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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Downward Trail Of Leadership

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 3,737 views

    We look at an 11 step process where leadership can accidentally fall prey.

    DOWNWARD TRAIL OF LEADERSHIP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalms 119:165 Great peace have they which love Thy law; AND NOTHING SHALL OFFEND THEM. Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which HANG DOWN, and the feeble knees; 13. And make straight paths for your feet, lest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Johns avatar

    Reaping From God's Chastening

    Contributed by Mark Johns on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
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    God’s relation to mankind and how he "corrects" His children.

    Reaping from God’s Chastening Hebrews 12:4-13 Introduction It is hard to be loved by perfection. As a virtuoso pounces upon the keys of a piano determined to summon forth its most resonant sounds; as a sculptor furiously chips away at a large piece of marble intent on releasing the image of beauty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #9 Remove The Weight Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 12,504 views

    We consider the 9th weight of BITTERNESS and how we must unload this weight to grow.

    9 of a 12 part series. #9 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... BITTERNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pitfalls Along The Way

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    When one yields to the high calling of God we become very vulnerable to heartbreaks and distortions. To pastor is a demanding role, almost like a mother and child.

    A HEART TO HEART TALK WITH PASTORS Hebrews 12:12-15 Key verse to keep in heart: Psalms 119:165; Great peace have they which love Thy law; AND NOTHING SHALL OFFEND THEM (meaning that NOTHING in the Word will ever be offensive to those that love the Word). Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pentecost Sunday

    Contributed by Peter Vandever on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,749 views

    This is a call to become the Church God desires!

    As we perpared to enter into the most sacred sunday of the year, Pemtecost Sunday, I want to write to say a few things: I belive the Holy Spirit is calling us to lay down doctrinal and practical differences so the Church as a whole can begin to cry out as one voice for revival. On the Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rx For Backsliding

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,168 views

    The danger of backsliding is just as real today as ever. The Hebrew writer offers us encouragement and a perscription to overcome!

    Rx for Backsliding Hebrews 12:12–17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace Pottage Hot Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,293 views

    What is peace, how do we get it, and what are the consequences if we do not obtain authentic peace?

    Peace. All I want is an hour of peace! If I could just shut out the noise, pull the plug on the telephone, and send everybody packing for a couple of days, I’d be all right. Have you ever said that? Have you ever felt as though you were on the very edge of falling into an abyss? You were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Receiving Constructive Criticism Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,419 views

    The way in which we hear others’ criticism is a measure of our own spiritual maturity. Some criticism is intended only to hurt, and reveals the critics’ issues. But we need to hear the truth, and if we see the suffering of Christ, that puts into perspec

    How would you feel about taking a psychological test today? Sort of a verbal Rorschach. Let me paint a word picture for you, and then we’ll see what comes to your mind. You are running a marathon race. You have practiced hard, and have now entered a 10K race. You have been told that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving On With God- The Next Step In: Holiness Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,798 views

    The Holy Spirit needs holiness, and He breeds holiness in us. Cooperation with the HS moves us from just visitation to intimate HABITATION.

    Moving on with God- the next step in holiness WBC 22/6/3pm HEB 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 these kinds of sermons are PHENOMENALLY hard to preach, as without God’s help… anointing  condemnation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Whole Secret Of Strength

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,137 views

    Ordination sermon, involving a play on the names of Samson in the Bible and Sampson, the ordinand, an entertainer, puppeteer, and beauty pageant winner. The whole secret of strength is in using the gifts God has given for ministry and not for one’s self.

    The world didn’t give it, and the world can’t take it away. Isn’t that what we sing. I’m not so sure. What do you think? The world didn’t give it? I agree. That’s true. But the world can’t take it away? I am not at all sure. We are here today because Yolanda Sampson has heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C.J. Moffett avatar

    Looking At Adversity

    Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,798 views

    No one in their right mind enjoys pain and hardship, but do they hold a redeptive purpose?

    --Nietzche said, "Whatever doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger." --Illus: Kia Jurgenson was a student at a Christian University. A gifted high school basketball player (she was all state), she received a full-ride scholarship and started as a freshmen on the University team. During those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Wearing Religious Masks? #2

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,276 views

    Shalom can never be a goal where bitterness thrives.

    Part #2 of two part leson. Wearing Religious Masks? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As we continue pondering, Wearing religious masks and going to hell, while I sit on a pew --- let me share my heart. SHALOM. PONDER: Why do people wear masks? Several years ago, I had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Persecution And Trouble Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,079 views

    Part 3 of a 3 part series on suffering

    Persecution and trouble Dealing with people will always be a difficult challenge. God has given us the responsibility to become the bridge builders. Human nature causes us to look at each situation from a selfish perspective. We will always feel wronged if we are in the short end of any given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    "Strength For The Weary"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 18, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 17,756 views

    God calls us to strengthen the weary hands and feeble knees of those who are wearied by the cares of life.

    Strength For The Weary Hebrews 12:12-17 Life can be mighty wearisome at times. If we had no relationships in this life, and therefore no other heartache or sorrow to deal with but our own, then there would still be enough pain, sorrow, and struggle to make us weary. Hypothetically we might create ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Holiness Is

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 5,147 views

    a simple defination of Holiness that leads to holy living

    Hebrews 12:14 What Holiness Is INTRO: A. The subject of Holiness is like the subject the little boy turned in to his teacher as the theam of his term paper. THE WORLD AND ALL THAT IS THERE IN. a. Of course the subject was to large a subject and so is my subject for there is no way I or anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness