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  • David Owens avatar

    Worth Fighting For Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 18, 2013
     | 15,734 views

    In this sermon, we see that Paul believed that the truth of the Gospel and the care of the poor were worth fighting for.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young boy who arrived home from school with two black eyes. 1. His mother said to him, “Have you been fighting again? Didn’t I tell you that when you were angry you should count to 100 before you did anything?” 2. The young boy replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Membership Has Its Privileges Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,491 views

    As Christians, we must realize the value of true commitment to the Body of Christ

    Membership Has Its Privileges The church is not a place for people to gather occasionally for religious services. It is not one more social institution among many others. The church is God’s dream for His most cherished creation. There is nothing like the church – no accomplishment, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dwjd: Doing What Jesus Did Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    This is part two of a message focusing on seven key characteristics of Christ that should be revealed in His followers and in His Church.

    Introduction: Last week we began a two-part series on the difference between asking “What Would Jesus Do?” and being committed to “Doing What Jesus Did!” We looked at three characteristics out of the life of Jesus that shows us what He did. Here are the first three that we looked at last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guard Duty

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 25, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,764 views

    The devil will do everything in his power to assassinate you and keep you from reaching that expected end (Destiny). He wants to assassinate you. You must guard your heart from the attack of the enemy.

    “Guard Duty” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life”. OPENING:- When I was in the U.S. Army I remember we had to pull guard duty manytimes. The purpose of guard duty was to ensure that either, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Human Precepts

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,604 views

    A study in the book of Hosea 5: 1 – 15

    Hosea 5: 1 – 15 Human precepts 1 “Hear this, O priests! Take heed, O house of Israel! Give ear, O house of the king! For yours is the judgment, because you have been a snare to Mizpah and a net spread on Tabor. 2 The revolters are deeply involved in slaughter, though I rebuke them all. 3 I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Worship God!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 28, 2020
     | 5,928 views

    A continuing look at what it means to worship God. Focus is on our heart and spirit. This will help lead us to better understand our purpose in life.

    First Baptist Church Worship God! March 1, 2020 A number of years ago, probably about 20 - 30 years ago, the church world entered what was affectionately called “WORSHIP WARS!” Worship wars really have to do with one aspect of worship, the music. That’s great news for me, because there are no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Because Christ Is Risen…!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,069 views

    The pivotal truth on which our faith, life and beliefs rest, is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! We can rest with assurance, live in hope and work in expectation because Jesus Christ is risen from the dead!

    Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Saving Grace

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 3, 2022
     | 3,157 views

    Christ made the atonement for the sins of the world in place of sinners that deserved death. He gave His body as a propitiation (an appeasement, an atonement, as a sacrifice) for the sins of the world. If anyone could appreciate the Grace of God it had to be Paul

    A family was enjoying a meal at a restaurant one evening, and they looked up and saw some friends in the corner of the restaurant and waved hi to each other. On their way out they came by and shook hands and greeted one another as they left. The family waited a while for their check so they asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    12 Days Of Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,038 views

    The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is misunderstood among many Christians today because they do not know the history behind the songs hidden meanings.

    Mini Sermon - Christmas service Dec. 17, 2006 The 12 Days of Christmas! Introduction: Note: This information is all from the website: http://www.crivoice.org/cy12days.html Thesis: The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is misunderstood among many Christians today because they do not know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Introduction To 1 Peter Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,096 views

    This sermon introduces a series of sermons in 1 Peter, by talking about the author, date, recipients, etc. of 1 Peter.

    1 Peter Introduction Title: This letter has always been identified with the Apostle Peter (1:1) and is considered the first inspired letter he wrote. 1 Peter 5:12 indicates that Peter used Silvanus (Silas) as a secretary/amanuensis. Peter dictated and Silas wrote. Author: 1:1, claims to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spong Vs Spong Part 4

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 29, 2020
     | 2,607 views

    What is the word of God, or the word of the Lord, or similar phrases? Why is the Bible often referred to as the word of God? Is it a legitimate use of such phraseology? Does the Bible only contain the word of God? How is the phrase used in the Bible itself?

    What is the word of God, or the word of the Lord, or similar phrases? Why is the Bible often referred to as the word of God? Is it a legitimate use of such phraseology? Does the Bible only contain the word of God? How is the phrase used in the Bible itself? A Narrow Definition Some people try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 1

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 29, 2009
     | 3,278 views

    Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 1

    One might say the future is here --- and we might want to send it back for a refund. Having waited years and wondering at times whether mankind would even survive to see the day, the world now finds itself on the other side of a new millennium. In some ways, it is everything optimistic futurists ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Week That Changed The World: The Day Jesus Cleaned House Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 3, 2021
     | 4,573 views

    The Lord Jesus arrived in Jerusalem hailed by the Jews as the Davidic king who would restore Israel. He arrived not for that purpose, but to fulfill Isaiah's prophecy of the Suffering Servant who restored all of HIs people back to God. The first step was to restore His house.

    The final week of Jesus' public ministry had started with His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, being hailed as the rightful heir of David and the One who would finally drive out the hated Roman Gentile oppressors and restore the nation of Israel back to its former glory, or so the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Art Campbell avatar

    Unity In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 8, 2022
     | 2,204 views

    When people are trying to drive you apart, how do you stay together? When there are major differences between us, how do we stay united? Does it even matter?

    INTRODUCTION Which way should the toilet paper goes on the holder? Should the toilet seat stay up or down? How do you squeeze the toothpaste tub? (When I was growing up, toothpaste tubes were metal and this mattered!). When the kids don’t get what they want from Mum, what do that do? Go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    It's Not About A Christmas Tree

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 15, 2025
     | 653 views

    Jeremiah 10:3-4 deals with the practice of idol worship, specifically the worship of Asherah the fertility goddess and how they would cut a tree down and carve it into a pole called and Asherah pole and adorn gold and silver and fasten it to the floor, turn it into an altar and worship it.

    “It’s Not About a Christmas Tree” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Jeremiah 10:3-4 “For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic