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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    War Room --- When All Is Said

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 9, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,739 views

    The WAR ROOM is about PRAYER LIFE. When all is said and done, more is said then done about prayer. Prayer is the secret of success...

    THE WAR ROOM --- WHEN ALL IS SAY AND DONE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 14:13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. I. WHERE ARE THE WAR ROOMS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Nine Fruits: Patience Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Oct 28, 2015
     | 4,367 views

    A series on the Fruits of the Spirit: Patience

    Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Introduction: Grocery Store Some food, Outta control toddler “Be patient ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sin Is To Blame

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,627 views

    SIN IS TO BLAME

    Psalm 51: 1-19 SIN IS TO BLAME A little boy went to a grocery store to buy some detergent. (Strong) I don't think it was the soap that did it. Dog dead. I think it was the rinse cycle that got ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Find And Keep Joy

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,254 views

    How can humility increase my happiness? (Title and outline adapted from Rick Warren at: https://pastors.com/how-to-find-and-keep-your-joy-in-ministry/)

    HoHum: Psychology Today once asked 52,000 Americans, “What does it take to make you happy?” Their answers varied, but the interesting thing is that most of them talked about favorable circumstances instead of issues of the heart. The popular idea of happiness involves having the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Challenged With The Truth Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 8, 2026
     | 178 views

    Paul was well aware of the presence of false teachers among them and the real dangers their teaching posed to the churches and those within their communities. This wasn’t an issue that Paul could ignore – the souls of people within Galatia hung in the balance.

    Challenged with the Truth Galatians 1:6-12 I think you will agree that Paul offered a very encouraging and gracious greeting to the Galatians. However, having greeted them, he got right to the point regarding his concern for them. Paul was well aware of the presence of false teachers among them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength And Power Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 4, 2026
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    God’s hands are reigning hands, he gives power and strength. His hand rules over all things. Everything comes from him. He takes control of everything.

    Text: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20 Theme: Strength and Power   Greetings: The Lord is good and His Love endures forever!   Introduction: Is the Lord’s hand shortened? The Lord Reigns (Psalm 93:1) Today we will meditate about the Lord’s hand which gives us strength and Power. David has given ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Teshuvah - Repent - Return (A Message For The Days Of Awe From Rosh Hashanah Through Yom Kippur)

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 14, 2021
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    We hear the word "repent" or "repentance" many times through scripture. But what does it really mean? Translated from the Hebrew word Teshuvah, we can dig deeper by understanding the root meaning of this Hebrew word.

    2021.09.14 REPENT/REPENTANCE Defined. Thoughts during the Feast of Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah, the Days of Awe, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. William Akehurst HSWC TESHUVAH – REPENTANCE – RETURN At the beginning of HIS Ministry, JESUS said, “Repent for the Kingdom is at hand”. Matthew 4:17; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Malachi Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 26, 2021
     | 4,297 views

    The Refiner and Purifier of silver

    September 25, 2021 We have arrived at the end of the Old Testament. We know nothing about the man, “Malachi” or the specific dates of his ministry. We do, however, get some clues from the text: The use of “governor” instead of “king” in Ch. 1:8 and references to the Temple being up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    You Are Our Glory

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 24, 2024
     | 813 views

    Those who have sowed and nurtured seeds of faith will witness the profound transformation as those they guided to Christ receive heavenly bodies before their very eyes. They will behold the moment when Christ bestows upon them crowns of righteousness, a testament to their faithful labor in His name!

    You are Our Glory 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As we look out into this world with its disdain and violence towards God’s righteousness, we are tempted to feel like being the sheep who are called to proclaim the Good News to the wolves is at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Hatos avatar

    The Kiss Of Life

    Contributed by Jeff Hatos on May 29, 2019
     | 3,762 views

    Judas' betrayal of Jesus is one of the most vile acts in history. How do we see Judas?

    The Kiss of Life Luke 22:1-6 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill Him; for they feared the people. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Going Home: The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,252 views

    A CLOSE LOOK AT PAUL'S TREACHING CONCERNING THE RAPTURE TO THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH

    GOING HOME: THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 RES. RD.: REVELATION 4:1-11 THE GLOBAL NEWS NETWORK (GNN) WAS OVERWEALMED BY ASTONISHING INCIDENTS THAT HAPPENED ALL OVER THE WORLD, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TELEPHONE OPERATORS, FIRST A FEW, THEN FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD REPORTED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kirby Lloyd avatar

    A House Divided Cannot Stand Series

    Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,724 views

    Strife, Divisions and Dissension don’t just apply to the church its is also very much a part of every aspect of our lives

    A House Divided Cannot Stand Mark 3:25 25 If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. Last week we began to clear a path through our front porch so that we could really roll up our sleeves and do away with all the trash or the hinderances from us having a truly great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Breaking The Cycle In A Land Misled-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 2, 2019
     | 2,858 views

    2 of 5. King Ahaz of Judah’s reign was marked/defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance. A land defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance is misled & to be pitied. The cycle must be broken in a misled land, due to it’s wasted...

    BREAKING The CYCLE In A LAND MISLED--II— 2Kings 16:01-18; 18:01-07, 14-16; 19:1-7, 14-20, 35-37 Overcoming Political Compliance/Acquiescence Overcoming The Politics of Spiritual Acquiescence. Attention: President George Washington "And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Bernard Taylor avatar

    Disappointed But Not Discouraged

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Dec 15, 2019
     | 10,141 views

    Disappointment refers to sadness or displeasure from failure to fulfill ones hopes or expectations. Discouragement means loss of hope or enthusiasm as a result. It is possible to be disappointed without being discouraged.

    DISAPPOINTED BUT NOT DISCOURAGED Introduction Frequently, employers will ask prospective employees what their biggest disappointment in life has been. The question probably gives employers a hint about how these prospective employees handle times of stress and hardships in life. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Christian Response To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,221 views

    If and when we are persecuted, how shall we resond?

    The Christian Response to Persecution Acts 4:23-31 In America, where I live, we formally have freedom to worship and express our religious views. I use the word “formally” because there is increasing erosion to these freedoms. We have not suffered the severe persecution our Christian brothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible