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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Perspective: Sight Vs Faith

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,128 views

    LOOK AGAIN MY FRIEND. The battles of life are often lost when we walk by sight. Your attitudes and perspective can clearly hinder or promote God's plan. The choice is up to you? Faith is a great tool.

    PERSPECTIVE: CHANGE THE FACTS VS. CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE... SIGHT VS FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT) For we live by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Thanksgiving Vs Thanks-Living

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,314 views

    This is an anytime sermon on THANKSGIVING. People demand: I DESERVE ... ? Thanksgiving is more about THANKS-LIVING. There is more than the 4th Thursday of Novemeber to being thankful.

    THANKS-GIVING IS THE ART OF THANKS-LIVING.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: I was talking with a young lady that was making daily some very poor choices. She was raised in the church and had a sweet experience with Jesus. She had attended youth camp and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Understanding Bury Vs Planting?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2015
     | 10,832 views

    GOD HAS A PLAN... His plan is much more than burying the dead. God's plan is to break the fallow ground and sow seeds. What looks like dead seeds will bring THE HARVEST. Do not eat the SEED CORN!

    UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE IN A BURIAL AND PLANTING SEED By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hosea 10:12 Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you. MAYBE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Thanksgiving Vs. Thanks Living

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 26, 2019
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    Turkey? Maybe a turkey regrets THANKSGIVING... but we should be THANKS LIVING... God has be so good to us... Do we give thanks with a grateful heart? Did you know prayer should be part of THANKSGIVING?

    THANKS GIVING VS THANKS LIVING… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHO HAVE YOU THANKED TODAY? Did you write a note or text of thanksgiving? Did you call or visit some old person and give them thanks? Have you ever thanked a teacher or preacher? Or do you think THANKSGIVING is about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Psalms: House Vs Home Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 22, 2025
     | 570 views

    So, the question I want to look at and what I want to ask of everyone is this? What does it mean to build a home that honurs God.

    Well good morning newlife, and welcome to the back-to-school week as I like to call it. Man, I saw so many photos on Facebook on the first day, first day at school, first day at work, a lot of firsts has happened already in just the first couple of days, some of you are wishing for the first salary ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Conflict Of Prayer Vs Pride Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 4, 2025
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    Pride is a terrible snare – it is a destructor with no limits. As soon as pride takes root in your heart, it will absolutely exalt you over others because it gives you a false sense of worthiness.

    Isaiah, Part 15 The Conflict of Prayer vs. Pride Isaiah 38:1-8, Isaiah 39:1-8 Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us! - Last week, we saw how God delivered His people from certain defeat -- He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor Renji George avatar

    Christianity Vs Other Religions

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jul 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 827 views

    Before you choose a religion, you need to know about the person who is centred around (icon) in that religion. Ask yourself, what good qualities you can follow in that leader. Why did he come? How did he live? What did he teach? Where did he come? Where did he go?

    Look for Ten good qualities in that leader. Look for ten good qualities of the followers. Look for ten good qualities of that religion or faith. Ask yourself again, where would you end up if you follow that person and his teachings in your life. You are trusting someone completely and following ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Joy Of Christian Work

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,814 views

    Great joy comes from knowing the Lord Jesus Christ and serving others.

    The Joy of the Christian Work Text: Philippians 2:12-16 Introduction: The Word of God tells us that it is good for a man to work. There can also be joy in work. May we study how the Lord has incorporated into Christian work - Christian joy. I. THERE IS AN OUTWARD WORK. v. 12 A. The work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worlds Biggest Liars

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,439 views

    There are flase teaching all around us today , we are in the last days.

    WORLDS BIGGEST LIARS Job13:4But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value Here are the top four liars in the world today 1. The devil Gen 3:4And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: Lie no death for disobeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sex Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,457 views

    After the wonder of courtship, marriage struggles set in that do not match the fairy tale. This week we deal with common sexual problems in marriage and what God’s Words says about it.

    SE051808 AFTER HAPPILY EVER 3. Sex I think every married couple, no matter man or woman or how long they’ve been married WANTS a fulfilling sex life. Like this one old couple who were at an old coffee shop one night and the husband leaned over and asked his wife, "Do you remember that time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sovereignty Of God

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,698 views

    A brief message on the sovereignty of God used as part of our Night of Worship.

    William Cowper, a British poet and hymn writer composed a piece titled “God Moves in Mysterious Ways”. I don’t know if he was inspired to write that poem after reading the Book of Ecclesiastes, but the thoughts expressed in that poem certainly wouldn’t be at odds with what we’ve discovered in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Agbonkpolor avatar

    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on May 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,279 views

    It the desire of every true believer to please the Lord. Our Lord Jesus has shown us an example on how to please God in John 8:29 " for I do always those things that please him."

    Hebrews 11:5-6 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    How To Pray With Joy!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,767 views

    Someone wisely said, "Problems are a part of life. All of us will have problems right up to the moment we die. And some of you will have problems after you die."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 1:1-11 (New Century Version) This morning I would like for us to go back nearly 2,000 years to the city of Rome. It is an exciting time to be in Rome, a metropolis of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Kingdom Of Great Joy Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 33 ratings
     | 12,458 views

    God’s Kingdom is a kingdom of great joy, but few people are experiencing that in their lives. Why? Because they are not walking in righteousness or peace.

    THE KINGDOM #4: THE KINGDOM OF GREAT JOY BIG IDEA: God’s Kingdom is a kingdom of great joy, but few people are experiencing that in their lives. Why? Because they are not walking in righteousness (right-standing with God) or peace (right-relationships with others). When we seek His ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    New Songs Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,003 views

    VICTORY AND VENGEANCE CAUSE GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY

    BIG IDEA: VICTORY AND VENGEANCE CAUSE GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY (:1A) INTRODUCTION: “Praise the Lord!” I. (:1B-4) VICTORY CAUSES GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE PUBLICLY WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY A. Exhortation to God’s People to Celebrate Publicly with a New Song “Sing to the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible