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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    How Did I Get Here!

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,670 views

    Have you ever ended up in a condition or situation that just boggled your mind. You couldn’t understand how you ended up here. You did everything you thought was right yet your marriage ended up in divorce court, your child ended up in jail, you fou8nd

    “How did I get Here” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURES:- Psalms 51, 2nd Samuel 11 – 12. FOCUS VERSES:- Psalm 51:16-17:- “For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God [are] a broken spirit: a ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    People Of The First Christmas-The Magi Or Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 29, 2020
     | 3,338 views

    Even though the Magi or "wise men" have had a Christmas carol or two (or more) written about them, they're only mentioned in one paragraph of Matthew's Gospel. They came from a far distance, worshiped the Christ Child, and then went back home, never to be heard from again.

    Introduction: the shepherds of Bethlehem were the only recorded visitors to go see Joseph, Mary, and Baby Jesus on the night He was born. Sometime later, Matthew recorded that “wise men (KJV)” or magi (several other translations) came to Jerusalem. The purpose of their visit was to worship the One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Pleasure, Our Purpose Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Aug 10, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,821 views

    When life isn’t satisfying, when God is not coming through, when marriage fails, when a good child goes bad, those same people blame God and/or church. What am I saying? Life is so much more! Your spiritual life is so much more! You feel it...a magnetism

    Bill Mallory traveled to India and back to find his life’s purpose - He never found it. He asked at every Chevron - “As you travel, ask us.” He only received a credit application in the mail as a response. You’ll not find it at a gas station, on a talk show, or in a self-help book. You’ll only find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Love Without Limits”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 8, 2024
     | 1,225 views

    Mother's Day. Giving thanks for mother's who imitated God's love. Story from Max Lucado "Love Bold" 1995 compares the question. Mother's why do you love your child? Why does God love us His children? His love is limitless.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 12, 2024 Text: Psalm 127:3;128:6 John 15:12-13 Mother’s Day “A Love Without Limits” We are all aware that Mother’s Day is a National holiday. A day we dare not overlook. Happy Mother’s Day! On this mother’s day, as a community of believers we rejoice in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Getting To Know God - Part 8 - God’s Family Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 20, 2019
     | 5,321 views

    The Lord God is a family God. This is a look at the "Three Families of God", what they mean to us and how we can become a member of the family.

    Getting To Know God - Part 8 - God’s Family Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Home Of The Healthy Parent Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    What can a healthy parent do that will help their children have all that God wants them to have?

    One teenager was talking to his friend: “I'm worried to death about my parents. My dad slaves at his job, pays all the bills & sees to it that I never have need of anything. He is putting away money for my college education. My mom just works day and night washing my clothes and preparing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not My Favorite Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024
     | 921 views

    Pause and imagine Joseph explaining everything to his parents. “Yes, mom, as I told you earlier. Mary is a good young lady, and we didn’t do anything. She is “with child” because of the Holy Spirit, and I didn’t lay a hand on her. I know it’s hard to believe, but I promise you it’s true.”

    No one wants to miss the magic of Christmas. And no one wants to have anything less than a fantastic Christmas holiday experience. Christmas is this wonderful time of year, and we want to spread that unmitigated joy to everyone! But there are just some Christmases that we don’t have the joy that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin That Crouched At The Door Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,385 views

    Why would Cain kill Abel, and what can we learn from his failure?

    Years ago when I was at Purdue I decided to read the Bible for myself. So, I bought myself a Bible Commentary, and a Bible Dictionary, and I made a deal with God: I told Him I’d read everything but the poetry, the prophecy, and the “who-begat-whos.” I set my Bible and study books out where I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sour Grapes

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 29, 2019
     | 4,944 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 31: 1 – 40

    Jeremiah 31: 1 – 40 Sour Grapes 1 “At the same time,” says the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be My people.” 2 Thus says the LORD: “The people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness—Israel, when I went to give him rest.” 3 The LORD has appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brady Cooper avatar

    No Wake Zone: Building Block #1--Authenticity Series

    Contributed by Brady Cooper on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,842 views

    This sermon addresses the importance of authenticity in creating a safe, supportive, "no wake" zone in relationships, including marriage, family, friends, co-workers and other types of core relationships.

    We are in week two of our series No Wake Zone. We just really believe that in this culture and world that we’re in, we get beaten around so much in our life that we need some healthy places in our life, a no wake zone, if you will. Having a no wake zone, a place of rest and refreshment, whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Avoid The Worst Woes In Life - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2023
     | 1,939 views

    1. Don't just care how you look. Care how you live (vs. 25-28). 2. Don't compare yourself to other people. Compare yourself to God (vs. 29-32). 3. Don't be condemned. Become a child of God (vs. 33). 4. Don't reject God's Word. Receive it! (vs. 34-36).

    How to Avoid the Worst Woes in Life - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:25-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 3, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In 1 John 4 the Bible tells us twice that "God is love." And thank God that's true! Our God is full of love, grace, and tender mercy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Rights And Wrongs Of Christmas – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 5, 2025
     | 151 views

    Part 2 of RIGHTS and WRONGS of Christmas, will look at how Christians can relate to Christmas in the quagmire of pagan beliefs. We look at family gatherings, carols, what churches can do in their services. This can be a very hard time for decision-making in a family, more so if there are children.

    THE RIGHTS AND WRONGS OF CHRISTMAS – PART 2 In this Part 2 we will end with two more WRONGS of Christmas and then do the RIGHTS of Christmas. [7]. PRESENTS AND GIFT GIVING This is a very, very vexed problem because the practice has become so entrenched, that if Christians refuse to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Story Of The Two Inns - Christmas Glory – A Christmas Meditation Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 28, 2025
     | 13 views

    This message looks at two inns – the Nativity Inn and the Samaritan’s Inn. One was “no room” and the other “there is room”. We make the contrast in this Christmas message.

    THE STORY OF THE TWO INNS CHRISTMAS GLORY – A CHRISTMAS MEDITATION The first part of this message called, “Christmas Glory – A Christmas Meditation,” I have already posted but I have added to that part and then extended it to include a second half. The title is now, “The Story of the Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Christmas Message - His Name Is I/Emmanuel Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 10, 2022
     | 3,247 views

    The great fact Christmas shouts out is Immanuel. It means God is with us, with us in all those good and difficult situations. We look at some issues here where all through Life God is with us. He is the fullness of the Deity - with us forever. This is a Christmas message. GOD WITH US.

    CHRISTMAS MESSAGE - HIS NAME IS I/EMMANUEL TWO EXAMPLES OF CHRIST’S APPEARANCES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT In the first part of this message, there are scripture readings I have put into the text. [A]. THE FOURTH MAN IN THE FURNACE Daniel 3 – {{Daniel 3:19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Do We Protect The Unborn?

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,783 views

    A message I delivered to the Right To Life gathering in Greene County, Indiana.

    About 3 years ago I had a FB conversation with a young lady I knew and some of her friends. They’d been upset with a pro-life meme I had on my FB page, and they decided to gang-up on me and show me the error of my ways. Some of their tactics were - they’d say that if I cared about the unborn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ