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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Where Are You?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2015
     | 8,667 views

    Where are you? How did you get here? Do we honestly think we can hide from God. How did these TARES get in my field?

    WHERE ARE YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHERE ARE YOU? Genesis 3:9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? A. God is asking a question... You can learn a lot by observation and by asking questions? My Dad taught me when someone asks a hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • DR. ADE OYEYEMI avatar

    The Gift Of Holy Stubborness

    Contributed by Dr. Ade Oyeyemi on Feb 19, 2013
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     | 5,251 views

    Prayer is an arduous task, persistent prayer brings result. The fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much. Engaging in prayer means standing in the face of defeat while others are falling, prayer requires a determination to continue waiting on the Lor

    Among the vices mentioned in Galatians 5:19 are anger and stubbornness but these can be used in a holy way. Hatred of evil is considered a holy hatred, so is holy stubbornness that serves the purpose of carrying out an effort in a determined, persistent way until one prevails. Holy stubbornness is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Do We So Seldom See God Do Great Things?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 17, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,748 views

    A look at how and why we settle for less than God's best.

    WHY DO WE SO SELCOME SEE GOD DO GREAT THINGS? Often in our spiritual lives, we become content with second-best plans. - Genesis 17:16, 18. - Abraham had so come to accept his Plan B (having Ishmael by Sarah’s maidservant) that when God speaks of the fulfillment of His original great promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking On Our Tongue Trouble Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,936 views

    1. The peril (vs. 1-2). 2. The power (vs. 3-8). 3. The poison (vs. 8). 4. God’s push (vs. 9-12). 5. God’s power (vs. 8-9).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 7: Taking on Our Tongue Trouble James 3:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 25, 2012 *Have you had any trouble with your tongue this week? -Did you say some things you just shouldn’t have said? -What about the things you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Up For Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,242 views

    Five lessons in this Scripture: 1. The courage (vs. 25-32). 2. The conflict (vs. 26-28; 33). 3. The compromise (vs. 34-40). 4. The comfort (vs. 40-41). 5. The commitment (vs. 42).

    Stand Up for Jesus! Acts 5 25-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 25, 2013 *Where would we be tonight if these Christians in Acts 5 and countless other Christians had not said and done the right thing? Where would we be if they had refused to stand up for Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    You Have To Get In The Ring To Win: Me Vs. Me.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 7, 2021
     | 3,507 views

    There are 4 opponents we have to get in the ring with to win our fight of faith: 1. Me 2. You, 3. The World and 4.God. This sermon looks at the battle we have to win against ourselves.

    You Have To Get Into The Ring To Win—Me vs. Me 1 Samuel 25:6-35 1 Timothy 6:6-16 We are starting a new series in which we recognize we have been called to enter into a fight . 1 Timothy 6:12 says for us to fight the good fight of faith. Like a boxer we can expect our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Waiting For My Change? (Doing Nothing)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 14, 2020
     | 5,563 views

    It might insane to wait for a change in your life and your family and do nothing to bring about that change. We need a navigation system to bring about change. God needs your action to launch real change.

    WAITING FOR MY CHANGE… (doing nothing) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Proverbs 22:28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. HAVE YOU EVER LOST SIGHT OF THE GOAL? WE NEED UNDERSTANDING AND WISDOM… BEYOND HERE… WHAT MAKES YOU THINK --- IF YOU ARE NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Me, Myself, And I Vs. You, Me, And Us

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,841 views

    The work in the church must be more than individual stars, but rather teamwork and giving for the best of others.

    ME, MYSELF, AND I -- VS. -- YOU, ME, AND US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.     Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ephesians 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    War Of Words -- Word Of Wicked Vs Word Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,484 views

    THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT

    BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT I. (:1) THE PLIGHT OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES: (contrasted with vs. 8) A. The Godly Man “Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases to be” B. The Faithful “For the faithful disappear from among the sons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Uprooted Trash Talkers Vs Green Olive Trees Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,784 views

    THE VICIOUS ATTACKS OF THE WICKED CAN NEVER CANCEL OUT THE LOVINGKINDNESS OF GOD

    BIG IDEA: THE VICIOUS ATTACKS OF THE WICKED CAN NEVER CANCEL OUT THE LOVINGKINDNESS OF GOD I. (:1-4) EXPOSING THE VICIOUS ATTACKS OF THE WICKED FOR WHAT THEY ARE A. (:1) The Wicked Boast in Empty Victories 1. Their Heart is bent on Evil 2. Their Opinion of themselves is Inflated Sarcasm = "o ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    What Are You Celebrating - Easter Vs Resurrection Sunday

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 37 ratings
     | 53,141 views

    Many people celebrate Easter thinking they are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but truly they are being destroyed celebrating a false god. Not your traditional Easter sermon.

    “What are you Celebrating” Resurrection Sunday vs. Easter By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Mark 16:1-6 “And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the [mother] of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. And very early in the morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • John Wright avatar

    Six Days Of Creation Vs. False Evolutionary Teaching Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Mar 22, 2010
     | 4,645 views

    Genesis 1:1-31 reports that all of creation was during six literal days and Gen. 1:11&12, 21, 24&25 teach that everything reproduces after its own kind and evolutionist can not provide any true missing links that are half ape and half man.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles please to Genesis 4:4-10. 2. The title for our lesson is EVOLUTION AND IT’S THEORIES ABOUT CREATION ARE FALSE BUT THE SIX DAYS OF CREATION AS TAUGHT IN THE BIBLE IS TRUE! 3. The background for Genesis 4:4-10 is that the two sons of Adam and Eve had offered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    War And Peace - The Way Of The World Vs. The Way Of Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 7, 2016
     | 3,864 views

    This sermon is a look at the opposites that are described in Philippians 2:3-4. The first part is the way of war and strife. The second part is the way of peace and joy in the Lord.

    Philippians 2:1-11 (Read from the Bible with the congregation) As I’m sure you noticed, our new memory Scripture is found in this awesome passage. Let’s take a look at the first part … Philippians 2:3a “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit … Selfish ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Pastor Jeff Hughes avatar

    Measuring Out, Marking Off (Vs 1-2) Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014
     | 4,668 views

    Measuring of the Temple in Revelation 11

    Measuring Out, Marking Off: Rev 11:1-2 The Revelation of Jesus Christ is said to be the hardest book in the entire Bible to interpret; that being said, most commentators agree that Revelation Chapter 11 presents the most problems in it's interpretation. This week, we are going to spend some time ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Cris Willis avatar

    "The Jesus Way" Vs "The American Way"

    Contributed by Cris Willis on Jul 29, 2014
     | 3,507 views

    A call to the modern church to return to its passion for the one who gave His life, His all for our sins, our future, our hopes, our everything that is right, good and holy exist in Him. Why then is the church pursuing a love relationship with the world!

    Introduction: Jesus said ...“I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). The Jesus way wedded to the Jesus truth brings about the Jesus life. We can’t proclaim the Jesus truth but then do it any old way we like. Nor can we follow the Jesus way without speaking the Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God