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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Anger Festers ---

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2014
     | 3,619 views

    We walk in a day when ANGER and WRATH seem to reign. Anger is like an infection, it will fester until it blows up and hurts many.

    ANGER FESTERS... GOD TEACH ME TO TAKE THE HEAT OUT OF MY PROBLEMS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO YOU HAVE A PROGRESS REPORT SYSTEM? I. ANGER ALWAYS FESTERS: HOW DID I GET THIS WAY? DO WE MENTALITY EVALUATE AWAY THE BLESSINGS... HOW DO YOU CHANGE A MAN THAT WALKED AND TALKED ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Foundation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014
     | 18,961 views

    This is the third in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

    The FOUNDATION Purpose for a new year - #3 of 4 Jerry Watts 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 • Today, I begin with a question that is personal as well as collective. Here it is; what type of foundation are you building your life on & are we building this fellowship on? This is important. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is God?

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
     | 7,861 views

    What the Bible says about God: Who He is, What He is like, What He does, etc.

    Who Is God? -On the way home from church one Sunday, a father asked his little boy what he learned in Sunday School that morning. The son said, “We learned about the children of Israel crossing the Red Sea.” The father smiled and asked the boy to tell him about it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Angel And The Little Book Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014
     | 4,556 views

    The strong angel gives John a "little book"; single message on Revelation 10

    I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. He had a little book open in his hand. And he set his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, and cried with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Revelation 6: Riders On The Storm: The White Horse, Part I (Vs 1-2) Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
     | 6,492 views

    A study of whom is the rider on the white horse in Revelation 6

    Revelation 6: Riders On The Storm: The White Horse, Part I (vs 1-2) Over the next few months, we will be studying perhaps the most challenging of all Scriptures to interpret: Revelation chapters six through twenty two. I have been doing extensive study to prepare for these devotionals and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Worshipers Wanted: Apply In Person

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 27, 2014
     | 8,065 views

    God is seeking out worshipers who will worship Him the way He desires. I. Genuine Worshipers Come Clean With God (17-18). II. Know Who They Worship (19-26). III. Worship God on a Spiritual Level (24). IV. Get Real in Their Worship (24).

    WORSHIPERS WANTED: Apply in Person John 4:17-26 Review: 13 Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." 15 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Refiners Fire

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 47 ratings
     | 56,269 views

    The Woman asked the silver smith, "How do you know when the silver is fully refined?" He smiled at her and answered, "Oh, that's easy when I see my image in it." This day, I want to speak of the Refiners Fire. Updated February 2025.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings prior to the message. Today's readings are: Malachi 3:1-5; Psalm 126; 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 and Luke 3:1-6 Let us pray... O' Heavenly Father. You are the refiner of our souls. May we have confidence in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Shepherd's Psalm

    Contributed by James R. Rice on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,095 views

    King David made one of the great contributions to the world when he wrote the beloved 23rd Psalm. This psalm has been memorized more than any other psalm. It has blessed more people than any other.

    A. David made one of the great contributions to the world when he wrote Psalm 23. 1. “They tell me that David wrote the 23rd Psalm; I believe that I could have written it, David just beat me to it.” (Angel Martinez) 2. He wrote the Psalm in the twilight years of his life. After he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Resurrection Of God's Servant Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 2, 2014
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,952 views

    A sermon examining the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    THE RESURRECTION OF GOD’S SERVANT Isaiah 53:10-12 Isaiah prophesied that God’s Servant would one day come to earth; He would live, please the Father, accomplish the plan of redemption, and ultimately be “exalted and extolled and be very high.” However, with all of the evidence before them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    No Blacksmiths Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,793 views

    The message begins with a discussion of the loss of a cutting edge and then moves into a message on the attack on blacksmiths hell has had. The enemy doesn't want us to have weapons, or people skilled in their use and able to train others.

    No Blacksmith's PPT 1 Series Title Gods best version of me What does the best version of you look like? Happier? Thinner? Better relationships? PPT 2 Today's Message Title We began our series two weeks ago talking about how God's call is always forward, and you will remember I used the example ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Lee avatar

    A Life Built On Faith: “walking In My Faith”

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,591 views

    When Jesus spent a considerable amount of time in prayer, it was usually in preparation for a God-sized event. This sermon was adapted from a sermon by Jeff Strite

    A Scotsman, was taking a trip to the Holy Land, and when he got to the Sea of Galilee he was shocked when he found it would cost fifty dollars an hour to rent a boat to go out on the water. "Hoot mon," he said, "in Scotland I could ha got a boat for about $20." "That might be true," said the boat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    God As Your Warrior Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,278 views

    No matter how deep of a hole you find yourself in, if you have a relationship with God He will hear, He will find, and He will rescue you, though the victory may not be what you expect, it is accomplishing God's will

    Psalm 18 is the longest Psalm we have dealt with so far at fifty verses. It appears to have been written by David (though some argue against this) at a time after his lengthy battles with enemies that surrounded Israel and Saul’s battle against him for the kingship. It really speaks to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • John Lowe avatar

    Watch Your Weak Moments Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 22, 2012
     | 13,276 views

    The story of Esau teaches us some valuable lessons about the weak moments of life. Let’s consider these lessons today and take them to heart. The first lesson we learn from Esau’s life is that we need to tame our physical desires.

    5-8-03 Watch Your Weak Moments Text: “And Esau said to Jacob, ‘Please feed me with that same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cameron Bottema avatar

    How To Use What God Gave You - What Is That In Your Hand?

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Nov 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,081 views

    God can use the ordinary things in our lives for His extraordinary purpose. Also, this is a great sermon to finish the spiritual gifts study with.

    Introduction: "When God is ready to do what seems to be the impossible He takes what appears to be the improbable and transforms it into the improvable." It has been said of the Church: "20% of the people do 80% of the work of the Church." It has also been said of the Church that: "20% of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,809 views

    The impetus of time, can be one of God’s pin pricks to keep us from living an insignificant life. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus.

    The Impetus of Time\Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Text: Ps 72:20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. Impetus can be defined as increased activity in response to a stimulus. How many of you like the food network TV show called Chopped? They get a basket of crazy insane ingredients that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal