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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Remember: The War Cry

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 28, 2022
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     | 1,817 views

    Remember? Do we operate under compulsion or purposed love? Do we have the tendency to forget God's mercy and grace? Love never fails...

    REMEMBER: THE BATTLE CRY? LOVE UNDER COMPULSION VS. LOVE NEVER FAILS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson.) LET US CELEBRATE A NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE… GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN… John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Product Of Jesus Christ.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 3, 2022
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    I'm in His hands. Can you say that? What past shame or guilt is keeping you from being the person God created you to be? Why do you believe the lie that you are defined by your past?

    A Product Of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:18-19AMP What past shame or guilt is keeping you from being the person God created you to be? Why do you believe the lie that you are defined by your past? 1 Peter 1:18-19AMP For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Paid It All

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2022
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    A woman's bank account showed a $50B deficit. Turns out, that's similar to the debt Jesus named in the parable THAT WE OWE! There's only one solution for our huge debt: the precious blood of Christ paid it all. Praise You Jesus!

    JESUS PAID IT ALL 1 Pet. 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “4 worms in Church" 1. A minister decided to add a visual demonstration about the evil habits of modern society. 2. Four worms were placed into four separate jars. a. 1st - put into a container of alcohol. b. 2nd - put ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Seven Words

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 31, 2023
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    Focus attention on the moment planned before the creation of the world: The crucifixion of Jesus.

    The Seven Words Introduction We have been making our way through Matthew’s Gospel, following the life of Jesus from his birth, baptism, ministry, and parables. Last week we studied the last of his teachings before the events began to quickly lead him to Calvary. In a flurry of activity we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Awe Of Easter Grace Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 9, 2023
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    So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Look up, and be alert to what is happening around Christ—that’s where the action is.

    On the statement is simultaneously an announcement about what she saw and a statement of belief in her promise of a future life with Jesus and God. I, too AWE OF GRACE Colossians 3:1-4 3:1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Journey Forward

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jan 16, 2026
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    The devil and the world keep us busy. Our flesh enjoys being busy with the world, enjoying the stuff of it. One after another we have excuses- all seem reasonable! But do they count to be any good for us in the long run? We are so short sighted and blind towards the future!

    Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” Here is a young man (Joshua) God has called to lead a great number of people to an unknown future. He does not know the journey ahead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Seed In My Hand PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 964 views

    This sermon encourages us to find hope, satisfaction, and rewards in God's promises, emphasizing the spiritual benefits of living in righteousness and faith.

    Good morning, dear family of God. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our Scripture today comes from the book of Zechariah, chapter 8, verse 12. It says, "For the seed shall be prosperous, the vine ...read more

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    Living A Life Of Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,267 views

    Explores the challenge and importance of maintaining a lifestyle of rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks in all circumstances, as commanded in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a joy and privilege to gather once again in the house of the Lord, to find solace in His presence and to draw from the wellspring of His wisdom. Today, we gather not just as a congregation, but as a community, united by the love of God and the ...read more

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    The Superficial Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 17, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,276 views

    As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s fitting to reflect on the power and purpose of gratitude

    (This is not an original work, I have expanded points to fit our congregation and my style of delivery) TITLE: THE SUPERFICIAL THANKSGIVING SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 18:9-14 As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s fitting to reflect on the power and purpose of gratitude. PSALM 92:1 says, “IT IS A GOOD THING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accepting The Different Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,460 views

    To accept one another, we are to think of God’s judgment.

    Someone wrote, “Everyone has the fingerprint of God on his or her soul. God has created each person, knows him or her inside out. God has created each person and has plans and dreams for each one. God has created each person and so each one has incredible value. When we realize this, it changes how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Meeting With Mercy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 975 views

    Encourages us to find hope, comfort, and guidance in God's Word, emphasizing the importance of love, forgiveness, and mercy in our faith journey.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, hearts full of hope, eyes lifted to Heaven. We come together to find comfort, wisdom, and guidance in the Word of God. We are not strangers, but a family. A family brought together by our shared faith, our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Walking After The Cross Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 23,427 views

    Looks at the 3rd resurrection appearance of Jesus and challenges us to live our lives in light of the fact that Jesus is alive and He has plans for us.

    1. Title: Walking After The Cross 2. Text: John 21 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 16, 2006, Easter Sunday, Last in the series “Walk to the Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to be reminded of God’s plan and their part in it; to understand how this 3rd ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Capturing God Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 3,385 views

    Dominant Thought: God is beyond being captured in a work of art or mental image

    If you’re from a Catholic or Lutheran background this morning, you may have been wondering why I’m going to preach about commandment #1 twice and about #9 and 10 together. That’s because those 2 particular religious systems split the Top 10 up differently, making the “no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    But It's Not Fair: Unjust Suffering Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,209 views

    Believers strengthen their resolve in persecution when they are armed with an understanding of the 1) Attitude of Christ, 2) the Will of God, 3) the Transformation from the past, and 4) the Hope of eternal life.

    When 53-year-old Danny Anderson was feeding his horses Monday night, a 5-foot rattler slithered onto his central Washington property. Anderson and his 27-year-old son, Benjamin, pinned the snake with an irrigation pipe and cut off its head with a shovel. A few more strikes to the head left it ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Finding Satisfaction For Your Soul Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,364 views

    Many times we want to hear something new but God wants us to live out what we already know to be true.

    Finding Satisfaction for Your Soul Mark 8:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill August 20-21, 2016 How many of you like watching reruns? Most of us don’t like reruns when they appear in the middle of the NCIS season but they’re OK when we choose to catch an old show like Everybody Loves Raymond or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist