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  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Targets Or Values, Time Or Direction, Or Quality Or Quantity

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 25, 2016
     | 7,232 views

    In today’s world everything seams to have targets that must be met, however in our lives journey would, are targets the priority our values? Our Lord was driven by his values, quality before quantity.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 6th June 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: 1 Kings 17:8-16 (17-24) Psalm 146 Galatians 1:11-24 Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Sinfulness Saddens The Savior

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2021
     | 1,343 views

    People reject God's truth and are accountable. Jesus seeks the sinners salvation.

    SINFULNESS SADDENS THE SAVIOR (Outline) August 8, 2021 - Pentecost 11 - MATTHEW 23:34-39 INTRO.: Sinfulness brings sadness. Our world is filled with many sad things. It is all because of the effects of sin. God created a perfect world. Adam and Eve lived in God’s perfect creation. Ad-am ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pretty Green Leaves? Camping At The Brink Of The Promise. Crushed.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 10, 2021
     | 1,363 views

    Small visions? Small thinking? Are we allowing the hurt and the crushing keep us away from the God promises. We face many serious divisions today because we at satisfied with small visions and small thinking.

    CAMPING AT THE BRINK OF THE PROMISE? WHY ARE WE CRUSHED, HURT? --- PRETTY GREEN LEAVES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHY ARE GOD’S PEOPLE CRUSHED? ARE WE WATCHING OTHER PEOPLE INSTEAD OF THE CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST? Do you believe the doom, the gloom, the murmuring, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wounded Warrior? Leaving My Hurt Behind?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2021
     | 2,890 views

    Woe is my hurt! We must overcome wounded spirits and broken hearts. God help us not trip on stumbling stones.

    WOUNDED WARRIOR? LEAVING MY HURT BEHIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 part) Jeremiah 10:19 Woe is me for my hurt! My wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it. Could we be hopelessly wounded? Do we pick scabs? Is our hurt and wound ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Glad And Rejoice With Me

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2020
     | 3,295 views

    The Lord Jesus reminds believers to be glad because we are God's children. We rejoice with Jesus living as shining lights in this sin-darkened world.

    “BE GLAD AND REJOICE WITH ME” (Outline) March 29, 2020 - Lent 5 - PHILIPPIANS 2:12-18 INTRO: How are you doing today? Indifferent? Sad? Glad? “Be glad and rejoice with me” are the last words in our text. They are a very fitting theme for our thankfulness to have God’s Word in our hearts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Giving Thanks During A Pandemic

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2020
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     | 5,740 views

    We are commanded by Paul to have a joyful spirit and to be thankful, no matter what the situation.

    Giving Thanks During a Pandemic 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 2020 has certainly been one of the most challenging years in recent times. It started with the spread of a new virus originating in Wuhan China which spread rapidly throughout the Earth. Many millions have caught the virus and many hundreds ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Seeds Of Kindness

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2020
     | 7,088 views

    What does God require of His people? Can external habits reveal internal problems? What kind of seeds of kindness are you planting? Random acts of kindness? Planned, purposed seeds?

    THE SEEDS OF KINDNESS--- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have pill sizes baggies with about 10 seeds in each one, random. I also put two cheerios for donut seeds? What will you grow? *QUESTION: CAN EXTERNAL HABITS REVEAL INTERNAL PROBLEMS? WHAT DOES GOD REQUIRE AND EXPECT OF HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tenacity #3 Confidence And Courage Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020
     | 3,081 views

    There will be obstacles, setbacks, challenges throughout our lives. It’s especially true if you are on a quest for the Lord. By developing tenacity, we can give ourselves the fuel to keep going. It will help in the short term to overcome the daily distractions.

    Over the last two weeks, we have discussed two of the important aspects of developing the quality of Tenacity - Connection and Control. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; the quality or fact of being very determined; the quality or fact of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moms Are Unsung Heroes Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 5, 2021
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     | 4,146 views

    Moms are indeed unsung heroes because much of what a mother does is unnoticed by others.  That is natural because much of what a mother does is behind the scenes. 

    Introduction If you have done any reading in the Old Testament, you will come across those passages of Scripture, where the writer begins telling us that so and so begot this one and so and so begot that one. We don't see that in the New Testament except in the very beginning of the Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Check Your Motive

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 11, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,723 views

    Jesus contrasts the Teachers of the Law with the poor widow. In the former, we see people more interested in themselves than in God; hypocrites, pretending to be something they were not. In the latter, we see a lady who loved God authentically and completely.

    Check Your Motive Mark 12:38-44 In March 2009 Bernie Madoff pled guilty to running the largest Ponzi scheme in history. Bernie’s last name is appropriate, because he literally “made off” with billions of dollars belonging to his investors. A Ponzi scheme is pretty simple in concept: you convince ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parting Words Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 18, 2019
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     | 5,029 views

    Paul left some final instructions for Titus regarding the church and his commitment to them and the Gospel. We need to embrace and practice these principles in our day in order to maintain doctrinal purity and bear an effective Christian witness.

    Parting Words Titus 3: 8-15 Although this was a rather brief letter, Paul had shared much with Titus regarding the ministry he had received from the Lord. He was encouraged to establish elders in each of the cities in Crete in order to assist with leadership within the local church. Paul offered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What In The World Is Going On? Are We Creating A Frankenstein?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2019
     | 2,782 views

    Blindness is a sad medical case, but mental blindness will create terrible problems? Are we creating a FRANKENSTEIN?

    ARE WE CREATING A FRANKENSTEIN? WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FRANKENSTEIN: is the creator of a fictional man like monster which eventually turns on the master. This term is used as a monster thing that becomes destructive and terrifying and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Marks Of True Revival Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,963 views

    How does revival happen? And how do we know that it is truly revival?

    The Marks of True Revival Acts 2:42-47 It has been a long time since America has seen a widespread revival. In fact, any of the researchers are lamenting the decline of Christianity in America. This decline is especially severe in what used to be called the “mainline churches.” Many remedies have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mockery Of Roman Soldiers Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2020
     | 4,356 views

    Following Pilates sentencing Jesus to a horrible death by crucifixion the soldiers could do anything they wanted to do to our Lord; they mocked Him and beat Him mercilessly. Remember, before this He was scourged (whipped).

    HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (34) Mockery of Roman Soldiers Scripture: Matthew 27:27-30 (focal passage); Mark 15:16-19 Tom Lowe 3/18/2008 Following Pilates sentencing Jesus to a horrible death by crucifixion the soldiers could do anything they wanted to do to our Lord; they mocked Him and beat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival: A Surprising Move Of God (Pt.2) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016
     | 4,771 views

    Any outpouring of the Spirit has its origin in the heart of God Himself. But, it’s birthed in the burden of believers who are in prayer.

    Revival: A Surprising Move of God (Pt.2) September 9, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson A “Lord, what will You have me to do?” 1 On September 23, 1857, Jeremiah Lanphier (a missionary, street corner preacher, door-to-door soul winner) prayed this prayer out of a heart that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist