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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Battle Of Personal Attitudes...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 3,851 views

    You do not see things as they are, you see things as you are. Your attitudes? Your perspectives? Your motives? All these come into play when you make choices...

    THE BATTLE OF ATTITUDES? HOW DO YOU GET YOUR ATTITUDES, PERSPECTIVES, MOTIVES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU SEE THINGS AS THINGS AS YOU ARE! Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: INTRODUCTION: I ran across this little saying... YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Religion Gone Bad

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,438 views

    Religion goes bad when our lives are not marked by genuine humility and heartfelt generosity.

    Title: Religion Gone Bad Text: Mark 12:38-44 Thesis: Religion goes bad when God is not the object of our devotion. Introduction (Disclaimer… this introduction may not be for the faint of heart.) I am fascinated by some of the reality programming on the Discovery Channel. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are The Ermine Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Feb 13, 2013
     | 8,105 views

    While we tend to focus on the purity of such things as food, water, and air, we would be wise to focus more intently on the purity of heart that Jesus speaks of here. A purity if not possessed will prevent us from seeing God both now and eternally.

    Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. The ermine is a short-tailed weasel that has the unique feature of having its fur change to a snow-white color in the win¬ter. God created this animal with this feature to protect it from others. The ermine instinctively protects his white coat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Praise God? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 11, 2019
     | 3,777 views

    Why should we praise god and how often should we be doing it?

    Last week we learned about Godly Leader/Judge Deborah, Israel’s Army Commander Barak, and a special woman Jael who decided to take the life of an evil person Sisera who was the commander of the Army who went against Israel. Today we will read the praises to God of Deborah and Barak. Open your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Parable Of Talents Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,495 views

    Each servant was motivated to serve in their own way because of their perception of their master and was rewarded accordingly. What can we learn about our relationship with God from this parable?

    This sermon was preached by our Family Minister, Scott Jewell, as a part of our Youth Sunday. It was preceded by a series of short skits that portrayed a modernized version of the Parable of Talents. The compiled video of the skits can be found at the following link: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Weary Workers

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 13, 2022
     | 2,973 views

    We can become weary when we misplace our motivation.

    Weary Workers February 13, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can become weary when we misplace our motivation. Focus Passage: Galatians 6:9-10 Introduction: POTATO, EGG, OR COFFEE? Once upon a time a daughter complained to her father that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership Transfer Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 67 views

    “I will give you all the land on which you set your feet … no one will be able to stop you. I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you” (Joshua 3-5)

    A. CAN YOU THINK YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS? “After the death of Moses the Lord’s servant, the Lord spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the land I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    King 2 Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 13, 2022
     | 1,551 views

    King 2 Series: Who is this King? December 11, 2022 - Brad Bailey

    The King of Eternity Series: Who is this King? Brad Bailey – Dec. 11, 2022 Intro Many maybe familiar with these words written down by the prophet Isaiah…for which at least the central portion is declared around the celebration of the birth of Christ. Context – the people had called for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Embracing A Spirit Of Power, Love, And Self-Discipline Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,425 views

    We are not called to live in fear and timidity, but in the power, love, and self-discipline that God has given us. Let us face life's challenges with the confidence that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

    Embracing a Spirit of Power, Love, and Self-discipline Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) - "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." Share a brief ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reaching For The Prize 2 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 19, 2023
     | 1,108 views

    A blessed New Year to you. It is such a joy to have you back again this evening.

    For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=faith Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-fruit-in-keeping-with-repentance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Words: Consider The Source Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2021
     | 1,913 views

    Seriously, though, there is a difference. God’s Word has power to propel us through life in Godliness, the word of man has some power, and the word of agitators can have a good dose of negative power. When it comes to words, we need to consider the source.

    Words: Consider the Source (Proverbs 29:18, 19, 21, 22) 1. None of us doubt the power of words. This story illustrates it. 2. A group of Frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other Frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Handling Difficult Situations God's Way

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,900 views

    We all have the freedom to choose how we handle difficult situations in life. The best way to handle problems in life is not to seek the council of the world but instead be like Jesus during His arrest ... seek and obey God's will.

    Handling Bad Situations God’s Way Matthew 26:46-56 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Living in a fallen world means going through hardships in life is unavoidable. Who has not had an unexpected expense occur so large that they thought this might be the one that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Samson Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,828 views

    Samson is a lot like us in that he blows it a lot. He does the wrong thing, with the wrong people at the wrong time.

    Sermon Part 2 – Samson Thesis: Samson is a lot like us in that he blows it a lot. He does the wrong thing, with the wrong people at the wrong time. Samson continued to make the wrong choices in his life and in the end he squandered his God given gifts and anointing! Yes God used him but could you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Lancaster avatar

    It's A New Year

    Contributed by Rick Lancaster on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,417 views

    Every year we fail to fulfill our New Year’s resolutions to change something in our lives because we are trying to change the wrong things for the wrong reasons. God wants us to be conformed into the image of His Son Jesus, and our resolutions, commitmen

    IT’S A NEW YEAR 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Introduction Here we are on the first Sunday of 2005. It’s a new year! And that is the title for today’s message: ‘It’s a New Year’. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Let's Quarrel About Quarreling Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 24, 2019
     | 5,223 views

    James asks: “What causes fights and quarrels among you?” (verse 1). As usual, James asks a question and does not leave us hanging, but gives us an answer to help direct our minds and hearts. James pinpoints the seeds of quarrels as wrong desires inside us.

    MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES Let’s Quarrel About Quarreling JAMES 4:1-6 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION… The Pig War (1859) https://www.cracked.com/article_17123_the-5-most-retarded-wars-ever-fought.html The Americans and British had a long, awkward relationship in the century after the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ