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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Prophesying In The Camp

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2014
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     | 8,575 views

    The Sovereign Holy Spirit does not always operate where, when, how, with what, or with whom we may expect. Such things are not open to debate.

    PROPHESYING IN THE CAMP. Numbers 11:4-6, Numbers 11:10-16, Numbers 11:24-29. Chips (French Fries) for tea every day seemed a good idea for a Ship’s Company of 180 Cadets in their teens. But chips every day??? We rebelled - and our chips were replaced by some fluffy artificial instant mashed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Ephesian Pentecost

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,921 views

    Pentecost has a way of catching up with people.

    AN EPHESIAN PENTECOST. Acts 19:1-7. 1. APOLLOS. Apollos was well taught in the Scriptures, and he was “accurately” teaching the things concerning the Lord - but Apollos knew only the baptism of John. When Aquila and Priscilla perceived the deficiency in his teaching in Ephesus, they drew him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rich And Poor In The Church Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
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     | 7,740 views

    There are no 'untouchables' with God!

    RICH AND POOR IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. James 2:1-17. James 2:1. The Greek of this section of the letter of James begins somewhat abruptly: “My brethren, not with partialities!” The impact of the whole sentence is: “Do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect of persons.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Story Of Four Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 9, 2013
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     | 4,789 views

    We all have a past, some would like to bury it, but coming to face Jesus we find He is not shocked by what we have done, yet He offers us unconditional love.

    The Story of 4 1 Peter 5:7 Everyone has a story, a past, a present and a future. Many of us have a past that we buried some with alcohol, or drugs, work, hobbies and other sorts of objects. Healing the old wounds does not come, so we bury them deep. Meet Amy She is a lesbian; she has been in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Participating In The Triune God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 14, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,824 views

    Through the grace of Christ we encounter the love of God, and participate in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.

    PARTICIPATING IN THE TRI-UNE GOD. 2 Corinthians 13:11-14. The final imperatives of this letter seem quite abrupt, almost staccato, but they sum up the situation which gave rise to the challenges of the previous four chapters. The closing benediction comes as a pleasant surprise, and something of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Energized Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,929 views

    The Holy Spirit comes upon the disciples and energizes them for mission and ministry. The church is born and the Spirit continues to energize God’s people to this day.

    Acts 2:1-21 “Energized” INTRODUCTION We are creatures of habit, and we go through most of our lives on cruise control. Occasionally, though, something out of the ordinary happens and we are immediately inquisitive. • We make it from the #303 to the #101 and only hit one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    If We Are Not For God Then, We Are Against Him.

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jun 7, 2013
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    My heart was blessed this week when I read about the young man in Pickens S.C who not only stood up for the Lord but, he did it in front of his classmates, teachers, family and his home town that is under attack by some who want to take prayer out of town

    If we are not for God then, we are against Him. Psalm 94:16 Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? We live in a day when it seems evil and those that are against God seem to be winners. Every time you turn on the news or open the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If We Are Not For God Then, We Are Against Him.

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,997 views

    My heart was blessed this week when I read about the young man in Pickens S.C who not only stood up for the Lord but, he did it in front of his classmates, teachers, family and his home town that is under attack by some who want to take prayer out

    If we are not for God then, we are against Him. Psalm 94:16 Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? We live in a day when it seems evil and those that are against God seem to be winners. Every time you turn on the news or open the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice In The Lord - Always!

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013
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     | 13,628 views

    Not rejoice in the Lord 'anyway' - but Rejoice in the Lord "Always".

    REJOICE IN THE LORD - ALWAYS! Philippians 4:4-7. It was midnight, and in a certain prison in Philippi, the Apostle Paul and his missionary companion Silas had been left to languish in chains in a dark dungeon. However, if we were to listen in at the door we would not hear the moans and groans ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Numbness Series

    Contributed by Tawanda Mushariwa on Sep 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,916 views

    What you see as normal betrays your spiritual condition

    Sermon: Spiritual Numbness 2 Kings 6:29 2 Kings 6:29 King James Version (KJV) 29 So we boiled my son, and did eat him: and I said unto her on the next day, Give thy son, that we may eat him: and she hath hid her son. Key words in my text: Numbness is the loss of sensation of a part or whole of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Woman, Your Faith Has Saved You Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2013
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     | 5,796 views

    We can learn much about faith by contrasting the behavior of the woman with the ointment and the Pharisee who invited Jesus to dinner.

    What did faith do to save this woman? Why did she go in peace? We can learn much by contrasting her behavior, as Jesus did, with that of the Pharisee. First, she recognized her sin, whatever it was. And, second she did not discount the sin; she took responsibility for it. The Pharisee did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Dream Of Joseph.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,226 views

    Joseph was not afraid to take the lead in his family, and opened his heart and his home to the Son of God.

    JOSEPH’S DREAM. Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph was a dreamer. This was true of the Old Testament Joseph, the son of Jacob, derogatively referred to as “this dreamer” (cf. Genesis 37:19). It was also true of the New Testament Joseph, recognised here as “the son of David” (Matthew 1:20). Joseph ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resurrection Adrenaline

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 2,754 views

    Easter was a time of Adrenaline for the disciples, but the two walking to Emmaus missed it... until Jesus became known to them.

    When I told people about my family’s plans to spend a day at the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course last month, some nodded, others gave a look of questioning, and a few responded with one word, “WHY?!” Researchers tell us that younger generations are drawn more than ever to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Speaks To The Samarian Woman

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,535 views

    A few of the things we can see if we examine the meeting of the woman at the well with Jesus

    Do you have trouble talking to people you don’t know? I’ve seen some gifted people shutter in their boots at the prospect of being the first to speak to a stranger. Once I was in a Jack In The Box with a good friend who happens to be a pastor in the inner city of L.A. The place was crowded and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Call 91:1 In Time Of Trouble (Psalm 91:1)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 18, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,553 views

    My question has always been, if it's hard for a Christian then it must be non livable for an unsaved person.

    Call 91:1 in time of trouble Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. This world is full of surprises, grief and sorrows and it's never easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist