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  • bala samson avatar

    War In The Mind Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 4, 2012
     | 11,807 views

    We need to be alert to satan’s subtle, shrewd, astute maneuver to attack you when you least expect it. He comes unannounced!

    War in the mind! 1 Chronicles 21:1”Now Satan stood up against Israel, and moved David to number Israel.” Today I have a very important message to share with you and that is how satan will attack your mind! War in the mind! We need to be alert to satan’s subtle, shrewd, astute ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Traditions Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Dec 5, 2011
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     | 10,798 views

    Jesus reveals the danger associated with traditions when they vie for a place among the sacred. In revealing the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, He clarified the lifestyle of dependence expected of His disciples.

    Our Traditions Mark 7:1-23 (17-23) Why would some people buy a cat and tie it to the bedpost to show their reverence to God? Many years ago, a very poor holy man lived in a remote part of China. Every day before his time of meditation, in order to show his devotion, he put a dish of butter up on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Woman’s Great Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 12, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,450 views

    Consideration of Christ encounter with a woman, who was only one of two individuals of whom Christ commended them for their great or mega faith. Her expectations and Christs response.

    A Woman’s Great Faith Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus Christ had traveled to the district of Tyre and Sidon to the north of Galilee in what today is coastal southern Lebanon. Here Christ encounters a woman, who was only one of two individuals of whom Christ commended them for their great or mega faith. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rahab: Rescued And Redeemed

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Nov 6, 2014
     | 7,558 views

    JUDGMENT IS COMING! We, however, need to be very careful to not miss what God is doing in the world! He is actively at work reaching people we might not expect!

    Cornerstone Church November 2, 2014 “Rahab – Rescued and Redeemed” Joshua 2 “In Genesis 18:25, Abraham asked a question that puts things in perspective: ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?’ As humans, we recoil from the concept of judgment. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Doug Silvers on Apr 28, 2015
     | 11,023 views

    What can we expect from the Holy Spirit in return for our trust? There are great possibilities in what we can do with help from the Holy Ghost.

    The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Isaiah 11:1-5 When I began this week’s study, I have to admit that I went, “Yeah! This is week is going to be good!” because this idea has underpinnings that tell us of vast and great discernment about this world that we can tap in to. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Eyewitnesses Of Majesty

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 8, 2010
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     | 4,395 views

    We tend to see only what we expect to see, and thus at Christmas we do not see the glory and majesty of the Christ child in the homeless, the downtrodden, the ashamed.

    They say that "seeing is believing". Well, that depends. That depends on whether you can trust your eyesight. And it depends on whether you have decided to see what is really there or just what you think is there. "Seeing is believing." It depends on whether you can trust your eyesight. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection Is Over, Now What?

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Apr 24, 2008
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     | 10,730 views

    Jesus expects us to be witnesses throughout the world until His return. We are not to stand around wasting time. We are to be the disciples that we were called to be.

    Introduction: Listening to our friends or relatives, at times it is hard to believe some of the stuff that they say. Some of the things that they say are so far fetched, that we say to ourselves “Where in the world did they come up this idea?,” or Who did they hear this ridiculous thing from?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of Joseph - Part 3

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011
     | 5,594 views

    Gos still uses people in incredible ways. He changes lives when we least expect it. He uses people and situations for His good.

    The Apostle Paul writes in his letter to the Romans. Chapter 15 verse 4, “For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” And hope is certainly what we find as we study the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Aggressive Faith: I'm Pressing On! Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,574 views

    If we expect our spiritual life to produce anything, we must practice perseverance. This sermon contains the types of circumstances where perseverance becomes an absolute necessity.

    Aggressive Faith: I'm Pressing On! Matt 11:12(NIV) 12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it. Matt 11:12(KJV) 12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Closer Walk

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Jul 29, 2023
     | 2,984 views

    We can learn from Enoch to walk with God, that God expects us to walk by faith and that without faith we cannot please God or enter heaven

    “A closer walk” Hebrews 11:5-6 I didn’t know I was competitive: - until I got this new watch that tracks my steps - It told me I was supposed to walk about 5700 steps a day - I did that, and then I did 10,000, 14,000 camping Last Thursday: - I started walking south and got to about 4000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dorothy Lam avatar

    That You May Know

    Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jan 12, 2023
     | 2,076 views

    Jesus drops a bombshell while performing a miracle, confronting Messianic expectations. Can we trust Jesus' word that he has the authority to forgive sins?

    One of the greatest science-fiction movie scenes of all time is the scene from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, in which Luke Skywalker, the young hero of the rebel forces, the man in whom we are putting all our hope, confronts and duels the leader of the evil and oppressive Empire, Darth Vader. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freely Ye Have Received Freely Give

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 1, 2023
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     | 3,598 views

    We have received freely the grace of God and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, God is expecting us to give same freely for the blessings of mankind and to the glory of His name.

    Freely Ye Have Received, Freely Give. Study Text: Matthew 10:1 - 8. Introduction: -. Jesus called His disciples and commission them for the preaching of the Gospel. -. He empowered them for the great assignment because the Gospel is not expected to be preached in words only, but in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why You Do Not See?

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2023
     | 1,113 views

    Now, now ,now… don’t think by just giving your tithes and offering, your job is over, God expects you to participate in His work.

    Why you do not see? Isaiah 58:3 'Why have we fasted and You do not see? For those who do not know, just want to inform you about the upcoming 40 days of fasting which Christians also call it Lent days. I have watched many people, do fasting after fasting….well, good…but let us also examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Dwelling In The Shelter . . .

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 19, 2022
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     | 13,198 views

    These benefits are for those who “dwell in the shelter of the Most High.” You can’t be indecisive about Christ & expect all the benefits of being close to Him.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 91:1-16; John 15:5; 1 John 1:3-7; Philippians 1:20-21. 4:6-7 ILL. Back in the early days of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shall We Have Justice For The Elect?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 14, 2022
     | 907 views

    If even a corrupt judge will wither under incessant pleading, can we not expect the most just of judges, God, will give us what we really need?

    29th Sunday in Course 2022 We should all remember the story of the Israelites wandering in the desert around Sinai for forty years. That was God’s way of purifying them before bringing them to the land of promise, Canaan. As they moved around, they ran into various other nomadic tribes, and one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic