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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #3danger: Waiting And Rusting Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    The Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz would rust when he would get damp or be inactive. So do Christians. Spiritual rust can be very dangerous.

    THE DANGER OF WAITING: --- SPIRITUAL RUST! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #3 on Waiting on the Lord. 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Neal Gray avatar

    There Aren't Any Cemeteries In Heaven

    Contributed by Neal Gray on May 29, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,314 views

    True, we must all die. It is the fate of all humans, because we have sinned. But THANKS BE TO GOD, in heaven there aren’t any cemeteries!

    "There Aren’t Any Cemeteries in Heaven" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Revelation 21:1-8, KJV Purpose: True, we must all die. It is the fate of all humans, because we have sinned. But THANKS BE TO GOD that Jesus Christ His Son has given us the new birth; so that death no longer has its sting nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Keeping Grace In Bounds?

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,829 views

    Arrogance destroys our walk with Christ because any notion of self-sufficiency pertaining to righteousness distorts the power and necessity of God’s grace in all of our lives.

    “Keeping Grace in Bounds” / Luke 19:1-10 Proper 25, Year C, Downsville Baptist Church (4 November 2001) As Mr. Zachary Allens walked into Main Street Baptist Church a couple of minutes late last Sunday evening, he was greeted by scowls and low whispers. Nobody liked Zach Allens, and everybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Learning To Be A Disciple

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,414 views

    We learn to be a disciple when we make a commitment to learn, to grow and to be in relationship.

    As we have thought together about what it means to be the church, we have considered what it means to worship, what it means to have a relationship with God, and what it means for us to be in relationship with each other. This morning we consider what it means to truly be a disciple of Christ. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Grow Through Testing Times

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    He learned that all of our rights, times and possessions ultimately belong to the Lord and are to be yielded completely for His purposes. Only then are we able to see how testing, tears and temptations can be used for a greater good. How to Grow

    How to Grow Through Testing Times - I Cor. 10:13 Illustrations: DISAPPOINTMENT is a major temptation for all of us. Alexander the Great conquered Persia, but broke down and wept because his troops were too exhausted to push on to India. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pretending Everything Is Okay

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 22,797 views

    As part of a family of faith, Christians need to realize that we can be honest with God and with one another about just how difficult life can sometimes be.

    Pretending Everything is Okay / Psalm 137 Proper 22, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 7 October 2001 One of the biggest grievances that I presently hold against many churchgoers is the notion that it is important that we act like everything is just fine in our lives even when it is not. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    When Worlds Collide

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,435 views

    This sermon shows that when our world contacts God’s world we are lifted to a higher place by our commitment, and we can find peace.

    When Worlds Collide Gal 2:20, 2 Tim 1:12, Prov 3:5 - 6, Psa 91:4 August 7, 2004 I. I’ve been talking about the fact the Jesus is able deal with the changes that need to be made in our characters and personalities. A. This week we’re going to talk about how He is able to deal with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4. he Is The Giver Of Living Water Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,044 views

    All people can come to Jesus and have him give them the living water of the Holy Spirit to nourish their souls.

    Who Is This Jesus? 4. He is the giver of living water John 4:1-26, John 7:37-39 October 2/3, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: All people can come to Jesus and have him give them the living water of the Holy Spirit to nourish their souls. INTRO: I remember that growing up I was a very competitive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Christian A&p 101: The Members Support One Another Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,766 views

    Sermon 2 in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. This message focuses on the support and commitment members have for one another.

    CHRISTIAN A & P 101: SUPPORT Ephesians 4: 1-16 1. I found the following story on the Internet. For my 50th birthday, my husband purchased a week of personal training . . . at the local health club for me. Although I am still in great shape since playing on my high school softball team, I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Tony Grant avatar

    Perfect Parent

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,152 views

    A Father’s Day Sermon: As parents, we may make mistakes with our children, but the main thing is to keep on loving them.

    Perfect Parent Matthew 5:48 06/19/05 2432 words Matthew 5:48, Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Teleios This is a verse that has always been puzzling to me. Be perfect! How can anyone be perfect? More than that, be perfect like God. That seems impossible. Since this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    These Dry Bones

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,993 views

    We, as Christians, need to fight complacency and follow Christ with everything we have.

    Open with clip from The Patriot During a memorial service, Gabriel makes an announcement to enlist men in the South Carolina militia. However King George was the one who ordered the hanging of the men being memorialized, trying to set an example to the rest of the colonists-and it worked. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Preparing For The Fight Spiritual Warfare Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,689 views

    We know Who is our strength, and who the enemy is, now it’s time to put on the armor of God and go to battle.

    September 18, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 6: 14-16 Subject: Part 3 in the Spiritual Warfare Series Title: Preparing for the Fight As we continue our Spiritual Warfare series I would like to begin by recapping what we have talked about in previous weeks, because what we have said before ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    The Gospel According To You Series

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,812 views

    Theme: Our mission demands that we always be prepared to tell others what we believe and the difference knowing it has made in our lives.

    Sermon: The Gospel According to You Is 12:1-6, I Peter 3:15 Feb 13, 2005 (Part of the series Putting the pieces together) Theme: Our mission demands that we always be prepared to tell others what we believe and the difference knowing it has made in our lives. In case you haven’t noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2putting Out Fires:communication Skills Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,523 views

    Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. We need to polish our communication skills and learn to put out fires and emotions by good conversation and communication.

    #2 PUTTING OUT FIRES: POLISHING OUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I will email this in four parts, but the lesson being taught is a multiple part series. Introduction: Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • E. Venn avatar

    How Friendly Is Casper?

    Contributed by E. Venn on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,945 views

    3 lessons about "friendly" ghosts from the Bible Lesson #1 Death is a dreamless "sleep", not a happy haunting ground. Lesson #2 Satan lies to destroy us! Lesson #3 Foundation for Satan’s slight of hand is the belief that we can commune with the decea

    Intro. Lyrics to song "Casper, the friendly ghost The friendliest ghost you know! The grownups might look at him with fright, But the children all love him so. He always says hello And he’s really glad to meet ya’ Wherever he may go, He’s kind to every living creature. Grownups don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist