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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    3 Personalities We Need Active In The Church.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2024
     | 1,113 views

    We need some like Abraham to intercede. We need some like Andrew to bring people.We need some like Barnabas to encourage.

    THERE ARE 3 TYPES OF PEOPLE WE NEED IN OUR LIFE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) NEEDS VS WANTS? *Need== something lacking, required, essential, necessary. *Want== covet, something you wish for, to desire. WHAT DO WE NEED? Hebrews 10:36 For ye have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Jesus Wants Us To Be Initiators Instead Of Remaining As Passive Recipients

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,739 views

    The Lord expects us to initiate opportunities with the power of the Spirit to bring others to a saving and growing faith in our Lord Jesus. It is not enough to passively receive what He gives freely. "Freely we have received, therefore, freely give."

    Illustration: We love because He first loved us. (I JOhn 4:10) Illustration:John Wesley traveled 250,000 miles on horseback, averaging twenty miles a day for forty years; preached 4,000 sermons; produced 400 books; knew ten languages. At eighty-three he was annoyed that he could not write more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Supernatural Shield

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025
     | 314 views

    The God we serve is a supernatural shield for those who trust and obey Him. His protection is not passive but active, powerful, and ever-present.

    SUPERNATURAL SHIELD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 3:3 "But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head." Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:4; Proverbs 30:5; Genesis 15:1; Ephesians 6:16; 2 Samuel 22:31 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of battles — seen and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Weight Of Waiting Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jun 7, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,530 views

    Waiting on God is not a passive state but an active preparation. During this time, we can find hope and strength in God's unfailing love and forgiveness.

    You know when you're so frustrated, and you just want to scream into your pillow? Well, God's cool with that. He wants you to be real with Him, to tell Him exactly how you're feeling. It's like He's the ultimate best friend who's always there to listen, even when it's 3 am. Imagine your feelings ...read more

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    Laziness

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,348 views

    The Bible warns of the deadliness of laziness. As one man put it: “the lazy brain is the devil’s workshop”. Our lazy days are Satan’s busy days. He loves a sitting target – a sitting duck. Laziness is a deadly sin.

    Laziness 2 Thessalonians 3 Introduction The Bible warns of the deadliness of laziness. As one man put it: “the lazy brain is the devil’s workshop”. Our lazy days are Satan’s busy days. He loves a sitting target – a sitting duck. Laziness is a deadly sin. When it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self Control Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,001 views

    This sermon on Self-Control explores the transformative journey of aligning our responses with God's truth, emphasizing the power of assertiveness over passivity or aggression, fostering respectful communication, and recognizing that true self-control comes from Christ.

    Self Control Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons When faced with difficult or unpleasant situations, what kind of self-talk goes through your mind? Are you the type of person who tends to be passive, avoiding confrontation to the point of internalizing your frustration, replaying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    The Lord Takes Us To Obedience School Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    There are different ways to "encourage" obedience. As we study Christ’s Active and Passive Obedience, God teaches us obedience to the Law through the Gospel.

    The Second Sunday of Easter I John 5:6a The philosophy for dog obedience training has changed quite a bit in the last few decades. It used to be that many dog obedience schools operated by teaching the dog, “you better obey me, because I’m your master. And if you don’t obey me, bad things will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lord, Increase Our Faith? Use What You Have!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 8, 2025
     | 198 views

    Faith must never be just passive. Faith must be active. Are we using our measure of faith? The study of the eagle pushing out of the nest.

    LORD INCREASE OUR FAITH? USE WHAT YOU HAVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE MAIN THING IS TO KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING! WHAT IS FAITH? Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Know Who You Are PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 78 views

    Jesus’ authoritative word brings transformation, silences evil, and calls us from passive belief to active, obedient faith that surrenders fully to Him.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us arrive carrying questions that kept us awake last night, some with a quiet ache we can’t quite name. Hear this hope: when Jesus speaks, storms settle, souls steady, and rooms grow still. There’s a holy hush that falls wherever He’s taken seriously. His words are not ...read more

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    Remember What We Are To Do Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,620 views

    Jesus does not just call us to recognize him or to know him intellectually. Jesus expects us to do something with the knowledge of him. In Mark’s gospel we quickly discover what he expects us to do for Him

    A Country Church was having their annual revival meeting. On the first night the preacher preached a message about repentance and the need to return to the Lord. At the altar call, a man came down the aisle saying “Fill me Lord, Fill Me”. The next night the preacher challenged the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Esfuerzo Requerido

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,103 views

    Dios puede todo, pero muchas veces El pide una prueba de tu fe antes de contester tu súplica. El desea ver la disponibilidad de tu obediencia.

    ESFUERZO REQUERIDO Eccl. 9:10 Todo lo que te viniere a la mano para hacer, hazlo según tus fuerzas; porque en el sepulcro, adonde tú vas, no hay obra, ni industria, ni ciencia, ni sabiduría. (RVG04) Sin Dios no podemos hacer nada. Pero El nos amonesta de tener fe. No cualquier fe. Pero fe ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Stir Up The Gift That Is In You

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 22, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 65,668 views

    It doesn't matter how gifted you are it profits you nothing if the gift is not activated

    Paul’s exhortation to Timothy was to stir up (agitate, disturb, wake up) The gift that was in him This Gift is the HolyGhost It is evident that Paul understood that it wasn’t enough to receive this gift but the gift must stay active, the gift must be stirred, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rushing To The Rescue Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,661 views

    God calls on us to keep reaching to out to help others - just as he has helped us.

    Last week I began my sermon by talking about those people who constantly change lanes to get ahead of the traffic. Drivers like that put themselves and others at risk and we don’t like it. But when an ambulance with sirens blaring does the same thing, we don’t mind. In fact we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A God's-Eye View Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 14, 2016
     | 6,527 views

    Paul helps us understand what a privilege prayer is.

    The new church treasurer was struggling to open a combination lock on the offering safe. He had been told the combination, but couldn’t quite remember it. Finally he went to the pastor and asked for help. The pastor came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two numbers he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Six Kinds Of Faith Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025
     | 255 views

    Faith that pleases God.

    INTRODUCTION: FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD 1. The irreducible minimum. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Heb. 11:6). a. The question. “Do I please God?” b. What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist