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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Seasons Of Testing Are Coming

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014
     | 5,123 views

    There are many issues in life we must learn to face. To be tested is an age old problem? Do we want people that have never faced a test? Learn to thrive in the seasons of testing.

    THE TESTING TIMES ARE COMING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION TO THE TEST ARE COMING... A. TEST: TRIALS, TEMPTATIONS, EXAMINATION, trail of a person or things qualities, try severely, access, appraise, B. AS GOD'S PEOPLE WE MUST LEARN TO: 1. EXPECT TEST 2. APPRECIATE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Benefits Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 2, 2014
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     | 15,485 views

    We spend so much time, energy, and money getting ready for Christmas, some will understandably ask, "What difference does Christmas really make? What's in it for me?" Paul provides an answer.

    “The Difference Christmas Makes: The Benefits of Christmas” 1 Cor. 1:1-9 In 25 days it will be Christmas. Looking at everything that still needs to be done, checking out the calendar of all that will happen between now and then, fighting the commercialism that bombards us, and knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Romeo Verastigue Etis avatar

    Knowing God's Will

    Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Dec 9, 2014
     | 4,311 views

    Three (3) Divine ways in knowing God's Will 1. Divine Dedication 2. Divine Isolation 3. Divine Transformation

    Read Ephesians 5:15-17 ESV In order to do God's will we must first know his will. In order to have real satisfaction, rest, and contentment in the Christian life -- and there is no true rest outside the Christian life -- we must have the full assurance that we are doing the will of God. The soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christmas Presence

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 12, 2014
     | 6,054 views

    Everyone looks forward to receiving Christmas presents but what about the presence of Jesus? Tony Abrams said, “Christmas is not about presents but His presence!” The greatest Christmas present came in the presence of Jesus.

    CHRISTMAS PRESENCE INTRODUCTION: Everyone looks forward to receiving Christmas presents. The Jews had been waiting hundreds of years for their Messiah to come. The greatest Christmas present came in the presence of Jesus. 2000 years later, Jesus is still the greatest present. Tony Abrams said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Crowning Of The King"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 9, 2013
     | 6,932 views

    What enabled David to see his god-given destiny for his life fulfilled?

    We read here how David finally seems to fulfill his God-given destiny. Way back in 1 Samuel 16, we read how the prophet Samuel anointed David to replace Saul as king, and now, after about 23 years, that which God said was His plan for David has finally come to pass. Now, as we consider how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj avatar

    Skilled Or Committed - 6 Series

    Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015
     | 3,246 views

    •What have I received (Advice), what am I doing with it (Purpose)? •Proverbs 20:5◦Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,But a man of understanding will draw it out.

    •What have I received (Advice), what am I doing with it (Purpose)? •Proverbs 20:5◦Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water,But a man of understanding will draw it out. Skilled Inherited through Advice •Certain things in life are inherited:◦Genes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Take Three Good Looks

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 2, 2019
     | 10,135 views

    Life consists of three time frames: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.

    “Three Good Looks 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 David P. Nolte There are three time periods in each life. Yesterday, tomorrow and today. The past has come and gone; tomorrow doesn’t exist; so today is all we really have in which to live and love and labor and laugh and learn. Yesterday is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cry Of A Christian Heart

    Contributed by James May on Jan 6, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,588 views

    The church must have one main focus and that is the saving of lost souls. We don't need more entertainment and more pats on the back for our own salvation and faithfulness. God give us a burden for the lost!

    The Cry of a Christian Heart Sunday, January 06, 2019 – 6 pm By Rev. James May The most prolific writer of the New Testament was the Apostle Paul as he wrote many letters to the church of his day. How much he thought of the church that would be around in 2019 I don’t know, but the words he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Resilient Marriages Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 14, 2019
     | 8,265 views

    Five irrefutable truths about marriage that make them resilient.

    This is us: Resilient Marriages Matt.19:3-6 Five irrefutable truths about marriage that make them resilient: 1. Marriage is God’s idea. v.4a God’s purpose for your marriage: to show the world what His love is like Resilient marriages recognize and accept God’s purpose & design ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 5, 2019
     | 2,110 views

    4 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage demands a concentration upon...

    MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE-IV—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage Worthy of its Creator) Attention: I have seen many who want a ‘church wedding’ despite their never ‘darkening the door of any church house.’ They want God’s blessing upon their marriage, without any commitment on their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real People - Real Problems - Part 7 Dealing With Haters Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 11, 2017
     | 7,581 views

    Part 7 of our 1 Samuel Series

    Real People- Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 7 I Samuel 10:26 “Dealing with Haters” In the movie Lonesome Dove Dan Suggs, his brothers and Jake Spoon Rode up on a couple of farmers plowing their fields Dan and the boys had already killed some horse traders and stolen their stock ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disappointed With Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,039 views

    The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere.

    Disappointed With Life (Ecclesiastes 1:1-18) Note: This is a revision of my 2003 sermon on the same text. Quite a few secondary changes and refinements. 1. A 5-year-old boy who came to his mother & asked, "Where did I come from?" The mother took a deep breath because she had dreaded the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Word Of God: What Is In It For Me?

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
     | 4,063 views

    What is our response to the Word of God? Do we continue to search out to try and see how the word can meet our needs? Or do we have a higher purpose in listening to the word and applying it? The answer to the question "What is In It for Me? " is simple.

    This month’s topic is Word of God and for the past two weeks both the pastors have given us some serious messages on what is the Word all about. I would like to turn the table and focus on “What is our response to the Word?” Whether I am teaching at SAIACS or running a program for my corporate job, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A View From The Pulpit

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 27, 2018
     | 8,565 views

    Vision, Purpose, Mission, The Word of God

    A VIEW FROM THE INSIDE - A View from the Pulpit March 25, 2018 Nehemiah 8:1-12 (p. 338) Introduction: Life has a lot of disappointments. But I doubt if there is one any greater than the realization that you’ve been abused. Webster’s Dictionary defines abuse as “a deceitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Peter Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 28, 2018
     | 10,287 views

    God profiles ordinary people, some with huge character flaws, in order to show that He can use the weakest of us to accomplish His purposes and gain glory for Himself.

    Peter Mark 14:66-72? God profiles ordinary people, some with huge character flaws, in order to show that He can use the weakest of us to accomplish His purposes and gain glory for Himself. 1. Like Peter, we make incredibly poor choices. ? 2. Like Peter, our poor choices don’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist