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Oil here is a symbol for a life of faith and a healthy relationship with God. And, as we all know, a life of faith and a healthy relationship with God take time and effort and discipline. If you don’t have it when the moment comes, it’s too late, at least for the crisis of that moment.
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We Must Create An Atmosphere For Revival
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Acts 2:1-4
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Revelation 12:12-12
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A Coronavirus Comeback
Exodus 14:15-16
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Leadership
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Exodus 14:15-16
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Jeremiah 29:13-14
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Jeremiah 29:13-14
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The Anointing Makes The Difference
Isaiah 10:27-27
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The Anointing Makes The Difference
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Stop Watching The Wind
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Psalms 85:6-6
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Keep Sowing until Church Growth Happens
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