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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Are You Running Into Brick Walls?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 7, 2016
     | 5,179 views

    Do you ever feel like you are hitting a brick wall? Never doubt in darkness what God says in the light. Obstacles are opportunities.

    DOUBT IN THE DARKNESS? EVER FEEL LIKE YOU ARE RUNNING INTO BRICKWALLS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. WE MUST UNDERSTAND WHAT CHALLENGE MEANS: THERE IS A BRICK WALL IN FRONT OF US... A SENTRY'S COMMAND TO HALT AND PROVE YOUR IDENTITY... Acts 20:24 (KJV) But none of these things move me, neither count ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon - The Importance Of How We Live

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 12, 2025
     | 507 views

    In Proverbs 21:21-24 Solomon tackles once again the importance of how we live. All of us are living a life that is on a path, either to righteousness and kindness, which is the path of wisdom and what God desires, or we take a path toward evil and are separated from God.

    Sermon - The Importance of How We Live Scripture - Proverbs 21: 21-24 “Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust. Those who guard their mouths and their tongues ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Spirit-Filled Marriage

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 30, 2025
     | 267 views

    A Spirit-filled marriage is a profound representation of Christ's love, requiring mutual submission that leads to deep connection and growth, transforming struggles into opportunities for grace and unity.

    A Spirit-filled Marriage Ephesians 5: 22-33 Through our study in recent weeks, we have discovered much about our walk with the Lord and among the world. We have been challenged to walk in love, righteousness, light, and awareness. In our text, Paul continues to deal with the walk of believers, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out On A Limb PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
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     | 1,005 views

    This sermon explores overcoming obstacles to seek Jesus, willingly encountering Him, and experiencing transformation through faith, using the story of Zacchaeus as an example.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to learn from His Holy Word. As we open our hearts and minds to His divine wisdom today, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who once ...read more

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    Faith In Action PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 698 views

    This sermon explores how to draw inspiration from the faith of Biblical heroes, specifically Moses' parents, to live out breakthrough faith in today's world.

    Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather together once again in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence and to seek His face. We are here to engage with the Word, to let it shape us, mold us, and inspire us to live lives that are pleasing to our Heavenly Father. Today, we turn our hearts ...read more

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    Where The Victory Is Won

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 6,532 views

    This event in Jesus’ life (Garden of Gethsemene)illustrates the process we should use in order to overcome temptation to sin and choose to do the will of God.

    “Where the Victory is Won” Matthew 26:36-56 INTRODUCTION An event in the life of Jesus illustrates for us that victory over sin day by day is not so much accomplished in the moment of action itself, but in the silent moments of inner turmoil and wrestling that occurs prior to the event. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    These Are Perilous Times

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,521 views

    A LOOK AT TIME IN ITS PRESENT STATE IN COMPARISON TO THAT WHICH PAUL HAD WITNESSED.

    THESE ARE PERILOUS TIMES THIS IS A CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF WHAT JESUS FORKNEW, SPOKEN IN THE ACCOUNT OF SAINT MATTHEW; THAT THERE SHOULD BE TIMES LIKE THOSE THAT PAUL WAS TELLING TIMOTHY ABOUT, THIS DAY WE ARE LIVING IN PERILOUS TIMES. IT SEEM APPARENT THAT PAUL FELT IT WAS MOST ESSENTIAL THAT TIMOTHY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Christians Don't Pray Series

    Contributed by James Hardy on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,497 views

    Our greatest and our only hope to make a long-lasting difference for God is to learn how to pray. Prayer is not optional; it is essential.

    How many times have you said that you were going to become a better prayer warrior? Have you ever heard someone else say it? Even though many Christians have good intentions we often fail. It seems that one of the most apparent areas of poor performance in the Christian life is the area of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shaken Faith Or Faith Shaken

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,488 views

    Does our faith become shaken because we are so weak, or does our faith shake things up because it is so strong?

    Acts 4:27-37 Verse 27-28-God you made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is with in them and nothing happens without your purpose and your plan being involved! No matter what has happened in your life good stuff or bad stuff, God has a plan to use it for the benefit of the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 5, 2019
     | 3,911 views

    Discipleship is not for the faint of heart.

    Counting The Cost Luke 14: 25 - 33 Intro: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed on Easter Sunday. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, The man replied, "You need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Three Rights In A Left Culture

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 19, 2021
     | 1,186 views

    The Bible says God expects you to show mercy to everybody. How are you supposed to do that?

    “Treat everyone you meet with dignity.” 1 Peter 2:17 (The Message) The Bible says God expects you to show mercy to everybody. How are you supposed to do that? Here are three simple, practical ways to be God’s agent of mercy in the world. 1.) Forgive people when they mess up “When people sin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Grace Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,694 views

    If God calls you to endure pain, hardship, or uncertainty, find encouragement in knowing you are never alone.

    God's grace is with us "It was by faith that Moses' parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king's command. It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Call To Christ-Like Controversy: Do You Have The Guts To Be Unpopular?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022
     | 1,084 views

    There are many challenges in serving Christ, but dare you be unpopular for Christ? This is the challenge we face from time to time.

    There are many challenges in serving Christ, but dare you be unpopular for Christ? This is the challenge we face from time to time. But, many a time, we come across a moment, when we are called to be unpopular for Christ, and we sidestep it. But there is no honor in such a thing, to sidestep ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Be Thankful

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021
     | 4,604 views

    God's will for all believers is to be thankful in every circumstances. Whether pleasant or unpleasant, we should give thanks to the one who alone knows the end from the beginning.

    TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT "Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." ALWAYS GIVE THANKS TO GOD If you are a disciple of Christ, God's will for your life is for you to be thankful in all circumstances. You will face trails, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fugitive- Compromise And Humiliation Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,704 views

    This is the 5th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

    Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#5] FUGITIVE- COMPROMISE AND HUMILIATION 1 Samuel 21:10-15 Introduction: David had already been anointed as King; but instead of being the acting King, he was a fugitive. For many chapters, we watch David run and hide. This is the 2nd of 4 weeks looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist