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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,171 views

    Prayer is man’s activity that opens the door to God,through prayer we join with God to create a better world.

    LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you hear about the grandmother that bought her grandson a book of prayers? The little boy read a prayer every night before he went to sleep. One night he got in bed and had forgotten to read his prayer. The lights were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Flasks Of Oil!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 18, 2015
     | 5,568 views

    Alas, at the last minute the foolish ones ran out of stock and thus they missed the bridegroom and the marriage feast, and the door was shut!

    Flasks of oil! Mathew 25:4” the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps.” Christian faith is disconcertingly shallow, as shallow as a puddle of water on a sidewalk these days! People daringly confess, “ I have no time for prayer, fasting or Bible reading! I’m just busy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two Spiritual Laws Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 15, 2016
     | 10,941 views

    Fear is a spirit and it must be dealt with on a spiritual level. Fear is not an emotion, it is a door that the devil uses to get room in our lives.

    Fear vs. Faith – 1 Two Spiritual Laws II Timothy 1:5-7 “When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God, which is in you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dale Miller avatar

    The Birth Of The Church

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Jun 15, 2022
     | 1,542 views

    FIFTY DAYS AFTER THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS, PETER STOOD IN JERUSALEM, KEYS IN HAND, READY TO UNLOCK AND OPEN THE DOORS OF THE KINGDOM.

    HFL APRIL 17, 2009 ACTS 2; 29-41 29“Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31Seeing what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    How Are We To Know Who Our Neighbor Is?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 4, 2025
     | 554 views

    Take a moment to think about who your neighbor is. It could be someone that may not live next door to you.

    How Are We to Know Who Our Neighbor Is? Luke 10:25-37 During the conquest of the northern kingdom of Israel, the remnants of Jews that were left behind intermingled with their conquerors, the Assyrians. Being half Jew and half Gentile, they became known as the Samaritans. They were a mix of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Walker avatar

    "Remove Your Hat"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,254 views

    what is keeping you from the best God has for you??? The Father so desires us to be close to Him.

    "REMOVE YOUR HAT!!!” - James 4:8 - "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." Yours truly was blessed to have some time off between Christmas and New Years. A well needed break…amen. So, how better a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W F avatar

    Christians Under Pressure

    Contributed by W F on Sep 29, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,667 views

    How should Believers live in a world hostile to God? We find some answers in the closing verses of James.

    James 5:7-20 “Christians Under Pressure” INTRODUCTION It wasn’t long after his birth that Jesus first experienced hostility (i.e. Herod in Matthew 2:13-23). In our generation we are seeing Christians experiencing hostility around the globe (e.g. Churches in Indonesia). There is an element to the ...read more

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    Great Expectations: Much Given – Much Required

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,307 views

    The life of total commitment that God requires of us is only possible through a close relationship with Him. Our text gives us four main keys to help us develop a close relationship with Yahweh and to live a life that is totally devoted to Him.

    GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Much Given – Much Required Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Have you ever wondered what God wants from you? Most of us probably have given at least some thought to that question. Micah 6:8 asks the same question, “What does the LORD require of you?” His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Of Obededom

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025
     | 1,010 views

    The story of Obededom, a seemingly obscure figure in the Bible, is a powerful example of how God's presence can transform an ordinary life into one of extraordinary blessing.

    TITLE: THE GOD OF OBEDEDOM   By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:10-12  Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 13:13-14, Psalm 24:7-10, Isaiah 55:9 INTRODUCTION  The story of Obededom, a seemingly obscure figure in the Bible, is a powerful example of how God's presence can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How Can We Show The Lord We Love Him In ______ ? (New Year Sermon)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022
     | 1,044 views

    As we take a close look at this text, we see a picture of the Lord and the twelve disciples gathered for their Passover supper.

    The disciples had the question of who was the greatest among them on their minds, but Jesus had something entirely different on His mind. He was thinking of the one that would BETRAY HIM! One of the most painful experiences in life is to be betrayed by someone we love. • We all know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How Can We Show The Lord We Love Him ?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021
     | 1,367 views

    As we take a close look at this text, we see a picture of the Lord and the twelve disciples gathered for their Passover supper.

    The disciples had the question of who was the greatest among them on their minds, but Jesus had something entirely different on His mind. He was thinking of the one that would BETRAY HIM! One of the most painful experiences in life is to be betrayed by someone we love. • We all know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    What Could Jesus Do With Grief

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,530 views

    Hope comes through JESUS as He deals with GRIEF of a woman whose hope went out the door with the loss of her only son

    TOUR GUIDE TERM .....and the...... TRANSLATION Old world charm ........... No bath Tropical .................. Rainy Majestic setting .......... A long way from town Options galore ............ Nothing is included in the itinerary Secluded hideaway ......... Impossible to find or get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    Journey To The Heart Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,322 views

    Part 4 in the series There Is Power In the Blood. Takes a close look at what happened after Jesus’ death and resurrection.

    There Is Power In The Blood – Part 4 A Journey to the Heart of the Earth Today we have reached the end of our Bible study on There is Power in the Blood. We started our journey in heaven with the first sin and the defilement of the heavenly temple. We looked at what it takes to forgive and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Receipt Of Redemption

    Contributed by David Dunn on Mar 7, 2026
     | 275 views

    Jesus’ final cry from the cross declares redemption complete: the debt of sin paid, prophecy fulfilled, and the door to God opened forever.

    There are moments in life when a single sentence changes everything. Sometimes it is a doctor walking into a quiet hospital room and saying, “The surgery was successful.” Sometimes it is a judge leaning forward in a courtroom and declaring, “The charges are dismissed.” Sometimes it is a soldier ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Are You A Follower Of Jesus

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
     | 4,872 views

    The biggest threat to churches today is fans who call themselves Christians but they aren’t interested in following Jesus. They want to be close enough to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires anything from them. Adopted from "Not a Fan"

    Are you a Follower of Jesus • For a lot of us as Christians we dismiss this question because it almost feels redundant or unnecessary. When it comes to life people generally fall into 2 categories 1. The Jesus Fish on the back of the car group • These are the people who think the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church