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    Borewells

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 15, 2014
     | 4,027 views

    Praying at all times! Praying with perseverance! I’m not talking about a dull, sleepy, flippant and quick prayer, I’m talking about praying till it pains.

    Borewells! Day 37 of 40 days of fasting! Ephesians 6:18 ‘praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints..’ Praying at all times! Praying with perseverance! I’m not talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In God's Hands Through Trials SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,358 views

    Regardless of our struggles, we must always remember and believe that we are securely held in God's hands.

    No matter what we go through, it is comforting to know and believe that we are still in the hands of the Lord. Life brings troubles, setbacks, pain, loneliness, disappointments, and sickness, but through it all, we can find solace in knowing that we are still in the hands of the Lord. Well, being ...read more

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    Glad Tidings Of Great Joy: A Christmas Invitation Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,967 views

    Let us unwrap the profound meaning behind the angelic proclamation and discover the everlasting joy it brings.

    Glad Tidings of Great Joy: A Christmas Invitation Introduction: Good tidings of great joy! On this Christmas Day, we turn our hearts to the timeless narrative in Luke 2:8-11, where shepherds on the Bethlehem hills received a celestial message that forever changed the course of human history. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rain On Me

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,146 views

    We are living in similar days like the days of Elijah the prophet. What needs to be revived are MIRACLES, DOUBLE-ANOINTING and THE HARVEST in our churches. You and I have a major role to play.

    Apparently, the days of Elijah were filled with trials, famine (of the Word), drought, peril, apostasy, Baal worship and discouragement but this did not dissuade the prophet Elijah from doing the work that God assigned him and so must the church (we) today. We as a church and our nation are living ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dream Of Singing Before A Prominent King Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on May 21, 2024
     | 819 views

    Dreams serve as a conduit for divine communication, offering wisdom, direction, and prophetic insight. Dreams can be deeply personal and often reflect our subconscious thoughts, desires, and spiritual state.

    Dreams serve as a conduit for divine communication, offering wisdom, direction, and prophetic insight. They can be broadly classified into three distinct types: - **Divinely Inspired Dreams**: These are dreams sent by God, often carrying messages of spiritual significance, personal guidance, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Philip's Qualities As An Effective Teacher 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 15,350 views

    Philip learned how to submit himself to the teaching of God before trying to make others understand his viewpoint. Too many teachers forget how important it is to listen to the Lord. Philip listened to the angel of God say to him, "Arise and go toward the

    Illustration:William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. Illustration: An item in "The Report Card" told of a study done in Colorado in which 3000 high ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Excuses, Excuses

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,819 views

    Everybody has an excuse for not comming to the Lord Jesus Christ.

    “Excuses Excuses” Luke 14:15-35 1) The Excuse of Citizenship v. 18 The Land (Promised Land, thought they were right with God because of their Citizenship; some people think that because they are U.S. citizens they will be saved, Americans always win) 2) The Excuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Were The Wise Men Wise?

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,882 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that men have been brought from far to WORSHIP CHRIST.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Stewart, Georgia I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Matthew 2:1-12 II. THE LARGER CONTEXT: Now, before we begin, allow me to share with you some HISTORICAL TRUES regarding THE BOOK OF MATTHEW. For example, in the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nearer To My God

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    Encourages God’s people to get closer to Him and to rest in His presence.

    Title: Nearer To My God Introduction: Mamie made frequent trips to the branch post office. One day she confronted a long line of people who were waiting for service from the postal clerks. Mamie only needed stamps, so a helpful observer asked, "Why don’t you use the stamp machine? You can get all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mordecai A Step-Father

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,833 views

    Father’s Day sermon for step-dads.

    "Mordecai the Step-father" Esther 2:5-7 Now there was in the citadel of Susa a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, 6 who had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, among those taken captive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Twelve Ways The Holy Spirit Benefits You

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 101,189 views

    O let God’s Spirit fill your soul And cast out every sin, Then shall you love both friend and foe And know His peace within

    Twelve Ways the Holy Spirit Benefits You (Rom 8:26,27) - "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." Illustration: Henry Bosch tells a humorous story about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Identity In Christ

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 71,821 views

    Many Christians gain their identity more from their family background, work or human relationships than they from who they are in Christ.

    Our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:13 Our Identity in Christ We live in a world that is full of people who are lost… where many believe that they simply don’t fit in. We live in a world were many people are searching for a sense of belonging to someone or something… We live in a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Opening The Wells Of God

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 90 ratings
     | 41,598 views

    four wells that Isaac had to dig are the four stages in our walk with God. See how each well we dig is a step to the next level with God

    Intro: years ago we had a man in our church who had a business of drilling wells for people. Here are a few things I learned about well drilling. the deeper the well, the more it will cost you the deeper the well, the cooler the water the deeper the well, the greater the abundance the deeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Supernatural Breakthrough #1: Redigging The Wells Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,132 views

    If we want to see the same power – signs, wonders, healings and miracles – as the church in the book of Acts, then we must have the same priority of prayer as they did.

    SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH #1: REDIGGING THE WELLS OF PRAYER OPENING TEXT: “And Isaac dug again the wells of water which they had dug in the days of Abraham his father, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham. He called them by the names which his father had called ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When God Destroys Death

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,003 views

    This sermon assures the believer that God will one day obliterate man’s ultimate enemy for ever.

    Introduction: Paul in our text declares what is the very heart of the gospel, that death, man’s last enemy will one day be destroyed. Death, the cessation of human life. The grim reaper. The disrobing of our human vestures. The crumbling of our earthly tabernacle. The broken shell and the deposited ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist