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    Increase

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2020
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     | 6,321 views

    We need INCREASE not just in money, property and increment, but we need INCREASE in spiritual area.

    Increase 2 Thessalonians 1:3”….. your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever increasing…” Increase that Apostle Paul is talking about here is not increase in money, promotion or property but ‘increase in love’, isn’t this awesome? The more we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Your S.q? Series

    Contributed by Wayne Essex on Jan 24, 2019
     | 4,348 views

    You have heard of I.Q., maybe even E.Q., but what is your S.Q.?

    LIVING WISE IN A STUPID WORLD (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Chapter 1 of 31cont. Lesson #3 Proverbs 1: 20-33. What is your Spiritual Quotient (SQ)? IQ is an acronym for Intelligence Quotient. The IQ is a measurement of your intelligence and is expressed in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know Him To Glorify Him Series

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Mar 22, 2022
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     | 1,346 views

    Scripture very clearly enunciates our purpose in the creation of God. If only the people, the crown creation can understand, there would be peace and joy everywhere.

    As much as the excitement people show in the beginning in knowing the Lord, it is not seen in the latter days. The Scripture commands us to grow along with the Word and the Lord, which is neglected to a greater extent. In this outline sermon, I would like to give two reasons why people are lacking ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Knowing Why We Do What We Do

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 5, 2014
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     | 4,856 views

    Conformity to Christ is our goal. Live with this end in mind. Spiritual growth is not an option. Put first things first.

    Before I move on to the book of Numbers in my weekly sermons, I like to take this week, in between the books, to revisit the theme of discipleship. • Why do we want to take this discipleship learning journey? Can we do without? • Why do we do what we are doing today? Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is This Elevator Going Up?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2023
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     | 1,942 views

    Life is like putting a puzzle together. God does not always explain what he is doing. Joseph does not always see God's hand moving. GOD HAS A PLAN...

    IS THIS ELEVATOR GOING UP?… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Text: Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. IS THIS ELEVATOR GOING UP? SPREAD LOVE EVERY WHERE YOU GO. THE ONLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Filter: Rose Colored Glasses.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2023
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    We often allow our thinking patterns, words and behavior to dictate our moods and emotions. We need an honest evaluation of our paradigms and patterns.

    THE FILTER: ROSE COLORED GLASSES, WE NEED A PARADIGM SHIFT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have several different pairs of glasses. I really focus on one pair. A rose colored pair of glasses makes everything appear rosy. Everything you see will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Baby Talk Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,966 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    Where Are You? Pt. 2 - Baby Talk I. Introduction We have talked before about the importance of order and the Law of First Mention. First things, first fruits, first statements all matter. They are highly important and worth paying attention to. This should cause us to pay particular attention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Adulting Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 3,165 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    Where Are You? Pt. 4 - Adulting SERMON BUMPER I. Introduction I remember learning in school that there are a lot of types of question. There are loaded questions. There are leading questions. There are the ones we hated on tests . . . multiple choice questions. Let's not forget the type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cheaper By The Dozen Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,801 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    Where Are You? Pt. 5 - Cheaper By The Dozen I. Introduction When we change locations we often post or send a forwarding address so that those people who are important to us will find us. But Adam's actions after falling to temptation and sin reveals that we don't always want everyone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is It You Want?

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,589 views

    Jesus desires that people come to Him for who He is. He is the type of Person you want to be in your life.

    Crime investigation stories fascinates me. I believe that those who do this kind of job are very clever people. They spend hours, weeks, and months profiling their suspect. They study all possible movements of their suspect, the face, the body language, the voice, etc. before making an arrest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Walking The Talk (January 6, 2008)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 5, 2022
     | 2,255 views

    In the New Testament understanding of the word good, God not only wants to give us that newness that is good in character, God wants us to exhibit how that newness that is attractive because of how it satisfies. How well do our lives demonstrate our walk with God?

    WALKING THE TALK Text: Revelation 21:5 Revelation 21:5 : And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are worthy and trustworthy and true” (NRSV). A lady by the name of Wilma Reed once said, “Religion ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Growing In God's Purpose: Jesus' First Recorded Words

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 23, 2024
     | 671 views

    Luke chapter 2, verses 41 to 52. These verses capture Jesus at the age of twelve, an age filled with curiosity, growth, and exploration—both physically and spiritually. In this brief passage,

    Introduction Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to dive into the scriptures that highlight a pivotal moment in the early life of Jesus. Our text comes from Luke chapter 2, verses 41 to 52. These verses capture Jesus at the age of twelve, an age filled with curiosity, growth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Moving On To Maturity

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 20, 2025
     | 1,478 views

    The importance of progress towards spiritual maturity.

    Moving on to Maturity 2 Peter 1:1-11 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Development

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 10, 2025
     | 337 views

    Paper for Erskine Theological Seminary CC52 July 10 2023

    This is a paper that critiques theories of spiritual development including Fowler, Oser, and McGoldrick that articulates a personal theory of spiritual development using at least five sources in the APA style. All biblical quotes are from the New American Standard Bible. Fowler faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Is There An Alligator In Your Backyard?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,029 views

    Let me be a little kinder? Let me be a little blinder to the faults of others? KINDNESS. I hate the words: "I DON'T CARE!"

    THERE IS AN ALLIGATOR IN THE BACK YARD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) KINDNESS: I CARE, FRIENDLY, GENEROUS, CONSIDERATE, understanding, to choose to do something to help, warm feelings. ARE WE WAITING FOR AN ANGEL TO BE KIND? Why are some people kind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God