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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    If --- No Sadder Words

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,940 views

    If is one of the largest two letter words? No sadder words of pen or tongue than the words what might have been? God can take this mess and change people! Little effort? little fruit!

    THE BIG 2 LETTER WORD: IF --- NO SADDER WORDS --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Do we really accept the OLD MAN IS DEAD --- THERE CAN BE A NEW MAN... FOCUSED WORSHIP CHANGES HEARTS, ATTITUDES, FAMILIES, CHURCHES AND OUR SOCIETY... 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Giving Alms Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016
     | 11,269 views

    Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven

    Introduction A. A hiker came across another guy lying under a tree, but the shade of the tree was not on the napper’s face. The hiker said to the man under the tree, “why don’t you move so that you’re in the shade?” The man on the ground replied, “if I wait ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 46,162 views

    The celebration of the birth of Jesus by Christians.

    CHRISTMAS SERMON I. Introduction *Click to baby George photo A. The Birth of a King (Prince George) It seemed the whole world was waiting breathlessly for the birth of this baby. This baby is Prince George, firstborn son of Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. It is impossible to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bless The Lord - God's Benefit Package Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
     | 18,210 views

    Psalm 103 is a beautiful psalm of promise and hope

    Bless the Lord Psalms 103 Psalms 103:1-5 (New King James Version) Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Our Call: It Is Never Easy Working With People... Hurt People Hurt People.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 1, 2017
     | 4,334 views

    Idleness really hurts families, churches and our nation. Idleness is a learned behavior that leads to hurt people hurting people. What are we learning? What are we teaching?

    IT IS NEVER EASY TO WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITHOUT GOD'S PLAN? DEALING WITH HURT PEOPLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ACCEPT BURIED TALENTS AS THE NORM... TAKE OWNERSHIP... FIND A JOB FOR PEOPLE. WE NEED TO DEVELOP PEOPLE SKILLS. TEXT: 1 Timothy 5:13 And withal they learn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Mother Who Seeks The Higest Place

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 14, 2020
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     | 5,486 views

    How important is the kingdom God for our life? Are you a part of His kingdom? Are you actively involved in the work of the kingdom of God? and do you have a big expectation of entering the kingdom of God?

    A Mother who seeks the highest place Matthew 20:20-23 Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of Mother’s Day. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a flower to each person who attended. Within the next few years, the idea of a day to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Costly Worship Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,681 views

    Number 36 in an on-going sermon series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at true worship, and how true worship appears foolishly costly to the worldly minded, but to Christians there is no cost too high.

    Costly Worship (John Part 36) Text: John 12:1-8 Well it’s good to see you all this morning. I hope you are excited to be gathered with the Church. Today I’m going to do something I’ve never done as your pastor… and I think I’ve only done one other time in the 21 years I’ve been a pastor… I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Ministry Of Restoration...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 6, 2020
     | 10,537 views

    We serve a God that can do the impossible. The brings us power to move in RESTORATION. Are we motivated to practice the ministry of restoration.

    . THE MINISTRY OF RESTORATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this in two parts) HOW ABOUT SOME LOGICAL ADVICE TO START THE LESSON? Be the change you want to see! TEXT: Psalm 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Repair The Family, See God's Face?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 15, 2019
     | 4,302 views

    Let us examine the odds that we are facing and trust God is greater. 108 people die each minute, are we gambling with our families. God can heal dysfunctional families. Let Him!

    SEE GOD’S FACE: OVERCOME THE ODDS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two parts on the family) TAKING CHANCES? APPOLO 11 was launched IN 1969 BUZZ ALDRIN AND NEIL ARMSTRONG WALKED ON THE MOON…while Michael Collins stay with the orbiter. WHAT KIND OF ODDS WOULD YOU GAMBLE YOUR LIFE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advantages Of The Strong Small Church Pt 2

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018
     | 2,882 views

    This message continued my reflections on the small church from part one.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Advantages of the Small Church” Pt 2 Review Many pastors of small congregations feel inferior or failures or intimidated by larger churches. I have wrestled most of my ministry career with the subject of church growth and health; what constitutes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Brad Stone avatar

    I Wanna Go Home

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 23, 2019
     | 10,357 views

    Homecoming day at church is always an enjoyable day that allows us to reflect upon our past as a church. It is also a day for us to look forward to the ultimate homecoming that will never end! (Used sources from Sermon Central to aid in preparation of this message).

    I Wanna Go Home Today, as we celebrate homecoming here at Grace Baptist, I want us to take time to remember all that God has done for the church. I want us to recognize the hard work that has gone into bringing the church to the point it is today. Stacy & I have only been here a short time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Thrill Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 8, 2019
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,343 views

    What did the birth of Jesus bring to the world that offered Hope?

    OPEN: I love singing Christmas carols… so I’d like you to join me in singing this one. It’s called “O Holy Night” and it goes like this: “O holy night, the stars are brightly shining. It is the night of our dear Savior's birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till He appeared and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Brokenness: Bitterness Or Blessing

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 17, 2016
     | 7,357 views

    A message to encourage those who have bitterness in their lives to move on to blessing.

    Brokenness: Bitterness or Blessing? Job 3:1-26 Job 3:1 After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day. ILL - My family and I lived in a temporary home after a move and did not bother to unpack our boxes. My brother and I were kept awake each night by a bothersome cricket. After several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Our Wonderul Counselor Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,914 views

    We find the name WONDERFUL COUNSELOR in Isaiah 9:6 given in the context of a troubled nation that was trusting in everyone else but God. This sermon will examine the life of Judah's king Ahaz as we are encouraged to trust the Lord in our circumstances.

    Today, we begin a new sermon series for Christmas that we will call “A.K.A. JESUS.” This series title originated when I asked our pastors to think of a title for a series on the Names of the Savior. Pastor Frank, who worked in a prison for many years came up with the idea. “In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Getting A Handle On Temptation Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011
     | 3,525 views

    Only God knows what is for our ultimate good.

    Intro: 1. Sailhammer, "The centerpiece of the story is the question of the knowledge of the "good." [God alone determined what was good, 1:10,12, 18, 21,25, 31/ 2:9,12,18]. The Serpent then implied by his questions that God was keeping this knowledge from them (3:5). [The truth is, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist