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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Lord, Give Us An Understanding Heart!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 7, 2024
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    Many people have knowledge. A few people have wisdom. We need UNDERSTANDING HEARTS. Solomon ask God for understanding, and this please God.

    LORD, GIVE US AN UNDERSTANDING HEART! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Proverbs 14:29 (NIV) A patient man has great understanding, but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Enoch: Understanding The Concept Of Walking With God

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 7, 2020
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    Enoch singled himself out in his generation to walk with God. God honoured him by not experiencing death. He became a worthy example for us to day in our walk with God.

    UPGA SERMON FOR SUNDAY SERVICE: ENOCH: UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT OF WALKING WITH GOD. Study Texts: Genesis 5: 22 - 24; Hebrews 11: 5 - 6 Introduction: - God is always looking for a walking partner, someone whose heart can be after His own heart, and who will only do what is well pleasing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understanding Ash Wednesday: A Spiritual Journey SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    This sermon explores Ash Wednesday in depth, answering three key questions: What is Ash Wednesday? How do we observe it? And what is its spiritual value?

    As Christians, we gather together regularly to study God's word and grow in our faith. Each time we come into God's presence, we draw closer to Him and experience His love and guidance. The Holy Spirit fills our souls with the joys of heaven as we surrender ourselves to God. Death is an inevitable ...read more

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    "Understanding & Breaking Generational Curses.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 24, 2025
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    The means for breaking generational curses was accomplished at Calvary. Still, the lingering effects of past actions and sins that have been passed down through our bloodline may remain, and addressing these problems involves repentance, faith, deliverance, and a dedication to a new life in Christ.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERRENCES [Matthew 11:12] “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.” [Romans 8:22] “For we know that the whole creation groaneth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understanding Noah's Time: A Guide For Today SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    A comparative study of Noah's era and the final generation, highlighting the lessons and implications for modern times.

    Today, let's open our Bibles to the book of Matthew as we continue our study on the beginning of what is to come. Jesus clearly outlined numerous signs and events that would take place before His return. These signs would act like birth pangs, increasing in frequency and strength. And that is ...read more

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  • Dan Grubbs avatar

    More Than Fellowship: Understanding Koinonia

    Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 144 ratings
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    Fellowship is so much more than potluck meals and getting together for game night. Fellowship is the selfless emersion into each others’ lives.

    There are many who have become familiar with the Greek word ’koinonia.’ The most common thing people say is that it means "fellowship." I ask you to keep that thought in mind as we go through the lesson. I want to start with a short story about something terrible that happens to some Romanian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Wants To Help Us Understand Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2022
     | 2,471 views

    Jesus wants to help us understand... 1. His Scripture (vs. 9-13). 2. The spiritual dimension of sickness (vs. 14-18). 3. The miraculous power of faith in God (vs. 17-21). 4. The suffering of our Savior (vs. 9-12, 22-23).

    Jesus Wants to Help Us Understand The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 17:9-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 17. By this time Jesus was in the 3rd year of His ministry, and J. Vernon McGee estimated that the Lord was only six months ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Really Understand Condemnation Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017
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     | 6,572 views

    Do we really understand what Hell is all about? why should we fear the second death? Is there a realization that all souls exist for eternity and eternal punishment is just that, eternal.

    Opening Illustration: The October 25, 1999 crash of golfer Payne Stewart’s plane was a bizarre incident. He and three companions and two crew, boarded a twin-engine, $2.4 million Learjet which left the runway at 9:19 A.M near Orlando, Florida. There were two pilots, and all seemed fine when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ordering Your Private World 1 - Exodus Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
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    The first of a series of three sermons on how Moses’ relationships affected his usefulness to God.

    INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. Many of us are ineffective in ministry because of fractured relationships. • There is no ministry outside of relationship. • God’s order began with people in garden, in authority with dominion. • And it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter - They Didn't Understand

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 1,106 ratings
     | 136,227 views

    In amazement, we wonder, "What's the matter with them? Were they hard of hearing? Why didn't they get the message? Why didn't they understand?" I think there are several answers to that question.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. The ability to make intelligent & correct decisions is one of the great secrets of successful Christian living. ILL. Even if you aren't a sports fan I think you'll appreciate this story about a college ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is Not Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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     | 4,169 views

    James teaches about wisdom, but first he teaches about what wisdom is not and he gives a list of negative things that Christians must avoid.

    INTRODUCTION #15 1. Open your bibles to James 3:13-16. 2. In this section of scripture James begins a discussion on the subject of wisdom by asking a question. 3. Let’s read the first part of James 3:13a, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 4. In the second part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mystery Of The Triune God

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 18, 2011
     | 4,931 views

    God’s triune nature is known through revelation. As we see Him revealed through the Word, we understand better who He is.

    “God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So God created man in his own image, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Today's Situation (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 2, 2006
     | 3,458 views

    Understanding God’s calling to preach the Gospel, as our time on Earth is running out.

    Understanding Today’s Situation (Part II) Matthew 24:4-8, 14 Recap of Part I from last week: We began looking at the current situations in the world to understand where we are in relation to Jesus Christ making his triumphant return. Go with me to Matthew, Chapter 24: 4-8, 14 - Pray I mentioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Why Christ Had To Die Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 14, 2014
     | 5,433 views

    Why would God give mankind the law if the law couldn’t save anybody? When we answer this question, we will gain insight as to why Jesus Christ had to die on the cross.

    Understanding Why Christ Had To Die www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. A large portion of your Bible explains what the Bible refers to as “the law.” In the Old Testament, God gave His people the law. • God’s moral law was summarized in what we call the Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Understanding Forgiveness: A Good Friday Message SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,010 views

    The First Word uttered from the Cross? 1.) Father 2.) Forgive 3.) They Don't Know what They are Doing

    Close your eyes and imagine the scene: the sand in the air, the crowd shouting for Barabas, the soldiers escorting Jesus to Calvary, the sound of nails being driven into His hands and feet. In the midst of this agony, Jesus utters His first words from the Cross. Can you hear them? "Father, forgive ...read more

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