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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    That I Might See Him: Open The Eyes Of My Heart

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2021
     | 5,882 views

    Blessed are the eyes that see. But there are many closed eyes that can only see the temporal... God open the eyes of my heart that I might see...

    THAT I MIGHT SEE HIM… OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE JESUS FACE TO FACE… with the eyes of our hearts. THERE WAS A MAN THAT FOUND JOHN THE BAPTIST IN THE WILDERNESS HIS NAME WAS ANDREW. HE WAS KNOWN AS THE BRINGER… HE HAS NO CLAIM TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Encouragement In Times Of Persecution

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,473 views

    As we come close to the returning of Jesus Christ the persecution will become more intense and even in those days we can find encouragement in the Truth of God’s word.

    Encouragement in Times of Persecution 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Introduction How many of you think that Jesus is coming back to earth this week? The Christians in Thessalonica thought he was coming back during their time. They were grateful to God for Paul’s first letter, but it did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Leper Healed; His Response Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 10, 2017
     | 15,479 views

    Leprosy was believed to be God’s chastisement for sins that were committed by the person. That type of thinking removed compassion and sympathy for the leper. They were likely to be stoned, if they got too close.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Galilee Title: Leper Healed; His Response (Leviticus 13:44) Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-16 Whenever Jesus came into contact with disease or misery, He was moved by compassion to remove it by his touch, His presence, or His word. This was part of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Messianic Age Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,532 views

    Zephaniah begins his closing oracle by declaring the future worldwide conversion of the Gentile nations & then he communicates God’s promise to restore His chosen people.

    ZEPHANIAH 3: 9-20 [IN THAT DAY SERIES] THE MESSIANIC AGE [Psalm 67; Zechariah 14:8–9] Following the prophetic custom, Zephaniah concludes his book with a message of hope (e.g., Hos 14:1–9; Joel 3:18–21; Amos 9:11–15). These verses mark the end of the prophet’s long list of indictments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ending The Year Under An Open Heaven Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 25, 2025
     | 337 views

    This sermon emphasises how living in obedience, faith, and thanksgiving positions believers to experience God’s open heavens, ensuring blessings, favour, and divine intervention as the year closes.

    ENDING THE YEAR UNDER AN OPEN HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:10-12 Key Verse: “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    God Is Our Strength

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,996 views

    This sermon was preached in response to the July 7th Bombings in the UK. It takes us through psalm 46.

    Psalm 46 God is our Stregnth On Saturday last week this nation (UK) ideological believed that humanity was coming of age and poverty could be made history, On Wednesday London was a sea of optimism and celebration delighting in gaining the 2012 Olympics But on Thursday another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In God’s Favor

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,945 views

    Rather than painting a picture of an angry, brooding God, the Christmas story reminds us that God actually likes us and wants what is best for us.

    Living in God’s Favor Luke 2:7-14 7 and she [Mary] gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Way Or The Highway? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,552 views

    God gives a gift, which is the Gospel of Christ, but allows people to choose to either live by faith with this Gospel or live away from God.

    How many of you know what brainwashing is?? Brainwashing is the attempt to change the thoughts and beliefs of another person against their will. This is done by controlling the results of certain actions or by drugs. Do you think God wants to brainwash people? Let’s answer this by reviewing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Not Ashamed Of God’s Family! Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 20, 2019
     | 4,051 views

    Every church is made up of people - and every one of those people is vital and needed in the church.

    Not Ashamed of God’s Family! Romans 16 Introduction 1. Every church is made up of people - and every one of those people is vital and needed in the church. 2. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes… I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Diana Ball avatar

    Speaking God’s Word

    Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,732 views

    As found in the Creation, God’s word is powerful, and when we speak His word, we tap into that power so we may glorify Him even more.

    GENESIS 1:1-3 "And God said ..." Why is it important to speak God’s Word? Because God’s Word is full of power, it’s alive and becomes fully effective when we activate it in our lives. When we became Christians, Jesus came into our hearts, and we were filled with the Holy Spirit. He came ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church By God’s Design

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 1,827 views

    Luke mentions eight things the church did and one thing God did.

    Acts 2:41-47 - Luke mentions eight things the church did and one thing God did. 1.) They gladly received His Word; they accepted the message (that Christ was crucified, buried and raised from the dead) Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    How To Impress God

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 178 ratings
     | 51,604 views

    We can only impress God when we finally realize that we have nothing in life aside from Christ within us. That is how we manage to impress God - not with our pride, but with our humble honesty.

    There was a very lost, wicked, and rebellious man who decided it would be good for business if he went down to the church and joined it. He was an adulterer, an alcoholic, and had never been a member of a church in his life. But when he went down to place membership, he gave public testimony to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    God's Word & God's People Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,979 views

    Part 8 in a series on the 119th Psalm

    God’s Word and God’s People Part 8 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: March 16, 2003 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalm 119:57-64 Introduction As I have looked and studied this section, these 8 verses of the 119th Psalm, the dominant theme which runs through this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Barcus avatar

    God’s Warning Light

    Contributed by Jonathan Barcus on Dec 5, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,002 views

    God allows the warning light to go on in our lives to let us know that something is wrong. We need to get on our knees in prayer and allow God to fix the problem.

    God’s Warning Light Psalms 51:4-13 Recently I had the "check engine" light come on in our vehical and there is nothing worse then that paticular light because you don’t have a clue as to what it indicates. The only thing you can do is take it to a sevice center and find out what is wrong. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    God Time - God Talk

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 11, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,972 views

    Mark shows us the important of Prayer - God Time I. Prayer is First and Foremost "God Time" "God Talk" II. Prayer Will Lead Us to New Opportunities

    Scripture: Mark 1:29-39 Theme: God Time Mark shows us the important of Prayer - God Time I. Prayer is First and Foremost "God Time" II. Prayer Will Lead Us to New Opportunities INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene