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  • Darrell Boone avatar

    I Believe I Can Fly!

    Contributed by Darrell Boone on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 18,514 views

    This sermon is about having the courage and the God kind of faith, empowering the believer to rise above their present circumstances.

    I would like to preach and teach about three things that can transform your life. Number one, believe that you can! Second, conceive that you can! Third, acheive what you can. Or another way of saying the same thing in a different tone is to say it like this: conceive it with your mind, believe ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Some Things Just Don't Translate

    Contributed by Steve Klink on May 19, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,210 views

    Trusting the Holy Spirit to translate the Word and Work of God.

    Text: John 6:60 “On hearing it, many of his disciples said, ‘This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?’” Vs. 66 - ‘From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.’ ‘You do not want to leave too, do you?’ Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Anchored In Hope When The World Feels Uncertain PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 196 views

    God offers unshakeable peace and renewed strength in life’s storms when we bring our fears to Him and trust in His faithful presence.

    Some of us walked in today with our shoulders tight and our phones buzzing. Headlines howl. Schedules stretch. Hearts race. You know the feeling—when the ground under your feet seems to shift and your peace feels paper-thin. In those hours, we want something steady, something sure. We long for a ...read more

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    Spirit-Empowered Boldness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 103 views

    The sermon urges us to cherish our inherited faith, overcome fear, and boldly nurture and protect the gifts and gospel entrusted to us by God.

    If you hold this letter up to your ear, you can almost hear the heartbeat behind it. Paul is nearer to the end than the beginning. Cold walls. Thin blankets. Thick memories. He is thinking of a young pastor with tender tears and a tough assignment. He remembers a grandmother’s prayers and a ...read more

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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Are We Going To Do? We Have Great Opportunities Before Us?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,225 views

    There grows a tendency to lazy idleness in the church and in the families today. Apathy will destroy any spiritual grow. The harvest is before us... what role do you have? That's the preacher's job?

    WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO? THERE STANDS BEFORE US A GREAT HARVEST… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You A Revolutionary Part 2

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,953 views

    Part 2... The definition that we are going to look at today is Definition 5 – The overthrow of a government or social system, with another taking its place. Whether or not we like to admit it, this is what is taking place today in the spiritual lives o

    (This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) Are you a Revolutionary? Are you in a close orbit with God? Our Scripture last week and again this week are the words of the Apostle Paul in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    House Guest

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,235 views

    There is an unwanted houseguest in the home of the disciple. This freeloader--given to laziness and self-indulgence as well as pre-occupation with self is an enemy who does not have the disciple’s best interests at heart. It is called "carnality". Who’s i

    ---------OPTIONAL SERMON DVD VIDEO OPENER------- Have you ever came home to houseguests like this? OPENER: DVD CLIP Mrs. Doubtfire START: 7:32 Scene selection #2 “The Birthday Party” | Time: 1 min 45 sec. END: 9:10 | Robin Williams says “You’re Home Early Girlfriend” NOTE: It’s crucial that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Does Not Throw The Clay Away! Try Again!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 18, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,523 views

    WE CAN NEVER GIVE UP ON PEOPLE. Seems, I can see farther than I can reach? We must love hard to love people and dream new possibilities. Marred clay? No excuses, try again.

    GOD DOES NOT THROW THE CLAY AWAY... TRY AGAIN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU CAN SEE FARTHER THAN YOU CAN REACH... BUT KEEP REACHING... Have you ever watched a western where the cowboy falls into QUICKSAND? The cowboys natural reaction is to kick and fight. The more the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Unforgiving Debtor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,178 views

    Explore the power, necessity, and blessings of forgiveness as taught by Jesus in Matthew 18:21-35, emphasizing that forgiveness is a liberating journey.

    Good morning, family! You know, I recently came across a quote from C. S. Lewis, "To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." Friends, that got me thinking about our own journeys and how forgiveness plays such an essential role in our ...read more

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    "Naked And Unashamed!"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,841 views

    This message talks about the importance of being real & transparent before God...

    Genesis 3:1-7 You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. This text bothers me, and it bothers me for a few reasons on today. In this particular text we find Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden, and Eve has just been tricked by that Old wise serpent the devil, and has ate of the fruit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Suffering Servant's Trust Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,407 views

    The 3rd Servant Sermon teaches that obedient & faithful life is centered on obeying God’s Word. Through all the darkness & suffering the Servant holds to God’s trustworthiness. Then this Servant invites God’s disciples to trust God & walk in His Word.

    ISAIAH 50: 4-11 THE SUFFERING SERVANT’S TRUST [Mark 15:16-20] Following God’s declaration that He will deliver His people from their transgressions and rebellions begins the third (42:1-9 & 49:1-7) Servant Sermon in Isaiah. This obedient and faithful Servant’s life is centered on obeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Life Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 24, 2025
     | 176 views

    This was the conclusion of our series, and it was our Christmas Eve Service

    As she made her way along the road, she wondered about the sense of it all. Although she had agreed she still couldn’t understand why. She lived in a poor country that was occupied by a foreign army. Violence was never far away and often during the night you would hear soldiers entering the home ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Guidance

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,361 views

    How do we find God’s will for our lives? How does God guide?

    Guidance. WBC 10 July 2005 pm. Ps 32:6-9 A man lived in a very low-lying area near a river. A man in a jeep drove up one day and said, "This area is about to be flooded. You need to get out of here!" The man replied, "I’ll just stay here and trust the Lord to take care of me." And very soon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise Is What I Do PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 149 views

    Gratitude and praise, even in ordinary or difficult moments, enrich life and draw us closer to God, making worship a daily, heartfelt practice.

    Some mornings the world wakes humming. A sparrow announces the sun before it peeks over the rooftops. Coffee warms your hands while the quiet of the house rests on your shoulders like a soft shawl. On other mornings, the forecast in your heart feels gray. Bills, doctor visits, deadlines. The melody ...read more

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    Why Shepherds?

    Contributed by Robert Coats on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,737 views

    Have you ever wondered why God would chose shepherds? Why not Rabbis, priests, King Herod, or the High Priest himself?

    Why Shepherds? Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8­20 Last week we heard about the birth of John the Baptist and that he was the forerunner to Jesus. He was called from the womb to prepare the way for our Lord. This morning we are going to look at shepherds. Shepherds were not really important in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God