaican bobsled team that was trying to qualify to race in the Olympics. Now I know that sounds much like an oxymoron but it’s true. There was a Jamaican bobsled team. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist