Sermons on Applause:

Look Up: Give Hand Out Or A Hand Up?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2023

Peter and John were changed men. The boldly approached the gate Beautiful at 3 PM. Their gift was more than a hand out. They gave a hand up. The disabled man was jumping in praise. The crowd saw the gift.

LOOK UP…GIVE A HAND OUT OR A HAND UP… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) HENRY FORD HAD A HERO… THOMAS EDISON… KEEP AT IT SON… In 1896 Ford met Thomas Edison at a convention in New York City. The two inventors built a lasting friendship. Edison ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Acts 4:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be The Change You Would Like To See? Kindness.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 11, 2022

We have an imperative command in the Bible: Be kind, compassionate and forgiving... Kindness needs to be intentional. SHALL WE KILL THE ENEMY?

BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE --- KINDNESS HAS A CHAIN REACTION… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 (MSG) Make a clean break ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, 2 Kings 6:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by William Meakin on May 26, 2022

Prayer is defined as: A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux, a French Catholic Discalced Carmelite nun once remarked: “Prayer is a surge of the heart, it is a simple look turned toward heaven. It is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.” Philippians 4:6 confirms: “Do not be anxious about anything, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24, Matthew 6:6, James 5:16, Ephesians 6:18

Who Pushed Me?

Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Aug 2, 2021

Every one of us has been through situations that you wouldn’t have willingly accepted if you had the opportunity to choose, yet they later turned out to work for your greater good.

Like Joseph in the Bible, some of us need an extra push to realize our God given dreams and potentials. A story is told of a rich man who had a beautiful daughter ready for marriage. The father of the young lady organized a contest for his daughter. He sent word to his townsmen inviting all those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heavy? Weary?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 1, 2021

There is a spirit of heaviness that can weary God's people. Weariness can become a spiritual obstacle that hinders God's work

HEAVY! WEARY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com How many times did you complain today? Did you encourage someone today? A good person is kind and treats their enemies better than a bad person treats their friends. Did we learn LOVE NEVER FAILS? Love needs no applause. TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Exodus 17:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Play When You Pray

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

The Sincerity of Prayer

DON’T PLAY WHEN YOU PRAY MATT. 6: 5-7 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT IT WOULD IN OUR BEST INTEREST NOT TO PLAY WITH. WHY? BECAUSE PLAYING WITH SOME THINGS CAN BE DETRIMENTAL TO OUR HEALTH. TO PLAY WITH A LOADED GUN CAN BE FATAL. PLAYING WITH A VENOMOUS SNAKE CAN BE FATAL. PLAYING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5, Matthew 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith We Have Nothing To Fear... "fear Not"

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2024

WATCH THE NEWS? FAITH OVERCOMES BY HEARING THE WORD... FEAR ANXIETY AND TROUBLE ARE TOOLS OF THE ENEMY... FEAR NOT NY FRIENDS.

BY FAITH WE KNOW WE HAVE NO REASON TO FEAR By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (You Tube: Wade Hughes) WE ARE NOT HERE TODAY TO ARGUE OR PROVE SOMEONE RIGHT AND OTHERS WRONG… OUR POINT IS VERY SIMPLE Evil seems to abound in this modern world. We also know FEAR IS GREAT TOOL IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:38, Matthew 10:30, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Oh Lord! Position Me For Greatness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 11, 2025

Greatness is not an accident; it is the outcome of divine arrangement, preparation, and timing.

OH LORD! POSITION ME FOR GREATNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 41:38-44 "And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?" (Genesis 41:38) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:13, Psalm 75:6-7, Daniel 2:48, 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:38-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And… Live The New Life - Ephesians 4:17–32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 1, 2025

Have you ever noticed how sometimes people say they are “Christian” yet their life looks no different from the world?

Go! And… Live the New Life - Ephesians 4:17–32 Introduction: Living the Difference Have you ever noticed how sometimes people say they are “Christian” yet their life looks no different from the world? Imagine you were watching a football match, and one player proudly wore his team’s jersey but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:9-10, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faith That Still Speaks Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 26, 2025

This sermon contrasts Abel's faith-based worship with Cain's self-reliant religion, demonstrating how a life of true faith earns God's approval and creates an eternal legacy that still speaks of righteousness today.

Introduction: The World's First Worship Service I want you to travel back with me in your imagination to the dawn of human history. The gates of Eden are closed, guarded by an angel with a flaming sword. The world is brand new, yet already stained by sin. Adam and Eve, our first parents, are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Us Become A White-Washed Christian?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 22, 2025

Is thy heart right with God?

What Makes Us Become a White-Washed Christian? Luke 18:9-14 This is the story of two men who went to the temple pray. Undoubtedly many have read or at least heard of this story. So why did I title this sermon What Makes Us Become a White-washed Christian? Well first, let me ask this, what is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running The Race Of Faith With Endurance

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025

The Christian life is likened to a race — not a short sprint, but a marathon that requires perseverance, focus, discipline, and determination.

RUNNING THE RACE OF FAITH WITH ENDURANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Timothy 4:7-8 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is likened to a race — not a short sprint, but a marathon that requires ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discipline And Integrity In Church Work Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025

The work of the Lord demands more than just talent, availability, or passion—it requires a life of discipline and unwavering integrity.

DISCIPLINE AND INTEGRITY IN CHURCH WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Supporting Texts: Titus 2:7-8, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Colossians 3:23-24, Proverbs 11:3 INTRODUCTION: The work of the Lord demands more than just talent, availability, or passion—it requires a life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Gain What Truly Matters - Mark 8:36 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 20, 2025

We live in a time when people measure life by possessions, position, prestige, and popularity. Jesus, however, flips the script.

Go! And Gain What Truly Matters - Mark 8:36 Mark 8:36 (NLT): “And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?” Introduction: The Ultimate Question Welcome again to our “Go! And…” series — messages that challenge us to live intentionally, faithfully, and Christ-exalting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36, Mark 8:34, Luke 12:15, 1 John 2:17, Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 2:7, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 3:19, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Inspiration

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 17, 2014

In 2 Peter 1:16–21, the apostle references both his own 1) Eyewitness Experience of Revelation(2 Peter 1:16-18) and God’s 2) Supernatural, Written Revelation(2 Peter 1:19-21) to define Biblical Inspiration.

If you have been following the current Winter Olympics in Sochi, you most likely have heard commentators of the artistic events, describe the performances at times as being particularly inspired. This is usually a comment on a situation where an athlete shows some particular creativity, choice of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Other