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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Five Coats... The Journey From Defeat To Victory

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 9, 2022
     | 3,826 views

    Learn the lesson of the journey of 5 coats... we can go from promise, to defeat to victory by staying faithful and refusing to be bitter. BITTER vs. BETTER.

    FIVE COATS… I CAN NEVER UNDERSTAND THE JOURNEY? LIFE IS MEAN! LIFE IS REALLY MEAN! LIFE IS A SERIES OF LOSING TO WIN. WHY? WHY? THEY TOOK MY COAT! GOD NEVER EXPLAINS WHAT HE IS DOING! THIS STRIPPING AWAY FROM ME? STRIP AWAY MY COAT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE FIVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Needs Of A Mother Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 12, 2023
     | 1,589 views

    Stepmoms, Single Moms, Working Moms, Stay-at-home Moms, Empty-Nest Moms An ounce of mother is worth a ton of priest. - Spanish proverb

    The Needs of a Mother May 14, 2023 Stepmoms, Single Moms, Working Moms, Stay-at-home Moms, Empty-Nest Moms Toddler Ten Commandments: 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Caring For The Vineyard

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 5, 2023
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     | 1,991 views

    We can learn from the parable of the wicked vineyard tenants how to stay vigilant with being good stewards of God's Kingdom on earth.

    THERE IS A COST INVOLVED WITH FOLLOWING JESUS. THERE ARE STRICT REQUIREMENTS OF SACRIFICE, INITIATIVE, AND EFFORT AS WE BECOME MORE PASSIONATE WITH HOLINESS AND THE PRIORITIES OF LOVING OUR NEIGHBOR, PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL, AND BEING MORE FOCUSED ON THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND MAKING DISCIPLES. WE SEE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Plateaued, Be A Refresher

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2023
     | 1,589 views

    We face a spiritual danger of being plateaued, forever trapped in the spirit of sameness. It is insane to think we can stay the same and see real change.

    PLATEAUED? BE A REFRESHER! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson. On the computer we often see a REFRESH BUTTON. This is a request to send the most updated version. *PLATEAUED: to be comfortable where you are, reach a state of little ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No One Knows Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,486 views

    This sermon explores the mystery of Christ's return, emphasizing the importance of staying vigilant, recognizing the signs of the times, and living boldly in faith while sharing the gospel with others.

    We all like to know what’s going on don’t we? And it’s difficult sometimes to admit that you don’t have the answers, or the insight, or the knowledge to apply to one situation or another. Maybe this is the motive behind our fascination with and endless speculation over the “end of days?” Maybe we ...read more

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    Paul's Pep Talk Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,145 views

    Sometimes in the face of difficulty we need some encouragement to stay the course. That’s what Paul gives us as we prepares for a very difficult time in his life.

    I dislike performance evaluations. (Performance Evaluation Dictionary). Giving or getting employee evaluations are a little like going to dentist, but without the Novocain. I like coaching better. I took golf lessons as a youngster. I really liked it when the coach would come over and put his hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What Matters Most About God The Father Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,171 views

    Third in series God in Five Weeks, Dave looks at characteristics of God the Father and his relationship to God the Son, closing with an invitation for people to come to know them both.

    What Matters Most About God the Father God in Five Weeks Wildwind Community Church October 8, 2006 David Flowers Last week we defined “Trinity” and looked at the Biblical support for the idea of a Triune (3 in 1) God. Today I want to talk to you about the first person in the Trinity, God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Fleece To Change?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 8, 2015
     | 3,835 views

    Do we need to change our hitching post? Change can be good. I know when you will change, when it gets too painful to stay the same...

    FLEECE TO CHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. 1 CHANGE YOUR HITCHING POST? A cowboy lived in the west. This cowboy was known throughout the whole area as a wild man. He was a heavy drinker and party man. One Sunday he attended church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 20, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 29,930 views

    If you want to be a friend of God, you need to be a friend to God and get to know Him, up close and personnel. Developing an intimate relationship with God takes time and effort.

    I am a friend of God Illus. When electricity became available in remote rural areas, one woman went to great trouble and expense to have electricity installed in her home. A few months after the wiring was installed and the power was turned on; the power company noticed that the home didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph Of Arimathea Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 7, 2012
     | 7,803 views

    I challenge you Christians not just be happy sitting in the pew and enjoying the show, get involved in His Work, get into the manufacturing unit! Stay back! Will you be the one?

    Stay back! Will you be the one? John 19:38-After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.” Industrialist Rajiv ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Divisions In The Church Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 4,997 views

    Paul strongly, yet tenderly, appeals for unity in the church at Corinth. They were not only “saints” they were also brothers (members of the same family).

    DIVISIONS IN THE CHURCH I CORINTHIANS 1:10-17 INTRODUCTION: Paul strongly, yet tenderly, appeals for unity in the church at Corinth. They were not only “saints” they were also brothers (members of the same family). One of the finest tributes paid to the church in Jerusalem was that they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Use Caution": Manage Your Mouths Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,729 views

    Our words are important not only so that we don’t hurt others but that we do not close the door on God’s blessing in our life.

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches March 16, 2003 Second Sunday of Lent “Use Caution”: Watch Your Mouths I Peter 3:8-15 Introduction: Today’s scripture was written to Christians living in a pagan society where Christianity was being attacked and Christians were persecuted and even put ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Losing Christ

    Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,883 views

    Just as Jesus’ parents lost him, we too can lose Christ if but only for a short time. That which we lose is that close personal relationship.

    “Finding Christ” Luke 2:41-52 (Read Text) “Finding Christ” implies that he has been or can be lost. And I want to make clear what I mean by that. I do not mean that a person can lose the grace of God once they have received it, but what a person can lose, because of their actions, is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Willingness To Please God

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 7, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,305 views

    WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE I WILL OF CONFIDENCE,THE I WILL OF CLOSENESS, THE I WILL OF COMPASSION, THE I WILL OF COMPLAINCE, THE I WILL OF CONSECRATION, THE I WILL OF CELEBRATION,AND THE I WILL OF CONDUCT.

    A WILLINGNESS TO PLEASE GOD Psalms 9:1-2 The Webster’s New Dictionary give the following definition of the word, WILL: A desire, or willingness;a determinatiom;controling one’s action;an act. We all have a will, and God’s desire is that we exercise it toward Him, making us Christ-like. Dr. Bob ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Lines, No Waiting

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 10,779 views

    Don’t you just hate waiting in lines everywhere you go? With God he is as close as the mention of His name. With God there are no lines and no waiting.

    Most of you have heard that by nature I am a very impatient person. I don’t like to wait around with nothing to do. I don’t like to sit around if there is something that needs to be done. In fact one of my spiritual gifts is impatience. Actually, I’m not really sure that’s a spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal