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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Say No To Zero: Pass The Torch

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2023
     | 717 views

    It is easy to gradually grow cold and accept zero as the norm. We must reflect the light. Pick up the torch!

    SAY NO TO ZERO… PASS THE TORCH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) GOD SAID: LET THERE BE LIGHT… GOD IS LOVE, GOD IS LIGHT… WE ARE TO LIVE OUR LIVES PURPOSEFULLY AND INTENTIONALLY TO SEND THE LIGHT… The blessed Gospel light. John 3:19 And this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    David And Goliath--Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 17, 2019
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     | 8,956 views

    In 1 Samuel 17:41-58 we learn that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

    Scripture In our sermon series on “The Life of David” I want to conclude the story today of “David and Goliath.” The Philistines gathered their armies for battle against Israel in the Valley of Elah. But, instead of the two armies slugging it out, the Philistines put forward a champion named ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Look At The Sympton: Can Others See Your Passion?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014
     | 3,256 views

    Can others see your passion? As a candle burns for the light, so must we. Can lukewarm become the norm?

    LOOK AT THE SYMPTONS? IS YOUR PASSION SHOWING? ARE WE SEARCHING FOR A PASTTIME? OR A GREAT PASSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Why are many talking about a young boy named TIM TEBOW? Tim has a great passion... I. CAN WE HEAR THE CRY OF THE WORLD? DOES THE CRY OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Women Who Supported Jesus' Ministry

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 13, 2022
     | 3,993 views

    God does not play favorites, not does He consider what societal norms are when He chooses His ministers.

    The Women who Supported Jesus' Ministry Luke 8:1-3 Sometimes, a passage of Scripture gets overlooked because it is seen as simple background information to the narrative. This is true of the passage we read this morning. At first it seems to act as a transition from the story of Simon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Heaven

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,750 views

    We can’t help but wonder what heaven is like. Heaven is mysterious to the human mind. Heaven is a place that defies our imagination.

    Heaven A pastor was talking to a group of young children about believing in Jesus and going to heaven.At the end of his talk, he asked, "Where do you want to go?""Heaven!" they all piped up. "And what do you have to be to get there?" "Dead!", one boy yelled. ABRAHAM WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forgive Them Father, They Do Not Know What They Are Doing.

    Contributed by Jimmy Raftopoulos on Jun 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    Despite the sin in our lives, and the consequences it had for Him, Jesus loves us with a love that defies human understanding, and forgives us unconditionally.

    “Forgive them Father, they don’t know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34) “Forgive them Father, they don’t know what they are doing”. Ten pretty simple, unambiguous words which do not leave much scope for misinterpretation, and yet ten words that have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian B avatar

    Baptism Is Involved In Salvation Series

    Contributed by Brian B on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,731 views

    Reworked in April 2024 A Church of Christ/Christian Church perspective on why Baptism is "normative" in New Covenant Salvation

    To sermon central members…… I would like to a couple of my fellow ministers for their teaching and counsel. Although this message is in no way intended to speak for them, I would like to note that some of their thoughts have heavily influenced what I have said below. ? Slide #1 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Path Breakers!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 12, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,032 views

    This message is for those who would love to hear the heart-beat of God! This message is for those who are passionate to leave the ‘norm’ zone and get into the ‘dare’ zone!

    Path breakers! Exodus 33:18” Moses said, "Please show me your glory." The mere mention of the name Moses is enough to draw gasps of admiration! He was the man with whom God spoke face to face! He was the man chosen and selected by God Himself to lead a crowd of around 6 lakh people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus And Nicodemus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2017
     | 13,997 views

    Jesus is seeking to get Nicodemus to a deeper level of thought concerning the Kingdom of God that will defy all he had learned to this point in his life.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What us the most well-known passage in scripture other than Judge Not, lest you be judged? • John 3:16! • Today we are going to examine the context from which Jesus gave is this wonderful passage of Scripture! • This week we being a new series entitles Deep Thoughts with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    David And Goliath--Part 1

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,923 views

    David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:1-30 shows us that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

    Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” The story of David begins in 1 Samuel 16. Because of King Saul’s repeated disobedience, the Lord rejected him as king over Israel. So, the Lord sent the prophet Samuel to Jesse the Bethlehemite to provide for himself a king from one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Season Of Supernatural Breakthrough (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025
     | 212 views

    A supernatural breakthrough is a divine intervention that defies human limitations and brings about extraordinary results. It is when God steps into a situation and turns impossibilities into possibilities.

    SEASON OF SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH (PART 1) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 Supporting Texts: Job 14:7-9, Micah 2:13, Luke 5:4-7 INTRODUCTION: A supernatural breakthrough is a divine intervention that defies human limitations and brings about extraordinary results. It is when God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Humbly Exalted

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,140 views

    This sermon speaks to the encouragement of Jesus to live a life of humility which in the presence of God raises us above the norm and exalts our name.

    Humbly Exalted – Matthew 23: 1 - 12 Intro: A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land & the dairy farmer told the rancher that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texas, not to be outdone said, “Yankee, that ain’t nothin. On my ranch ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Welcoming The Alternative Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 19, 2014
     | 4,148 views

    Palm Sunday welcome of the king and an alternative lifestyle is chosen, which is very different from the world’s norm of authority and power.

    John 12:12-17 “Welcoming the Alternative” INTRODUCTION Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem has always been called a “triumphal entry.” In many ways it appears to be a comical imitation of a Roman parade. We can see this first Palm Sunday event similar to an army ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Power Of Prayer.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 26, 2023
     | 1,914 views

    The name Jabez means, ‘he causes pain’. But Jabez defied the testimony of his name and believed in the power of God because Jabez identity was found in God.

    The Power Of Prayer. 1 Chronicles 4:10AMP The power of prayer is all about humility. Prayer isn’t about length, it’s the sincerity behind prayer. God doesn’t look at the length of our pleas and requests, or how perfectly prayers were created. He doesn’t look at a person’s status in society, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life Source Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,155 views

    “North America is spiritually obese.” (Norm Cheng, Ontario Bible League) The irony is the alarming numbers of people in Canada who have no room for God.

    Norm Cheng, this district’s Area Director for Ontario for the Bible League, spoke at the Christian Business Ministries dinner last week. He made a comment in his presentation that perked my ears up. He said, “North America is spiritually obese.” I agree with his comment. We have more forms of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army