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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1seasons Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,726 views

    We begin a series on the testing process of life.

    This is Part #1 Seasons of testing... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew; and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon the ROCK! James 1:13 -15, But every man is tempted, when he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Faith Is...

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,678 views

    What we really need is a practical definition of faith. How can you employ "Bible" faith in your everyday life?

    WHAT FAITH IS Heb. 11:1-3 INTRO. We have heard sermons and lessons from this passage many times. This single chapter, above all others in the Bible, defines, illustrates and lists the rewards of faith. But this was meant to be much more than just a beautiful dissertation on religion. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foundation Of Following

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,746 views

    This Bible study from Luke examines the basic requirements for discipleship

    The Foundation for Following Luke 14.25-35 Midweek Bible Study November 5, 1997 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus and he turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to me but loves his father, mother, wife, children, brothers or sisters - or even life - more than me, he cannot be my ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Ten Spiritual Solutions From Romans Eight

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 12, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 9,151 views

    Few seem to appreciate or appropriate the rich reservoir of spiritual solutions provided in Romans chapter eight. Here are ten solutions to some of life’s most perplexing problems.

    Ten Spiritual Solutions from Romans Eight Illustration: "Here’s the scenario," the instructor announced to his class of novice truck drivers. "You’re in an 18-wheeler with a heavy load, barreling down a mountainous two-lane highway. Ed, your co-driver, is asleep. There are six trucks behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Do We Influence Our Society?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,401 views

    We’ve tried all sorts of ways of trying to impact our culture. What does Jesus have to say about the way to make a difference in society?

    How Do We Influence Our Society? It’s not through programs. It’s not through politics. It’s not through buildings. It’s not through books. It’s not through ideas. - Only focus on the negative ideas here. 1. Programs. - “If our church could get more programs going, we could make a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Don't Lose Your Joy

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,621 views

    Answers question, "What causes us to lose our joy?" Uses hymn "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus."

    “DON’T LOSE YOUR JOY” Gal. 4:8-20 INTRO – Don’t you hate it when you lose something important? Folks are always losing things – keys, money, homework, glasses, their Bible, umbrella, or the most annoying, yet most important thing we lose…the TV remote control! Then there are other less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Foolish Christians

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013
     | 2,501 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you foolish? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show foolishness starts when grace ends. IV. TEXT: Galatians 3:3 (The Living Bible) Then have you gone completely crazy? For if trying to obey the Je

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you foolish? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show foolishness starts when grace ends. IV. TEXT: Galatians 3:3 (The Living Bible) Then have you gone completely crazy? For if trying to obey the Jewish laws never gave you spiritual life in the first place, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Basic Foundational Truths Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 29, 2016
     | 9,005 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest. This is a picture of the basics of the faith.

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#4] THE BASIC FOUNDATIONAL TRUTHS Hebrews 6:1-12 Introduction: Last week, we looked at this side note section about Christian immaturity. The writer stopped writing about Jesus being the better Priest; and told the people that they needed to grow up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 John 3:11-24 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Mar 25, 2025
     | 714 views

    1 John 3:11-24

    1 John 3:11-24 Love One Another We need to always be remind that as we study scripture we are looking at the context in which the section of scripture is written. This helps us to ensure that we are not causing any issues with what God is saying to us. The context here in these verses is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Squandering Grace Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 13, 2025
     | 701 views

    We must make the most of every opportunity God provides for us each day. May we never brush off or squander our time, talents, and resources to be spiritually fruitful.

    THROUGHOUT THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH, WE HAVE SEEN MANY GREAT REVIVALS AND GREAT AWAKENINGS. HOWEVER, OF LATE, WE NOT ONLY WONDER WHEN THE LAST TIME REVIVAL HAPPENED, BUT WHAT IS HAPPENING TO OUR CHURCHES TODAY? I AM WONDERING IF THE CHURCH BECAME INVOLVED IN A THREE-WAY RACE AGAINST A SLOTH AND A ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Splitting Headache Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2021
     | 3,855 views

    Today’s sermon revolves around a working mother who is a judge-prophetess, a superstitious general, some really bad weather, and a headache to end all headaches.

    A Splitting Headache (Judges 4:1-24) 1. Billy, a 4 year old boy, goes to the doctor with a number of symptoms, including a headache. The doctor asks, "Billy, can you tell me what's bothers you the most?" Billy replies: "I'd have to say my little sister." 2. What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Earning Your Money Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,543 views

    Proverbs is God’s little book of wisdom. One area of life that’s covered in Proverbs is personal finance.

    Today, I warn you that I will be using a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK! Work gets mixed reviews, doesn’t it? Some of us work too much. We are a nation of workaholics. People working 60, 70, 80 hours a week to “get ahead.” People who work early, stay late, and bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    It�s Not About The Gifts

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,197 views

    Gifts, even good gifts such as family and Christmas traditions, are only a shadow of the Giver.

    Christmas � It�s Not About the Gifts TCF Sermon December 13, 2009 When we think of Christmas, it brings to mind many different things perhaps different things for each of us. Of course, the good, Christian answer to the question, what do you think of when you think of Christmas, is that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    Do All To Stand Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
     | 3,968 views

    How should a Christian stand when dealing with political issues.

    Series: America, Bless God Sermon Title: Do all to Stand Sunday, October 23, 2004 Intro: “the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” We have now reached the point when political debates deal essentially with the most fundamental matters of right ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    It's Not About The Wall

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 5, 2010
    based on 74 ratings
     | 21,249 views

    The wall is finished, but the real work has just begun. It's not about the wall, it's about the Word and the Worship that will be shared within the walls. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    It's Not About the Wall Nehemiah 8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NotAboutTheWall.html We've spent 18 sermons on the rebuilding of the wall. But it's not about the wall, it's about the Word, and the worship. In spite of all the dirty devil's efforts to prevent it from taking form, the wall was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist