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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Que Sera Sera? What Will Be Wil Be?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,551 views

    The attitude of QUE SERA SERA is spilling into the hearts of God’s people, we need a plan to break all that binds. (Story of brown bear)

    QUE SERA SERA, WHAT WILL BE WIL BE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Zacharus went out on a limb to see Jesus. Most today will not venture their neck or nothing for spiritual success. So we find failure on earth. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LIFE? IF YOU DON’T KNOW LIFE’S PURPOSE HOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forgiven And Brought Into The Light - A Halloween Message Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 27, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,465 views

    We have been commanded to lead people out of darkness into God’s wonderful light. To proclaim the truth that Jesus is the light of the world. If we dress up as witches, demons, etc we are embracing darkness not living as “children of light"

    Forgiven and brought from darkness to light The Bible teaches that we are forgiven when we repent and turn from our sins and become disciples of Jesus. When we trust in Jesus, and Jesus alone, we are set free from the punishment our sins deserve because of what Jesus did at Calvary. He died that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Content As A Status Quo Christian Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,522 views

    This message, though, not part of the mini-series on marriage builds from a principle revealed in that series - "We do not know what God is going to do". Hence, we need to look at where we are as an opportunity, not a stepping stone

    Being Content as a Status Quo Christian 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 1 Corinthians 7:16-24 (NIV) 1Co 16 How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? 17 Nevertheless, each one should retain the place in life that the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vindicating God (Part 4) Gods Plan, Our Pursuit Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 23, 2008
     | 4,403 views

    This is the 4th in vidicating God. Paul again shows Gods electing love through the prophets, and closes the chapter with the human response required.

    ROMANS 9:25- 33. VINDICATING GOD (PART 4) GOD’S PLAN OUR PURSUIT... HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THROWN INTO THE DEEP END OF THE SWIMMING BATHS AS A CHILD, WHEN YOU COULDN’T SWIM? I’VE EXPERIENCED IT......FOR ALL YOUR WORTH YOU TRY AND KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER BUT TO NOW AVAIL YOU BEGIN SINKING, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Your Cookie Crumbles, How To Keep From Being One Of The Crumbs. Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,304 views

    Six steps to keep from being one of the crumbs!

    WHEN YOUR COOKIE CRUMBLES, HOW TO KEEP FROM BEING ONE OF THE CRUMBS! "Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, Bless His Holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; Who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Intimacy With God

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 248 ratings
     | 91,854 views

    God desires to have a close, intimate, personal ...loving, dynamic, powerful relationship with you. Christianity is not about a weekly trip to church. We must move beyond that. Updated Substantially September 2018.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day are: 1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43; Psalm 84 ; Ephesians 6:10-20 and John 6:56-69. One day, ... a young disciple of Christ ... desirous of wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Explaining The Meaning Of Being Justified By Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 19,789 views

    Too many people assume that the process involves going to church, learning to cite particular creeds or observing certain rituals. However, Paul teaches the Romans in this passage how Abraham was justified (established as right before God and acquitted fr

    How To Be Justified By Faith (Rom. 4:1-8) Illustration:God does not expect us to submit our faith to him without reason, but the very limits of our reason make faith a necessity. Augustine. 1. Have you ever considered how to explain to another person the process of being justified by faith? Too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marriage Part 5 – Being Single Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025
     | 493 views

    Part five of this series on marriage focuses on those who are single - whether you have a desire to one day ger married or not. This message touches on how to walk before God as a single individual while seeking a futire partner.

    Marriage Part 5 – Being Single Scripture: Proverbs 18:22; First Corinthians 7:1-9; 32-35 Good morning, Strangers Rest. This is part five of my series on marriage and the title today is “Being Single.” When I started this series I had not anticipated having a message for those of you who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surrender To God

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,031 views

    Talks about being committed to God in total surrender

    Surrender to God Joshua 24:1 & 23 Introduction: Describe the game called "mercy" - the purpose of the game is to get the other guy to surrender by bending back his hands. Forced unconditional surrender. God does not force us to surrender but he does expect us to. I. Surrender Past 1. Actions: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Wise avatar

    Is There A Judas Among Us?

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,337 views

    Salvation message about those who are close to being saved, but have never been cleansed.

    Is There A Judas Among Us? Mark 14:10,11 Would you name your son Judas? One pastor began his sermon with that question and then followed with this illustration! Does being called a particular name really make any difference? Ask the daughter of Texas Governor James Hogg, who was the first native ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    What Advantage In Being A Jew Or A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,730 views

    Where do we really stand in our walk with Christ and with God? I was thinking of things that might show our superficial or religionist beliefs. Paul will point out clearly things that we need to be mindful of today and everyday that we seek to becom

    What Advantage in Being a Jew or a Christian? Is there advantage in being a Jew or Christian? Advantages are many NCBC, 10/19/03 Where do we really stand in our walk with Christ and with God? I was thinking of things that might show our superficial or religionist beliefs: YOU MAY BE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Benner avatar

    From Being Pursued To Engaged In A Pursuit

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 14, 2012
     | 4,696 views

    When the pursuer is at your heels and you are exhausted; it can look like the battle is all but over. That is when you can do the right thing "get broken" before God. He will change the whole scheme of things and you will become the pursuer and have the

    Seeming Powerless before the Pursuer Lam. 1:6 6 And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer. (KJV) 6 Ha desaparecido de la hija de Sion todo su esplendor. Sus gobernantes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brett Crosson avatar

    Being Led By The Spirit Starts With Regeneration Series

    Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 22, 2019
     | 4,795 views

    Being led by the Spirit is crucial for the believer and central to salvation. Those who are led by the Spirit are the sons of God, thy are not under the law but under grace, as the Scriptures teach. So what does it mean to be led by the Spirit? In this series we look at answering this.

    Part 1 Being led by the Spirit starts with Regeneration The word “regeneration" means a new birth, a new beginning, a new order (of things). The word “regeneration” appears only twice in the English Bible. Both appearances are in the New Testament. It was used once by our Lord in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Being Renewed In The Spirit Of Your Mind

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 31,119 views

    People who live long lives together eventually begin to sound alike, to talk alike, and even to think alike. As we walk with God, we take on his thoughts, his principles, and his attitudes. We take on his heart, mind, and personality.

    Being Renewed in the Spirit of Your Mind Eph 4:17-24 NKJV As we walk as Christians, were in a battle for our minds. What does this mean? You will either be a person who controls your mind or you will be a person who is controlled by your mind. 1. Your mind is the doorway into who we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Blessings Of Knowing God Intimately Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 646 views

    Knowing God intimately is the greatest privilege a believer can have. This knowledge goes beyond head knowledge; it is an experiential relationship with God.

    Title: THE BLESSINGS OF KNOWING GOD INTIMATELY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 11:32 Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:14, Philippians 3:10, John 10:14-15 INTRODUCTION: Knowing God intimately is the greatest privilege a believer can have. This knowledge goes beyond head knowledge; it is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God