February 26, 2026
Missionary on Fire • Classic Sermon Bob Hughes — I Sat Where They Sat Some sermons don’t just teach—they move furniture in your heart. This is one of those. If…
Missionary on Fire • Classic Sermon
Bob Hughes — I Sat Where They Sat
Some sermons don’t just teach—they move furniture in your heart. This is one of those. If your missions burden has felt quiet lately, this classic message helps you feel it again.
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Missions gets real when it stops being “out there”… and becomes the faces of people who sit where they sit.
I’ve listened to preaching that was clever, and I’ve listened to preaching that was loud. This isn’t either one. This is the kind that’s plain, tender, and dangerous—dangerous in the best way, because it makes you care again.
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If you’ve ever supported a missionary and wondered if your part matters, it does. If you’ve ever felt your compassion cooling off, you’re not alone. This message has a way of putting you back in the right frame of mind: souls are not statistics.
What This Episode Will Stir Up
- Missions burden — the kind that shows up in prayer, not just in talk.
- Compassion — the kind that makes you slow down and actually see people.
- Old-time preaching — truth with a warm heart and a steady aim.
Some episodes give you information. This one gives you a fresh set of eyes.
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