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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Go! Compel Them To Come In

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 27, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,360 views

    Jesus used a parable regarding a great supper to illustrate the eternal truths of salvation. In this parable, He emphasized our responsibility in reaching the unsaved. We must be willing to go into the highways and hedges of life, compelling them to come.

    Go! Compel them to Come In Luke 14:23 Our text verse comes from a parable of our Lord, where once again He addressed the hypocrisy and self-righteous arrogance of the Pharisees. Having dealt with their teachings regarding the Sabbath and their desire for recognition, one of them spoke of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle Of Personal Attitudes...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 3,936 views

    You do not see things as they are, you see things as you are. Your attitudes? Your perspectives? Your motives? All these come into play when you make choices...

    THE BATTLE OF ATTITUDES? HOW DO YOU GET YOUR ATTITUDES, PERSPECTIVES, MOTIVES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU SEE THINGS AS THINGS AS YOU ARE! Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: INTRODUCTION: I ran across this little saying... YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Trapped?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014
     | 5,540 views

    Ever feel trapped? How did you get here? How do you get out? Humans are the only varments that build their own traps?

    TRAPPED? MAKING CHOICES? CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES? HOW DID I GET HERE? HOW LONG WILL I STAY HERE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Deut. 11:26 Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; [27] A blessing, if ye obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,815 views

    To be good disciples, we must be prepard. Jesus highlighted the need to count the cost (commitment), to consider the priority (value) and to clear the distractions (focus) of life.

    [RECAP] Jesus calls us to FOLLOW HIM. What is the cost of following Jesus? [Read Luke 9:57-62] • Jesus was travelling on the road when the talk of FOLLOWING ME arises again. Three men here were considering about following Jesus. • Two of them declared that they wanted to, and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Guarding Against Antichrists Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012
     | 5,008 views

    We look at the fifth test that proves if one really knows God. Are we guarding against antichrists?

    As we look at the seven tests that prove if we really know God we can get a little lost as I try to explain them. Kind of like the time when the husband stayed home while his wife went to church. When she got back he asked her what the preacher preached about. She said, “I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Test: You Are At The Wrong House? Who Me?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 2, 2020
     | 3,147 views

    Let us conderside the dangers of SELF-DOUBT. Gideon focused on the mess of his day and he refused he was a mighty man of God. Self-doubt is a terrible test that can hinder miracles.

    THE TEST: YOU ARE AT THE WRONG HOUSE? WHO ME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you read about the man that told his Momma, I refuse to go to church today? You can’t make me go. The last time I went someone hurt my feelings and they are mad at me and I am mad at them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Irrevocable Invitation

    Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Sep 24, 2023
     | 1,692 views

    THERE IS AN INVITATION, WHEN IT IS EXTENDED, WILL NEVER BE RESCINDED OR REVOKED.

    At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    How To Become A Great Servant Of The Lord (Sermon On Christian Service)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 2,995 views

    Every Christian is a servant of the Lord. The things that separate us as servants are those two adjectives, GOOD and BAD.

    But let me preface this sermon by saying that we have some VERY GOOD SERVANTS of the Lord in this church. God knows who they are, and we who watch the fruit they bear also know. God has blessed them in this life, and He will bless them in the life to come. King Hezekiah was probably one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider The Ant

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 8, 2022
     | 4,325 views

    What positive lessons can we learn from ants? (Adapted from a chapter in Bob Russell's book, When Life is a Zoo, God Still Love You)

    HoHum: Ants are a nuisance. Ever had ants get in the kitchen or dining area? See just a few of them and the next time we see a steady stream, whole horde of ants. Have to do something so go to the hardware store and get ant poison. Put drops of that stuff here and there and the ants take that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Only Takes A Little

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023
     | 3,008 views

    When it comes to the Christian life, it doesn't take much. God can make a little go a long way.

    I think it’s happened to all of us; we lay down intending to take a short nap, but we end up sleeping for hours. It only takes a little slumber for it to turn into a long sleep. 1. IT ONLY TAKES A LITTLE SIN (I Corinthians 5:1-6) Illustration: a student at a college who was allergic to peanut oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "change Your Heart And Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,144 views

    A sermon about making the decision to follow Jesus.

    “Change Your Heart and Life” Matthew 4:12-23 Have you ever heard of the elephant seal of Argentina? Well, apparently they exist. And soon after giving birth to her seal pup, the mother seal will leave the pup on the shore to go feed in the waters off the coast. After feeding, the mother ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 4 – Remember The Devotion Of Your Youth, But What Is It Now? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 7, 2024
     | 1,232 views

    Jeremiah’s message was not received by the religious, legal or ruling class. Today political, entertainment, religious and academic figures, refuse to listen to the message; but it is often Mr and Mrs Average and Mr and Mrs Not Important, who respond. Israel will be restored.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 4 – REMEMBER THE DEVOTION OF YOUR YOUTH, BUT WHAT IS IT NOW? PART 4 – Jeremiah 2:1-3 CHAPTER 2 {{Jeremiah 2:1-3 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, “Go and proclaim in the ears of Jerusalem saying, ‘Thus says the LORD, “I REMEMBER CONCERNING YOU THE DEVOTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Break The Chains. A Good Life With A Bad Taste.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 17, 2025
     | 210 views

    We love clean barns, but work increases when we own oxen. What are we sowing? Are we waiting for perfect conditions?

    BREAK THE CHAINS: A GOOD LIFE WITH A BAD TASTE. WEARY IN WAITING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) This is 2 part lesson. STEALING TIME? I WILL DO IT LATER? WHEN I HAVE THE TIME? MANY LATERS, DAYS PASS. HOURS PASS, NOW? WHEN IS NOW? HOW SMART IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    Get Some Ants In Your Pants

    Contributed by James May on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 53,041 views

    God teaches us a lot from the habits of the ant.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    To Drink Or Not To Drink

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,525 views

    Titus 1:7

    TO DRINK OR NOT TO DRINK TITUS 1:7 I don’t know about you but one thing that I really enjoy doing is reading the Bible, the Word of God. I know that I do not read it as much as I such, and I am quite sure that none of us do. In speaking with people regarding what the Bible teaches, and this ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church