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  • Frederick Davison avatar

    Ephphatha--Be Opened! Series

    Contributed by Frederick Davison on Sep 7, 2003
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     | 22,402 views

    Baptism--the deaf hear, the mute speak, God sighs and the dead become "living soul"

    “ ‘Ephphatha… Be Opened’ ” Isaiah 29.18-24; 2 Corinthians 3.4-11; St Mark 7.31-37; Psalm 146; TLH 26 the Sunday Sermon preached at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—UAC 6843W 400N Kokomo, Indiana 46901 for the 12th Sunday after Trinity; August 18, 2002 by the Rev. Frederick E. Davison, Pastor + ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    “be Opened”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 5, 2016
     | 14,436 views

    If you want a message that’s got humor, a good message, and it will “preach,” this one’s for you. It’s an unusual healing by Jesus.

    “BE OPENED” Mark 7:31-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE GARLIC REMEDY 1. Soon after Bernard reached his 110th birthday, a Houston Chronicle reporter visited him looking for a story. "So, Bernard," asked the reporter, "to what do you think you owe your longevity?" 2. "That’s easy," ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Said, "Be Opened"

    Contributed by Jim Moore on Sep 18, 2014
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    Jesus' words are able to penetrate the most severe deafness and warm the coldest heart. When Jesus touches us with His saving grace we must tell others. Here in Mark 7 some caring people bring a deaf-mute to Jesus. Who are you bringing to Jesus?

    Titusville Church of Christ – Titusville, PA Sunday Morning – August 17, 2014 Sermon Scripture – Mark 7:31-37 31 Again, departing from the region of Tyre and Sidon, He came through the midst of the region of Decapolis to the Sea of Galilee. 32 Then they brought to Him one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Lord, Open Our Eyes!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 9, 2014
     | 26,656 views

    Elisha revealed God's heavenly surveillance, the need for our eyes being opened, and the power of corrected vision.

    LORD, OPEN OUR EYES! 2 Kgs. 6:8-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT THE FISH WEIGHED 1. Doug was in the process of describing a 30 pound bass he'd caught recently after fighting it for three hours, when Bill interrupted his story. 2. "There’s no way I believe you caught a 30 pound bass!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mission: Possible

    Contributed by Traci Loewe on Jul 30, 2007
     | 4,992 views

    Being open to God’s calling

    Sermon Body Outline Opening Illustration: [use natural gestures] Last night I took a journey to a land far ’cross the seas; I didn’t go by boat or plane, I trusted on my knees. I saw so many people there in deepest depths of sin, and Jesus told me I should go that there were souls to win. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "When God Hides His Face"

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014
     | 6,930 views

    A careful examination of Psalm 13 and the importance of being open and honest with God.

    Scripture: Psalm 13 I. Introduction: Have you ever felt that God was giving you the “silent treatment”? What is the Lord’s purpose for not immediately answering prayer? How should you respond when God seems distant? II. Message A. Examples of God’s Silence 1. Mary and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Power Of Christ To Change

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 6, 2008
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     | 4,030 views

    This message deals with being open to being changed by the power of Christ by submitting ourselves to the will of God daily.

    The Power Of Christ To Change 9/7/08 2 Chronicles 33:1-20 Philippians 3:1-16 How many of you remember the story in which a lady with wings and a beautiful dress waved her magic wand and mice became horses and a pumpkin became a golden carriage. A servant girl in rags became a princess ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Heaven Opened Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 1, 2024
     | 415 views

    At the center of this amazing room is a Being sitting on a throne.

    March 02, 2024 So far we have learned about the cities and conditions of the 7 churches and how we can apply their circumstances and struggles to the panorama of history – even in our own day. There are a couple of things to be aware of as we move on to chapter 4: • Time: The letters to the 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Be Opened

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009
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     | 3,933 views

    Jesus has told us to be opened to the fact that he can heal us, to be opened in our personal lives and to be opened in our congregational life

    Mark &:31-37 They asked on behalf of the man - pray for others - not for yourself They begged him to lay his hand on him - they requested a show - a visible sign of his power - so everybody can see He spat at him - gesture of blessing - Big Fat Greek Wedding knows two magic remedies: Windex and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Be Opened

    Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015
     | 7,196 views

    Proper 18 B. Christ's eternal Word brings triumph over all manifestations of evil.

    Mark 7:31-37 Proper 18 (b) J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “’Be Opened” In our Gospel today, we see Jesus continuing His ministry. He is in Gentile territory. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Open The Eyes Of Our Hearts

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 17, 2021
     | 3,187 views

    Paul spoke about the “eyes of the heart” being opened for all believers. How do we see God’s working in our lives? Do we have enough of God’s light in our lives to see His call on our lives? Do we have faith, and enlightenment, hope and power only as far as the eye can see?

    Ephesians 1:15 – 23:  I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love[a] toward all the saints, and for this reason 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    An Open Letter Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005
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     | 3,155 views

    In prison Paul writes his "son" Timothy and gives him final lessons in being a godly man and evangelist

    An Open letter to a Son 1 Timothy 1:1-11 The epistles called 1 and 2 Timothy are a mentors heartfelt words to a son. Paul uses these letters as further instructions to a young evangelist that he has watched grow up in Christ. Timothy was an associate of Paul’s on his second and third ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Opened

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,885 views

    It’s God’s intention today that your eyes be open to see your Lord as one who has always been open to you and your needs. It’s His desire that your hearts cling to Him in faith, that they be open to the fire of His Spirit of faith and new living. It’s H

    Pentecost 16 B Mark 7: 31-37 Be Opened! 09/28/03 There’s just something about seeing those words stamped on your paper. It’s great to get an “A” on a paper, a test or some assignment. It’s a confirmation that the hard work paid off, that the time you spent hitting the books wasn’t wasted. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Open Minds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 26, 2006
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     | 2,819 views

    The only way to fulfill the purpose of the church and of being a Christian is to be committed to opening people’s minds to receive Christ Jesus and eternal life.

    Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: When I was in high school, I could not understand why it was necessary for me to take subjects like history, algebra, geometry or chemistry. --- Perhaps the reason I felt that way was because those were the hardest classes for me. --- Regardless, no one could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Opened!

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 23, 2014
     | 9,401 views

    Ever feel like you are trapped in a box? We all have something that traps us, we need to be freed, we need the door to be opened.

    BE OPENED! Mark 7:31-7:37 31 Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. 32 They brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they implored Him to lay His hand on him. 33 Jesus took him aside ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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