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  • Juan Lane avatar

    Trying To Be Like Jesus

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,255 views

    When we try to be like Jesus people around us are not going to understand

    Trying To Be Like Jesus Scripture Reference: Matthew 14:22-33 (KJV) 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Try A Little Kindness

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 5, 2018
     | 9,397 views

    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 9: 1 – 13

    2 Samuel 9: 1 – 13 Try a little kindness 9 Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So when they had called him to David, the king said to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Trying To Avoid The Mountains?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,273 views

    Lot tried to avoid his mountain. Often we look for easy, downhill journeys. Sometimes that mountain might have a purpose. Let us look at Sinai,Moriah,Carmel,Nebo and the mountains Jesus faced.

    QUIT AVOIDING THE MOUNTAINS! DO WE UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF MOUNTAINS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. ABRAHAM HAD A NEPHEW THAT DID NOT LIKE MOUNTAINS. GOD COMMANDED LOT TO FLEE TO THE MOUNTAINS. LOT HAD EVERY EXCUSE IN THE BOOK TO AVOID HIS MOUNTAIN CLIMB. A. GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Trying Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,186 views

    Encouragement and help in facing overwhelmin trials

    We aren’t so unlike the men and women of old. A. As human beings they had the same temptations. 1. As a matter of fact, the men and women of old did not have a present and living Holy Spirit of God in residence. a. It is this Holy Spirit who empowers us to rise above ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Try Turning The Pancake?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 28, 2018
     | 4,904 views

    What are we going to do? A new day? A new week? A new year? No matter how flat the pancake there is always two sides. We need a greater insight to realize this obstacle is a new opportunity to trust God. Faith does not jump into darkness, faith steps into the LIGHT!

    HAVE YOU EVER THOUGH ABOUT FLIPPING THE PANCAKE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinggers@aol.com (Two part lesson: GOD CAN) WHATEVER THIS DAY HOLDS, THIS WEEK, OR THIS YEAR: REFUSE TO LIVE IN DOUBT AND FEAR, FLIP THE PANCAKE… If the pancake is burning on one side, WHY NOT TURN IT OVER? TRY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beloved, Try The Spirits

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,238 views

    In Ch.1 John established that we have fellowship with the Father through the Son, and we demonstrate the reality of that fellowship: to the world; and to our self (assurance) - by living a holy life. In ch.2 & 3 we enlarged on the idea of the assurance of

    A habit of devout fellowship with God is the spring of all our life, and the strength of it. <Henry Edward Manning, British Cardinal, 1808-1892> + That should be the goal of our Christian walk + And that was our stated reason for starting this series from 1 John + [1:3] = Horizontal AND vertical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trying To Play God?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 3,846 views

    Are we trying to play God today? What are we substituding for God?

    TRYING TO PLAY GOD? IS IT A SMALL THING? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I place a chair in front of the group. I discuss: WILL THIS CHAIR HOLD ME? No, this chair can't? No, it will hold me? There is only one way to prove if the chair will or will not hold me? I MUST SIT IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gods Pilgrims Series

    Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,762 views

    we are Gods pilgrims...chosen by Him and on the journey we will meet trying times but we must remember what He has promised

    1 Peter 1 Gods Pilgrims Jan 05 Thesis: Christians are only pilgrims in this world which is not our home. Introduction: Someone said the word Bible can be written out, using each letter, B-i-b-l-e, to mean Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. 1 Peter is a guide for Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Koran: Some Introductory Matters Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 12, 2015
     | 3,775 views

    Every Christian in these trying times needs to have at least a basic understanding of Islam and its holy book. The following lessons will supply that need.

    About this series of lessons As a student and teacher of the Christian Bible, what we believe to be the very Word of God, I know what my faith teaches. I am now learning what Islam teaches. There is a huge clash. The Muslim holy book is unknown to a large number of Muslims, and almost all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worship In A Pandemic Christmas - One In Christ's Love Series

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Dec 19, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,995 views

    Can Christmas still be merry, even it is pandemic? This sermon intends to show His people that there are ways to worship God even in these trying times.

    Intro: How many will feel merry on this Christmas 2020 while we sing “We wish you a merry Christmas? Or even sing “Have yourself a merry little Christmas”? It seems that the word “merry” is a very common word during Christmas. You see the word “merry” means being “cheerful and lively” and it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    One Pebble At A Time

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,695 views

    You can fail and not be a faiilure! Get up and try again!

    ONE PEBBLE AT A TIME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 5:20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound, but where sin abounded, grace did much more abound... Mark 9:35 And He sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them: IF ANY MAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Challenge? Easy Vs Best?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 17, 2019
     | 3,252 views

    Often times we find the challenge in life is looking for the easiest path. Water always seeks the path of least resistance. In God's plan we may find EASY... may not be the best. We continue with the thought: KNOCKED DOWN? GET UP!

    CHALLENGE? SEARCHING FOR AN EASIER WAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Remember the lesson of the heat? The butter? Melts. The egg gets hard? The tea bag brings out the favor. LIFE IS TEMPORARY AT BEST. SURE, LIFE THROWS US FOR A LOOP EVERYNOW AND THEN. THIS STORM SHALL PASS… ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Do We Ebb The Flow?

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 31, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,568 views

    In light of the challenges facing the world today, what is the Chrsitian to do? How can we be certain things will be well for us in the trying times of today?

    HOW DO WE EBB THE FLOW? Text: Revelation 2:2-7 Scripture Reading: Revelation 2:2-7 INTRODUCTION 1. The Old Testament is full of warnings about corrupt governments and the potential danger for God's people a. Rom. 13:1 "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Value Of Oil

    Contributed by Todd Justice on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,644 views

    When all else is failing about you, it is good to know that we still have the Holy Spirit: even during life's trying times.

    Rev. Todd Justice 2 Kings 4:1-7 Jan. 09, 2010 I) The supply of the oil.v.1-2 a. The oil was there during the hard times.v.1 1. Time of great sorrow. 2. Time of debt. 3. Time when much could have been lost. b. The oil was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of Oil

    Contributed by Todd Justice on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,346 views

    When all else is failing about you, it is good to know that we still have the Holy Spirit: even during life's trying times.

    Rev. Todd Justice 2 Kings 4:1-7 Jan. 09, 2010 I) The supply of the oil.v.1-2 a. The oil was there during the hard times.v.1 1. Time of great sorrow. 2. Time of debt. 3. Time when much could have been lost. b. The oil was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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