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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Let's Just Cut The Ears Off?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2025
     | 289 views

    Mothers' day? Father's day? Life in general needs something few accept. Is there a difference in hearing and listening. Let's just cut off the ear? Many spiritual problems are birthed because we tend to not listen. DO WE LISTEN TO GOD AND PEOPLE?

    LET’S CHOP OFF THE EAR? GOT YOUR EARS ON? HALF AN EAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@a0l.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *LET US BEGIN WITH A QUESTION: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN HEARING AND LISTENING? Life is about choices. *THERE ARE 3 BONES COLLECTIVELY ARE KNOWN AS OSSICLES = 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hear God's Second Wind?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2025
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     | 352 views

    Take comfort. Many today are tired and weary with the hurdles we face. My friend, hang in there and wait. GOD IS SENDING A REFRESHING, A SECOND WAVE OF HIS ANOINTING. It is too soon to quit.

    HEAR GOD’S SECOND WIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *LET US BEGIN WITH A QUESTION: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN HEARING AND LISTENING? *Life is about choices. THERE ARE 3 BONES COLLECTIVELY ARE KNOWN AS OSSICLES = 1. MALLEUS (HAMMER); 2. INCUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Consequences Of Producing A Crop Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 5, 2025
     | 443 views

    After sharing the Parable of the Four Soils, Jesus tells us what the consequences in our lives of seeing that fruitfulness will be. This sermon unpacks four consequences of seeing a "crop" of God's fruitfulness in your life.

    - I need to start with a word that I use quite a bit in sermons: context. - It is essential that we don’t pull passages out of their original context and try to make them mean something that the original author didn’t intend. Further, we need to look at what comes before and after to see if that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You On Empty?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025
     | 304 views

    Faith begins where human supply ends as God fills our emptiness with overflowing grace that turns survival into a testimony of life.

    Faith doesn’t always start with a shout. Sometimes it starts with an empty jar and a tired soul who whispers, “God, I don’t have much left.” That whisper was enough for one widow long ago—and it might be enough for you. There are moments when life drains us. You wake up one day and realize that ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Slow Fade PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 693 views

    The consequences of sin and disobedience and God's grace upon repentance.

    Welcome, beloved, to this gathering where we seek to draw from the inexhaustible fountain of God's Word. It is indeed a privilege to stand before you today, in the unity of our faith, to share the profound wisdom that the Lord has graciously revealed through His Word. As we turn the pages of our ...read more

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    Don't Quench The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,368 views

    This sermon explores the importance of not quenching the Holy Spirit, the consequences of doing so, and how to maintain a vibrant relationship with the Spirit.

    Good morning, Church family. I am so pleased to see all of you here today. We gather in this place of worship. We gather in the name of our Lord. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a piece of Scripture. It's a small verse. Yet, it holds a big message. A message that can transform our lives. ...read more

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    Jesus Fights For Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 883 views

    This sermon explores our reliance on God's strength in adversity, standing firm in spiritual battles, and surrendering our struggles to His sovereign will.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, gathered together in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our unity in Him is a testament to His unyielding love and grace. And so, we come together not as strangers, but as brothers and ...read more

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    Jesus: The Difference Maker PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 723 views

    This sermon encourages self-reflection on our faith journey, challenging us to overcome spiritual blindness and live out our faith with open-mindedness and discernment.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in faith and purpose, to draw near to Him through His Word. There's a certain warmth, a certain comfort that comes from being among fellow believers, a mutual understanding that transcends our ...read more

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    The Yoke Of Christ Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,209 views

    This sermon explores the concept of following Jesus, carrying His yoke, and finding true rest in Him, as described in Matthew 11.

    I know I’m not alone in saying that life can feel complicated, overwhelming, and so fast paced at times it’s all you can do to hold on for dear life. We live an overnight delivery, Amazon Prime, Netflix saturated, order groceries from your couch existence – and on some level – all these gizmos and ...read more

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    No Lost Causes

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,388 views

    Because of the love and grace of Jesus there is no person too far gone

    No Lost Causes Luke 5:17-26 July 27, 2003 Morning Service Introduction When I was thirteen years old my sister and brother in law invited me to attend the Vacation Bible School at their church. I almost didn’t go because I had already been to one at my church but my sister talked me into going. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God’s Open Door—1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,814 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. There are 10 places God’s open door leads the church.

    GOD’S OPEN DOOR-I—Revelation 3:7-13 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places God’s open door leads the church. 1—God’s open door leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Security Is In God

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on May 3, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
     | 24,799 views

    The assurance and security of those who make God their refuge and tower

    Our Security Is In God Psalm 91:1-11 Introduction •The consideration of the past month with S.A.R.S here in Toronto •The perplexity of the medical profession •The worry and fear among the elderly •The announcement of World Health Organization (Read Travel Advisroy) •The general worry and anxiety ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God, Are You Really There?

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,446 views

    This lesson discovers the comfort of Jesus for a troubled heart.

    Title: God, Are You Really There? Text: John 14 Introduction: How many times in our life do we face this question head on? If you say, "I never have wondered that", you probably haven’t lived a hard enough life or haven’t experienced enough of life yet. Our attempt tonight is to see that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    2nd Sunday After Christmas, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,498 views

    There is seeing, then there is SEEING; there is knowing, then there is KNOWING. How do people see and know Jesus?

    Sermon for II Christmas Yr B, 5/01/2003 Based on Jn 1:10, 18 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Well, here we are, celebrating our last day of “The Twelve Days Of Christmas.” On this day, we hear again those marvellous words from the prologue of John’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Satan Bound And Christ's Reign For 1000 Years Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 12,259 views

    Week 42 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 42 “Satan Bound & Christ Reigns for 100 years” Date: July 2, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 20:1-10 Introduction Chapter 19 ended with the Battle of Armageddon and Christ’s second coming. These are events that mark the close of the Tribulation. The events of chapter 20, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist