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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Sound Out! Do We Have Hope?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 24, 2025
     | 113 views

    Is hope a verb? Or is it a noun? Hope is essential to our daily living. We must sound out to evaluate our hope patterns.

    SOUND OUT: DO WE HAVE HOPE? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol..com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) IS HOPE A VERB? IS HOPE A NOUN? *HOPE: optimistic state of mind, a feeling of positive outcome, a confident expectation in the promises and character of God, the object of desire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Rejoice Always - Philippians 4:4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 343 views

    In Christ, joy is not optional—it’s essential. It’s a witness to the world that our God is greater than our circumstances.

    Go! And Rejoice Always Philippians 4:4 (NLT) – “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!” Introduction: A Command That Seems Impossible If I were to stand before you today and say, “Be joyful—always,” some of you might smile politely, while others might think, “Dean, that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does God Require/Expect From Us? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,068 views

    This sermon explores how to manifest mercy, maintain humility, and master justice in our lives as essential aspects of our relationship with God.

    Beloved in Christ, it is my joy to stand before you today, not because I am worthy, but because God is. His grace is our constant, His love our foundation, and His Word our guiding light. We gather not as perfect people, but as those who have been redeemed by a perfect Savior. We are here because ...read more

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    Peace Is An Inside Job PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 754 views

    Explores how our dependence on God deepens during times of distress, emphasizing the essential nature of this reliance in all seasons of life.

    Gather round, dear friends, and lend your ears to the words that we are about to share today. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has seen it fit to bring us together, to share in His word, to ...read more

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    Meeting The Demands For God’s Plan(2023)-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 6, 2023
     | 961 views

    1 of 2. Luke informs his audience of the primary/indispensable/essential elements of God’s plan for man’s salvation. God’s plan for man demands some specifically essential elements. What elements does God’s plan for man, demand? God’s plan for man demands...

    MEETING The DEMANDS For GOD’s PLAN-I—Luke 1:26-38 Attention: All the elements for success are present. On South Carolina highway-34, as you enter Dillon from the west, you’ll cross over I-95 & pass the ‘Harbor Freight’ warehouse on your right. Soon afterward, continuing into Dillon, you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meeting The Demands For God’s Plan(2023)-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 13, 2023
     | 798 views

    2 of 2. Luke informs his audience of the primary/indispensable/essential elements of God’s plan for man’s salvation. God’s plan for man demands some specifically essential elements. What elements does God’s plan for man, demand? God’s plan for man demands...

    MEETING The DEMANDS For GOD’s PLAN-II— —Luke 1:34-38(:26-38) Attention: Just a Little More: A local restaurant was so sure that one of its waiters was the strongest man around, that they offered a $1,000 bet that the waiter could squeeze a lemon so dry, that no one could get another drop out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Watchmen On The Wall: The Intercessor’s Call” Part I Series

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Mar 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 530 views

    We’re in a time where spiritual warfare isn’t optional—it’s essential. We’re in a time where spiritual warfare isn’t optional—it’s essential. While many chase platforms, God is calling people back to the prayer closet. You were positioned to stand in the gap.

    Sermon Title: “Watchmen on the Wall: The Intercessor’s Call” Text: Isaiah 62:1–12 Opening: Family, Isaiah 62 is not just a prophetic promise—it’s a prophetic assignment. It speaks to the identity of a people, but it also calls out the assignment of a people. This chapter is a commissioning… for ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    U-Turns Mandatory Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    Rrepentance is essential if we are going to be prepared for the coming of Christ and his kingdom (Advent, year A, Sunday 2, 9 Dec 01)

     John the Baptist was a truly strange fellow. I can imagine his performance review from the board of clergy examiners. - - - - - - - - - Dear John ben Zechariah: The board of examiners completed their visit and frankly were concerned about several matters pertaining to your person ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Battle For Faith Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,589 views

    The authority of Jesus flashes in our hearts and minds and brings light and deliverance from demonic darkness. But beware! Armor is essential to spiritual survival!

    At the heart of Luke 11 is a message about the battle for the heart. This chapter contains 54 verses of 1,314 words with 10 paragraphs in the NASV, or 1,311 words with 6 paragraphs in the KJV, or 1,244 words with 25 paragraphs in the NIV. I didn’t get a count of these in the Greek New Testament. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Guideline #2: Worship God Together In Spirit And In Truth Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,409 views

    Authentic worship is essential for any church to function in a God-honoring way. Authentic worship is discussed by honestly answering three important question.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Material taken from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) TEXT: JOHN 4:21-24 TITLE: GUIDELINE #2: “WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH” INTRODUCTION: A. After attending church one Sunday morning, a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Grow As A Disciple

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,267 views

    From a series dealing with essentials for our church future. Spend time with God, Deepen Your Relationship with other believers. Outline at end

    With appreciation I acknowledge I have used Sermon Central among many other resources in crafting this sermon. A PATHWAY FOR THE NEXT 60 YEARS: DISCIPLESHIP January 14, 2007 Jay Davis Robison LUKE 6:46-49 We are in midst of series of sermons pathway for next 60 yrs Dealing with 5 dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Lyall avatar

    Born Again

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,850 views

    Jesus was visited by Nicodemus, who learns of the essential need to be born again. What does it mean to be ’born again’ What about us?

    Nicodemus was an expert. He was a religious expert. He knew what made for good religion, and he knew it all. His way of life, like many other of the Pharisees was pretty comfortable. He was respected and he’d even made it on to the ruling council. Life couldn’t get better. He was the ideal ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Vision Of Isaiah - A Vision Of The Trinity

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 17, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,629 views

    The vision of Isaiah and its explanation in John teaches us that the whole of the Trinity is essential and we cannot have one without the other two.

    Vision of Isaiah always fascinated me. An exciting and well-known passage of Scripture. I’ve read and studied it many times, preached on it. But always seem to have missed something important that I have only noticed this time, despite reading both Isaiah and John many times have only this week ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Love Through The Storm Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,274 views

    Trust is an essential element in any relationship, including our relationship with God. Here Jesus teaches his followers to trust God more.

    Following Jesus through the Storm Jesus said that the single greatest command is to love God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind—to have a genuine loving relationship with him. Most people, I think, would agree that trust is one of the central pillars supporting any loving relationship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    I Can't Hear You!

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,362 views

    Since the majority of the church spends so little time in intercessory prayer, it is essential that not only the quantity of our prayers increase, but also the quality.

    I CAN’T HEAR YOU! Have you ever been ugly to someone and when you try to talk to them or ask them for something, they say, “I can’t hear you!” The key to answered prayer lies within your relationship with God. James 5:15-17 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God