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    Have You Forgotten Your Maker? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 133 views

    The sermon urges us to turn from self-reliance and busyness, remembering that our true purpose and security are found in knowing and seeking God Himself.

    Friends, I’m glad you’re here. Life runs fast, doesn’t it? The calendar fills, the inbox swells, the deadlines line up like dominoes. We build our days with bricks of busyness—palaces of productivity, towers of tasks, fortresses of to-do lists. And yet, there comes that quiet hour when the house ...read more

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    #1standing In The Window Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    There stands open before us a window of opportunity, see how Joash missed his golden opportunity by halfhearted laziness.

    #1 STANDING IN THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part series. Part one is: STANDING IN THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY Part two is: SEIZING THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY I have a big hour glass I purchased at Walmart. The hour glass is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    By Grace Through Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 23, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,643 views

    A very simple message about how we are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus

    By Grace Through Faith are You Saved Ephesians 2:8-10 Primary Purpose: To emphasize that salvation is a work of God and is by grace through faith in Him. I heard about a sermon that O.S. Hawkins preached at a pastor’s conference in Jacksonville, Florida. He told about the first time when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Qualities Of A Champion

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 22,969 views

    What does it take to be a champion for Christ?

    The Qualities of A Champion Selected Passages January 5, 2003 Introduction What an incredible season this has been for the Ohio State Football team! Look at all they have accomplished: remained undefeated during the longest season ever (13 – 0), succeeded in spite of constant criticism by so ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The New Testament Church; Its Baptism Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,732 views

    The who, how, and why of Christian baptism.

    The Church; Its Baptism I Pet. 3:21 INTRO.: Alexander Campbell was a Presbyterian minister from Scotland who immigrated into the United States in 1809. His father, Thomas, had come to the new world two years earlier. Thomas had settled in the area of Washington, Pa. And had begun The Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,337 views

    This is the second message in a series of five seeking to answer the question....."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?"

    Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 2 Acts 4:31-35 Last Sunday we began a five part message on Why Does The Church Exist ? The first word we used last week in a effort to answer our question was....”glorify”. The church exists to glorify God. This morning I want us to look at another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Elder Son

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,268 views

    Three lessons to learn from how the elder son responded to his prodigal brother’s return.

    WHEN IT COMES TO JEALOUSY, IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT IF YOUR NEIGHBOR’S GRASS IS GREENER, JUST BE THANKFUL THAT YOU ARE STILL ABOVE GROUND TO SEE IT! CELEBRATING SOMEONE ELSE’S SUCCESS OR ACHIEVEMENT CAN BE A DIFFICULT THING IN LIFE, ESPECIALLY IF ALL THAT ONE KNOWS IS HARD LABOR WITHOUT REWARD. THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Our Need For Renewal

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,417 views

    In life’s race we need the spiritual pit stop where we may go for renewal,lest we grow weary in Christian activity and give out before the end of the course.

    OUR NEED FOR RENEWAL Text: Galatians 6:9-10 - “And let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap if we do not give out. As we therefore have opportunity, let us do good unto all man, especially unto them that are of the household of faith (fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Omission

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 7,172 views

    The "C" (conviction, concern, consecration)in The Great Commission is missing in many churches, thus creating The Great Omission.

    The Great Omission Matt 9:35-38 35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    #2 Seasons Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,496 views

    We develop a deeper thought on the testing process of life.

    #2 Seasons of Testing By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of pondering about being tested. TEXT: James 1:12, blessed is the man that endures tests, for when he is tried, he shall obtain the crown of life. Hebrews 12:11 is very clear-- No chastening for the present ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When You Think Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    Four lessons about the birth of Christ to deepen our thinking about Christmas.

    CHRISTMAS IS LOVE TUGGING HUMANITY BACK TO GOD WITH THE POWERFUL GRASP FROM A TINY HAND REACHING OUT FROM A BED OF STRAW IN A MANGER. WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD "CHRISTMAS" WHAT COMES TO YOUR MIND FIRST? SHOPPING MALLS AND GIFTS TO BE PURCHASED? DECORATING THE HOUSE, AND GETTING THE ALL THE CARDS IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Faith Knows

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 5, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,164 views

    As we walk with the Lord, we learn FAITH KNOWS three things.

    FAITH KNOWS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 8:28 And WE KNOW THAT ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER... 1Tim. 2:1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Metamorphosis

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 301 ratings
     | 35,376 views

    From 2 Cor. 5:17

    Metamorphosis 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Transform, change, be different, it is a way of life for us… we don’t want to be who we are and we will try all sorts of things to change. Crash diets, plastic surgery, new hairdos, new clothes. In truth we really want to just change the outside covering. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Audience Of My Worship - Pt 1

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,915 views

    God is the one who invites us, meets us and engages us in worship. It is also God who receives our worship. Look at this story in John 4 through the lens of worship.

    Isn’t it amazing how God layers truth upon truth within the Biblical text? Today, I invite you to see one truth from John 4. This is not to to suggest that this is the only truth, or necessarily the highest truth. But I believe you will see it certainly is a truth. As we read through this text from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 4-H Club

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 12,987 views

    How the working faith of four friends overcame obstacles in order to get their comrade to Jesus.

    THE 4-H CLUB Luke 5:17-26 INTRO. As the text says, there was a large crowd of people at the house where Jesus was teaching. Many had come in order to say, "I have seen the great man." Some had come to hear the doctrines Jesus taught and some had come to debate with Him (Pharisees and doctors ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist