Sermons on The Root Of Bitterness:

Where From Here

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 4, 2009

Where in life does your spiritual map say you are? What will get you to where God wants you to be.

Intro: The book of Joshua is almost like a spiritual soap opera. Soap operas are for entertainment, the book of Joshua is for our edification and encouragement. The book of Joshua is perfect for us today. Joshua is transitioning into point leadership of the nation of Israel. There are great ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fear: Weariness, Lose Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 13, 2019

Ever lose heart? Ever lose hope? We must minimize fear and maximize joy, hope, peace and love. We are in a heated spiritual battle. Have the footmen wearied us? The horses are coming. BE READY...Lift up the arms that hang down.

FEAR! WEARING AWAY, LOSE HEART MINIMIZE FEAR, MAXIMIZE JOY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a styrofoam glass from McDonalds. I took a small toothpick and poked a few small holes in the bottom. I ask someone to go get me a glass of water. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5, Matthew 24:22, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 24:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Plod On! We Are In A Marathron

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

Ministry must be build about the long haul not the sprint? Life is a MARATHON... PLOD ON... PREPARE FOR THE GOAL.

PLOD ON... LIFE IS A MARATHRON NOT A SPRINT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com MY DAD HAS PASTORED ALMOST 60 YEARS, I HAVE 33 YEARS IN THE FULL TIME MINISTRY... OFTEN AS I LEAVE MY DAD HE SAYS: LOVE YOU SON! PLOD ON... PLOD ON IS A OLD MOUNTAIN EXPRESSION... DO YOU UNDERSTAND ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Of Him And Less Of Me

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 9, 2017

A personal testimony of God's faithful trustworthiness

More of Him and Less of Me When God blessed me with the person I married she had been diagnosed with a serious illness and given the prognosis of a living a short life of just seven years. I was counseled by numerous ‘spiritual’ advisers to end the engagement because of how this would affect ‘my’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritually Bombed? Heavy!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2023

What is the motivation behind a HEAVY SPIRIT? WHY? WHY? Why God do I have to go through this mess? WHY?

SPIRITUALLY BOMBED? HEAVY? HEAVY? WHY GOD? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) The news has revealed this dangerous weapon called CLUSTER BOMBS. Weapons that contain multiple explosives. They can be air dropped or ground launched. Cluster bombs eject ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:22-28, John 16:33, Luke 18:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Gospel Connections To Deuteronomy Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2009

Since the Messiah is God’s anointed messenger, embracing contrary religious beliefs after professing faith in Him is inexcusable.

More Gospel Connections to Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 18:15-19 with John 10:1-30, selected; Deut. 29:18-21 with Matthew 12:25-32) 1. When I first began dating Marylu, she was a waitress. 2. Fortunately, I was brought up with good etiquette, & knew to tip 15% for good service. 3. Now the protocol ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building A Joyful Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 28, 2019

This sermon is part of our discipleship series where we look at building up the House of God within us. Today we are looking at building up a joyful, or joy-filled life, from the imprisonment of Paul and Silas in Philippi.

Building God’s House “Building a Joyful Life” Acts 16:16-40 You can listen to this sermon at https://mega.nz/#!3dtiECzJ!Ts9z_AMtZvfgM7m9veVtEbT5n9YKmwHKHWTCFepqjts Whenever it comes to this topic of finding joy in the midst of life’s difficult circumstances, which is why we need to build up God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Foursquare

The Wisdom Of Being A Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2019

A worldly person breaks peace, while a wise person makes peace.

The Wisdom of Being a Peacemaker James 3:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2019 Conflict is everywhere, isn’t it? Lady Astor once said to Churchill, “Winston, if you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee.” Churchill responded with his cutting wit: “Nancy, if you were my wife, I’d drink ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Is This The Hill On Which I Want To Die? What Really Matters?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 15, 2017

What is real love? Is this the hill on which I want to die? When things matter that should not? Then when things that should matter do not matter? What are we thinking?

WHEN THINGS THAT DON'T MATTER MATTER... AND WHEN THE THINGS THAT DO MATTER DON'T MATTER ANYMORE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS THIS THE HILL I WANT TO DIE ON? LOVE NEVER FAILS... 1 Corinthians 13:8 Charity never faileth: 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25, Matthew 14:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Driving You? Is There A Heart Problem Within?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 21, 2006

Why do we do what we do? Seems what you love you will find time to do? What happens when good men have no motivation?

WHAT IS DRIVING YOU? DO WE HAVE HEART PROBLEMS IN THE CHURCH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Joshua 14:7 Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh-barnea to espy out the land; and I brought him word again as it was in mine heart. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jehova-Rapha Our Healer

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 6, 2012

The healing that Christ has provided is much broader than the physical. He took those stripes on His back so you and I could be well in every area of our lives.

Jehova Rapha = the LORD that healeth This title is used more than 60 times in the Old Testament It literally means to RESTORE, to HEAL, or to CURE; refering to the physical, the emotional, the spiritual, and in some instances, even the moral. Ex. 15:26 26 And said, If thou wilt diligently ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Self-Righteousness Leads To Disillusionment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1.

SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1. THE CAUSE OF DISILLUSIONMENT = SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS (3:13-15) the people were blind to their own sin -- they were too good to see straight Context: You ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satan's Best Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#6] SATAN’S BEST Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction: May I confess something to you that God has revealed to me? In the attempt to see Bel Aire Baptist Church grow in the Lord; I have become angry, frustrated, and dissatisfied. God reminded me of my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Detour – Ther's A Muddy Road Ahead

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

The text says there is a right path to follow and a wrong path to follow. Follow the right path and it will lead to joy, peace, and eternal life and fellowship with God – follow the wrong path and it leads to destruction.

DETOUR – THER’S A MUDDY ROAD AHEAD" PROV. 14:12-15 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof <are> the ways of death. Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth <is> heaviness. The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding The Treasure Within You

Contributed by Samuel Olumoko on Aug 13, 2004

Most of us have no problem guarding our material possessions. We have no problem putting our money in the bank. No problem at all keeping our cash money away from thieves. But when it comes to our spiritual treasures, we tend to be careless. We expose ou

GUARDING THE TREASURE 8/12/04 TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 1:14; "Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you". (IISBV). "Guard the good Deposit given through the Holy Spirit indwelling in us". (MKJV). "You have been trusted with a wonderful treasure. Guard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:14, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational