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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Same Old Same Old--Vs Change

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,087 views

    We are commanded to grow in grace. Real growth demands effort and a good plan. Will we stay the same and refuse to change?

    THE SAME OLD SAME OLD VS. CHANGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IF A CATERPILLAR DESIRED TO STAY A CATERPILLAR? CHANGE: Let us look at complete metamorphosis. There are four stages of growth. EGG, LARVA (CATERPILLAR), PUPA (COCOON), ADULT (BUTTERFLY.) Maybe use the frog: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kill The Rose?invest Alittle More?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,796 views

    Roses have thorns, but this cannot be our focus? Would you invest a little more effort and look beyond the thorns?

    Kill the rose, or give it another chance? Give it another chance? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Luke 13: 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7. Then said he unto the dresser of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    One Prayer Closer To God

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,410 views

    Effort to show that pursuit of closeness with God is the sure path to fullness of joy and can be helped by the use of the Psalms as a basis for prayer

    1. Title: One Prayer Closer To God 2. Text: Psalm 16 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 3, 2005 -for the people to understand how the Psalms are prayers to be used in our prayers to God, and how this Psalm describes the close relationship we should be seeking with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    God's Message Of Salvation

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,528 views

    Picking yourself up by your bootstraps is a great idea but the impossibility of doing that is like finding salvation by your own efforts.

    GOD’S MESSAGE OF SALVATION A Call to Faith We have heard the expression "Pick yourself up by your bootstraps." The picture this brings to mind is that of someone pulling on his or her shoes and as a results being lifted off the ground. In a way, this is rather humorous when we realized the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surrender Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,171 views

    This is the second in the holiness series of messages speaking of the importance of surrender in the life of the believer, as opposed to trying to be holy in our own efforts.

    Holiness Unto the Lord Surrender Scripture: 1 Thess. 4:1-8 Text: 1 Thess. 4:3 Last week I introduced a series called, “Holiness unto the Lord” and I suggested to you that most denominations have a doctrine of holiness. And we were reminded last week that God calls us - God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prayer Keys - Persistence Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,882 views

    Please forgive me for stating the obvious, but persistent prayer is hard work. It drains us. It is hard, but it is eventually worth the effort.

    Prayer Keys - Persistence “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1 Have you seen that cartoon with the pelican having a frog for dinner? His dinner is not agreeing with him. In fact, his dinner is violently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Then Shall We Live Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,723 views

    In this last sermon in the 2 Peter series, we focus on the effort that we must put forth to be ready for the coming of the Lord.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who visited an elderly woman in the nursing home. 1. The young minister said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter!” 2. The older woman said, “Oh, I do all the time. No matter where I am – in my room, down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The World Is My Parish" -The Life Of John Wesley Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,573 views

    John Wesley's faith-journey and his efforts to revitalize faith in England and America, which led to the establishment of the Methodist Church.

    John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, was born in 1703 from a devout Anglican family in Epworth, England. His father Samuel was a minister; his mother Susanna spent quality time with each child and was determined to bring her many children to a clear understanding of Christian teachings. Both of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Half-Way Discipl

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,342 views

    Jesus specifically targets, in this passage, the excuses we might use to give half-effort when being His disciple.

    “Half-Way Discipl…” LUKE 9:57-62 INTRODUCTION… THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO HALF-WAY (P) There are somethings in life that we should never do half-way. Most things in life we should give our best effort, persevere, and see to completion. Giving half-effort while swimming means that you drown and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Draw Near To God: Three Obstacles To Overcome

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,391 views

    In our efforts to draw near to God, we have three things to overcome: myself with sinful nature; the world; the devil

    “Draw Near to God” (James 4:1-10) 1/6/2019 1. What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The All-Sufficient One (God's Unlimited Power) Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 6, 2025
     | 272 views

    Your impossible situation is not too big for God. Today we discover El Shaddai, the all-sufficient One who specializes in accomplishing what seems utterly impossible.

    The All-Sufficient One I AM Series: From Burning Bush to Bethlehem Main Text: Genesis 17:1 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:14, Luke 1:37 Theme: God's Unlimited Power Introduction Abraham sits outside his tent at ninety-nine years old. He stares across the desert sand. Thirteen years have passed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift That Keeps On Giving

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,957 views

    This is a message that attempts to draw our attention to the reason the Gift of Jesus is so indescribable when it comes to man’s efforts to describe Him.

    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Title: “The Gift That Keeps On Giving” Purpose: To encourage people to develop a relationship with Jesus. Introduction: Another very appropriate Scripture for the beginning of this message is, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Louis Bartet avatar

    The Work Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,890 views

    This section of the little book of Jonah... assists us in calling NT believers, especially leaders, to renewed efforts in at home evangelism and foreign missions.

    TITLE: Jonah: The Work of The Lord TEXT: Jonah 1:1-3 TOPIC: Evangelism and Missions DATE: June 6, 2004 AM Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." 3 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Apply The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,297 views

    Practical application of the Fruit of the Spirit. Stop living by what comes naturally to you, start living by what comes unnaturally, Paul calls this, Life in the Spirit.

    “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” When we lived in San Antonio I had a vegetable garden out back. I grew various types of vegetables, but the plants that always did the best were pepper plants. Now I didn’t have a lot of room for a garden, so a crammed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unquenchable Love Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,304 views

    A sermon from Song of Songs. From a series about the life of Solomon. An effort to make the book understandable and more useful for the average person.

    Song of Solomon, esp. 2:16 Introduction: Normally, I’d like to start out with some humorous story or something, but I’ll just say this. I’m going to do something today I’ve never done in 26 years of preaching. I’m going to preach from the Song of Songs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ