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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Stub Your Toe?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    Let’s study how the lack of effort and slipshod work is hurting the church.

    STUB YOUR TOE? or THEY ALL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 14:27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. 28. For which of you intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he hath sufficient to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Room For Improvement

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,565 views

    Always exert an effort to improve on the way we serve the Lord in everyday life.

    Scripture: Phil. 3:12 – 13 – 14 Title: “Room For Improvement” Introduction: I don’t know how many times I have sat down with someone and encouraged them to “Prioritize” their life. What are the most important things in your life? What would you list as the “Most Important Thing” in your life? – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Number One Draft Choice

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,078 views

    Through no effort or work on our part, we have been chosen and blessed.

    Number One Draft Choice Well, here we are in the New Year. New Year’s resolutions, the end of our breaks from school and work, and the end of the College Football Bowl games marathon. How many here watched any of the bowl games offered this year? Did anyone get burnt out watching ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Understanding Works Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    In this sermon we explore the difference between works by human effort and godly works.

    Good deeds or works fall primarily into two categories: man driven works and God produced works. Man-centered religion always works to improve self in the hope that we will reach the level of salvation. Even Christians fall into this trap. Man driven works is either the attempt to become a god or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Willem Slomp on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,075 views

    Make every effort to keep your eyes fixed on the Lord your God

    READ: HEBREWS 12: 1- 15 TEXT: HEBREWS 12: 14-15 SING: PSALM 125: 1,4 PSALM 18: 7, 9, 10 PSALM 38: 7, 8, 10 HYMN 9: 1-5 HYMN 10: 1, 9, 10 Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, brothers and sisters: The author of the letter to the Hebrews begins chapter 12 by picturing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Willem Slomp avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Willem Slomp on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,933 views

    Make every effort to keep your eyes fixed on the Lord your God

    READ: HEBREWS 12: 1- 15 TEXT: HEBREWS 12: 14-15 SING: PSALM 125: 1,4 PSALM 18: 7, 9, 10 PSALM 38: 7, 8, 10 HYMN 9: 1-5 HYMN 10: 1, 9, 10 Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, brothers and sisters: The author of the letter to the Hebrews begins chapter 12 by picturing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Conditions For Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,007 views

    Prayer is work and takes much effort so getting answers to prayer is important.

    Conditions for Answered Prayer Heb 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. GET RID OF SIN “If I regard wickedness in my heart, the Lord will not hear.” Psalm 66:18 “Behold, the Lord’s hand is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Holy Spirit Vs. A Spiritual Nuisance Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    If we serve the Lord in the Spirit's power, God will assist and bless our efforts.

    The Holy Spirit vs. A Spiritual Nuisance (Acts 13:4-12) 1. The Upshot newsblog carried a breath-taking article this week: Jordan Rice, a 13-year-old Australian boy, has emerged as a tragic-heroic figure in news accounts of the disastrous Australian floods, after he asked a rescuer to save his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Virtue": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,387 views

    Let us make every effort to add to our faith moral excellence.

    Have we ever said these words? “I know my life doesn’t look like a Christian’s life should look, but I do believe in God.”[1] People who say those words are what Pastor Craig Groeschel called Christian atheists or “people [who] believe in God but live as if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Free To Serve—not To Sin Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 10,807 views

    Salvation is the work of the Holy Spirit, and it can’t be gained by human effort.

    INTRODUCTION Much of the history of President Franklin D. Roosevelt is predominated by his wartime speeches. However, many historians believe his greatest speech was made eleven months before Pearl Harbor. It wasn’t called the State of the Union address back then, but on January 6, 1941 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Pray - Pt. 2 - Patterns Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,449 views

    Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

    Pray Pt. 2 - Prayer Patterns I. Introduction Last week we began to talk about prayer and how it is essential in our lives as Christians. It is the foundation of communication with God and with others. Your prayer life reveals your intimacy levels. Who you pray to, for and with reveals how "deep" ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray - Pt. 1 - Intimate Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,184 views

    Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

    Pray Pt. 1 - Intimate I. Introduction Prayer is one of the foundational elements of Christianity. Folks that don't consider themselves Christian and have no intention of ever embracing Christ know that prayer is a basic tenant of Christianity. And yet, as one man said, "Of all the duties enjoined ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray - Part 3 - Prayer Walls Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 1, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,198 views

    Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

    Pray Pt. 3 - Prayer Walls I. Introduction We have talked about how prayer reveals our intimacy levels. We are intimate with who we pray to, for and with reveals how "deep" you are in your walk with your Father and with. Then last week we discussed pattern. How many of you have been consciously ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Supernatural Lifting

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025
     | 1,872 views

    Supernatural lifting is the act of God elevating an individual beyond human comprehension or effort.

    SUPERNATURAL LIFTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 75:6-7 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:7-8, Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Isaiah 60:1-2, Genesis 41:39-44 INTRODUCTION: Supernatural lifting is the act of God elevating an individual beyond human comprehension or effort. It defies natural laws and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Supernatural Advancement

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 16, 2025
     | 1,970 views

    Supernatural advancement refers to progress that is beyond human effort, orchestrated by divine intervention.

    SUPERNATURAL ADVANCEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:1 – "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:15, 1 Samuel 2:8, Psalm 75:6-7, Zechariah 4:6, Acts 12:7-10 INTRODUCTION: Supernatural advancement ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God