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Lord, Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002

based on 11 ratings

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These words of our Lord Jesus when rightly interpreted and applied, will open the door to greater Christian service, and to a closer walk with God.

Lord, Increase Our Faith Scripture: Luke 17:1-10 Text: Luke 17:5 “And the disciples aid unto the Lord, “Increase our faith”.” Introduction: These words of our Lord Jesus when rightly interpreted and applied, will open the door to greater Christian service, and to a closer walk with God. I. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Shifting The Atmosphere

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 25, 2012

based on 56 ratings

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No business as usual services - There must be an atmosphere of unified Expectancy. Every time the doors open it should be a cant’ miss opportunity.

TITLE: SHIFTING THE ATMOSPHERE SCRIPTURE: II CHRONICLES 5:13-14 It was around the end of last year that a few great songs hit the airwaves and are still very popular and being sung in many of our churches. There is one in particular that I am sure most if not all of us have listened to and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, 2 Chronicles 5:5-14, Exodus 40:34-38, Acts 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Prayers

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 16, 2013

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Knowing ourselves to be a sinner opens the door to salvation, whereas self-righteousness separates us from our God and our neighbor.

"A TALE OF TWO PRAYERS" It was just another day, like all the days that came before, and two men entered the temple to pray, as men had done for centuries. One of the men was a Pharisee. He was a man, to use Mark Twain's phrase, "who was good in the worst sense of the word." The other man was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is God Sustaining Your Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 11, 2020

based on 1 rating

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Are you struggling to keep the doors open? Stop! God is most likely calling you to a better pasture because yours is brown.

"What God does not ordain, He does not sustain." - Unknown This may well be why so many church starts fail. Intentions may have been good and demographics screamed, "GO!", but the still small voice of God said, "No" or "Not now" or "Not you." It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, John 17:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Free To Forgive

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 14, 2025

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Forgiveness releases your heart from the prison of bitterness and opens the door to God’s healing, mercy, freedom, and restored relationships.

INTRO – THE HARDEST COMMAND AND THE SWEETEST FREEDOM There are certain things Jesus says that sound beautiful when you read them on the page… and then they hit like a hammer when you realize He means them. “Love your enemies.” “Bless those who curse you.” “Pray for those who despitefully use ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23-32, Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:14-15, Luke 6:36, Colossians 3:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Rewards Of Consistent Fasting

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 16, 2025

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Fasting is not a one-time emergency button; it is a spiritual discipline that opens the doors to divine rewards when done consistently and with the right motives.

THE REWARDS OF CONSISTENT FASTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:17-18 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-12, Joel 2:12-28, Luke 4:1-14, Acts 13:2-3, Daniel 10:2-12 INTRODUCTION: Fasting is not a one-time emergency button; it is a spiritual discipline that opens the doors to divine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Apr 18, 2001

based on 96 ratings

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In the resurrection of Jesus, God opens my eyes to the greatest meanings of Easter.

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes Surely you’ve heard the joke about the three college students who were appearing in a national academic competition. The contest had come down to three final students. One was from Rice University, one was from Princeton University and the third was from Oklahoma State ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:31-33, 1 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Stayed Open To Suggestions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 19 ratings

| 3,059 views

One of the reasons why great leaders succeed is that they are open to suggestions.

One of the reasons why great leaders succeed is that they are open to suggestions. When people becomes so proud that they close their minds to new ideas, they are bound to fail. Keeping your mind open allows you to see all the opportunities that the Lord has for you every hour of every day. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time At Last To Open The Mystery Package Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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Israel, Rome, and we all think we have God figured out. God has in Christ done so much more; and when it looks as though the wrappings must be thrown away, there is more yet.

With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. Every child ought to have at least one mystery package. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Opened Your Gifts?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 22, 2006

based on 1 rating

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Many know about the birth of Jesus, but they haven’t truly experienced the gift of God’s Son.

Have You Opened Your Gifts? John 3:16-17 John 3:16-17 (NLT) "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. [17] God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it. The Gift of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open The Eyes Of My Heart, Lord Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 9, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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8th in the series "Coversations With Jesus." Jesus gives sight to one blind man, but the spiritually blind Pharisees fail to perceive the Light of the World.

Introduction: Clip from DVD "AT First Sight" where bandages are taken off of Virgil’s eyes. Medical experts have found that Virgil’s experience is typical of those who have either never had sight or who lost it at an early age. Even if a medical miracle is somehow able to restore the physical ...read more

Scripture: John 9:24-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Open Heaven: Doorways To Touching Heaven Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 27, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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This sermon deals with five keys that will contribute to experiencing an open heaven on one’s life -Obedience, Repentance, Prayer, Tithes & Offerings and Worship.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Open Your Ears To See The Savior

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 3, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 3,952 views

Open Your Ears to See the Savior 1) In Bethlehem’s Babe 2) In the Lord’s Supper (adapted from sermon by Jonathan Werre)

All little Johnny got from Grandma this Christmas was a piece of paper. It wasn’t even pretty paper like a Christmas card. It was just a dull grey sheet with lots of writing. There wasn’t even room to draw a picture on it. What good was such a paper to a five year old? As Johnny mumbled his thanks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Open Your Eyes And Your Ears

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 2, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 14,249 views

Normally when we think of spiritual blindness in the Word of God we equate it with the lost or the hypocritical Pharisees. In our text God charges His peole with unparalleled spiritual blindness. It is time for God’s people to open their eyes and see.

OPEN YOUR EYES AND YOUR EARS ISAIAH 42:14-20 INTRODUCTION: An elderly woman stood on a busy street corner, hesitant to cross because there was no traffic signal. As she waited, a gentleman came up beside her and asked, "May I cross over with you?" Relieved, she thanked him and took his arm. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation- The Book Opened Pt2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 28, 2011

based on 1 rating

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The second of a verse upon verse teaching from the book of Revelation. Make it relate with your own illustrations.

Revelation- the Book Opened Pt2 Revelation 1:12-20 12 Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and in the midst of the seven lampstands One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

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