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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Growth As A Goal

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,040 views

    We need to survey our growth patterns, we establish 6 growing rules.

    GROWTH Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Today, I ponder growing? Why do some grow to be 5 feet, others 7 feet tall? Why do some mature by 18 and others are 60 and never mature? Increase comes from God, this is known by all. But why do some increase and others have a failure to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Minas Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    Benefits of using God’s blessings to bring glory to Him

    Stories Jesus Told - 2 "The Minas" Luke 19:11-27 INTRO.: Have you wondered if living the Christian life is worth the sacrifices and effort required? This story answers the question. Historians tell us this parable is unique among the parables of Jesus because it makes reference to an actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Reason For The Season

    Contributed by James Owens on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 19,183 views

    Our greatest need this Christmas is forgiveness – So God sent us a SAVIOR!

    “THE REASON FOR THE SEASON” TEXT: Matthew 1:18-21 Isaiah 9:6 “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When God Hates Our Worship

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 10,196 views

    Our worship of God can be rejected. Today we examine ourselves to see if God accepts our worship.

    Introductory Considerations 1. "I hate, I despise your religious feasts; I cannot stand your assemblies. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps." Your pianos and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's Still The Blood

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,684 views

    From the garden, to the temple to Calvary, it is still the blood of Jesus that atones for sin.

    IT’S STILL THE BLOOD Heb 9:12-28 As a child my parents took me to a great panorama of the Civil War. I was fascinated as the wonderful continual painting that depicted scene after scene of the War Between the States. This morning I want you to come with me and let us visit a panorama of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obtaining The Promise

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,359 views

    How do I obtain the promises of God? This has been the question in the hearts of many. Find out in this message how you can obtain whatever God has promoised you.

    …Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, OBTAINED PROMISES, stopped the mouths of lions, Hebrews 11:33 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. Hebrews 4:11 Have you ever been promised something and the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim White avatar

    Water, Water, Everywhere Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,526 views

    As the Jews celebrated the memory of water in the desert, the Water of Life was ignored in their presence. He promised they could be a river of life.

    Water, Water, Everywhere John 7:32-37 1. There is a Compulsion. (Need). (thirsts) * When one is thirsty, that becomes his focus. Illustration: * Thirst is the most painful thing. * Eudipsia is normal thirst. Hyperdipsia is temporary intense thirst, * Polydipsia is sustained excessive thirst. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Propitiation Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,923 views

    God hates sin, but He loves to show mercy.

    To receive free sermons by email each week, contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com View Jonathan’s blog - http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/ Men, have any of you ever forgotten your anniversary? (I won’t ask for a raise of hands.) It’s one of the biggest mistakes a husband can make. Forgetting your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redeeming One’s Life From Meh! Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,463 views

    Growing our hearts three sizes larger takes not only giving but a redemptive type of giving. It seeks the best for others and is carried out with a sense of rejoicing

    A few of you understand the sermon title but some will be mystified by the word "meh". Is there someone who would like to try to define it for us? It is a slang term that communicates an attitude of apathy or indifference toward something. My favorite definition is that meh is a verbal shrug. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Renewed Mind

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,752 views

    Are we setting our minds on things above, where Christ is (Colossians 3:1-2)?

    The Renewed Mind 07/30/06 AM Reading: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction In Romans 12:1-2, Paul makes the following plea regarding transforming our lives: “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Miracles Do Happen....

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,475 views

    An alternative view on the feeding of the multitude.

    Some of you may remember that many years ago I, asked the children of this church to go around the congregation and gather whatever sweets that were in your bags or pockets. The kids went around and some of you gave quite generously the sweets you had, they were placed in the offering plates. Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Is Church Growth

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on May 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,243 views

    How we are to Grow in Grace and knowledge.

    Intro: This being designated the Year of growth at 2nd Baptist LaPorte, you may have asked yourself What Growth is, how are we as Christians, supposed to be growing. Core: Believers are to grow, churches are to grow, what are we told about growth in God’s word. Body I. 2nd Peter 3:18 gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Community Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,101 views

    Part 1 of a Series on Philippians, focusing on the joy found in a community of believers.

    The Joy of Community I. Introduction A. God’s People and Joy 1. In the Old Testament a) Nehemiah 8:10 – “Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” b) Psalm 16:11 – “In your presence is the fullness of joy. At your right hand are pleasures evermore.” c) Psalm 43:4 – “Then I will go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great "Omission"

    Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,159 views

    In this sermon I address a major problem in the church...omitting the Great Commission. Why have we done this, and what can we do to fix this serious problem? The solution can be found in the game of football! Read and find out how.

    The Great “Omission” 9.30.07 Jim Marshall played in Pro Bowls after the 1968 and 1969 NFL seasons. He recovered 29 fumbles, an NFL record. He was a member of the Vikings’ famous "Purple People Eaters", and was the final player from Minnesota’s initial expansion team of 1961 to retire. Marshall was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    God In Me...the Hope Of Glory

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,300 views

    Did you know that God put himself in you? God wants to use you to fulfill His purposes on the earth.

    Matthew 5:14-16 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational