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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Anthropocentricity: The Traps We Set...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 4, 2017
     | 3,748 views

    UNDERSTAND ANTHROPOCENTRICITY--- The sin of putting man before God. There are spiritual traps we must avoid at all cost.

    ANTHROPOCENTRICITY: THE TRAPS WE SET By Wade Martin Hughes,Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Humans are the only varmints that builds traps and set them to their own destruction. ANTHROPOCENTRICITY an(T)-thro- pa- sen- tric- ity Sam Williams wrote: I just finished reading an article about Alexander ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Not All Sunshine And Rainbows PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 866 views

    Understand the cost of following Christ, the importance of prioritizing God's concerns over human ones, and the assurance of Christ's promises.

    Good morning, family! Today we're diving into some of the meatier stuff in the Gospel of Matthew. We'll be looking at a passage that is as challenging as it is comforting, as it speaks to the cost of following Christ, Peter's unwillingness to suffer, and the trust we can have in Christ's promises. ...read more

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    Perfect Love Casts Out Fear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,776 views

    Emphasizes understanding the depth and cost of God's love, and how it should shape our daily lives and relationships with others.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in spirit and truth. We are here to reflect upon the Word of God, to find comfort, guidance, and wisdom. We are here to be reminded of the depth of God's love, a love that is perfect, present, ...read more

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    Donation: The Reward Of A Succesful Steward Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,468 views

    It is not our duration of life but our donation to life that counts. Giving has nothing to do with assets. Giving has everything to do with attitude.

    Scripture Today we come to the conclusion of a series of messages on The ABCs of Stewardship. For the past four weeks we have been talking about stewardship, and today I want to talk about “Donation: The Reward of a Successful Steward.” The material for this message comes from Dr. John Maxwell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Great Adventure: "Stand Against The Tide!" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,700 views

    Noah stood against the culture of his day and was counted faithful. Christians are called to an exciting, challenging and different way of life… not to conform to the world.

    We want to continue that excitement this morning as we delve back into our summer series, “The Great Adventure!” The Christian life is supposed to a great and exciting adventure! • Now, we don’t often talk about faith in those terms… • When we truly and honestly give ourselves to God and place our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building On The Right Foundation

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 21, 2010
     | 7,512 views

    It's not necessarily how we build, but how we start that counts. We can build a great building, but if it is on the wrong foundation...trouble!

    Passage: Matthew 7:24-29 Intro: Story of the Quimpers on the banks of the river, in Michener’s book “Texas” 1. the Sermon on the Mount has been full of images. PP very fast: paths, roads, gates, wolves and sheep, salt, light, trees… 2. but there is a final ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Being More Than A Conqueror

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2012
     | 10,460 views

    Most believers live well below where God desres us to live. We live counted out instead of a life with purpose.

    Being more than a conqueror Romans chapter 8:26-8:39 Introduction- This was birthed by prayer and ideas from some contributors of Sermoncentral. Romans chapter 8 We have been in a series about living the abundant life for 4 weeks, that ended last week, but the thought is continued this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Giving Thanks In Disappointments

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,680 views

    Are you facing a situation in which you could be disappointed? Why not set up a celebration to count your blessings no matter what the outcome?

    Opening illustration: After receiving his second Academy Award, Denzel Washington said to his family, “I told you, if I lost tonight, I’d come home and we’d celebrate. And if I won tonight, I’d come home and we’d celebrate.” Denzel, a Christian, was trusting God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithfulness In Your Divine Assignment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 326 views

    Every divine assignment matters. Whether you are a preacher, intercessor, usher, cleaner, or financial supporter—what counts most is your faithfulness.

    FAITHFULNESS IN YOUR DIVINE ASSIGNMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 9:22-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 4:2; Colossians 3:23-24; Matthew 25:21; Hebrews 6:10; Nehemiah 13:10-14 INTRODUCTION: In 1 Chronicles 9, we observe the Levites and gatekeepers assigned to specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 391 views

    People typically associate Thanksgiving with a holiday in the USA. Thanksgiving is a time when families come together to count their blessings and give thanks to God.

    GIVE THANKS - Thanksgiving is a time when families come together to count their blessings and give thanks to God. Although it is good to have a holiday, thanksgiving should always be in season! Why? Giving thanks is God’s will and it’s good for you! Thankfulness can help to release God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Simple Metaphor Jesus Uses That Is Surprisingly Complicated Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 27, 2026
     | 16 views

    Jesus speaks here about "salt." It seems a simple word picture but it's more complicated than it first appears. What is Jesus trying to teach us here?

    - I’m going to take a deep dive into the words of Jesus here about salt. - At one level, this seems a simple metaphor. But I have long been frustrated that the actual words used here create some confusion. I leave with more questions than answers. Thus, I want to use this as an opportunity to dig ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life's Crucial Decision

    Contributed by Rev. Ashish Hirday on Nov 3, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 43,969 views

    Helping youths to commit their lives to God!

    Over half of the world population is under 25 years old, that's a staggering 3 billion plus people. The critical mass of teenagers is over 1.5 billion-more than ever before. With the more access to the internet, Money, Technology and other advancements, youngsters could be the most powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Euthanasia, We Must Take A Stand

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,162 views

    There is a push in this nation to see Euthanasia legalized, as it has been in Holland, As Christians we must take a strong stand to protect life at all costs.

    There is a push in this nation to see Euthanasia legalized, as it has been in Holland, As Christians we must take a strong stand to protect life at all costs. I recently took the funeral of a man who had been in hospital for nearly three months suffering. Five weeks before he died he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ephesus: The Desirable Church That Was Fallen. Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,231 views

    Message No 1: This sermon shows that without a passionate love for Christ, all the best efforts of Christians and churches count for nothing, and stirs people to rediscover their first love.

    Ephesus: The Desirable Church That was Fallen. Text: Revelation 2:1-7. Introduction: This morning I want you to come with me to the first century and the beautiful Mediterranean city of Ephesus. Here we find an important and prosperous commercial centre in the ancient world, its streets crowded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank God Jesus Didn't Take His Own Advice

    Contributed by Robert Eggers on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    Luke 14:25-33 is usually seen as Jesus’ advice to his disciples to be committed to him above all. But Jesus didn’t follow that advice and we thank God he didn’t because he went way beyond human logic and calculation to become our Savior and Lord.

    Luke 14:25-33 Thank God Jesus Didn’t Follow His Own Advise Jesus said, “Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran