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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    108? --- What Is The Enemy Of Better?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2015
     | 4,048 views

    108? Stats say 108 people die a minute. One day you will tie your shoes and the undertaker will un-tie them. What opportunities are we missing? God grant us open doors!

    108 --- YES 108 ... WHAT IS THE ENEMY OF BETTER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. EVER CONSIDER WHY SOME DOORS OPEN AND SOME DOORS CLOSE? LET US WEIGH IN ON THE SUBJECT OF OPPORTUNITIES... Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Are You Doing Here? Prowhat Are You Doing Here? Problems Have Purpose!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 28, 2015
     | 4,367 views

    What are you doing here? How long will you stay here after the brook goes dry? Will we learn problems have purpose?

    WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? PROBLEMS HAVE PURPOSE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com A LESSON FROM MY DAD. I was in the 8th grade and my Dad and I were traveling in East Tennessee. My Dad asked me a question: WHAT IS THE HARDEST WORD IN THE WORLD TO SAY? I knew this one --- ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    God's Promises, Yet We Must Still Dig.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014
     | 5,282 views

    Other people do not control your destiny, we must dig the wells and depend upon God to fill with the water.

    GOD PROMISES, WE DIG, WE DIG, WE DIG AGAIN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I take a shovel with me to the pulpit. I. DO WE SEEK A SURE FOUNDATION? VERY FEW DIAMONDS ARE FOUND FLOATING ABOVE GROUND, ONE HAS TO DIG. VERY LITTLE GOLD IS FOUND ABOVE GROUND, ONE HAS TO DIG. A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discover The Message Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2006
     | 2,974 views

    The Reformation reminds us that we must be diligent that we preach a gospel that boldly proclaims God’s grace and forgiveness as free gifts.

    Romans 3:21-31 “Discover the Message of Grace” INTRODUCTION We’re a congregation, a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are a congregation with a mission: To invite everyone to a new life in Christ, a deeper relationship with Christ, and spirit-filled service for Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let Not Your Heart

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 23, 2011
     | 3,367 views

    Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? It doesn’t make any difference how hard you try, it just seems that everything backfires on you? The harder you try, the worse it gets. I’m convinced that all of us have had days like t

    So as the 14th chapter of John opens, we see Jesus & His apostles in the upper room where they have eaten the Passover meal together. Jesus knew exactly what the next few hours would bring. He knew that Judas would betray Him. He knew about the illegal trials of the night, & how troubled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 13, 2010
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     | 4,913 views

    When we read the Bible we need to understand what God is trying to tell us.

    A Messiah of the Word Text: Matt. 12:1-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wife woke up one morning and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?”“I don’t know, but Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Tuesday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Rittenhouse avatar

    Fight The Good Fight - Opponent #2: Self

    Contributed by Jerry Rittenhouse on Mar 5, 2019
     | 4,951 views

    Opponent #2 is harder than our first fight. Our first attempt to FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH was with People and their Problems. But today, our second opponent is the fight we have with SELF. This is a harder match.

    VIDEO: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT (LYRIC VIDEO) CHAMPION VIDEO: MAIN SLIDE: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT SCRIPTURE SLIDES: 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stop Trying To Steal The Pen....(40 Days) Luke 4:1,2

    Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 1, 2020
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     | 4,751 views

    A message about our purpose in life and how we cannot do it on our own. We can learn from Jesus being in the desert for 40 days.

    Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
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     | 3,751 views

    self-control is about the Holy Spirit exposing the lies around us for what they really are, and thus setting us free to choose that which is right and best. To illustrate this sermon, I made chocolate covered strawberries for everyone!

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit of Self-Control Gal 5:13-26 October 24, 2004 Intro: “Try Harder!” How often do you hear that? How often do you feel that?? Life isn’t going the way you want it to, the solution must be to try harder. To work longer hours to get a promotion. To try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    When Trying To Figure Out How To Love, Look At Your Mother

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,680 views

    Mothers Day sermon from on of the greatest passages about love.

    When Trying to Figure Out How To Love, Look At Your Mom I John 3:11-24 Introduction A. It is mother’s day B. No it is not a day we just have for the fun of it C. MOTHERS DESERVE IT!!! D. Mothers act out of love E. You can never escape that love of your mother F. John must have been thinking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rich Hadley avatar

    Dear Editor: Someone Is Trying To Pull The Wool Over Your Eyes

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 8,072 views

    Abundant life comes through Jesus alone. Jesus’ way is the way of sacrifice and service.

    John 10:1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 11 - Part 3 - Exactly What Is It You Are Trying To Build? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,450 views

    Today the Burj Khalifa skyscraper is the tallest building in the world in downtown Dubai. The tower of Babel was going to be a new urban masterpiece. This would make Babylon a focal point in the ancient world. What are you building?

    Genesis 11 - Part 3 - EXACTLY WHAT IS IT YOU ARE TRYING TO BUILD? Before I came to Sydney I was teaching at a Discipleship Training School in the Whitsundays for YWAM. At the beginning of each lesson two people would pray for me. I loved this. Because they came from all sorts of nations, when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    The Old Man Is Dead. So Quit Trying To Wake Him Up!

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,290 views

    Trying to train the old nature is as fruitless as going to a cemetery and trying to get its inhabitants to sing the national anthem!

    THE OLD MAN IS DEAD. SO QUIT TRYING TO WAKE HIM UP! Trying to train the old nature is as fruitless as going to a cemetery and trying to get its inhabitants to sing the national anthem! The Church is running around trying to wake up the old man, trying to train him to do well! The Old man is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Is Your State Of Mind? Are We Trying To Re-Define Truth?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 4, 2017
     | 3,911 views

    Few people can accept what a dangerous time we are experiencing: THERE IS A GREAT ATTEMPT TO TRY TO RE-DEFINE TRUTH according to popular opinion? We must live with eternities values in view for there is too much to gain to lose.

    WHAT IS YOUR STATE OF MIND? SEEMS WE ARE TRYING TO RE-DEFINING TRUTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use a bow and arrow. Have you ever heard of string slap? Launch and arrow and hurt your arm? STATE OF MIND? I DO NOT MATTER? WHAT I DO DOES NOT MATTER? OFTEN WE ALLOW OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To People Trying To Be Faithful To God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 16, 2022
     | 2,023 views

    King Hezekiah has tried to be faithful and yet a frightening attack from the Assyrians is headed his way. Why would God allow that and what can we learn from Hezekiah's response?

    BUT KING HEZEKIAH WAS FAITHFUL: Why do bad things happen to people trying to be faithful to God? - 2 Chronicles 32:1. - Dismiss the idea of “why do bad things happen to good people?” with a discussion of the fact that none of us are good people. - This verse uses the word “faithfully” and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist