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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Ever Feel Like Throwing In The Towel?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 4,290 views

    Have you ever watched a boxing match when the coach threw in the towel? We have lost? We quit? No mas?

    THROWING IN THE TOWEL... ESTABLISH A PERIMETER... HOPE, HOPE AGAIN, HOPE AGAINST HOPE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com The church is doing many worldly things in the name of the cross. Several churches have taken out the pulpit and put in the BIG SCREEN FOOTBALL GAMES. Other churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Count The Cost Of Quitting?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2015
     | 5,922 views

    Quitting can cost more than you desire to pay. Demas quit under a heavy load. John Mark quit and considered the stupid tax and returned to God's work. Quitting has consequences --- PRESS ON...

    COUNT THE COST OF QUITTING? CAN WE AFFORD TO QUIT? QUITTING HAS CONSEQUENCES ---I QUIT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Deut.30:19... I call on heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worse Than A Quitter? (Fear)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2015
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     | 3,662 views

    Could there be something worse than a quitter? Fear can paralyze us far short of our goals... We must TRY, and TRY again... THE SCARECROW is a terrible tool!

    WORSE THAN A QUITTER? I CAN'T ---- PARALYZED BY FEAR DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF A SCARE CROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE. Matthew 9:29 (KJV) Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. Matthew 9:29 (NIV) Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Running Into Brick Walls?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 7, 2016
     | 5,247 views

    Do you ever feel like you are hitting a brick wall? Never doubt in darkness what God says in the light. Obstacles are opportunities.

    DOUBT IN THE DARKNESS? EVER FEEL LIKE YOU ARE RUNNING INTO BRICKWALLS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. WE MUST UNDERSTAND WHAT CHALLENGE MEANS: THERE IS A BRICK WALL IN FRONT OF US... A SENTRY'S COMMAND TO HALT AND PROVE YOUR IDENTITY... Acts 20:24 (KJV) But none of these things move me, neither count ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Point Of No Return

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,489 views

    Trying God

    The Point of no return (Prov. 1:28) Intro: On the river there is a place near rapids of waterfalls called the point of no return let’s take an imaginary journey down a seemingly peaceful river where you are lulled almost to the point of being asleep. We are in the comfort zone, so unaware of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fathers Day 2009

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,945 views

    Being a father today is a huge responsibility. Trying to be a Christian Dad is even harder as our children are subjected to the evil in our society. But with Gods strength and counsel you can do a great job as a father.

    Fathers Day 2009 Psalm 32 While sitting in my office preparing for this sermon for Fathers Day I was hoping that it would be a thoughtful message full of wisdom, reflection and insight. All the while I could not help but wonder if the smell I was taking in from my office could be attributed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Battle Within Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 16,426 views

    When we try to meet God’s standards from our own resources we will consistently fail.

    New Years Eve is a time for new beginnings, a time for taking new steps in our lives. At midnight tonight millions of Americans will make new year’s resolutions for the year 2001. Typical resolutions will be losing weight, quitting smoking, spending more time with family, and working less hours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Can Explain The Trinity, Not I But … I Will Try?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 21, 2014
     | 4,502 views

    Who can explain the Trinity? Not I, and I believe nobody can, however there are some basis principles that help. This sermon attempts to do that, it is long and hard going, but it this the easy, the condensed version; with appendix.

    Summary: Who can explain the Trinity? Not I, and I believe nobody can, however there are some basis principles that help. This sermon attempts to do that, it is long and hard going, but it this the easy, the condensed version. This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Impressing God: Harder Than You May Think; Easier Than You May Suppose.

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 10, 2024
     | 585 views

    Simon Cowell is a familiar name to anyone who has watched shows like American Idol, The X Factor, and America’s Got Talent. He is the judge who’s usually scowling or looking totally bored. If you can get Simon to say something good about your performance, well, you may just be a star!

    Simon Cowell is a familiar name to anyone who has watched shows like American Idol, The X Factor, and America’s Got Talent. He is the judge who’s usually scowling or looking totally bored. If you can get Simon to say something good about your performance, well, you may just be a star! As far as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Rest Of Your Life

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    A reminder that when we try just a little harder proving our obedience and when we recognize our inability and His complete ability, then we will find the blessings from being involved in His work!

    Introduction Two Texans were trying to impress each other with the size of their ranches. One asked the other, “What’s the name of your ranch?” He replied, “The Rocking R, ABC, Flying W Circle C, Bar U, Staple Four, Box D, Rolling M, Rainbow’s End, Silver Spur ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wait A Minute

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,178 views

    Salvation is easy but only the beginning. Living faith is much harder.

    Wait a Minute, Who Said Anything About Suffering! Christian faith is different from any other religion in the world. It is different because of the very nature of grace. Grace does not require great works. It is a gift from God. We do not and could not have a chance of ever earning it. We will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Levi Wright avatar

    You Better Beware Satan Is Trying To Destroy And Kill You

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 31,529 views

    Sermon on how Satan sets traps to destroy and kill the children of God.

    Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “You Better Beware.... Satan Is Trying To Destroy And Kill You” Peter 5:8-11(Contemporary English Version) 8 Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Trying Times - "The Truth Shall Set You Free" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 9, 2013
     | 5,685 views

    In review of, "What if John 3:16, were not true?"

    Trying Times – “The Truth Shall Set You Free” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/07/2013, 8/8/2013, 8/9/2013) “There was a man sent from God, whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    What Happens When We Try To Follow Jesus Christ? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,995 views

    Jesus will... 1. Help us count the cost of following Him (vs. 18-20). 2. Remind us of His sacrifice (vs. 19-20). 3. Stress the urgency of our service (vs. 21-22). 4. Reveal His greatness to us (vs. 23-27).

    What Happens When We Try to Follow Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:18-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 16, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Matthew 8, Jesus has finished His Sermon on the Mount, and great multitudes followed Him down the mountain, on the way to Capernaum. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Try To Do God's Job

    Contributed by James Osborne on Sep 14, 2025
     | 232 views

    Abram and Sarai tried to fulfill God's Promise themselves, by using Hagar and made a mess out of it.

    INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been at a restaurant and waited so long for your drinks, or for a refill, that you decide to just take things into your own hands and get them yourself? I witnessed just such a situation one day when I was in college at a TGIFridays in Covington. I had organized a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ