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    Extraordinary—ordinary People.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 26, 2021
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    Can you picture the prophet Elijah driving on Red Bud Road or Hwy. 53? Can you see him in line at McDonald's, ordering a Big Mac and french fries? Rather hard to imagine, isn't it?

    Extraordinary—Ordinary People. James 5:17-18TPT. Can you picture the prophet Elijah driving on Red Bud Road or Hwy. 53? Can you see him in line at McDonald's, ordering a Big Mac and french fries? Rather hard to imagine, isn't it? Yet, James says that "Elijah was a man just like ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Zacchaeus’ Big Climb Up.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 1, 2021
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    About tax collectors: Tax collectors contract with Romans to collect taxes in a particular town or region, and pay a substantial fee for their franchise.

    Zacchaeus’ Big Climb Up. Luke 19:1-10TPT Jesus has a divine need to connect and covenant to all mankind. His need for all individuals out weighs His personal wants and, or, desires. Every move Jesus made, He made with purpose. God’s intention through His Son according to Luke 19:10, is to seek and ...read more

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    What’s Your Focus?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 11, 2021
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    We all know what sins are, but let me focus for a moment on those hindrances. Hindrances (Weights) are those things that may not be sins, but still keep you from living a life totally surrendered to God.

    What’s Your Focus? Hebrews 12:1-2NKJV We all know what sins are, but let me focus for a moment on those hindrances. Hindrances (Weights) are those things that may not be sins, but still keep you from living a life totally surrendered to God. Imagine you are at a track meet, and they’re lining up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Illuminating Presence Of God.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 23, 2020
     | 2,933 views

    There's nothing subpar about our God, and His presence flows through the Holy Spirit for all of mankind to grow thereby.

    The Illuminating Presence of God. Revelation 22:1-5NKJV I really appreciate John Ortberg’s quote about God’s Presence: "Now let us bring God into the picture. The reality with God is that we are never speaking or acting in his absence. The psalmist said, 'Where can I go from your Spirit? ...read more

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    Clinging To The Faith.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 23, 2020
     | 2,750 views

    Church, I want you to repeat the Apostle Paul’s words—1 Timothy 1:15, This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all.

    Clinging To The Faith. 1 Timothy 1:15-20NLT Church, I want you to repeat the Apostle Paul’s words—1 Timothy 1:15, This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. 15 This is a faithful saying, and ...read more

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    The Blessed Believer.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2020
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    Some of the most powerful words in the world are found in Psalm 91. If God’s word is all powerful—You know, God breathed, then this Psalm should be memorized by every believer. Decide right now—fall in love with Jesus and His eternal word, you’ll not be short-changed. P.H

    The Blessed Believer. Psalm 91:1-16NLT Some of the most powerful words in the world are found in Psalm 91. If God’s word is all powerful—You know, God breathed, then this Psalm should be memorized by every believer. Decide right now—fall in love with Jesus and His eternal word, you’ll not be ...read more

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    How To Have Revival.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 6, 2020
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    In the year 2020, the definition for revival remains the same. Improvement, Advance, A spiritual clean-up that makes everything better.

    How To Have Revival. 2 Chronicles 7:14-16NKJV What is Revival? 1. Revival is not a weeks worth of meetings. 2. Revival is not started in one day. 3. Revival is not controlled by man. 4. Revival is a heart thing. 5. Revival is always brought on by repentance. 6. Revival is renewed zeal to obey ...read more

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    Revival Marriage

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2020
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    Marriages are attacked on every side; however, you can decide right now to have a revival marriage.

    A Revival Marriage—Marriage God’s Way. Ephesians 5:17-33NLT 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, 19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual ...read more

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    In-Pursuit—prayer Revived.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 14, 2020
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    The best way to live is one of life's biggest questions. I am totally convinced that the life Jesus invites us to in the gospels is the best way to live.

    In-Pursuit—Prayer Revived. Hebrews 11:1-2NKJV The best way to live is one of life's biggest questions. I am totally convinced that the life Jesus invites us to in the gospels is the best way to live. In fact, I am so convinced that even if you could prove to me that God does not exist, that ...read more

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    New Beginnings—it’s Not Clichés.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 16, 2020
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     | 5,222 views

    God waits to give us a new beginning, a fresh start. Maybe we're in the middle of a year, a hard year--the year 2020. However, COVD won't have the final say. God will.

    New Beginnings—It’s Not Clichés. Lamentations 3:21-26NKJV Jeremiah was a man whose message of repentance was rejected, and despite his earnest prayer for his people, he was to witness the children of Israel being sold into slavery.. the city of God being destroyed and the Temple of the Lord ...read more

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    God’s Best.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 16, 2022
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     | 2,220 views

    When I think about the children of Israel I think about a people who had to fight. They fought to let go and they fought to obtain possession...

    God’s Best. Joshua 1:8-9NKJV When I think about the children of Israel I think about a people who had to fight. They fought to let go and they fought to obtain possession. However, fighting wasn’t God’s intention for them. God wanted to ...read more

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    The Super Surrendered Self.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 13, 2021
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    The self is the real you, the unique person. The self is everything about you. It's your temperament, traits, personality, character, mood, thoughts, attitudes, values...

    The Super Surrendered Self. Luke 9:23-25TPT. The self is the real you, the unique person. The self is everything about you. It's your temperament, traits, personality, character, mood, thoughts, attitudes, values, and your deepest believes. The self is the internal you, the invisible you, the ...read more

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    Under The Influence—of The Early Church.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 17, 2021
     | 1,774 views

    In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of Acts, 112 times in the Pauline espistles, and thirty-six times in the remaining New Testament.

    Under The Influence—Of The Early Church. Acts 2:1-4TPT Could you be accused of being under the influence of the Holy Spirit? In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of ...read more

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    Three Big Appointments.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 20, 2021
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    Some of these appointments are voluntary appointments and some of them are involuntary appointments But whether they are voluntary or involuntary we recognize appointments are necessary in life.

    Three Big Appointments. Hebrews 9:27AMP We all realize the need for making appointments in life. Appointments are as much a part of our lives as breathing itself is. There are two kinds of appointments. Some of these appointments are voluntary appointments and some of them are involuntary ...read more

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    Needless Anxiety

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 25, 2021
     | 1,703 views

    Most anxiety is needless. Do you believe that? As anxiety or worry dances around inside our minds, God is blocked from doing His best work.

    Needless Anxiety Philippians 4:6-9TPT Most anxiety is needless. Do you believe that? As anxiety or worry dances around inside our minds, God is blocked from doing His best work. Place a finger on each of your temples. Now say, “Thank you Lord for my amygdalae. Thank you Lord, for the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal