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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    There Is A Lion Out There? (Fear) Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,837 views

    This two part lesson studies LIONS in the Bible. The lion represents FEAR! Fear is opposed to faith. Will the lion hinder us? Will the lion launch us? It is up to you!

    THERE ARE LIONS OUT THERE? HOW DID I GET HERE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts. ILLUSTRATION: A. I use a pint jar. I fill it up with ping pong balls. ( You can substitute: English walnuts, or something cheap, etc.) enough to fill the small jar. (A large ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Tower Of Babel Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 22, 2022
     | 7,092 views

    The Tower of Babel was a man centered plan. God supernaturally confused the languages and scattered the people. There are over 7,000 languages spoken in the world today. Pentecost was the Tower of Babel in reverse! The Holy Spirit comes to reach those separated from God by sin.

    Someone says, what are you saying? I can’t understand you. You are talking nonsense. Stop babbling. You know what they are referring to right? It is a reference to what happened in Genesis Chapter 11 at the tower of Babel. The story of the Tower of Babel is uber significant. It explains the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting Or Trying Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 12, 2002
    based on 367 ratings
     | 66,077 views

    Here is the heart of Paul’s argument in Galatians: the difference between Trusting and Trying, Faith and Law, Human Effort and God’s Grace.

    Introduction When washing a child’s hair you tell the child to put their head back and they won’t get shampoo in their eyes. Their natural reaction is to put their head forward and rub their eyes, every time the water starts to flow. This illustrates the difference between trusting and trying. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tis The Season

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,917 views

    We examine the Christmas season, weeding through the "hub-bub" in a effort to find the true treasure in celebrating our Savior’s birth.

    Tis’ the Season . . . Matthew 1:18-23 I. Christmas makes us believe in miracles. (v. 18) A. What is a miracle? 1. Miracle = “a work of a supernatural origin and character that could not be produced by natural agents and means.” 2. Illus.: USA hockey beats Russia 1980? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proof Of Resurrection

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008
     | 2,392 views

    Christ hasn’t been dethroned in any way, especially by human effort.Feel hope in knowing that Jesus rose on the third day.

    What if everything you believed in and everything you trusted in turned against you? Most kids believe in the “Easter bunny,” the tooth fairy, and santa clause. Yet, after some time, they finally learn the truth about these mythical creatures. What if it were time to learn the truth about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gift That Keeps On Giving

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,130 views

    This is a message that attempts to draw our attention to the reason the Gift of Jesus is so indescribable when it comes to man’s efforts to describe Him.

    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Title: “The Gift That Keeps On Giving” Purpose: To encourage people to develop a relationship with Jesus. Introduction: Another very appropriate Scripture for the beginning of this message is, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Soldiers,athletes, And Farmers Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 25,350 views

    HOW DO YOU "GUARD THE TRUTH"? PAUL GIVES TIMOTHY 3 METAPHORS TO DESCRIBE THE KIND OF EFFORT IT WOULD TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN EPHESUS

    Soldiers, Athletes, and Farmers Text: 2nd Timothy, Chapter 2:1-13 Introduction. N 2nd Timothy 1:14, Paul tells Timothy to “guard the Truth”. The Truth is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul wrote this letter to Timothy from a prison cell; and, he was going to be put to death in a very short ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Work Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,999 views

    This section of the little book of Jonah... assists us in calling NT believers, especially leaders, to renewed efforts in at home evangelism and foreign missions.

    TITLE: Jonah: The Work of The Lord TEXT: Jonah 1:1-3 TOPIC: Evangelism and Missions DATE: June 6, 2004 AM Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." 3 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
     | 5,912 views

    Being disciples means being involved in God;s church, building it up through our efforts, our service and our giving

    Speak the Gospel, Teach the Bible and Build Community that reflects God’s love. I hope those three phrases are familiar to you by now. Yes, that’s our Church Mission Statement. If you think about it, the first two have been the subject of our sermons for the last two weeks. Speaking the gospel - or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Duane Smith avatar

    Portraits Of A Father From Proverbs Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,762 views

    The purpose of this message is to encourage fathers to take the time and put forth the effort to raise their children in a godly way therby becoming the glory of their children.

    PORTRAITS OF A FATHER FROM PROVERBS Proverbs 13:1; 15:5; 27:10; 22:28; 17:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Happy Father’s Day Fathers. 1. If you are here with your dad you are privileged to do so. 2. There are many who would like to be but cannot - enjoy the time together. B. On Mother’s Day we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Magi Surface Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 21, 2015
     | 5,342 views

    The visit of the Magi piques our curiosity but also reveals the importance of honoring Jesus Christ — no matter how much effort it takes.

    The Magi Surface (Matthew 2:1-12) 1. Some people think the Bible teaches that the fruit Adam and Eve ate in the Garden was an apple….. probably a fig. Most of us know the Christmas narratives fairly well, but we often assume things that the text does not actually say. 2. Lin Smalec writes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    God's Welfare Program And Handfuls Of Purpose! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,205 views

    The law of gleaning demonstrates God's provision for the poor who are required to make a diligent effort as opposed to the welfare system that exist in our day.

    Ruth 2:15-18 KJV And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not: 16 And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not. 17 So she gleaned in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Unquenchable Love Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,406 views

    A sermon from Song of Songs. From a series about the life of Solomon. An effort to make the book understandable and more useful for the average person.

    Song of Solomon, esp. 2:16 Introduction: Normally, I’d like to start out with some humorous story or something, but I’ll just say this. I’m going to do something today I’ve never done in 26 years of preaching. I’m going to preach from the Song of Songs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Billy Noel avatar

    Some Keys To Effective Evangelism

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 18, 2010
     | 3,853 views

    You might be suuprised to discover that you may not be able to evangelize in every place all the time, our efforts must be Spirit led.

    What is clear throughout is the fact that evangelism is the result of partnering with the Holy Spirit Three times Luke mentions that God is leading them Verse “the Holy Spirit” Verse 7 “the Spirit of Jesus” Verse 10 “called of God” There are at least four scenes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2run--Pass The Baton--Run

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,709 views

    This is part #2 of a series Run and Pass the Baton. We are in a hard race, we must prepare and learn this is a team effort. PASS THE BATON!

    #2.... PASS THE BATON: RUN, RUN, RUN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this two part lesson in a 4 part lesson... I bought a RUNNING BATON at a local sport’s store. The metal one was $8.95, the plastic was $2.50. One could make a baton out of a wood dow. We start with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God