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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Buried Talents? Doing Nothing?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 1, 2025
     | 203 views

    This will be an unpopular sermon? This is a much needed sermon. It is said 20% of people do 80% of the work. The harvest is plentious. The laborers are few. Could idleness be a sin? Zero times a 1,000 is zero. Let us be busy about our Father's business.

    DO NOTHING? BURIED TALENTS? IDLENESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Colossians 3:23 (NLT2) Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Psalm Of A Sheep PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 7, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,002 views

    This sermon explores how to follow God's guidance, find spiritual nourishment, and seek comfort in His protection, as depicted in Psalms 23.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this time of shared worship and reflection. Today, we gather under the banner of our faith, bound together by the love of our Savior and the fellowship of believers. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to be filled, to be renewed, to be ...read more

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    Men Like Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 627 views

    This sermon explores how God's power is made perfect in our weaknesses, choosing flawed individuals to manifest His glory and grace.

    Good morning, family of faith. It is a joy and an honor to stand before you today, not because of who I am, but because of who we are in Christ. We are gathered here, not as perfect beings, but as flawed vessels, chosen by Christ. And in this truth, there is an overwhelming beauty and an ...read more

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    Now That We Are Revived PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 490 views

    This sermon explores how to cultivate unwavering faith, stand firm amidst life's storms, and maintain spiritual momentum through reliance on the Holy Spirit.

    Good morning, dear family of God. It's such a joy to see all of you gathered here today, united in faith and love, eager to receive the word of God. We are all here because we believe in the power of the Gospel, the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, and the redemptive love of our Savior, ...read more

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    When You Need Something More Than Another Good Sermon

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 115 views

    REAL CHURCH — REAL PEOPLE — IN THE REAL WORLD A good sermon lifts Jesus high, awakens hope in weary hearts, calls us home, and invites a personal response of faith.

    INTRO — THE SERMON JUDGING COMMITTEE –––––––––––––––––– 1. A GOOD SERMON PROCLAIMS Acts 2:14 Peter stood up and raised his voice. He didn’t hide behind politeness or whisper his faith so no one would be offended. He didn’t wait for perfect conditions. He didn’t send out a survey to the crowd ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Urgency: Hear Vs Listen?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2023
     | 1,973 views

    We need to grow a sense of urgency to be ready and prepared for the second coming of Jesus. Do we hear? Do we listen? Open our eyes, O, Lord.

    URGENCY… WE HEAR BUT WE DON’T LISTEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I BEG YOU TO CATCH THE SENSE OF URGENCY. I GIVE EACH PERSON A SMALL LIST TO READ: URGENT with 1) MATTHEW 24, 2) MARK 13, 3) LUKE 21, 4) 2 TIMOTHY 3, 5) 2 PETER 3. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Glorious Grace Of Having Died With Christ! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 753 views

    Explores the paradoxical Christian truth of finding new life and deliverance through participating in Christ's death and resurrection.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this beautiful sanctuary where we gather in fellowship, united by our faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called by the One who loved us before the foundation of the world. Today, we open our hearts and minds ...read more

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    The Joys Of Christmas - 2 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 534 views

    Explores sanctification as a lifelong transformative process, enabled by God's Spirit, that shapes Christians to reflect the image of Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather with you once again, to lift our hearts and minds to the One who has called us out of darkness and into His marvelous light. We are here, not by our own merit, but by the grace of God. And in that grace, we find not only our salvation but ...read more

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    Knowing Christ: Part 2 (Focus) Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009
     | 4,731 views

    This is the second sermon in a two part series on Knowing Christ personally and intimately. This message deals with focusing on Christ in us, Us in Christ (seated with him in the heavenlies), and Watch what Jesus does.

    Knowing Christ #2 (Focus) Romans 8:6 CHCC: December 6, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Sometimes I think back to church camp and the kids who went forward every year to rededicate over and over again. If we were to graph our spiritual journey, it would probably look something like a roller coaster. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unchecked Decay Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,966 views

    This is the 20th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#20] UNCHECKED DECAY Judges 21:1-25 Introduction: This last chapter of Judges is a really sad and troubling story. It shows what happens when people forget God and do whatever they want. Their community starts to fall apart. We see a whole Tribe, Benjamin, almost wiped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pita Bread, Fish, And Boat Potatoes Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 6,029 views

    The miracles of multiplying the loaves and walking on water are connected in Mark 6:52; what was Jesus trying to prove to His disciples?

    Pita Bread, Fish, and Boat Potatoes (Matt. 14:13-33, Mark 6:31-52, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-21) Intro 1. It is hard to define a miracle. 2. In one sense, miracles are happening all around us…(read excerpt for Swenson’ Book, "More than meets the eye" or other creationist materials explaining the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Wearing Your Best Clothes? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 10,511 views

    This sermon explains why trying to live the Christian life is impossible for us--becasue only CHRIST can live it!

    Personal Questions… Are You Wearing Your Best Clothes? Isaiah 64:6 March 25, 2001 Intro: A. [Clothes Make a Church] A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn’t have proper ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But I Gave It My Best Effort Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,539 views

    I tried I really did, isnt trying enough for salvation? Isnt do our best what counts?

    Galatians 3:1-14 But I gave it My Best Effort! Introduction A. As many of you know I play Racquetball with Jon usually on Tuesdays and Thursday morning. B. I have a goal. My goal is quite simple. My Goal is to beet Jon C. I do not accomplish my Goal often. In fact if I win one out of four ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How Do You Define 'healthy'? Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,736 views

    This sermon introduces a study of 1 Cor. 12-14 in which we are trying to determine the signs and characteristics of a healthy church.

    October 6, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ¡§How do you define ¡¥healthy¡¦?¡¨ INTRODUCTION How do you define ¡§healthy¡¨? Usually when I want to define something, I go to Webster¡¦s dictionary. I consider Webster to be the expert. Webster defines ¡§healthy¡¨ as ¡§having good health¡¨. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With God The Impossible Becomes Possible Series

    Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,165 views

    Today, are you living in and relying on God’s Holy Spirit, or are you trying to rely on your own might and power?

    INTRODUCTION. We are continuing our exploration of the prophecies of Zechariah. We are looking, at the moment, at the visions that God gave Zechariah, and are recorded in chapters 1 to 6. This time we are looking at the fifth vision: The Golden Lampstand and the Two Olive Trees. These visions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist