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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    God’s Open Door—1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,825 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. There are 10 places God’s open door leads the church.

    GOD’S OPEN DOOR-I—Revelation 3:7-13 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places God’s open door leads the church. 1—God’s open door leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Canine Or Canaanite? Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,095 views

    Jesus reference to dogs seems a hard saying. What did he mean?

    Saxlingham 07-09-03 Mk: 7:24-37: The Syro-Phoenician mother Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went away a camping trip. One evening they set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How Paul Adapted His Message To His Audience

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 18,170 views

    How Paul Adapted His Message to His Audience - Acts 22

    How Paul Adapted His Message to His Audience - Acts 22 Paul’s amazing ability to adapt His message to every audience is a demonstration of the Spirit’s power and wisdom in a humble man. The great apostle shows tact, presence of mind and an earnest desire to see people come to saving faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Home (Christmas Eve 2002)

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,132 views

    Christmas Eve message. Jesus left His home to remind us, we’re not home yet.

    Christmas Eve 2002 HOME **(Thanks goes to Robert Lowery from Lincoln Christian seminary for some conceptual ideas in this message)** It’s amazing all the images a simple 4-letter word can conjure up. I’m referring to the word “home.” In our vocabulary we have expressions like “home life,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fatal Distraction

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,050 views

    Jesus must be our whole life.

    Fatal Distraction It’s a beautiful summer afternoon some years ago at the Naval Air Test Center in Patuxent River, Maryland. The U.S. Navy’s newest jet fighter, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat with both afterburners blazing soars from the runway for a test flight. The first portion of the flight is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Near Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,597 views

    Nearly never made any one a Christian

    Near Is Not Enough Mark 12:28-34 When our children were little we would travel from Washington to Brunswick usually about twice a year. We would no sooner get on the road than I would hear a voice from the back seat, “Are we there yet?” My answer would be, “It’s not far.” Anyone who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary's Little Lamb

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
     | 5,172 views

    A play on the children's poem but showing how the Lamb was white as snow

    Mary’s Little Lamb John 1:29 Last week Gail Thomas came up to me and gave me a sermon topic. It was just a question and she may not yet know what I’m talking about. Today I am going to preach that sermon. Mary had a little lamb, who’s fleece was white as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Disconnect

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 26, 2015
     | 5,196 views

    The importance of prayer

    synchronizing (do not disconnect) “Nothing is well done without prayer for the simple reason that it leaves God out of the account.” 
― E.M. Bounds This past week, I completed The 40 Day Journey with Dietrich Bonheoffer. I found his devotional while I was on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Render To Caesar....

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,754 views

    A brilliant and awesome response - and an awesome challenge to us today

    Story: A man came to an Anglican Church and asked to see the Vicar. “Vicar,” he said, “My dog died and I would like a Christian burial for him.” The Vicar said, “I’m sorry to hear about your dog, but we Anglicans don’t do funerals for dogs. You might try the Baptist church down the street. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Church Clothes

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,884 views

    What should a Christian think and do about what to wear? God's word has a few things to say about that.

    Matthew 22:1-14, Romans 13:11-14, Eph. 5:25-30, 6:10-18, Revelation 19:6-9, 21:1-4 Surely everyone here today has heard of "church clothes." We used to call it wearing your "Sunday Best." I remember going to a wedding not too long ago and the preacher said to the couple, "One way to keep your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Instructions For The End

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 3,095 views

    Nothing is more powerful then a good end of the world prediction, especially when it comes on the heels of a great catastrophe. BUt let's take a deep breath and listen to Jesus on this matter as He gives us instructions on facing the end.

    Passage: Matthew 24:1-14 Intro: It has been quite a week. 1. stats from earthquake, tsunami PP devastation 2. and the inevitable question: Could this be the end of the world? 3. one article I read, referring to nuclear reactor problems, “We will probably not live through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Aids To Worship Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 17, 2013
     | 5,255 views

    Seven suggestions that will hopefully help us to worship the Lord in a more personal way.

    AIDS TO WORSHIP Psalm 42:1 Introduction Today, we will wrap up our series THE DYNAMICS OF WORSHIP Thus far we have looked at • What Worship is • What God is like (13 Characteristics) • Why Corporate Worship is Important This morning, as we strive to give God our best in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Counselor The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013
     | 6,555 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the Perfect Teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT is our Perfect Teacher and not experience or circumstances. IV. TEXT: John 14:26 (Amplified Bible) But the

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the Perfect Teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT is our Perfect Teacher and not experience or circumstances. IV. TEXT: John 14:26 (Amplified Bible) But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Being A Willing Servant Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 17, 2013
     | 11,207 views

    Philip was a man not seeking his own glory or reward but he’s a servant who responds when God calls. Can the same be said of us? (Acts 8:26-40)

    Being a Willing Servant Acts 8:26-40 Introduction Set the stage: - Stephen has been executed for his faith (one of the first martyrs) - The church has been scattered to the far reaches of the area - Philip, one of the first deacons from Acts 6, is in Samaria ministering -- God is working ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Christmas Disappoints

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,917 views

    Jesus is the Prince of Peace, Why am I so depressed?

    When Christmas Disappoints Us Introduction: Someone pondered what the first Christmas might have been like if wise women had come from the east instead of wise men. They would have asked for directions, made it to Bethlehem on time, helped with the delivery, cleaned up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God