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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You Ask A Hard Thing?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2019
     | 7,605 views

    Do we seek the DOUBLE PORTION of God's Spirit? What does the double portion cost? We must consider the lesson of settling for less than the best? Temporal or Eternal? Do we desire the MANTLE OF GOD?

    YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Protect Your Heart

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2021
     | 3,242 views

    There is an all out attack against the church leaders and Christianity. We must guard our hearts and attitudes to stay focused on eternal values. How can we protect our hearts?

    PROTECT YOUR HEART? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson) TEXT: Luke 21:26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. Matthew 6:31 Therefore take no ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living Hope - 7 Of 14 Series

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021
     | 2,236 views

    It is a wonderful thing to know the story of Jesus. But it is an infinitely more wonderful thing to believe, to be persuaded deep in one's heart that Christ is alive, and to make Him our own personal Lord and Savior.

    Easter Sunday—April 12, 1998 (April 11, 1993) Living Hope John 20:9 He saw and believed. The seeds of life had been sown. Wonderful, living words. Wonderful loving deeds The seeds fell on warm hearts and cold hearts. They fell on good ground and stony ground. And there the seeds of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Faith And Evidence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Oct 12, 2020
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     | 4,418 views

    Today we are going to look at another shelter of faith which can help withstand all calamities of life leading a Christian to move forward in God’s will despite the extremity of an existential life.

    Faith and Evidence Joshua 2:8-18 Introduction: This month we focus on the theme, “Shelters of faith”. Experientially it means that faith needs to be sheltered, faith needs to come under the banner of a refuge - so to speak. Faith at times can become so fragile and vulnerable to the tensions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lord, You Are Majestic! Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015
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     | 8,108 views

    Everything about God directs us to surrender and praise, and only fools will fight him.

    Lord, You Are Majestic Psalms 8 Picture a young boy, alone with sheep in the desert, late at night. In the utter darkness of moonless nights, the only lights were in the heavens above. Far away from city lights, with a clean atmosphere, the sky must have been dazzling. David stood in awe and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing God’s Encouragement When We Are Discouraged! Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014
     | 7,971 views

    A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF PAUL AS HE ENTERS INTO THE TOWN OF CORINTH. HE COMES INTO THIS TOWN DISCOURAGED – AND SEEING HIS CIRCUMSTANCES, WHO COULD BLAME HIM. YET, WHAT PAUL DOES NOT INITIALLY SEE, AND WHAT GOD BRINGS TO HIS ATTENTION IS THAT THERE IS MUCH

    SEEING GOD’S ENCOURAGEMENT WHEN WE ARE DISCOURAGED! Acts 18:1-17 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2  There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Colossians Is One Of The 4 Prison Epistle -- Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014
     | 5,311 views

    Through Christ all things hold together, are sustained, and united. -- Christ is the personal sustainer and preserver. -- He maintains harmony and order.

    #3~ Col.1: 19-29 ~Colossians Study~ 12-8-13 Colossians is one of the 4 prison epistle -- Ephesians -- Colossians -- Philippians -- and Philemon. -- Colosse was destroyed by an earth quake in ad 60-61, evidently just before, or possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry's Twisted Journey? Don't Miss It!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014
     | 3,640 views

    It can be easy to miss our opportunities before us. You are not an accident. Follow a good Godly teacher...

    DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TOTAL VICTORY... SETTLING FOR LESS THAN THE BEST By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY THE WILL FOREVER CHANGE YOU... THE JOURNEY WILL BE TWISTED, BUT YOU WILL TRAVEL FROM AN UNKNOWN FARM BOY TO ONE OF THE GREATEST PROPHETS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Great Is Our God?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,839 views

    Even though God is Great, Wonderful, Sovereign and All Powerful, He is still the ‘Great I AM,’ the same God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, who left His glory and became flesh through Christ to save us!

    Opening illustration: In 2004, scientists pointed the Hubble telescope at a blank-looking patch of sky near the Orion Constellation. The Hubble stayed focused on that spot for 400 orbits over 11 days. The patch of sky they were looking at is no bigger than a grain of sand held out at arm’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stone In The Hand, Judgment Versus Grace

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,287 views

    This is a sermon about judging others, forgiveness, and grace.

    PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN Today I want to talk to you about judging others, forgiveness, and grace. As we talk about these things, I want to make the Word of God alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In The Service Of The King

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,949 views

    As Christians we need to use the gifts and talents we have been given toserve the King of Kings

    In the Service of the King Matthew 25:14-30 September 6, 2009 Morning Service Introduction Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources rep asked a young accountant who was fresh out of school, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The Accountant said, "In the neighborhood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Receiving God's Guidance

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,520 views

    Abraham's servant was led by God. Four principles to follow: (1) Keep to God's Word (or ways or will); (2) take steps to fulfil His will; (3) pray for His intervention; and (4) expect Him to act.

    I want to share from Genesis 24 this morning. I remember preaching from this passage a few months back. • This morning I want to look through the eyes of the servant of Abraham and learn the principles of receiving guidance from God. • The chief servant was given a very daunting task ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Abraham's Prayer Over Sodom

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 6,687 views

    Abraham's prayer over Sodom

    Genesis 18 v. 16 - 33 Abraham's prayer over Sodom James 5 v. 16 "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." 1. ABRAHAM WAS A PRACTIAL MAN (a) His Haste v. 1 & 2 "And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How Large Is Your Family?

    Contributed by James Hickman on Feb 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,971 views

    A message on Christian unity based on shared commitment to Biblical faith. Suitable for joint meetings of local churches from various evangelical denominations.

    How Large is Your Family? Text: Luke 9:49-50 Text Introduction: Some of the incidents in the ministry of Jesus are well-known. Others are mentioned briefly and then the story moves on. The incident in my text is one of those. We shouldn’t miss its implications. ************* Imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil's Design

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,077 views

    A sermon describing five things Satan uses to influence Christians.

    "The Devil's Design" 2Co 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. Introduction: We are always talking about the plan that God has for our lives but would it surprise you to know that the Devil also has a plan for your life? The word that Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist