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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Come Closer, Pass Me Not

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2025
     | 263 views

    We have a standing invitation: COME UNTO ME! If we will draw nigh to Jesus ---- He will draw nigh to us. Come and go with me to my Father's House.

    COME CLOSER, THE INVITATION. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Two parts Fodder for this lesson comes from Dick Van Huss, Winchester, Ky. THERE IS A PROMISE IF WE WILL --- GOD WILL. WILL WE HEAR THE EXHORTATION THAT GOD DESIRES US TO COME CLOSER TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Burning Bush Encounter Series

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020
     | 3,860 views

    Imagine you’re taking a walk on a lonely hillside on a hot summer day. A furze bush catches fire, but instead of burning up it keeps on burning! That would take your attention and make you think, “What’s going on? Is someone trying to say something to me?”

    The Burning Bush Encounter 1. Exodus 2.1-15 2. Exodus 3.1-5 3. Ps. 116 Illustration: A missionary to Africa many years ago told of a woman who came to every service, accompanied by her dog. She would sit on the outside, next to the aisle. At the end of the service, when the pastor gave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does Our Hope Consist In? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2021
     | 1,300 views

    Without God in the world we have no hope. When we come to know God as a true and present and living reality in our lives, we receive the gift of hope.

    Monday of 2nd week in Advent What was the hope of the man with the paralyzed limbs? What was the hope of the men who in their faith and love let him down into the room where Jesus was? At first glance, the only thing they seemed to want was a healing touch, a friend once more able to walk. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Knight avatar

    The Intimate Savior

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    Christ comes as the intimate savior willing to ’get His hands dirty’ for the sake of saving a lost, hurting, and dying world.

    The Intimate Savior Mark 1:40-45 Introduction: illustration of uncleanness (Trying to get Shelley dirty after working) I. Leper What it means to be a leper diseased -any number of skin diseases -affects skin, but goes deeper; exposing raw flesh feared-fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Curtis Brock avatar

    When He Was On The Cross

    Contributed by Curtis Brock on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,646 views

    INTRODUCTION: 2000 years ago.

    INTRODUCTION: 2000 years ago...crowd gathered at Golgotha's hillside. Why? To Witness a crucifixion...a terrible, cruel death. This day...no ordinary day by any means. The mob had gotten their wish. Earlier they had cried, "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!" Now poised...they watched the crucifixion take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Crisis Points.

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,009 views

    This sermon looks at crisis points in our lives which work out to be turning points which move us onto deepening points and can result in actual healing points.

    Crisis Points Mark 5:21-43. The widow of Stephen Oake whose husband was a special branch police officer who was stabbed to death in Manchester by a terrorist, said in the Daily Telegraph article… That while she realized there was going to be some dark day’s ahead, she felt assured that “God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Where Are The Nine? (Thanksgiving Sermon)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022
     | 3,755 views

    Notice in our scripture reading, the Lord asked a question, he asked, “Where are the Nine?”

    WHY DID HE ASK THAT QUESTION? This passage of scripture teaches us that the Lord expects us to show gratitude in our lives. These ten lepers were HOPELESS and HELPLESS, and He miraculously cured them. The least they could have done was show some appreciation for what He had done for them. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glynda Lomax avatar

    Defeating Depression And Suicidal Thoughts - Pt 01 - What Is Depression And How To Know If You're Depressed Series

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,367 views

    a short series on Depression and Suicidal Thoughts and how to defeat them. We are going to talk a lot about depression and its causes, etc. and a lot about suicide statistics in this because although depression and suicide CAN be spiritual, they are not always. Biblical examples of depression.

    Psychiatry students were in their college class one day when their professor began a discussion to prove a point. "What we’re going to talk about today," the professor said, "are the emotional extremes that many mentally disturbed people go through… for example “What’s the opposite ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    The Right Side Of Easter

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,891 views

    Many Christians are living on the Calvary side of Easter. They live as if Jesus died for their sins (ie… they are saved) but without the power, the joy, the redemption and the transformation of Easter.

    The Right Side of Easter Point of sermon: Many Christians are living on the Calvary side of Easter. They live as if Jesus died for their sins (ie… they are saved) but without the power, the joy, the redemption and the transformation of Easter. Sermon: Earlier we sang the familiar words, "Low in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Groves avatar

    Elijah - Down But Not Out Series

    Contributed by Bob Groves on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,602 views

    Dealing with tough times in life. Especially when you are down emotionally.

    Series... People Like YOU & ME ELIJAH...RemindS ME of a "WORD" – TIRED. Today – Look at ELIJAH a MAN Greatly Used of God – Who Ran into a Dark Time in LIFE... We can Learn from Him what to do & not to do – When You’re Down – Not Out Read I Kings 19:1-10 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Richardson avatar

    May I Persuade You?

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 15, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 3,571 views

    If I could persuade you to do just one thing in this life it would not be to become a millionaire or to do some magnificent feat for fame. It would be to turn to Jesus as your Savior.

    INTRO: The word "persuade" means "to convince, win over or convert" I believe that you and I are responsible for presenting the facts of the Gospel. Preach the truth without comprimise. But the Holy Spirit is who works the convincing in the person’s heart. We don’t convert, convince or win ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    Totally Clean Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,543 views

    How a Leper’s life was changed by meeting Jesus’ face to face.

    Totally Clean “face to Face” Sermon series Sunday June 24th 2007 Intro: We have a play set in our back yard, and under it the kids have seen it as great fun to dig up the dirt. They love to sit out there and play in the dirt. And the only thing greater than playing in dirt is playing in mud. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Three Significant Things About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    From this encounter with Jairus and the sick woman, we learn three things about Jesus: (1) No one who comes seek Jesus will be ignored; (2) No situation in your life will ever be a problem to Jesus, and (2) He always respond to your faith.

    Look at how Jesus treats people. Here we have a miracle inside of a miracle! Again we see two apparently hopeless situations. • Again Mark highlights to us Jesus as the Hope of the Hopeless; the Help of the Helpless. • The problem is not the ‘problem’ (sickness, difficulty…). Jesus can tackle ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    All Things Are Possible

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 33,236 views

    All things are possible for the person who has faith in God. As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. Focusing our attention on God so that all we can see is Him. Then we will see our impossible situations turn around.

    Introduction § All things are possible for the person who has faith in God. § As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. § Focusing our attention on God so that all we can see is Him. Then we will see our impossible situations turn around. § The Believer can accomplish the impossible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Reach Out To Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jun 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,816 views

    Reach through the crowds of life toward Jesus.

    Reach out to Jesus By Pastor Scott Jensen Matthew 9:20-22 (also Mark 5:25-34 and Luke 8:43-47) Introduction In a popular “Saturday Night Live comedy” skit, one of the characters, Stuart Smalley, attempted to console people as they struggled with their issues and dilemmas. In one of the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran