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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #6divine Possibilities: Rise Above The Minimum! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,698 views

    Are we satisfied to barely make it? What could just a little more zeal and effort accomplish in our churches. Let us rise above the minimum!

    SPEAK TO THE DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: RISE ABOVE THE MINIMUM? GROW PRIORITIES THAT INVEST IN THE ETERNAL! SEEK FIRST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,963 views

    The Christian life is a life of growth, and growth means change. Growth takes great effort on our part, but behind it all is God’s work within us.

    Inside Out (Philippians 2:12-30) 1. Today I must humble myself before this congregation. 2. I realized that I skipped a section of Philippians….the Moores through me off! 3. It doesn’t take much to get me confused! But I am not alone. 4. One woman recalls: When I was pregnant with my now 2 year ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Axes Upon Thick Trees

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 24,535 views

    A thick tree requires more effort than a tender plant in cutting it down.God wants you to become His battle axe, to cut down such trees.

    Jeremiah 51:20-23: ”Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; With thee also ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith To Face The World Series

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 3, 2012
     | 4,079 views

    You and I are faced with many trials each day and this sermon series will be an effort to give us as Christians encouragement to face and overcome the world we live in.

    Sermon idea adopted from Mark A. Copeland http://executableoutlines.com/home.htm INTRODUCTION A. Happy New Year! Starting today and on the first Sunday of each month I will be preaching a series of lessons on “Faith to Face the World.” You and I are faced with many trials each day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Peacemaking Owns The Future

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010
     | 2,151 views

    Our dedication to arms-building reflects our personal insecurity and our lack of faith. God is Lord of History and efforts to make peace build His Kingdom.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 3, 1987 It’s a great gift to be self-contained, to be so secure within your own person that whatever is happening around you just does not get to you and shake you. It's a great gift to have the presence of mind to focus on what you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Moore avatar

    Ephesus: The Desirable Church That Was Fallen. Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,164 views

    Message No 1: This sermon shows that without a passionate love for Christ, all the best efforts of Christians and churches count for nothing, and stirs people to rediscover their first love.

    Ephesus: The Desirable Church That was Fallen. Text: Revelation 2:1-7. Introduction: This morning I want you to come with me to the first century and the beautiful Mediterranean city of Ephesus. Here we find an important and prosperous commercial centre in the ancient world, its streets crowded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,510 views

    Book sermon from Mark. Jesus' mission on earth was one of careful planning and execution and a life given over to Him ought to reflect the same care and effort.

    I saw a picture of little twins the other day. They both were wearing red T-shirts. One said, “I was planned!” The other one said, “I was a surprise!” I wondered – how could they tell which one was the surprise? I have news for you – whether you were planned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Commitment To Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,434 views

    Being a disciple of Christ requires a conscious, committed effort. We will never be effective disciples with a casual, unconcerned approach. It is a lifestyle we are called to commit ourselves unto.

    The Commitment to Discipleship Luke 9: 23-26 Let me begin by asking, how many Christians do you know? That is a difficult question isn’t it? Now it seems that everyone you talk to concerning the Lord has had some type of experience. Well, yes I’m a Christian; I was baptized and joined ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Roth avatar

    Be A Piece Of The Rock

    Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,911 views

    Proper 16 (A). We are fashioned by Christ, who is the rock and cornerstone. Therefore we look to Him instead of to our effort, to be the living stones of His church.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Be a Piece of the Rock” “What!? Have you got rocks in your head?” You have heard that expression before. The implication is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Looking For A Perfect Christmas

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
     | 4,344 views

    We cannot try to make Christmas Perfect with our own efforts. There is one thing that is perfect in Christmas. We got to be able to focus on that perfect thing in Christmas.

    We are into yet another Christmas Season. And immaterial of the number of times we have done Christmas before, and have failed, we still want to do things right. We want to make all possible efforts to make things as perfect as possible. We buy the perfect clothes, we look for the perfect gifts for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Remember Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 18, 2014
     | 3,893 views

    To show that we need to remember JESUS always in our job, house or church especially for it is He who provides and supplies us liberally not our own effort.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who do you always remember? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to remember JESUS always in our job, house or church especially for it is He who provides and supplies us liberally not our own effort. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 8:18 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Supernatural Advantages Of Believers (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 500 views

    The supernatural advantage of believers is the unique grace and divine support they receive from God, allowing them to overcome challenges and achieve what human effort alone cannot.

    Title: SUPERNATURAL ADVANTAGES OF BELIEVERS (PART 5) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 1:3 Supporting Texts: 2 Peter 1:3, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 10:10 INTRODUCTION: As we conclude this series, we reflect on the abundant and unending blessings that are the heritage of believers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Saved By Grace: A Gift Beyond Measure Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,268 views

    In Titus 3:5, we encounter a profound truth - our salvation is not earned through our own efforts, but it is a gift of God's mercy and grace.

    "Saved by Grace: A Gift Beyond Measure" Introduction: Good day, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to explore the profound message contained within Titus 3:5 from the New Living Translation: "He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 64 views

    God’s grace alone saves us, transforms us, and empowers us to live out our purpose—not by our efforts, but as God’s gift.

    Friends, grace has a way of slipping into the room like morning light under the curtains—quiet, sure, and warm. It comes to tired souls and try-hard hearts, whispering what our to-do lists never can: you are loved, you are rescued, you are His. Some of us carry the ache of “Have I done enough?” ...read more

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    Any Old Bush Will Do

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 29, 2025
     | 513 views

    The bush God chose on Horeb was a worthless, fruitless bush that only stuck you with a thorn if you got close, yet God used it (by His holy presence) to deliver Israel and reveal His power to the world! If He can use that, He can use us!

    ANY OLD BUSH WILL DO Ex. 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. President Bush was going through an airport when he saw a man who looked like Moses. He asked him, "Are you Moses?" The man acted as if he didn't hear. 2. He asked him again, "Are you Moses?" The man refused to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God