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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Are You Painting Ugly Pictures?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2016
     | 4,225 views

    CONCLUSION: Feelings, emotions and problems will distort our vision and cause us to FOCUS on the problems as INSURMOUNTABLE and CHRONIC PROBLEMS that cannot ever be OVERCOME. A DISTORTED FOCUSED VISION WILL BIRTH DISCOURAGEMENT AND DEFEAT.

    ARE YOU PAINTING UGLY PICTURES? VISION: STAY FOCUS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. WE ARE DOING FINE HERE? WHO NEEDS THAT? Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When You Lose Your Way

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 14,806 views

    Keeping our Focus on God

    Psalm 107 ? If you were driving somewhere and you got lost - or at least weren’t sure where you were, would you  • stop and ask someone for directions • keep driving in hopes that you find your destination • phone someone for directions • panic! This is a Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Without A Vision We Die Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,744 views

    Priorities, Focus, Church Life

    AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Without a Vision We Die Proverbs 29:18 (p. 458) April 17, 2016 Introduction: I took my 90 year old mom to the eye doctor a little while ago...she suffers with glaucoma...I won’t give you all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Comparison Trap" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 21, 2017
     | 5,509 views

    This passage is basically a biography, a spiritual biography of Paul’s life. I think it would begin with a statement like this----I am absolutely satisfied with Jesus but in no way am I satisfied with myself.

    THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS “The Comparison Trap” Philippians 3:12-4:1 One of my heroes in the NT is the apostle Paul. If anyone had the right to brag, it would be him. Think about it... • Jesus appeared to Paul when he was traveling on the road to Damascus. They had a conversation and then Paul was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work: The Achievement Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2014
     | 5,585 views

    Work is a necessity and can be a joy, but when our focus gets off kilter, we will not be satisfied! Solomon writes of his frustration with work and life. Let's see what we learn to avoid the frustration!

    INTRODUCTION • Video Clip from Family Man- WingClips • SLIDE #1 • Today as we conclude our Rhythm of Life series, we will explore an area of life that can get out of rhythm with the rest of our life, when this area rages out of control it will have negative effects on our family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing Excellence Over Loss-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2018
     | 5,221 views

    4 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

    CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss-IV—Php. 3:7-16 Attention: David & Paula Eddins were career foreign missionaries to Sri Lanka. They were commissioned on June 29, 1993. They were certain of their calling to the foreign mission field years prior to actually being accepted by the FMB. David had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Free In A Rich Land Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 29, 2016
     | 4,726 views

    We Christians in America are to follow the godly examples of the Pilgrims and Israel in Joshua 22!

    Before reading Joshua chapter 22 this morning, take a quick look back with me to Joshua 4:12-13…… God called an army, 40000 strong, from the Tribes of Reuben, Gad and Manasseh to fight the Battles in Canaan. Now that the Promised Land was claimed, it was a time of rest and living for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Fishermen Are…” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,469 views

    Today I’m going to talk to you about entering a serious competition. That competition is simply this. Competing for the souls of people. Some of you here have been here for this series, called Hooked.

    HOOKED week 5 “Fishermen Are…” Pastor Tim Porter Text: Luke 5:6 <video of fishing competition> Introduction: There’s nothing like competition, is there? We live in a very competitive culture. I love competition. Football is right around the corner and around here ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fight The Good Fight

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Sep 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,174 views

    Keeping Focused

    In the light of all that is happening in the church world, the falling of men and the increase of what I would like to call the broadway churches that entertain you instead of guiding you in spite of all that craziness in the church world understand that God is still God, in spite of the chaos that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Our Target In Life? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,551 views

    The target for life for every Christian is to be holy like God the Creator!

    Please open your Bibles to Hebrews 12…… As Christians, we have been instructed to fix our eyes on Jesus Christ; We are to consider Jesus Christ in everything, not just for forgiveness of our sins but also for encouragement, for instructions, for worship, for being made holy, and for the future! Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Building A Firm Foundation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,152 views

    Nehemiah faced many adversities and enemies while rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Though every attack was aimed at Nehemiah, he was not shaken. He did not crumble or fall, because his foundation was built on the word of God.

    Building a Firm Foundation "For they all were trying to make us afraid, saying, their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will not be done." Now therefore, O God strengthen my hands." (Nehemiah 6:9) We have heard this parable from Jesus. “Therefore whoever hears these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's All About God

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 25, 2018
     | 4,047 views

    We get caught up with our wants and comorts, etc. within our churches and forget that it is all about God.

    1. Several years ago I worked for a very large church in another state. a. There are good things about large churches b. There are bad things about large churches c. I asked my secretary to make a banner for me that I hung over the door inside my office: “It’s not about you!” 2. Sometimes we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "My Own Worst Enemy”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 1, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,937 views

    Let us hear from the mouth of our most reliable Friend, Jesus.... On HOW TO MAKE AN OPEN WAR WITH WORRY and come out of that battle victorious. It all starts in the mind. The battleground is on the mind.

    We are tested by major changes, delayed promises, impossible problems, unanswered prayers, undeserved criticism, and even senseless tragedies. Human reasoning produces doubt, doubt produces fear, and fear produces anxiety.... That is why we worry a lot! The good news is that God wants us to pass ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Malcolm avatar

    I Will Live In-Between #4 Life Lessons From A Storm Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,295 views

    As we live in-between for God we will encounter storms. Some from our own making, some from following God. The key is how we respond in the midst of them.

    I Will Live In-Between #4 Life Lessons From a Storm (Matthew 14:22-33) ~ Intro: Storm of life story… 1. We often encounter storms in life because of God’s leading.(vrs 22) • The disciples were made/compelled to go into the storm. - Jesus knew the storm was coming so it wasn’t an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grumbling? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 18, 2018
     | 6,967 views

    Why do we grumble when God is good all the time?

    We have been noting the power, the holiness, and the love of God in the Book of Exodus. We have also noted our humanity through the lives of the Hebrews as they were slaves in Egypt for over 400 years then freed by God with His protection and provisions. Please open your Bibles to Exodus 16…. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible