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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1 Shake It Off

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 3, 2014
     | 6,726 views

    Sometimes life and ministry seems to tax the joy and hope out of the believer. The attacks seem to come from every side. Am I wrong? Am I in the wrong place? Problems? Hang on, if the snake bites, shake it into the fire and go on.

    #1. SHAKE IT OFF, GOD HAS A PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PAUL WAS ASSURED NO MATTER WHAT THE ENEMY MUSTERED AGAINST HIM, GOD HAD A PLAN... YOU ARE GOING TO ROME... FEAR NOT... YOUR MINISTRY WILL THRIVE UNTIL GOD IS FINISHED... Acts 23:11 (KJV) And the night following the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    #2 Shake It Off

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 3, 2014
     | 4,153 views

    This is a must read for anyone working with people. We are in a war, we often get so tired and wounded... We must learn to overcome obstacles. The negative thorns can grow us to our calling.

    #2 SHAKE IT OFF, GOD HAS A PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two, a review and a progression in the thought. I. WE ARE IN A WAR... WAR IS TERRIBLE... WE MUST GUARD OUR HEARTS AND PREPARE OUR MINDS... MANY ARE WOUNDED... TEXT: Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Four Of A Kind Beats A Full House

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,205 views

    In poker, the odds determine the winning hand. This same scenario played out in Christ's life: four of a kind beat the challenge of a full house. Four friends were able, against all obstacles and hindrances, to get their friend to Jesus. May we love thus!

    FOUR OF A KIND BEATS A FULL HOUSE Mark 2:1-2:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Speeding Stories 1. a. Kimberly Owen’s husband was driving home from work when he was pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt. Two days later, he received the same ticket from the same cop. b. The officer said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joshua And The Walls Of Jericho

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 22, 2020
     | 9,962 views

    This is a great children's story. But as adults, it prompts some difficult questions. Is it even true? How could God destroy an entire city? It's also a wonderful example of God's people overcoming a seemingly-insurmountable obstacle through faith and obedience.

    JOSHUA AND THE WALLS OF JERICHO INTRODUCTION We’re moving from our series on prayer to a new series called ‘Bible Stories for Grown-Ups.’ There are some famous stories in the Old Testament which we may have heard as children, perhaps at home or at Sunday School. In this series the idea is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Storms On The Sea Of Life

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,689 views

    This message consider how we need to journey through life. The focus in on what to be on guard against and who to look to - Jesus - in order to see you through the ups and downs.

    Storms on the Sea of Life Acts 27 Introduction Here we are at the start of a New Year and today I want us to consider how we are going to travel life this year. Sea stories are common – The Sydney to Hobart; ancient literature; Titanic - $1.8 billion US; Moby Dick, etc. The Bible has a few: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What A True Conversion Looks Like

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Feb 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 580 views

    A lot of people like to have the title of Christian. Now I use the word title because they want it in name only.

    A lot of people like to have the title of Christian. Now I use the word title because they want it in name only. Know that to be a Christian you must meet this simple criterion: being a Christian refers to a person who follows or belongs to a religion based on the worship of one God and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Called And Anointed Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 728 views

    Discover the lessons for living out God's call on our lives every day

    I want you to imagine you're playing a video game. You're battling monsters, dodging obstacles, and trying to reach the next level. But what if I told you that the real battle isn't on the screen, but inside the game console? That's where the real action happens, where the game is controlled. Life ...read more

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    Breaking Barriers Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,265 views

    Jesus brings peace and unites divided groups. Through Christ, we can reconcile any broken relationship.

    Today, we're gonna talk about smashing walls and fixing broken friendships. When we do this, we find a peace and unity that's out of this world. So, as bridge builders, we gotta do something. In Ephesians, Paul talks about the beef between Jews and Gentiles and how Jesus fixed it all on the cross. ...read more

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    "The Trickster Gets Tricked"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 19,490 views

    Like Jacob, we must keep our focus on Jesus not the obstacles which get in our way.

    Genesis 29:15-28 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 “The Trickster Gets Tricked” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In our Old Testament Lesson for this morning: Jacob the trickster gets tricked. Jacob had literally ruined and wrecked his life. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Chad Prather avatar

    The Spirit Of Pride

    Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,950 views

    The Old Testament nation of the Amorites represent the spirit of pride, and represent a major obstacle to your spiritual destiny.

    The Amorites - The Spirit of Pride Joshua 3:10 Amorite - Heb. -“Proud, Boastful, Bitter rebels, Mountaineers. They lived in the thin air of the mountains; lived in lofty places. I Peter 5:5-6 Intro: If you ever doubt that the spirit of pride and self-exaltation is dangerous, remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problem Of Becoming Mature In Many Aspects

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,907 views

    Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ.

    Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the Lord wants us to understand. Furthermore, we cannot do all that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Keep Asking God Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,620 views

    Reminding us to consider what we have in Jesus as a way to help us overcome obstacles in life

    1. Text: Ephesians 1:16-19 2. Title: I Keep Asking God 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, May 22, 2005, in the series ¡§Praying for Loved Ones¡¨ 4. Objectives: ƒæ for the people to understand that there are great things to ask as we intercede for those we love ƒæ for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conquering Your Mountain

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 22 ratings
     | 24,226 views

    By faith, we can conquer obstacles and foes, live righteously, receive blessings and promises from God.

    “Conquering Your Mountain” Joshua 14:12 Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Full Of Faith Series

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,459 views

    In the hour we live in, we must be full of faith in order to overcome the obstacles we face.

    Full Of Faith Luke 18:8 … Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? There is no doubt that Jesus Christ is coming again but when He comes again will He find faith on the earth? This is a question that both challenges and convicts us. We need to be full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    God’s Power Verses Man’s Pride Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,781 views

    God wants to show His power but His greatest obstacle to doing so is man’s pride

    Text: Daniel chapter 4 Title: God’s power verses Man’s Pride Introduction Daniel chapter 4 begins with great news for every believer. “To the peoples, nations and men of every language, who live in all the world: May you prosper greatly! It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God