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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    At The End Of Your Rope? Try Hope!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,629 views

    What are we going to do when we come to the end of our rope? God has a plan! His unseen hands can reach down...

    AT THE END OF THE ROPE? TRY HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you hear about the boy that lived in the ALPS of Switzerland? He would go out on the porch and yell, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU! In a few seconds the words echoed back: I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU! He would feel so ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Watching And Praying

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 24, 2019
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     | 7,241 views

    When will Jesus return? Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44.

    When will Jesus return? Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44. End of an Era Matthew 24:36 “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Freedom Reign In The Church

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Feb 10, 2025
     | 397 views

    “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Gal. 5:1).

    Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. Thank you for freedom in Christ, for setting us free from sin and bondage. Today, we recommit ourselves to You and ask for a fresh anointing of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. Lord, let freedom reign in the church; give me words pleasing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Crucify The Passions And Desires Of The Flesh

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Mar 8, 2022
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    Reality bites and in times like these, it is feasting on those who walk according to the flesh!

    Our Father, who is in heaven, I humble myself once again before your mighty throne, drawing near to your godliness and your power of self-control. I thank you for your mercy and grace and for protecting me from the passion and desires of the flesh. As I continue this journey, please help me avoid ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "all Things Work Together For The Good..."

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,588 views

    God makes promises and keeps all his promises. We patiently endure learning how all things work together for our good. All things reveal to us that we are freely justified.

    “ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD…” (Outline) January 22, 2023 – Epiphany 3 – ROMANS 8:24-30 INTRO: What a blessing to know when our loving, heavenly Father makes promises the Lord God always keeps his promises. This is the powerful truth in our sermon text. “God is not a man, that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Enemies - Part 2 - Intelligence Training Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 6, 2010
     | 5,615 views

    Enemies . . . you have them. You need them. You must be aware of them and handle them correctly. Welcome to the fight!

    Enemies Pt. 2 –Intelligence Training Text Backdrop for Series: Remember the backdrop I set up last week. There is a time for peace, but there is also a time for war. Joel declares that farmers should turn their farming instruments into weapons to prepare for battle. Paul says we shouldn’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Price Of Compromise Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 6, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,026 views

    This is the 17th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#17] THE PRICE OF COMPROMISE Judges 18:1-31 Introduction: Today, we encounter the story of the Tribe of Dan, a narrative that has profound implications for our lives. In a World where the lines between right and wrong often seem blurred, the theme of compromise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Casting Your Cares And Fleeing From The Devil

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
     | 785 views

    Cast your cares on Him

    Casting your cares and fleeing from the devil 1 Peter 5:1-8 Good morning everyone, Welcome. 1Peter Chapter 5:1-8. Peter speaking to a crowd of believers 1 Peter 5:1-4 Read from the bible- clearly and slowly. Peter has some history with the church and with Jesus. Peter is one who most look up too ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Be Prepared!

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 11,875 views

    Death is just around the corner. Jesus could return at any moment. Are you prepared?

    In days gone by, kings and nobles were accustomed to having court jesters, or fools as they were called, to entertain them. Many years ago there lived a king who enjoyed the folly of his court jester. Jokingly the king gave his jester a scepter and told him that if someday he found someone more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Grace And Right Living Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 6, 2011
     | 4,220 views

    The believer should stay as far away as possible from anything that would damage their testimony and the name of our Lord.

    Romans 13:11-14 Introduction: A. Have you ever been late for something important? 1. The Home Alone movies were some of my favorites. I think they accurately portray what a young boy would do if his parents left him home alone-whether on purpose or accidentally. 2. In the first two movies, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Your Eyes On Jesus

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 54,315 views

    The one thing that we need to learn is to stay focused, We must always look to Jesus.

    Keeping Your Eyes On Jesus Sunday November 12, 2000 The one thing that we need to learn is to stay focused, We must always look to Jesus. We are going to take our text this morning from, Matthew 14:22-36 22 Immediately after this, Jesus made his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Becker avatar

    The Resistance

    Contributed by David Becker on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,588 views

    God’s people need to part of a resistance movement against the devil. Here are 4 keys areas for us to be involved.

    THE RESISTANCE INTRODUCTION During WW2 when Germany overran France, there was a group of men and women who fought behind enemy line, setting underground information links and disrupting the German efforts as they were able, they were known as the French Resistance. There is a tremendous need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Watching, Watching, For What? Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,319 views

    We delve here into the concept of watching for Christ, watching for prophecy fulfillment, watching for our own taking away to heaven.

    4. THE "WATCH" PASSAGES Matthew 24 is key to our understanding of who comes when. Remember the questions of the disciples? "When will you come?" "When will the world end?" Jesus goes into a long description, not of signs of the end, but signs that are not the end, so they will not be confused. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And… Discern The Times — What Is The Issachar Anointing? - 1 Chronicles 12:32 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 356 views

    There are moments in history when God’s people cannot afford to be spiritually asleep. Moments when we must wake up, watch, and wisely walk. In David’s day, the men of Issachar were like this. They understood the signs of the times and knew what Israel should do.

    Go! And… Discern the Times — What is the Issachar Anointing? - 1 Chronicles 12:32 1 Chronicles 12:32 (NLT): “From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Vs. Legion

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 18, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,820 views

    In the battle of Jesus Vs. Legion, Jesus always wins. So are we begging him to leave or begging him to stay?

    JESUS VS. LEGION Luke 8:26-39 Introduction Luke 8 introduces one of the most frightening sights the disciples had ever seen. (Luke 8:26-29). Mark 5:5 “Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.” Luke 8:30-31 - A Roman legion ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ