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  • NKWOR SUNDAY SUNNY AZUKA ONYEKACHUKWU avatar

    The Hearing Eyes Series

    Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Mar 11, 2025
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    Believers in Christ must have absolute faith in Christ Jesus beyond what situations and circumstances tells them, beyond what their eyes can see but possess their possessions by the Word of God and His promises for Jesus never fails.

    THE HEARING EYES "Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valor."Joshua 6:1-2. Our God, even our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fanning The Flames

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 12, 2023
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    In the face of great heresy Paul knew Timothy was tiring out so despite his own bleak circumstances Paul wrote the words of encouragement that his son desperately needed to hear to fan the flames of his dedication to the Lord!

    Fanning into the Flame 2 Timothy 1 :1-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 From the dark, dreary, cold underground chamber in Rome’s Mamertine prison apostle Paul puts to pen what would be his very last communication with the outside world. Though he had been in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Restoration: A Journey To Renewal SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
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    As followers of Christ, we find hope in the promise of His return and the renewal of all things. But what about our present circumstances? The Bible provides numerous instances of God's restorative power, demonstrating His glory and our benefit.

    As believers, our hope rests in the promise that Christ will come back for us and make all things new. But what about the present? The Bible shows us how God restores and makes things new for His glory and our good. 1. 2 Kings 8:1-6 - The Woman's Land Restored: Elisha tells a woman to leave her ...read more

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    The Need Of A Savior

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 26, 2025
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    Behind the joy and celebration lies the profound truth that this child, born in a manger under humble circumstances, is the Savior we desperately needed. Why do we need a Savior? What is it about humanity that makes this divine intervention necessary?

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “We Still Need A Savior.” INTRODUCTION: Christmas is the time when we celebrate the coming of Christ—the miraculous birth of God’s Son into the world. Behind the joy and celebration lies the profound truth that this child, born in a manger under humble ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace At Christmas Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 13, 2025
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     | 531 views

    The Heart of Christmas: Peace proclaims that true, lasting peace is not found in circumstances but is announced at the manger, accomplished at the cross, and displayed through God’s reconciled people who live as peacemakers in a broken world through faith in Jesus Christ.

    Christmas—with all its tinsel, decorations, presents, food, and gatherings with family and friends—is truly a remarkable time of year. For a moment, it almost feels as though we are being invited to step outside the weight of our daily realities and taste the love and joy we long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grounded In Trust Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,906 views

    Gideon was a man that had serious trust issues with God. He looked around in his land and concluded that God must not be near because of the circumstances. He looked at himself and knew that he was not equal to the task of defeating Midian and did not t

    GROUNDED IN TRUST JUDGES 6:28-40 INTRODUCTION... Boy Trusted His Father, Our Daily Bread, April 8, 1996 A group of scientists and botanists were exploring remote regions of the Alps in search of new species of flowers. One day they noticed through binoculars a flower of such rarity and beauty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is That To You?

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011
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     | 8,010 views

    We are called the same as Peter, to follow after Jesus. In answering that call we need to deny the distraction of others, the distraction of the circumstances of life, and deny even ourselves, and let us take up our cross and follow after Him.

    What Is That To You? 03/07/10 AM Text: John 21:18-22 Introduction Last Lord's day we had the second lesson in a series based on a passage in Philippians in which Paul instructed the church in how to conduct themselves in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, a series which God willing we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love, Like, Live.

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010
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     | 8,810 views

    This is a very simple thought that the Lord has been plowing into my heart the last several days. It seems like every circumstance for the past week or so has pointed back to this principle: Love People, Like Things, Live for God.

    This is a very simple thought that the Lord has been plowing into my heart the last several days. It seems like every circumstance for the past week or so has pointed back to this principle: Love People, Like Things, Live for God. ## Love People, Like Things. As you read through the gospels, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Grace Part 2

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 3, 2011
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    A new generation was about to embark on a brand new journey into the long awaited Promised Land. The circumstances would be new, the enemies they would face would be brutal, but the challenge from God would not change: love Him and serve Him with all the

    The Dangers of Grace Part 2 Deuteronomy 32:19-33 Purpose: To teach the early warning signs of getting away from the Lord. Aim: I want the listener to feel a deep sense of danger that their relationship with the Lord can grow cold very easily. INTRODUCTION: Moses is 120 years old and is about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Things You Don't See

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,038 views

    We all face times when we wonder if God is really present? Just because you don’t see God’s movement doesn’t mean He isn’t already moving in your circumstances.

    The Things You Don’t See 2 Kings 6:8-17 2 Kings 6:8-9 (NLT) When the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he would confer with his officers and say, "We will mobilize our forces at such and such a place." [9] But immediately Elisha, the man of God, would warn the king of Israel, "Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Messages To The Seven Churches - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Aug 1, 2006
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     | 3,345 views

    Christ has the very special message for the church that is suffering trouble and persecution. Jesus is always in charge of what happens to us. He controls the circumstances and troubles no matter what happens. Therefore, He will work all things for our go

    MESSAGES TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES Revelation 2:1- 3:22 Part 11 Smyrna – “Persecuted & Poor Rich Church” Revelation 2:8-11 Good News Christian Fellowship July 29, 2006 BUCAS, Daraga Albay Introduction Last week we began our message with the church at Ephesus. That church represents the believer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 78 ratings
     | 33,187 views

    In the spiritual battle Satan is going to try and con us with the lie that we are not good enough to be part of God’s family. In such circumstances we need to hold onto Jesus knowing that He is the One who makes us thoroughly equipped.

    Ephesians 6:14a The Breastplate of Righteousness Scripture Readings:- Isaiah 59:1; 12-20 Romans 6:1-14 Ephesians 6:10-18 Sermon Text Ephesians 6:14b Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Let’s imagine you are reading the “cars for sale” section of the local paper. Someone is selling a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ever-Flowing Stream Of Grace

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,478 views

    The children of God who allow the Holy Spirit to illuminate into their hearts the truths found in what Isaiah wrote overcome circumstances that can cause them to doubt the Lord’s love for them. They find themselves walking in the power of Almighty God,

    Turn Bibles to Isaiah 40:28-31 Title: Ever-flowing Stream of Grace Theme: Results from Trusting in God Introduction: The results in trusting in God are far beyond outward observance and far beyond the onlooker’s perspective. These results grow out of our relationship with God the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Times Are In God’s Hands

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 13, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 39,314 views

    Many of us feel as if somehow we have been demoted and overlooked by life, when in fact, every step we take and every move we make is carefully planned; God Himself is orchestrating all our circumstances and endeavors

    “But I trust in you, Lord; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.” (NIV) Introduction We are servants, sometimes slaves, to our electronic devices; we are slaves to our watches, smart phones, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Job Factor

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jul 14, 2013
     | 8,848 views

    Job used 3 factors in his circumstance to overcome what he faced. Aptitude, Attitude & Altitude. Not only does your “ATTITUDE affect your ALTITUDE” your “ATTITUDE affects your FAITH!”

    THE JOB FACTOR INTRODUCTION: Now I know to some or most of your this is “Christianity 101” but stay with me this morning! I think I have something that will bless you if you are struggling anywhere in your walk with God! When I say “STRUGGLING” I don’t mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God