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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Is The Greatest Act Of Love? The Kiss?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 10, 2017
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    We consider what the greatest act of love could be. THIS IS A STUDY OF THE KISSES OF THE BIBLE. But let me tell you upfront, that listening is the greatest act of love we can know.

    WHAT IS THE GREATEST ACT OF LOVE? A KISS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingegrs@aol.com While this lesson is about THE KISS, perhaps the greatest act of love is TO LISTEN! Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Everlasting Love

    Contributed by John Newton on Dec 19, 2022
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    About a third of the way through the letter “J” in my dictionary you will come across the word “jeremiad”..

    About a third of the way through the letter “J” in my dictionary you will come across the word “jeremiad”. And what, you ask, is a jeremiad? Well, a jeremiad is defined as (and I quote) “a long literary work, in which the author bitterly laments the state of society and its morals in a serious tone ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 7 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022
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    This study continues with the examination of the Isaiah passages for Israel's restoration after the Second Coming. Israel returns as the Wife of Jehovah; the earth is luxuriant in the Millennium and nations will come to the light of glory in Israel with Messiah there.

    THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 7 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH The series of restoration passages in the Prophet Isaiah continues. We now continue on from Part 6. {{Isaiah 54:4-8 “Fear not, for YOU will not be put to shame, neither feel humiliated, for you will not be disgraced, but you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Always Trying, Never Sure

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 18, 2020
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    Look at this phrase, “protected by the power of God through faith” (1 Peter 1:5) (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Set Free")

    HoHum: Sometimes when we are in an airport, observe the difference between passengers who hold confirmed tickets and those who are on standby. The ones with confirmed tickets read magazines, chat with friends, or just sleep. The ones on standby hang around the ticket counter, pace and fret, fret ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In His Time

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Dec 10, 2023
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    Bringing someone to Christ requires patience, love, and prayer. How we approach them with the gospel can either encourage them or turn them off completely. We have to give God and His Spirit the chance to work in people.

    “Conversion In His Time” by Joe Mack Cherry I. Preface – Bringing Others to Christ A. We are all called to bring others to Christ! 1. We are commanded to teach and admonish others. a. Mk 16:15 – “preach the gospel to all creatures.” b. Mat 28:19-20 – “go ye into world and make disciples of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three In One Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 1, 2021
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    God is one, but three. How do we understand this and why does it matter?

    The Significance of the Trinity   • [VIDEO] • At the very heart of Christian belief is a concept called the Trinity. • It’s so central that one of the greatest theologians of the 20th century, Karl Barth, said, “Trinity is the Christian name for God.” • God is a Trinity of three in one, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Hedged In Love Hurts

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 26, 2018
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    How God uses spiritual hedges to get us into alignment with His plans.

    Hedged In, Love Hurts PPT 1 Title PPT 2 Text Hosea 1:1 The word of the LORD which came to Hosea the son of Beeri, during the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and during the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. Hosea 1:2 When the LORD first spoke through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "finding Our Way Home"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020
     | 4,135 views

    We actually have three stories being told here. Three stories. One parable. One big truth and here it is. Lost things matter to God. As a result, God spends a great deal of time looking for his people.

    "Finding Our Way Home" Luke 15:11-20 While living in Kentucky a good friend of mine and I drove all the way to Detroit to see a baseball game. I had never been to the old Tiger’s stadium and they were playing my favorite team so we made the trek. I took my car and getting to Detroit was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Buried With Him, Raised With Him (Baptism Of The Lord, January 8, 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2023
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    We always associate a hearse with death. What about baptism? How do we look at baptism? Doesn’t baptism represent death to an old way of life and the beginning of new life as a new creature in Christ? Paul said it did!

    BURIED WITH HIM, RAISED WITH HIM Text: Romans 6:1 – 6, 13 - 14 Romans 6:1-6  What then are we to say? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound?  (2)  By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it?  (3)  Do you not know that all of us who have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Three Simple Rules To Greatness - The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 28, 2023
     | 2,781 views

    The disciples of Jesus wanted to be great in the kingdom. Some people criticize the disciples for even asking the question. Jesus consider it normal and shows them a better way and a better attitude. It is normal to desire promote, achievement and elevation.

    Sermon: Three Simple Rules To Greatness - The Greatest in the Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Receiving God's Forgiveness

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Sep 25, 2024
     | 1,104 views

    Friends, the great equalizer in all of our lives is our desperate need for God's grace, mercy and forgiveness.

    Friends, the great equalizer in all of our lives is our desperate need for God's grace, mercy and forgiveness. If someone forgives you a $100 debt, that means they have to cover that debt with $100 of their own money. I want you to keep that in mind as we go along. We are going to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • John Lowe avatar

    Because Of Their Return To Bondage Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 15, 2019
     | 4,520 views

    God requires believers to live holy lives because they are children of a holy God and desire to love and worship Him (Matt. 5.48 ).

    November 6, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.C.1.a: Because of their Return to Bondage (4:8-11) Galatians 4.8-11 (KJV) 8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. 9 But now, after that ye have known God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "two Lost Sons"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,803 views

    A sermon focusing on the elder son in the prodigal son parable.

    “Two Lost Sons” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 This is probably one of the best known parables of Jesus in the Bible. I’d say it is right up there with “The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” It is usually referred to as “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    What Jesus’ Grief Over Jerusalem Reveals Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2023
     | 1,786 views

    The reasons for grief are many, such as the loss of a loved one, the loss of health, or the letting go of a long-held dream. Dealing with a significant loss can be one of the most difficult times in a person's life. Jesus sees God’s dream for Jerusalem slipping away.

    Sermon: What Jesus’ Grief over Jerusalem Reveals Matthew 23:37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God’s messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn’t let me. 38 And now, look, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon – Hope In The Day Of Adversity (Responding To Loss)

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 19, 2024
     | 783 views

    God calls us to reflection in times like these. Consider Ecclesiastes 7:14, “In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.”

    Sermon – Hope in The Day of Adversity Introduction - The coronavirus, civil unrest and violence, looming national and personal debt, strained family relationships, and corruption within political parties have provoked a rising tide of fear and an increasing sense of vulnerability in the peoples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist