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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The High Chair Vs The Electric Chair?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    We think about the role of Parent’s in raising Godly children. A poll recently stated: 80% of unchurched parents want their children to have a spiritual education.

    THE HIGH CHAIR VS THE ELECTRIC CHAIR By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION! A. Did you hear about the little boy that went to Sunday School? His Mom and Dad stayed home. They started asking the lad all about Sunday School class? The Mom said: WHO WAS YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keeping Up With The Jones'

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,912 views

    We want what we do not have because we think that we deserve it. Grace does not jive with what some teach today - Prosperity Theology.

    BP18KeepingUpJames4 Sermon: “Keeping Up With the Jones’” Scripture: James 4: 1-8a Theme: We want and do not have because we think we deserve it. Grace doesn’t jive with Prosperity theology! On any given day you turn on the television and watch one preacher tell you that if you love God, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Things I Admire About The Devil

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,861 views

    There are two things the devil and I have in common: He hates me and I hate him! So please hear me out. There are some things that the devil do that I wish the children of God would do in ministry. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not going to glorify the dev

    Intro: There are two things the devil and I have in common: He hates me and I hate him! So please hear me out. There are some things that the devil do that I wish the children of God would do in ministry. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not going to glorify the devil but use him as an example to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Ambassadors Of Christ

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,427 views

    All Christians are supposed to be ambassadors of Christ. As his ambassadors, we carry his authority. But we avoid showing it because we’re afraid of what people may think of us.

    Other Scriptural passages: Isaiah 66:10-16 Galatians 6:(1-10)14-18 Psalm 66 or 66:1-8 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "Because Mama Says It Doesn't Make It Right"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,976 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving parents.

    12 July 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Not By Accident Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,170 views

    This message teaches us through the life of Moses how much God thinks of us and what we are able to accomplish. This is part 2 in a 9 part series.

    MOSES: FROM DOUBT TO DELIEVERANCE NOT BY ACCIDENT Sunday September 15, 2002 Scripture Reference: Exodus 2:1-10 Intro. A. Can I introduce you to a thought that I think most of us never consider and may even feel is a little irreverent at first glance? I am going to anyway so just say yes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Midnight Cry

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,150 views

    I compare this parable to 10 people go to church 5 are ready to meet Jesus and 5 are not. 5 think they are but are fooled when Christ returns for the rapture of the church.

    The Midnight Cry Mathew 25:1:13 1 ¶ Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Discipleship Test

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 22, 2014
     | 6,059 views

    Following Jesus is the absolutely most important priority in the life of a Christian. What do you think Jesus would say about how well you’re following Him?

    The Discipleship Test Jan. 29, 2014 Luke 9.51-62 Luke 9:51-62 (NASB) 51 When the days were approaching for His ascension, He was determined to go to Jerusalem; 52 and He sent messengers on ahead of Him, and they went and entered a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him. 53 But they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ In You

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,840 views

    Christians need to be incredibly positive and encouraged because of the reality of Christ alive in us.

    Christ in You (Col. 1.27) July 1, 2001 There are some great mysteries involved in this whole affair of being a Christian and one of the most exciting is what we can understand in what Paul declares to us in Col. 1.27. I was thinking on this and actually discussing this earlier in the week when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursue Something Bigger

    Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Mar 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,800 views

    Change will always require stretching, but that’s where power to Breakfree from status quo is generated. No change that is positive and profitable comes by trying to hold steady when God is saying you should stir things up.

    It is time to break status quo! I don’t know what it means to you. But this is the Word so strong in my spirit for someone this season! You have dwelt so much in the arena of status quo. You have overstayed your welcome in the valley of coping and indecision. We never grow during status quo! It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    When Hope Arises Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014
     | 5,774 views

    Today we gather around the event that has influenced human history more than any other…and changed more lives than any other. We gather around the resurrection of Jesus…known as the Christ…which means the anointed one.

    When Hope Arises Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014 – Brad Bailey Intro Today we gather around the event that has influenced human history more than any other…and changed more lives than any other. We gather around the resurrection of Jesus…known as the Christ…which means the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stand Firm And Work Hard Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 16, 2022
     | 3,091 views

    'Stand firm and work hard' might seem a very strange Easter message. But it's Paul's key message in 1 Corinthians 15 - the longest passage on the resurrection in the Bible. The resurrection gives us hope - and that hope gives us reason to stand firm and work hard.

    Easter Sunday is the day when we celebrate the fact that God raised Jesus from death. When I say WE celebrate the fact that God raised Jesus from the dead, I mean, WE IN THIS CHURCH celebrate it. Clearly, a lot of other people DON'T celebrate it. A few years ago the Daily Telegraph conducted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis King avatar

    Lake Of Fire Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 10, 2022
     | 3,091 views

    Would you believe that no matter if people were good or bad, they went to Hades, not hell? Do you think ‘Hell and the Lake of Fire’ are the same. They are not.

    — Lake of Fire — You may, as I did for a long time, have had casual thoughts that ‘Hell and the Lake of Fire’ were the same. They are not. Neither is each meant to receive the same class of sinners. Many folks mindfully merge them into one godforsaken penal colony where human sinners are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,151 views

    Explores the power of enduring hope in Christ, which shines brightest in adversity and anchors us in the certainty of God's promises.

    Warm greetings, family of faith. There is a comforting familiarity in gathering together, each of us bringing our unique experiences and perspectives, bound by the common thread of our shared belief. We are united in our desire to understand more deeply the infinite wisdom of God's Word, to seek ...read more

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  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Heaven, The Place Of No Tears

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 17, 2024
     | 1,707 views

    The Christian's hope is not just to live a long life on earth, but to live forever with God in heaven. —J. I. Packer

    Good morning, dear friends. I'm so delighted to see each one of you here today. There's a sense of shared joy, shared faith, and shared hope that fills this room and each home online as we gather, and it's a beautiful thing. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ