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Dirty Life's From Dusty Bibles Grow

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2002

based on 46 ratings

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The lack of personal Bible study can limit growth and set many dangerous opportunities ahead.

DIRTY LIFE’S FROM DUSTY BIBLES GROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: HE SENT HIS WORD, AND HEALED THEM, AND DELIVERED THEM FROM THEIR DESTRUCTIONS. Psa.107:20. Psa. 119 :11 THY WORD HAVE I HID IN MY HEART, THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST GOD. You do err not knowing the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:20, Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Mar 31, 2003

based on 61 ratings

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The Bible teaches that the world is headed not toward peace and unity, but toward a final, cataclysmic war, the battle of Armageddon (16). Until that climactic holocaust, things will continue to deteriorate as the world falls deeper and deeper into chao

THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE Revelation 6: 1-8 The Bible teaches that the world is headed not toward peace and unity, but toward a final, cataclysmic war, the battle of Armageddon (16). Until that climactic holocaust, things will continue to deteriorate as the world falls deeper and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Expecting To Receive Something

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jul 21, 2003

based on 148 ratings

| 36,188 views

If your life is walked in obedience to God, you can expect great and marvelous events to unfold.

What are your expectations in life? How do you reach the place in your walk that God desires you to be? Would it surprise you to know that obedience is the key? Today, I want us to look at a text in the Bible where without obedience, the power of the Gospel would not have been manifested, a man ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 2, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 2,749 views

I really believe God is able to use us, no matter what our education, or training or even our past involves.

To God Be the Glory! Do you sometimes feel you are useless, or that your life is not making a difference? I believe these are questions most of us deal with when reflecting upon our lives. We may be asking ourselves, “Is God really able to use me to make a difference in other people’s lives?” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Cut Above---Reaching For A Higher Plane

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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We cannot afford to accept status quo as a norm. Those people that say it cannot be done will watch others pass them doing God’s work. Let us find MORE!

A CUT ABOVE --- REACHING FOR A HIGHER PLANE... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT IS STATUS QUO? A. Existing state of affairs. Are we happy staying the same old way? B. WHAT IS THE NORM FOR US? AN AUTHORITATIVE STANDARD. A MODEL. Binding guide to control or regulate acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:4-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Equip, Empower, Evangelize Series

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Oct 13, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 12,411 views

This is part 2 of a series I preached about working toward church growth. Herein, you will find some ideas/tools for helping your church grow.

Church Growth Sunday, part 2 Acts 1:8 Intro: I talked to you this morning about the fact that every person plays a vital role in seeing church growth. No person in this body is an exception. Everybody has a calling to help, and everyone will also reap the rewards. When people start coming in, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Crowned Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 5,323 views

Smyrna

Smyrna: The Crowned Church Rev 2:8-11 Herman Lange, a German Christian who was executed by the Nazis during World War II. In his cell on the night before he was to be killed, Lange wrote a note to his parents. He said two feelings occupied his mind: "I am, first, in a joyous mood, and second, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirit Empowered Goodness, Knowledge And Competence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2003

based on 85 ratings

| 9,522 views

Through the grace given by the Holy Spirit, ordinary people become extraordinarily equipped. Through the empowering of the Spirit, the word of God equips us to enrich, edify and equip people to serve the Lord with effectiveness according to the gifts give

Romans 15:14-16 What are the reasons certain believers lack goodness, knowledge, and competence to serve? Illustration: The great violinist, Nicolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to Genoa -- the city of his birth -- but only on condition that the instrument never be played upon. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Starting Over...again Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 14, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 18,213 views

Finding success where we once experienced failure.

Moses was once again wondering whether or not he had been a failure. God had given him a chance to start over but it wasn’t going as he had expected...again. Forty years earlier he had tried to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage through his own devices. Humbled and made wiser on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Never Accept Defeat Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

based on 40 ratings

| 15,988 views

Proposition: The spiritual warrior never accepts defeat in accomplishing God’s will for his or her life.

The Warrior Ethos II Sean Lester January 18, 2007 Primary Text: 1 John 5:3-5 [3] This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, [4] for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. [5] Who is it that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Desire For Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 15, 2006

based on 18 ratings

| 10,797 views

This sermon describes the stages of spiritual growth in Christians

God’s Desire For Spiritual Growth STAGES OF SPIRITUAL MATURITY FOR CHRISTIANS (This is not a gender issue but spiritual) I Jn 2:12-14 12 I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake. 13 I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Do The Wicked Prosper?

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

based on 30 ratings

| 10,598 views

Many people ask the question, "Why is life unfair?" The Psalmist in the 73 Psalm, feels the same way. How do we answer this question?

Why Do The Wicked Prosper? Life is unfair. There are so many things about life that don’t make sense. I had a great childhood. My father was a police officer here in Nashville. My mother was a CPA in Green Hills. We lived in what the time seemed like a mansion. Now looking back I realize it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living On The Now Side

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001

based on 15 ratings

| 4,455 views

This sermon deals with the difficulties of having to walk by faith.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1 – 12 Title: “Living On The Now Side” Introduction: To understand the 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians we need to know some things about the city of Corinth. Corinth was the most important city of all Greece in Paul’s day. Its wealth was fabulous. Men spent their days ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To The Garden

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Jan 12, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 7,012 views

How can we return to God’s intention for his creation and for each of us as his CHildren?

Here we go back to the very beginning of the story of God in relationship with the people that He created. I am particularly impressed as I look at the things that we see and hear on the evening news and I realize that no longer do we live in a perfect world. Yet, God clearly created the world ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Postponing Your Procrastination Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 22, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 14,831 views

This series that deals with overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying the Giants In Your Life" 5of6

Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series "Postponing Your Procrastination" 5 of 6 May 26, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: He’s rich and smart, but Bill Gates isn’t very wise. In an interview with Time magazine, Gates said, "Just in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

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