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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Get Up And Encourage Someone!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 25, 2017
     | 5,562 views

    I have weighed recently the compassion fatigue that we all face. A pastor quietly lay the pistol to his head, his load had been so heavy, did anyone care? Maybe we miss it sometimes?

    GET UP AND ENCOURAGE SOMEONE… WHO COULD ENCOURAGE TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Religion, Reformation, Or Relationship

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,011 views

    What matters is not what religion you are or cleaning up your act. What matters is your relationship with Christ.

    Religion, Reformation, or Relationship Matthew 12:34b-50 Traditionally, on New Year’s Day, many people make resolutions. About 85% of those made are for some form of self-improvement. While most of those who make resolutions are sincere, only 8% ever achieve their goal. How many times have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Feuds - Pt. 4 - The Fixed Fight Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 15, 2017
     | 8,696 views

    Unfortunately, Family Feuds don’t only occur on a game show...they are a reality.

    Family Feuds Pt. 4 - The Fixed Fight I. Introduction At odds. At each other’s throats. Fights. Family Feuds. Good TV. Terrible life. When Family Feuds slip over into real life they are very seldom laughing matters. Family Feuds create life long limps and open wounds. Wrong words, looks, actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Messin' With Your Mind

    Contributed by Bruce Points on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,912 views

    You make the choice to believe or not to believe what the enemy says about you and your confession tells your story.

    YOUR BRAIN IS MESSIN’ WITH YOUR HEAD Mark 11:23 5 Ways Your Brain Is Messing With Your Head Your brain lies to you all the time, “For Your Own Good” and you don’t even know it #5. Change Blindness • It's your inability to notice changes that happen right in front of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Blessing Of Community Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,968 views

    The early church took full advantage of the community developed within the body of Christ. As Christ designed the church, He intended for us to benefit from one another while we each contribute to the welfare of the entire body.

    The Blessing of Community Acts 2: 44-47 The verses we have read offer insight into the makeup of the early church. This was a very exciting time in the lives of those within the church. The early believers had only one thing on their minds – to serve the Lord in such a way that would honor Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Nichols avatar

    Lord What Have I Given You

    Contributed by Kerry Nichols on Feb 14, 2015
     | 6,215 views

    Putting our complete Trust and Faith In Jesus Christ. Giving Jesus everything in our life

    LORD WHAT HAVE I GIVEN YOU? A man was driving home from church one Sunday feeling so good about himself thinking about all the great things he had done and how dedicated he was to the Lord that week. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Words From The Cross: 'father Forgive Them'"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 18, 2015
     | 6,968 views

    A sermon from the series "Words from the Cross."

    "Words from the Cross: 'Father, forgive them.'" Luke 23:26-27, 32-34 Nearly all of us have been hurt by the actions or words of someone else. And these wounds can leave us with lasting feelings of anger, bitterness or even revenge. And if we hold grudges, if we aren't able to forgive--we are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Thomas Custer on Feb 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,000 views

    a sermon bringing attention to the fact that Jesus responded to how he was perceived. He is all we need, if we see him as such. he can be our healer, savior, provider, way maker etc. How we see him, effects how he can respond to us.

    American businessman, motivational speaker, and futurologist, Joel A. Barker, tells the story of a wise individual - who was a writer - who would go to the beach to do his writing. Before he began his work, he would go for a walk along the shore, One day, during his daily walk, he spied an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Christians Are Different? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,054 views

    We are in a series of sermons called, The Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. This week we’re focusing on “Why Christians are different” by examining our giving.

    Part One (This message is in two parts as the offering separates it.) This morning I want to talk about, “Why Christians Are Different.” We are different in many ways from the rest of the American population but one of the ways we are different is in how we use our money. I want to call your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Children Come To Jesus (Child Dedication Service)

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,024 views

    In their innocence, teachability and many other ways, children are our models for Kingdom living. This sermon is for a Child Dedication service.

    November 20, 2022 - Child Dedication Service - "Let the Children Come to Jesus!" The Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky, who lived from 1821 to 1881 said this: “The soul is healed by the presence of children”. It is a rare and beautiful thing nowadays for parents to want to dedicate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To What End? Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,194 views

    Both the arrogant rich and the suffering poor get the same message: “today is not all there is.”

    Almost every commentator and preacher I looked at while preparing this sermon splits this passage of James into two parts. The first part, v. 1-6, is a discussion of the danger of depending on wealth. The second part, v. 7-11, typically focus on patience. Well, I’m going to buck the trend. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Give Yourself As A Sacrifice Of Love.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 20, 2022
     | 1,273 views

    We have considersider Joy, Hop, Peace and now love. Giving is no sacrifice where there is love. Love never fails.

    GIVE YOURSELF AS A SACRIFICE? SELFLESS LOVE GIVES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) GOD IS LOVE… WHERE GOD IS --- IS LOVE. Series: GIFTS OF: 1. Joy, 2. Hope, 3. Peace, 4. Love 1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "the Ministry Of John The Baptist (Sermon 2 Of Series) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 29, 2021
     | 2,989 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus as the forerunner of the Messiah.

    THE MINISTRY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST John 1:6-8;15-18 Video Sermon Link: https://youtu.be/GqROLrfsH_8 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Last week we started to look at Jesus the “Word”. 2.) Today we will continue to look at and exalt Jesus, but we are also introduced to John the Baptist. A.) As you know John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Blind Faith

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,100 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year A

    March 19, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Blind Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A famous test was conducted in 1999 called The Invisible Gorilla. Perhaps you’ve seen the video. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Searching: Looking Out My Window For The End Of The Rainbow.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 24, 2023
     | 1,384 views

    Many are spiritually chasing rainbows looking for the pot of God that can never be found. For what are you looking? Solomon searched and ended up with the conclusion of VANITY!

    SEARCHING… LOOKING OUT MY WINDOW FOR THE END OF THE RAINBOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part) WINGS SPEAK OF SEARCHING FOR BETTER. SEARCHING BY PRAYER. WINGS SPEAK OF LIFE’S JOURNEY TO FOCUS ON PRIORITIES. IF ONLY I HAD WINGS I WOULD FLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God