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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    There Are None So Blind?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014
     | 4,679 views

    There are none so blind as they that refuse to see. The enemy loves to fight blinded people, not just blind eyes, but plugged ears, that refuse to hear. Ignorance is no excuse.

    THERE ARE NONE SO BLIND AS THE ONE THAT REFUSES TO OPEN THEIR EYES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 6:39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? There is a very deep verse...it is so simple, we seldom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking With The Greatest Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Brent Bailey on Dec 4, 2014
     | 3,155 views

    We are getting into the definition of what Love is.

    REVIEW LOVE IS THE GREATEST OF ALL Because God is Love 1. the selfless promotion of others is applying GOD DIRECTLY TO THE PERSON. i. It is the one sure fire way to make sure your faith doesn’t work i. Faith doesn’t work without the selfless promotion of others…it is dependent on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Golden Rule Of Parenting Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008
     | 2,936 views

    The mystery of marriage is a center point of God’s revelation of His desire for relationship with Man. No wonder the family is under such spiritual attack. In the series Family Matters, Pastor Terry will look at the significance of family and marriage f

    The Golden Rule of Parenting Family Matters 2007 Part 5 Text: Proverbs 3:1-6 Can you honestly think of any greater wisdom and hope for a child’s future than these? The instruction of the father is more than just to have a knowledge of God, but to give yourself to knowing Him. Parents, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Applying Wisdom To Anger Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 21, 2012
     | 5,765 views

    How do you learn to tame anger? How should you relate to angry people? The one-word answer is “Wisdom.”

    Applying Wisdom to Anger (Proverbs 19:8, 10-13, 16,19,20) 1. I knew a guy in high school who was a friend of a friend. 2. He was a big guy, and he seemed nice enough, but he had an anger problem. 3. After we graduated, he got a part time job at McDonald’s. One day, he got so angry at his boss ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Pinch Of Wisdom Goes A Long Way Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 6, 2019
     | 3,402 views

    Every bit of wisdom we can incorporate into our thinking helps us make better choices in both this life and in our walk with God.

    A Pinch of Wisdom Goes A Long Way (Proverbs 27:1-3) 1. Every year our church has a soup contest. One year, I decided to try making tortilla soup – with Emeril’s recipe. 2. I had never used chipotle peppers before, but I knew they were smoked jalepenos. 3. So when the recipe called for a half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 5, 2019
     | 9,281 views

    Don’t expect cake-walk while you venture into the domain of darkness to serve the Lord, GET EQUIPPED TO FIGHT THE ENEMY WITH DIVINE WEAPONS. Anybody listening?

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE Deuteronomy 28:7"The LORD shall cause your enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you; they will come out against you one way and will flee before you seven ways.” This is against spiritual wickedness…. Very smartly dressed with my elegant file in hand, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Now Is The Accepted Time And Day Of Your Salvation

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 7,031 views

    This sermon calls the reader into a consideration of God’s offer of salvation and redemption through acceptance of Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior, and warns of the consequences of not doing so.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) There was an item on the news recently about a preacher in one of the American states who was arrested because of bothering people in a public parking lot by asking them if ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Joseph’s Spiritual Promotion Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 4, 2020
     | 4,036 views

    Joseph had been promoted politically to the highest position in the Egyptian government, but his father would promote him to a higher position spiritually – in God’s nation, Israel.

    Joseph’s Spiritual Promotion (46:1-50:26, esp. 48:1-20) 1. Sometimes promotions are not measurements of success. 2. The boss called one of his employees into the office. "Rob," he said, "you've been with the company for a year. You started off in the mail room, one week later ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jan 24, 2020
     | 6,844 views

    Okay, what if Jesus actually and physically comes visiting your home? What would you do and how would you act? Something to think about, eh?

    Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Luke 19:1-10 Question, what would you do if Jesus comes to your house for dinner? There was a classic movie about 52 years ago around 1967, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” Its stars Kathern Hepburn, Tracy Spencer, Sydney Poitier and Katharine Houghton ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Freedom From Division-1(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 16, 2024
     | 395 views

    1 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? And...?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

    *This sermon was severely shortened due to time constraints—‘Baptism’, plus the sermon, plus ‘the Lord’s Supper’*... Therefore no ‘ARGUMENTATION’ OR ‘ILLUSTRATION’ were provided.... Yet the Deacons & others recognized the Holy Spirit at work thruout the services! FREEDOM From ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doug And Charity Marriage Vow Renewal

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 8, 2024
     | 1,033 views

    This was a ceremony that I was privileged to be a part of as two of my dearest friends renewed their marriage vows to one another.

    Me: Father, we acknowledge your Presence today as we gather to celebrate along with your children, Doug and Charity, 29 years of marriage. Lord, as they repledge today their sacred vows to one another, please let us have an awareness of Your Holy Spirit here and now. You are the Great I AM, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Are We To Do When The Brook Dries Up?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 27, 2023
     | 1,595 views

    How many Christians have hit a "dry patch" during their ministry or walk with the Lord, and often we could not understand the reasoning why this has happened?

    We could have called the title to this message “When in Drought, Do Not Doubt.” In the previous chapter, we learn that Ahab is now king of Israel. Unfortunately, he was worse than all the other kings before him. Each king prior to Ahab became worse than the one before. Ahab married Jezebel who led ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Keep Praying Momma Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 10, 2023
     | 2,043 views

    Canaanite Mother who came to Jesus and would not leave until she had her answer.

    “Keep Praying Momma” Matthew 15:22-28 5-14-2023 We have an American tradition that we celebrate this Sunday of each year; Mothers Day. Mother's Day is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Fight Or Love? (What Happened In Gethsemane)

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 5, 2022
     | 798 views

    There is a lesson in Mark 14:43-52 that every Christian should learn. Love can only conquer all if the impulse of violence and fleeing is dealt with.

    Fight or Love? Mark 14:43-52 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 43 Immediately while He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came up accompanied by a crowd with swords and clubs, who were from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 Now he who was betraying Him had given them a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    When The Brook Dries Up

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022
     | 1,743 views

    When in Drought, don’t Doubt.

    In the previous chapter, we learn that Ahab is now the king of Israel. Unfortunately, he was worse than all the other kings before him. Each king prior to Ahab became worse than the one before. Ahab married Jezebel who led him into worshiping Baal. People that worshiped Baal thought that Baal made ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible