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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Break The Chains. A Good Life With A Bad Taste.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 17, 2025
     | 265 views

    We love clean barns, but work increases when we own oxen. What are we sowing? Are we waiting for perfect conditions?

    BREAK THE CHAINS: A GOOD LIFE WITH A BAD TASTE. WEARY IN WAITING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) This is 2 part lesson. STEALING TIME? I WILL DO IT LATER? WHEN I HAVE THE TIME? MANY LATERS, DAYS PASS. HOURS PASS, NOW? WHEN IS NOW? HOW SMART IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Religion Collides With Revelation

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 8, 2025
     | 271 views

    Cain and Abel reveal two spiritual systems: self-made religion or grace-filled revelation. God accepts only the worship shaped by surrender to His revealed way.

    Some of the most defining moments in Scripture arrive without fanfare. No thunder. No angels. No miracles that split seas or shake mountains. Just a simple scene, described with almost startling brevity, that quietly reveals the inner architecture of the human heart. The story of Cain and Abel in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    What Will I Have To Do?

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 16, 2015
     | 4,317 views

    What do we have to do if we want to be more than average in our Christian Walk

    What Do I have to Do? – Gospels During the four years that I was in Bible College I had several opportunities to have Dr. Bill Burbury as my Professor, and in some of his classes Dr. Burbury offered what he called “Mark by Contract.” When you went to your first class Dr. Burbury ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Grow A Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,178 views

    God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. If we are to be obedient to our commission from Christ we must grow. Let’s look at what it takes to grow a church.

    toHow to Grow a Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. But the sad reality is that that according to one survey 81% of America’s churches reported stagnant or declining membership. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is A Rehearsal PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 961 views

    Encourages believers to embrace the hope offered by God's grace and revelation, rehearsing His universal truth of love and mercy, even in desperate times.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather here today, we stand on the brink of a new understanding. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the word of God, as revealed in the book of Revelation. In Revelation 21:4, it is written, "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there ...read more

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    Race To Win Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 22, 2008
     | 6,747 views

    We MUST do more than race to race, we need to race to win!

    INTRODUCTION • PLAY “I RUN” VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • I have enjoyed examining the “Amazing Race” with you over the past three week! Today we are going to conclude our examination of the “Amazing Race” by taking a look at the concept of Racing to Win! • In October of 2002 Herm Edwards then coach of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unity Starts In The Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 15, 2024
     | 3,629 views

    God desires unity in the body of Christ, but unity is not easy or automatic. God creates the unity, but it is something that we must strive to keep. Humility, gentleness, patience and forbearance help us to do just that.

    A. I’m excited to begin a new sermon series this morning – a series that I am calling “7 Ones Equal Unity” and will be based on Ephesians 4:4-6. 1. Over the years, I have preached many sermons using verses from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, including a sermon series on the entire letter back in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Those Who Strive And Those Who Seek

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,913 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Those who Strive and those who Seek

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Those who Strive and those who Seek Luke 13:22-30 Jesus has been teaching about the Jews need to respond to his message. He has now left the large crowd and continues on his way to Jerusalem (9:51). Someone asks him if just a few will be saved and as we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Jesus Because He Offers A Better Way Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on May 8, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,047 views

    Reasons for why the way of salvation that Jesus offers is better than that of other religions

    Islington Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Series: Why Jesus? Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, system, philosophy, or way? Key texts for this week: Acts 16:30, Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 1 Follow Jesus because he offers a better way of salvation A number of weeks ago we began a series ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    In The Service Of The King

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,692 views

    Exposition of Col. 1:24-29

    Exactly what does it mean to serve the Lord? It was after one of those long sermons that seem to last forever that a father and his son were walking toward the door when the boy stopped in front of a plaque in the foyer. The little boy pointed and asked, “Daddy, what’s this for?” His father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Three Wise Men

    Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 24,866 views

    What can we learn from the Three Wise Men and their devotion to finding the Christ Child

    Read scripture: Whenever we have new challenges and opportunities arise we are faced with making choices. This story from Matthew tells of many decisions that these wise men were faced with making as they pursued their journey with finding the baby Jesus. We, too, are pursuing things here at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Supply Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
     | 3,827 views

    Hebrews 10:36 teaches that obedience is a key to obtaining God’s promise: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

    Supply Self-Control Be Certain of God’s Promises, Part 5 081609 PM Text--2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction This lesson continues a series focused on the promises of God and our part in receiving what has been promised. Definition: A promise is a transaction between two or more persons whereby the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Lost Sheep And Coins Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    THE SET UP FOR UNDERSTANDING GOD’S HEART FOR THE LOST IS THE NATURE OF THE RESCUE.

    Lost Sheep and Coins Luke 15 February 15th, 2009 INTRODUCTION Last week news reports carried the story of 150 ice fishermen that were trapped on an ice floe when it broke away for the shoreline. Members of the US Coast Guard walked across the frozen Lake Erie as they attempt to reach ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Organization Of A Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 9, 2024
     | 1,191 views

    It is no secret that leadership presents its own set of challenges, and those who lead within the church are not exempt. Pastors in particular, and those in leadership positions within the church, often feel overwhelmed by the challenges associated with Kingdom work.

    The Organization of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 3 (1-8 for Text) It is no secret that leadership presents its own set of challenges, and those who lead within the church are not exempt. Pastors in particular, and those in leadership positions within the church, often feel overwhelmed by the challenges ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seek The Lord And His Strength: A Call To Persistent Faith Psalm 105:4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,713 views

    Psalm 105:4 calls us to seek the Lord and His strength continually. This Psalm is a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of persistently pursuing Him in our lives.

    Seek the Lord and His Strength: A Call to Persistent Faith Psalm 105:4 (NLT) - "Search for the LORD and for his strength; continually seek him." Introduction Today, we delve into Psalm 105:4, a verse that calls us to seek the Lord and His strength continually. This Psalm is a reminder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal