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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Finish Line, Cast It Down!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 7, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,025 views

    There has been 4,224 horses race, 13 won the Triple Crown. Jesus promised to reward of those that diligently seek Him. Did you know those closest to the Throne of God lay their crowns at Jesus' feet? Cast them down!

    THE FINISH LINE, CAST THE CROWN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE HAVE BEEN 4,224 (2016) HORSES RUN THE RACE, 13 HORSE HAVE WON THE TRIPLE CROWN. The Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Racing is the Triple Crown: 1. Kentucky Derby, The Run for the Roses 2. Preakness Stakes. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Priceless

    Contributed by Dave Jolliff on Jul 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 611 views

    You are not forgotten. You are not worthless. You are not too broken - You are Priceless

    Priceless Based on Jeremiah 18:1-8 We live in a world full of chaos—confusion, loss, pain, and brokenness. In the midst of it all, it’s easy to feel overlooked, broken, or even worthless. Whether it's health struggles, financial burdens, or family problems weighing us down, the enemy tries to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God From God, Light From Light Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2014
     | 3,815 views

    The anointing by the Holy Spirit makes all special knowledge worthless. Gnosis is not the way to salvation.

    Feast of St. Basil and St. Gregory (January 2) Thirteen Days of Christmas Let’s be clear about something as we move into the new year. The word “Christ” in English is the same as “Christos” in Greek and “Mashiah” in Hebrew. It means ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    When You Feel Like Your Efforts Aren't Doing Any Good Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 4, 2015
     | 6,125 views

    A look at both the discouragement that comes when you're doing what's right without reward and the danger that comes when you're doing what's wrong without consequences.

    WHY DO WHAT'S RIGHT? 1. With sin, sometimes we feel like we’re getting away with it. - Having no immediate, embarrassing, catastrophic punishment or consequence fall on us emboldens us to do it again. We begin to become callous. - There is a fear that first time that abates a little each time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    To Gain Christ

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 987 views

    Paul said his earthly achievements were worthless compared to gaining Christ

    To Gain Christ Philippians 3:1-8 Good morning. The music group “Bread” had a soft rock song in the early 1970’s called “Everything I own”. Some of the lyrics said… “You sheltered me from harm, kept me warm, kept me warm You gave my life to me, set me free, set me free. The finest years I ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Ward avatar

    Unquenchable Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jun 22, 2016
     | 9,292 views

    Big Idea: God don't want no worthless worship, so let's make our worship worth His while. Points: Worship is worthless to God when it isn't reverent, repentant, or real.

    INTRODUCTION: Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died in 2004 at the age of 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his best lines: • "I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I bought a cemetery plot. The guy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping Clean In A Dirty World

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 2, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,205 views

    Becoming holy requires intentional effort; being unholy requires no effort.

    Keeping Clean in a Dirty World Haggai 2:10-14 Rev. Brian Bill June 2-3, 2018 Video: A Prayer for Holiness I came across this honest prayer written by Frank Morris... “Dear Lord, so far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bewitched

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,924 views

    Bewitched: Fascinated by a lie. This message invites the audience to examine what they are depending on for their success in any effort. What are they fascinated with?

    Bewitched! Breaking the Spell 1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? 3Are you so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Focal Point: Arise! Get Up!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,573 views

    So I have fallen and I can’t get up? We need a PLUMMET, a plumb line to find out how important it is to GET UP AND TRY AGAIN!

    THE FOCAL POINT: ARISE --- THERE IS A TIME TO GET UP ---- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. I went to Lowes and bought a PLUMMET, or a PLUMBLINE. I hold the plumb line and tell how important a plumb line is as one starts to build. A GREAT WORK CAN START WITH A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Faithfulness Based On Man

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,253 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show we have a better role model who's inside of us, and we depend on CHRIST's Faithfulness not on ours. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 9:4 (New Living Translation

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show we have a better role model who's inside of us, and we depend on CHRIST's Faithfulness not on ours. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 9:4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “As for you, if you will follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Eye Of The Tiger “focus”

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,618 views

    Eye of the Tiger equals being Focused on winning the prize in exclusion of all distractions!

    Quote: “Keep your mind on the things you want and off the things you don't want.” - Hannah Whitall Smith “It’s not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential." - Bruce Lee “The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Freedom's Blessing Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 25, 2016
     | 7,019 views

    Stop trying to keep the law and start trusting Christ with your life to be truly blessed.

    Tim Wilson, a pastor in Colorado, talks about his days at Fort Benning, attending the United States Army Airborne School. He and his buddies were sitting on hard wooden bleachers as they prepared for their first parachute jump. Soon they would soar hundreds of feet above the red Georgia clay and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Attitudes: You Have To Dig...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014
     | 5,309 views

    Your attitudes can be a big part of the battle of life. Little things matter, we are a sum total of our attitudes and choices... Anyone can cry?

    YOU HAVE TO DIG... LET US STUDY ATTITUDE APPROACH... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some fodder comes from Bruce Ball. I take a shovel to church with me... TEXT: Psalm 103:2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: I. MY FRIEND, WE HAVE TO DIG, AND SOMETIMES DIG ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Let Us Study: How To Lose?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2014
     | 3,053 views

    We hear so much about how to win... Perhaps we need to study how do teams lose? We need to check our attitudes and team work.

    LET US STUDY: HOW TO LOSE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have seen several studies on how to win? I even saw a book the title was clear... GOD WANTS YOU TO WIN.. I saw another book about DIETING FOR JESUS, GOD DOES NOT WANT ANY FATTIES. PEOPLE TEND TO TAKE LIFE AS A GAME... WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    Recipe For Spiritual Success Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,473 views

    This sermon serves as an introduction to 2 Peter, and covers the first 11 verses. We focus on the provision, plan, and promises for spiritual success.

    Introduction: A. I love to eat, and I have been blessed to be married to an excellent cook, who is the daughter of an excellent cook, and granddaughter of an excellent cook. 1. I want to show you a few cartoons to get us thinking about cooking and following the instructions of good recipes. 2. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ