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  • bala samson avatar

    But Now My Eye Sees You!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2013
     | 5,917 views

    I pray that God would pour His anointing on me so that it permeates through this Word and reaches people who read it everywhere!

    But NOW my eye sees YOU! Job 42:5 " I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, But now my eye sees You.” Our Weblink:http://www.worshipjesusministriestrust.org/ I pray that God would pour His anointing on me so that it permeates through this Word and reaches people who read it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Call To Take A Stand

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,057 views

    Examines the importance of Christians living uniquely different lives from those in the world. Suitable for Memorial Day.

    OUR CALL TO TAKE A STAND Standing on a small platform, a reader calls out names, “Michael Hyde. Donald Jackson. Jose Munoz.” The names being read were those engraved on “The Wall.” No one calls it anything else. It was once highly controversial. This was not a statue, no soldier on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship In Spirit And In Truth

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,328 views

    A brief study on the subject of worship.

    Worship In Spirit and Truth John 4:19-26 INTRO. Tell story of Samaritan woman and her encounter with Jesus. Her question about worship was intended to change the subject. It is a question popular in religious discussion in her day. "Where shall we worship?" , she asks, "in the city or in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Neither Confused Nor Divided

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2009
     | 5,225 views

    Sermon for Trinity Sunday on the Holy Trinity and the unity of the Church.

    During the time of Oliver Cromwell, thousands of stained glass windows in English churches were destroyed, because the English puritans objected to objects of veneration, which they called ’abused images’. Of those stained glass windows that did survive, few were undamaged, and there was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus On Scripture - 1

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 10, 2010
     | 2,896 views

    What is the major reason that Christians believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and fully authoritative over our lives?

    Dakota Community Church October 10, 2010 Jesus on Scripture - 1 I want you to think for a minute as we begin this morning about how you would react, what you would do, if U2 front man Bono were to come walking into the service just now. Perhaps you are not a U2 fan so what if it were Clint ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Right Response To The Ground-Zero Mosque Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,173 views

    It’s hype is consuming every possible media outlet: television news anchors, radio talk show schedules, newspaper inkwells, WordPress servers, and email inboxes… ‘Should we or should we not?’ President Obama approves (no surprise).

    August 2010: “Ground-Zero Mosque?” It’s hype is consuming every possible media outlet: television news anchors, radio talk show schedules, newspaper inkwells, WordPress servers, and email inboxes… ‘Should we or should we not?’ President Obama approves (no surprise). NYC Mayor Bloomberg & the NYT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Needs Of The Church Today

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 17, 2011
     | 4,451 views

    Church members need to be alive in the Lord.

    NEEDS OF THE CHURCH TODAY Rev.3: 1And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Character Counts In Citizenship. Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 25, 2013
     | 4,787 views

    As citizens of the Kingdom of God our Christlike character is vital as a witness to his grace for His glory.

    Titus 3:1-11 KJV Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darryl Ward avatar

    Christmas In Ngaruawahia

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 31, 2009
     | 1,934 views

    What if Jesus was born in New Zealand in 2009?

    Hohepa sighed deeply as he changed gear on his cherished but somewhat tired Mazda 626. It was raining steadily as he drove through Huntly then south along the highway that followed every bend of the Waikato River. Every bump in the road could be clearly felt, but Hohepa was especially concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Putting Feet To Your Faith

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,128 views

    In Ephesians 4:1, five times Paul exhorts us to walk in a manner befitting the gospel we bear.

    PUTTING FEET TO YOUR FAITH Ephesians 4:1 INTRO: We have often heard the expression “Put feet to your prayers.” As I studied Ephesians that expression took on new meaning. The apostle Paul would have us put feet to our faith. In Ephesians 1-3, Paul explained the salvation we have in Jesus. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Studies In Genesis: Introduction Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2011
     | 3,318 views

    This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

    Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Introduction Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books of the Bible. These books have been debated for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Inhibiters To Christian Patience

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011
     | 2,297 views

    THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE LORD”.

    THE INHIBITERS TO CHRISTIAN PATIENCE PSALM 37 INTRODUCTION: THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • james ( Jim ) highland avatar

    Living Water For A Lonely Life Series

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,208 views

    Jesus turns a loser in life, the Samaritan woman at the well, to a leader of others to Him.

    Living Water for a Lonely Life; By Jim Highland John 4:5 - 4:43 Jesus turns a loser in life to a leader of others. Most of us are familiar with the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus and his disciples chose to go through Samaria as he leaves Jerusalem. The usual route ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brown avatar

    The Five Signs Of A Believer

    Contributed by Shane Brown on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 43,038 views

    Pastor Shane Brown talks about the five signs that Jesus said would follow those who believe on Him.

    In the great commission that Jesus gave us, He said that five signs would follow all those that believe on Him. Well, as we look at much of the church today, or should I say, so called "church", we see very little, if any of the five signs following those who proclaim to be Christians. These signs ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Jesus The Hope Of The Nations

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,388 views

    Can we be the candle of HOPE for an Exodus of people who have already been persecuted by their own god, their own countrymen?

    Jesus the Hope of the Nations Romans 15:12 12 And again, Isaiah says, “The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; in him the Gentiles will hope.” 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed