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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Baby Talk Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 2,012 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    Where Are You? Pt. 2 - Baby Talk I. Introduction We have talked before about the importance of order and the Law of First Mention. First things, first fruits, first statements all matter. They are highly important and worth paying attention to. This should cause us to pay particular attention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Adulting Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 3,237 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    Where Are You? Pt. 4 - Adulting SERMON BUMPER I. Introduction I remember learning in school that there are a lot of types of question. There are loaded questions. There are leading questions. There are the ones we hated on tests . . . multiple choice questions. Let's not forget the type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cheaper By The Dozen Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,847 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    Where Are You? Pt. 5 - Cheaper By The Dozen I. Introduction When we change locations we often post or send a forwarding address so that those people who are important to us will find us. But Adam's actions after falling to temptation and sin reveals that we don't always want everyone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is There An Alligator In Your Backyard?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,069 views

    Let me be a little kinder? Let me be a little blinder to the faults of others? KINDNESS. I hate the words: "I DON'T CARE!"

    THERE IS AN ALLIGATOR IN THE BACK YARD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) KINDNESS: I CARE, FRIENDLY, GENEROUS, CONSIDERATE, understanding, to choose to do something to help, warm feelings. ARE WE WAITING FOR AN ANGEL TO BE KIND? Why are some people kind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Come Along Side...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 10, 2024
     | 914 views

    The Bible is full of people that seemed small and unimportant. Barnabas came along Saul and helped him get started. We need mentors and teachers in the church.

    COME ALONG SIDE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *MISSION: a task to do, an important assignment, an important task, duty. *MENTOR: a supporter, to advise, to train, to guide, motivate, model, mold. *COME ALONGSIDE: to help each other succeed, to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go Deep- Grow Strong-Bear Fruit

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 22, 2024
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     | 2,245 views

    Grow in the Lord

    GO DEEP- GROW STRONG-BEAR FRUIT Passage:-Psalm 1:3, Psalm 92;12 John 15:4 Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about a subject called GO DEEP-GROW STRONG- BEAR FRUIT GD-GS-BF Take a seed the size of a freckle. Put it under several inches of dirt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Learning How To Live? (Proverbs)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 31, 2024
     | 1,286 views

    We begin a study from Solomon's teaching people how to make the best out of life. Proverbs has some deep practical lesson to apply daily. Learn? Teach?

    LEARNING HOW TO LIVE (PROVERBS) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.co (YouTube: Wade Hughes) **PROVERBS: words to teach knowledge, advice and reinforce morals, a short pithy saying in general use to state a truth or piece of advice. Practical advice shared from experience, common ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Active Church

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 19, 2025
     | 478 views

    The Church continued to grow

    The Active Church Acts 5:12-28 A little over thirteen years ago, the Elder Board of Living Faith Fellowship asked me to write an essay on my ideal Church. Part of what I wrote said, “The vision of the church is: We exist to bring Praise and Glory to our King, Jesus Christ. We do this by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saved By Grace, Kept By Grace And Grow In Grace

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 17, 2024
     | 3,627 views

    The apostle Paul recognized that there are two kinds of Christians within the church:

    • SPIRITUAL • UN-SPIRITUAL Every Christian fall into one of these two categories. HOW DO WE KNOW THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF CHRISTIANS IN THE CHURCH? Paul makes that distinction when he writes to the church in Galatia. Look at Galatians 6:1, we read, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In God's Purpose: Jesus' First Recorded Words

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 23, 2024
     | 703 views

    Luke chapter 2, verses 41 to 52. These verses capture Jesus at the age of twelve, an age filled with curiosity, growth, and exploration—both physically and spiritually. In this brief passage,

    Introduction Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to dive into the scriptures that highlight a pivotal moment in the early life of Jesus. Our text comes from Luke chapter 2, verses 41 to 52. These verses capture Jesus at the age of twelve, an age filled with curiosity, growth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Moving On To Maturity

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 20, 2025
     | 1,567 views

    The importance of progress towards spiritual maturity.

    Moving on to Maturity 2 Peter 1:1-11 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Development

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 10, 2025
     | 375 views

    Paper for Erskine Theological Seminary CC52 July 10 2023

    This is a paper that critiques theories of spiritual development including Fowler, Oser, and McGoldrick that articulates a personal theory of spiritual development using at least five sources in the APA style. All biblical quotes are from the New American Standard Bible. Fowler faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Preparing For Change Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 153 views

    Growth equals change; you cannot grow unless you change.

    “Generations come and go but it makes no difference. The sun rises and sets and hurries around to rise again. The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting nowhere. The rivers run into the sea but the sea is never full, and the water returns again to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Change

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025
     | 155 views

    Where is God in change?

    “Generations come and go but it makes no difference. The sun rises and sets and hurries around to rise again. The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting nowhere. The rivers run into the sea but the sea is never full, and the water returns again to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Old

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 17, 2025
     | 92 views

    A some point we will all grow old and enjoys days to the fullest.

    Growing Old Isaiah 65:17-25 1. The Prophet Isaiah is helping the people to understand there is a better Day • The first part of Isaiah chapter 1 Through 39 pronounce judgement and doom • But The Book or prophet also offers Hope. Isaiah promises that the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist