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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Have Fallen And I Can't Get Up?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,427 views

    We hear the commerical phrase, I have fallen and I can’t get up? I ponder spiritually do we want to get up? Don’t stay down, GET UP AND TRY AGAIN.

    I HAVE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP? DO YOU WANT TO GET UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. I HAVE FALLEN --- WE HAVE HEARD THE COMMERCIAL PHRASE: HELP ME! I HAVE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP. A. Falling down and staying down is not a spiritual truth. B. See, in Jesus Christ ---YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Failure: The Role Of The Weakest Link?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,207 views

    We study the theory of the weakest link to understand individual responsibility. Are you standing in the gap?

    FAILURE --- THE ROLE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR THE THEORY OF THE WEAKEST LINK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A METAL CHAIN AND IN A HIDDEN PART OF THE CHAIN I HAVE A LINK MADE OF YARN, WE HAVE A PULLING CONTEST? What happens? I expose the weakest link? I take a guitar in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Little Does A Lot Series

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,738 views

    The way you live as a Christian affects every other Christian in the world...Really, a little does a lot! 1.) You have a special fit in the Body, and 2.)how you fit and function affects the WHOLE BODY. Find your unique place in ministry.

    “A Little Does a Lot” Eph. 4.11-16 Series: Vertigo: Discovering Your Direction through Service: 1.The Way Up is Down 2.Firm Footing 3.A Little Does a Lot 4.Inside Out Written by Steve Miller, with prep and collaboration through the NRHC Carolina Network, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ready, Set, Wait! Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,884 views

    We need to take care of oursleves as well as others.

    In April this past year, some of you may have seen on the news, pictures of this horrific train crash in Japan. “The seven-car commuter train was carrying 580 passengers when it jumped the tracks, wrecking an automobile in its path before slamming into a nine-story apartment complex just yards ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Passage From A Rock To A Good Place Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,485 views

    1 of 5 messages on the purpose God has for us in the church and the world. This is a foundational stewardship series of messages.

    Voyage to Eternity Passage from a Rock to a Good Place There is a story of a sailor who was shipwrecked on a South Sea island. He was seized by the natives, carried shoulder-high to a rude throne, and proclaimed king. At first, he enjoyed his reign as the absolute monarch but then he began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fix In 06

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,245 views

    New Life Community Church needs to do a “Fix in 06” and it will require a sacrifice on our part for the fixes to take place.

    “A Fix in 06!” On the Lighter side of Life: This is an alleged New Year’s letter written from a church member to the pastor. Dear Pastor; You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss now and then. I think every person ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Unusual Group Of People

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,795 views

    Stewardship is a hot topic. But the stewardship exercised by the early church looks a little different than ours.

    Passage: Acts 4:32-37 Intro: Typically on the first Sunday of the new year, the preacher talks about giving. 1. but honest, that’s just where I am in this series 2. this is a passage that can make Americans very nervous, because even the middle class has accumulated a great deal. 3. houses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living The Uncomplicated Life - Introduction Series

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,401 views

    Series on Christian Stewardship

    Title: Living the Uncomplicated Life Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: January 19, 2004 Subject: Holiness, stewardship, simplicity Series: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction Come in wearing clothes inside out. Have several complicated items on the table in the front and see if people ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Simplicity - The Key To Harmony Series

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    Series on Christian Stewardship

    Title: Simplicity, the key to Harmony Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: January 23, 2005 Series: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction I am not a chemist or physicist but have you ever noticed how many fascinating things are around us everyday. Take for instance water. Water is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Embracing An Exciting Future Series

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,923 views

    Series on Christian Stewardship. This sermon was written to introduce our move to two services. It was written to help us realize we are stewards of lost people as well and need to do what we can to bring them into the kingdom.

    Title: Embracing an Exciting Future Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: February 20th, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life - Stewardship of the Lost Introduction What are you thoughts about the future? For years now Hollywood has been depicting the future. With the advent of Star ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Live Free From Anxiety Series

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,549 views

    Series on Christian Stewardship

    Sermon Title: How to live free from Anxiety Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: February 27, 2005 Series: How to Live the Uncomplicated Life Introduction In recent years our society has been plagued by a new epidemic. The cure for this epidemic has become a billion dollar industry as one ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Living The Simple Life Series

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,233 views

    Series on Christian Stewardship This is s two part story written as the capstone of the series.

    Sermon Title: Living the Simple Life Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: March 6, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction Once upon a time their lived a wealthy prince. He was given everything his heart could desire. He was educated by the best scholars in private tutoring and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John Baker avatar

    Living The Simple Life Series

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,097 views

    Series on Chrisitan Stewardship This sermon is Part II of a story I wrote as the capstone of the entire stewarship series.

    Sermon Title: Living the Simple Life Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: March 13, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life Last week we began a story about a young spoiled prince whose parents were at their wits end. They conspired with an old friend who had the prince secretly taken by ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How Much Time Do You Have?

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,374 views

    BIG IDEA: We make the best use of our time by discerning and doing the will of God.

    How Much Time Do You Have? Psalm 90 / Ephesians 5:15-17 INTRODUCTION: I’d like to ask you “How Much Time Do You Have?” (which is probably not what you’d like to hear a speaker ask at the start of a talk.) Do you realize that over the course of our lifetimes, each of us is expected to spend: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyone Can Serve

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,027 views

    Every Christian can serve the church.

    Title: Everyone Can Serve Text: Matthew 20:29-34 Truth: Christians are to serve the church. Aim: I want them to commit to some area of service this year. Life ?: What do we need to do to have a servant’s heart? INTRODUCTION Show video clip of Hoosiers when the coach is talking to Jimmy about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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