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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    In A Cave Licking Your Wounds?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    It is easy in ministry to find a safe spot and hide and just spend your time licking your wounds. You must arise and quit this.

    IT IS ENOUGH? LICKING YOUR WOUNDS? NAW, GET OUT OF THE CAVE! TEXT: 1 KINGS 19:4 But Elijah went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under the juniper tree: and requested for himself that he might die; and said IT IS ENOUGH; now O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Is Afraid Of New Beginnings?

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    When changes come, we will not fear but put our faith to work and trust in the Lord. I preached this sermon on Reformation Sunday, a week after the Senior Pastor left to take another assignment.

    Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, this Sunday is different. God has given Pastor Steve a new assignment. We have said our farewells, we have shed our tears. Today we came to worship knowing that it won’t be the same. Yet we came because we love the Lord, because we are part of our Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Called To Conquer Pt.2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,559 views

    Learning to walk in the authority Jesus gave us.

    In the first study we started with the words of the Apostle Paul, and defining what a conqueror is. I would like to start off with this again. Romans 8:37-39. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being More Than Status Quo

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006
     | 6,787 views

    Being more than just a normal everyday Christian.

    Matthew 9: 36-38 A typical housewife was going through her normal day, except she had a daughter who was sick with a fever. She knew the fever was getting worse as the day went on. She called a babysitter to watch her daughter so she could go get some medicine. Speeding to the store and rushing ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Forsake Not!

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,503 views

    The Importance of fellowshipping with the saints.

    Hebrews 10:22-25. let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Returning For Renewal

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 21,809 views

    God has the desire to renew the hearts of those who would seek His face

    Returning for Renewal Hosea 6:1-3 September 2, 2007 Morning Service Introduction In 1904 a young ministerial student named Evan Roberts, began to feel that God was sending an urgent message that He was going to pour out a mighty spirit of revival on Wales, which is now a part of Great Britain. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Risk Worth Taking Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,843 views

    If you want to be distressed...look within. We usually do not like what we see. If you want to be defeated...look back. Look at the past. If you want to be distracted.....look around at all the obstacles.If you want to be dynamic...look to God. Take a

    Facing the Giants “A Risk Worth Taking” Numbers 13:17-33 In his autobiography, Just as I am, Billy Graham tells about a conversation he had with JFK shortly after Kennedy was elected president. On te way back to the Kennedy house, Kennedy stopped the car and turned to Dr. Graham. He looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All In The Timing

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 4, 2013
     | 7,289 views

    How often do we think we can run God's schedule better than He can?

    It’s All in the Timing John 7:1-9 Introduction Last week, we saw a decisive shift in the ministry of Jesus. Most of his “followers” had left Him because of the harshness of His message. They had wanted the free handouts, but were not interested in the scandalous yoke of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "The Crowd At The First Communion”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 19, 2018
     | 8,254 views

    When Jesus told His disciples one of them would betray Him,

    Without a doubt, the best known representation of the Last Supper is Leonardo da Vinci’s painting: “The Last Supper.” It represents the exact moment that Jesus said, “One of you will betray me.” It shows the effect of that word, “betray” upon the twelve men most closely associated with Jesus during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This Man?

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 21, 2017
     | 6,250 views

    As Jesus went to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles, whispers spread throughout the crowd. Although unsure He was even present, Jesus became the topic of discussion. Many wondered about this man who He truly was. We too must decide who Jesus is.

    Who is this Man? John 7: 1-13 Our text deals with events that happened during the Feast of Tabernacles. This was a time of celebration and thanksgiving. Along with Passover and Pentecost, the Feast of Tabernacles was one of three pilgrimages the Jews took to Jerusalem each year. While the Feast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Are We Searching For?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,465 views

    A sermon about giving all to follow Christ.

    “What are We Searching For?” Matthew 13:44-46 What do you long to see and experience more than anything else in the entire world? Have you ever thought to yourself: “I would give anything for that?” If so, what was it or what is it? For instance, would you give anything to see all racial ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Workers Are Needed

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,249 views

    Message discussing Jesus’ willingness to go; and our need to follow His example.

    The workers are needed Matthew 9:35-38 - This message tonight which will lead up to Sunday morning (special service) - It is important that we understand our place in the Gospel; to spread it at all costs - As a believer, we are no longer on the side line – we are on the front line now - Tonight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Look Back: A Lesson From Lot's Wife SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,114 views

    Jesus cautions us about the perils of longing for a past life we are meant to abandon, as illustrated by the story of Lot's wife in Luke 17:32.

    Last Wednesday was Women's Day, a day to commemorate women's rights. In Luke 17:32, Jesus urges us to remember an unnamed woman and the grave dangers of looking back to a life we are called to leave behind. This warning is one of the most sobering in the entire Bible. Lot's wife, though married to ...read more

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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Our Purpose: To Teach The Saved Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,596 views

    A 5-part series casting vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

    PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE: TO TEACH THE SAVED MARK 4:3-10, 13-20 INTRODUCTION: A minister friend of mine tells this true story of his next door neighbors who had wanted a baby for the longest time. For 6 years this couple prayed that God would bless them with a child. Finally they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Is Repentance A Dirty Word? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,830 views

    Sermon explores why repentance is essential to bibilcal faith, salvation, and revival.

    Is Repentance a Dirty Word? Part 2 Acts 2:36-38 Richard Tow 7/31/16 When I say the word “repent” what thoughts come to your mind? Does the word bring up pleasant feelings or unpleasant feelings? Does it sound like an attack or an invitation? Do you associate “repentance” with “opportunity for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic