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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Losing Sight Of The Goal

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 29, 2021
     | 2,161 views

    Life often has some hard hits and bad hurts. We must not allow obstacles to cause us to lose sight of the goals before us.

    FOCUS ON JESUS NOT THE STORM… THIS HURRICANE SHALL PASS… OBSTACLES ARE WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOSE SIGHT OF THE GOAL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I LOVE WISE STATEMENTS. The French have a motto: WRITE HURT AND INJURIES IN THE SAND AND WRITE LOVE AND KINDNESS IN MARBLE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Will You Come And Follow Me? (3rd Sunday Before Advent - Year B)

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,584 views

    We consider how the calling of the fishermen affects our lives, and allows us to focus on our own calling and why it is important for us to share our faith beginnings with others.

    In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As I sat thinking about our Gospel this morning, a film that I watched a number of years ago came to mind, a comedy called School of life, starring Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds was a school teacher whose job was to teach his students ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Ungodly Division

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 13, 2023
     | 1,469 views

    If there are not doctrinal issues, 99% of divisions are ungodly.

    Galatians 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Strife - factions, contentions Seditions- disunion, dissension, division, sedition Heresies choosing disunion creating sects. Much is said about most of the items in the list of works of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Keep Praying Momma Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 10, 2023
     | 2,022 views

    Canaanite Mother who came to Jesus and would not leave until she had her answer.

    “Keep Praying Momma” Matthew 15:22-28 5-14-2023 We have an American tradition that we celebrate this Sunday of each year; Mothers Day. Mother's Day is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Rufus And His Mother Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 27, 2022
     | 2,206 views

    His mother has also been like a mother to me. "His mother in a literal sense, and mine in a figurative one." An instance of the delicacy and tenderness of Paul, of his love for this disciple and his mother, as if he were of the same family.

    Rufus and His Mother (Romans 16:13, NIV) Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. Paul continues to list people he would like his Roman readers to greet for him. Now he comes to Rufus. It is not known if this Rufus is the same one mentioned in Mark 15:21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    Food For The Fed Up

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 26, 2021
     | 3,015 views

    Many have died accomplishing much in either their bank accounts or in other areas. Accomplishments are nice, but they cannot give us what we hunger for which is assurance.

    FOOD FOR THE FED UP (November 2002) Text: Isaiah 55:2, John 6:48 "An eighty-four-year-old rag picker who died in abject poverty was buried in a pauper's grave In New York. Several days after his burial, the city authorities discovered a fortune of more than $500,000 belonging to the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Assertive Submission: How To Balance Meekness And Boldness

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 13, 2022
     | 1,155 views

    Being a leader there are many philosophical concerns that I wrestle with: Where does my emphasis belong? How do I balance all my responsibilities?

    Being a leader there are many philosophical concerns that I wrestle with: Where does my emphasis belong? How do I balance all my responsibilities? How do I balance evangelism and discipleship? But recently, here is the question on my mind: What is the appropriate balance between speaking out and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Choosing A Church Based On The Preacher

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 16, 2022
     | 977 views

    What criteria should a layperson use to determine which church to attend? It is vital for preachers and bishops to understand the concept. Preachers have the responsibility to present the Bible accurately and to encourage the people to follow it.

    Choosing a Church Based on the Preacher John 4:43-54? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz ?43 After athe two days He went forth from there into Galilee. 44 For Jesus Himself testified ?that aa prophet has no honor in his own country. 45 So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans ?received Him, ahaving seen ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Only Believe

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 28, 2021
     | 3,268 views

    A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 13

    June 27, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 5:21-43 Only Believe Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Time is a relative phenomenon. As the saying goes, time flies when you’re having fun. But there are other times ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Encourage, Energize, And Engage Series

    Contributed by Jay Baines on Aug 5, 2021
     | 5,564 views

    This sermon details the importance of the ministry of encouragement that is the responsibility of every believer. To effectively progress in our faith and help others do the same, we must encourage each other daily.

    Encourage, Energize, and Engage Hebrews 3:12-13; 10:24-25; Romans 15:4; Romans 1:12 Introduction: “I have never met anyone suffering from too much encouragement in Christ.” -Ray Ortlund This morning we are going to look at three of these “one another” commands found in the book of Hebrews. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    The View From The Cross

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 169 views

    Think about the freedom we have in the United States. To worship when, where, and how we choose.

    THE VIEW FROM THE CROSS “And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.” Mark 15:27 Intro: Think about the freedom we have in the United States. To worship when, where, and how we choose. Freedom to earn as much money as we can, free to own a house, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Anonymous Apostles And The World’s Worst Traitor (Matthew 10:1-4)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 9, 2025
     | 270 views

    Our look at the Twelve apostles concludes with the last four on the list - James the Less, Simon the Zealot, Jude Thaddeus, and the apostle who threw his calling away, Judas Iscariot.

    When we look at the lives of the twelve men whom Jesus chose to be His apostles, we need to make a notation. None of these men would be known today except for the fact that Jesus chose to pull them out from obscurity and ordinary situations. None of them were of renown or any type of prominence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Christmas Gifts Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
     | 169 views

    Gifts to the King: Gold for Christ rules on earth, frankincense for worship, and myrrh symbolizing His sufferings and death.

    A. MATTHEW 2:1-12 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’ When Herod the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Strife, Seditions, Heresies

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 12, 2024
     | 840 views

    Common sins that are almost expected and accepted.

    Galatians 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Strife - factions, contentions Seditions- disunion, dissension, division, sedition Heresies choosing disunion creating sects. Much is said about most of the items in the list of works of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Doug And Charity Marriage Vow Renewal

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 8, 2024
     | 1,002 views

    This was a ceremony that I was privileged to be a part of as two of my dearest friends renewed their marriage vows to one another.

    Me: Father, we acknowledge your Presence today as we gather to celebrate along with your children, Doug and Charity, 29 years of marriage. Lord, as they repledge today their sacred vows to one another, please let us have an awareness of Your Holy Spirit here and now. You are the Great I AM, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal