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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Making A Mountain Out Of A Molehill, Perspective

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 1, 2021
     | 3,069 views

    I had rather be an artist than an art critic. Do you have the great ability of taking molehills and making them mountains. We need an honest evaluation of our perspectives. Does the world define our thinking patterns?

    KEEP PERSPECTIVE, MOLE HILL VS MOUNTAIN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (two parts) I HAVE A PAIR OF BINOCULARS… I ask someone to look through backwards --- things are small and distant. Then I ask another person to look through them the proper way --- it makes things larger and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Comes To Nazareth: An Exposition Of Luke 4:14-30

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 12, 2019
     | 11,336 views

    Why are God's people so dull of hearing?

    Jesus Comes to Nazareth: An Exposition of Luke 4:14-30 In the previous passage, we saw that after His baptism by John, He was driven by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness of Judaea. There he had fasted for forty days. At the end of this period, while he was as humanly weak as was possible, He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fixing Our Corrupted Os

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020
     | 4,219 views

    Makes sense of Paul's comparison of living "by the flesh" or "by the Spirit." Analogy of corrupted computer operating system (inherited corruption/original sin). Focuses on living by the Spirit.

    FIXING OUR CORRUPTED OS—Romans 8:1-14 You opened a file in your e-mail, and now you have a virus on your computer. The entire operating system is corrupted, resulting in erratic behavior, broken links, and malware. What do you do? Adam and Eve opened a door—the door of sin, and an evil virus got ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    If My People

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,780 views

    A sermon given at a community service asking if we are indeed HIS people.

    If My People Community Service- 2023 CCCAG 8-20-23 Scripture- 2 Chron 7:13-14 Good morning! It’s great to be back here speaking to all of you, and love it that we have a moment every year where we can come together and celebrate our savior together. Today I want to talk to you about a scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good, Better, Best

    Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 26, 2021
     | 4,188 views

    We all could use some improvement in life.

    Well, another year has just about gone and a new one is about to be born. I hope there will be some significant changes for the good. There will be changes that’s inevitable. But while God is still God and remains unchanged, but we all undergo changes. Wrinkles pop up where once smooth skin ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Phoebe Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2022
     | 4,443 views

    Phoebe was one of the first women leaders in the early church. In fact, she may have been the first woman deacon. The term “ diakonos ” used here to describe Phoebe is the same term given to Paul, Apollos, Timothy, and many others.

    Phoebe Biblical Figure A Few Facts Birthplace: Kechries, Greece Death place: Rome, Italy Romance: Cronos · Hyperion · Coeus . · Cronos · Phoebe · Hyperion Children: Asteria (Daughter) · Melinoe (Daughter) · Eos Titan (Daughter) · Leto - - Latona ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Is Yet To Come

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 21, 2023
     | 2,989 views

    Graduation sermon that emphasizes the importance of forgetting the past because what God has ahead for us is greater than all the good things He has given us thus far.

    The Best Is Yet To Come Introduction Well, Caitlyn, here we are. It is May 21, 2023. I have recently begun thinking about the space race and the moon landing and wanting to read about it and understand it. On the evening of May 21, 1969, the crew of Apollo 10 went to sleep. Theirs was the mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is It God's Will?

    Contributed by John Bright on Sep 4, 2021
     | 3,326 views

    A sermon for the anniversary of 9/11

    “Is It God’s Will?” Genesis 45:4-8 A sermon for 8/22/21 Pastor John Bright Genesis 45 “4 And Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near to me.” So they came near. Then he said: “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt. 5 But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    By Word Of Mouth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 797 views

    This sermon emphasizes the power of our words to reflect our character and faith, urging us to use speech to spread love, understanding, and compassion.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we meet not just as individuals, but as a community bound by faith. We are here to share in the wisdom of the Word, to find solace in its profound teachings, and to seek guidance in its timeless truths. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the ...read more

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    Sermon "Drinking From The Wellspring Of Life”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 20, 2025
     | 214 views

    Proverbs 4:20-23 is a passage that teaches how to live a wise and prosperous life by focusing on God's word and protecting one's heart. The central message is to "guard your heart with all vigilance" because it is the source of life.

    Sermon “Drinking From the Wellspring of Life” Scripture Lesson: Proverbs 4:20-23 “My son, pay attention to my words and be willing to learn; Open your ears to my sayings. Do not let them escape from your sight; Keep them in the center of your heart. For they are life to those who find them, And ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wisdom In Relating To Beauty Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 7, 2018
     | 3,792 views

    Wisdom in Relating to Beauty Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 5, 2018

    Wisdom in Relating to Beauty Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 5, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled “Wisdom for Life.” Many describe our current culture as awash in knowledge but lost for wisdom. That is… we have access now to an overload of information… but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Hole In Our Soul Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,561 views

    Mentoring is desperately needed in the modern church.

    A Hole in Our Soul Deuteronomy 4:5-10; 6:1-9 Introduction: I want to speak on a very important biblical topic that has become a buzz word recently in secular circles. The word is Mentor. I have recently seen two different commercials on TV in which stars like "Monica" from "Touched by an Angel" ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Vision Of The Church

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,900 views

    I grew up thinking that Jesus must be emabarassed with this thing called church. The hypocrisy and fakiness led me to want to see something different. This sermon is my personal understanding of what i wanted the church to be.

    Loving the Church powerpoint available at coolguybri@verizon.net There is a word that brings a lot of emotion when used. To some people it is a bad word and thoughts associated with it are pain, politics, division, hurt and disappointment. That same word, to others brings to mind absolutely ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    We're Different Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,557 views

    We are to be different.

    WE’RE DIFFERENT I Corinthians 1:1-9 S: Jesus Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO BE DIFFERENT. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Blessings TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 1:1-9 three blessings that we receive that enable us to be different. The _____ blessing is we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do With A Rebellious Kid Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,084 views

    Message 5 of 6 on building a Christian Home. This message is focused on training a child to know God according to his ways. Proverbs 22:6

    What to Do with a Rebellious Kid June 10, 2007 All Children are Rebellious Kids! Let me start this morning by saying that rebellion is part of our nature. Some kids are born angry. They come from the womb red faced, arteries pounding, screaming obscenities and smoking a cigar. The make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ