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  • Stu Hodges avatar

    The Way Doors Get Opened Series

    Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013
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     | 10,763 views

    Worship is how to open closed doors.

    I have a door at my house, it’s the door to a closet in our bonus room. It’s where my kids' toys are all kept and so when I instruct them to clean up the bonus room, the toys just get tossed into the closet and then they shut the door real quick and hope for the best. So when you open ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rev. #76~21:1-8 According To The 7 Dispensations, We’re Close Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,630 views

    Here, in the New Jerusalem, we have something totally unique: a sinless, pure, community of righteousness, a holy city. Problems arise when believers expect this kind of community now, or fail to realize that it only comes down out of heaven. T

    Rev. #76~21:1-8 ACCORDING TO THE 7 DISPENSATIONS, WE’RE CLOSE 10-23-19 Listen as I read our text for today; Rev..21:1-8 1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2And I John saw the holy city, new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 3: How To Triumph Over Our Troubles Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 31, 2023
     | 1,854 views

    1. Wake-up to our shortcomings (vs. 31, 33-35). 2. Keep worshiping the Lord (vs. 30). 3. Keep trusting in God's Word (vs. 31). 4. Keep waiting on the Lord (vs. 31-32).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 3: How to Triumph over Our Troubles The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 31, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26 we are closing in on the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 5, 2023
     | 2,134 views

    God wants us to: 1. Wake up to the suffering of our Savior (vs. 36-38). 2. Wake up to the seriousness of our sin (vs. 38-39). 3. Wake up to the strength we need from our Savior (vs. 40-46).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 4: Wake Up, Christians, Wake Up! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:36-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 5, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. By this time, the Lord and His disciples had finished their last Passover meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 19, 2023
     | 1,585 views

    When ungodly men judged God... 1. There was treachery (vs. 57, 59-61). 2. The charge was blasphemy (vs. 62-65). 3. The penalty was God's plan (vs. 66). 4. The cruelty was vicious (vs. 67-68). 5. The Lord's victory was sure to come (vs. 64).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 6: When Ungodly Men Judged God The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:57-68 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 19, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26, we are getting ever closer to the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Apostle John Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010
     | 13,235 views

    This is the 13th message in the series on Bible characters. The outlines is 1-John's Person, 2-John's Principles, 3-John's Passion.

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 13 – THE APOSTLE JOHN This morning, we are continuing with our sermon series entitled, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And we’ve been talking about the fact that… --now, more than ever --no matter who you are, what you’ve done You can have CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Moses Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,207 views

    This is a series of messages on Bible characters. Moses life is divided in this sermon into 3 parts - 1)The First 40, 2)The Second 40, and 3)The Final Forty. In each of these phases, we see our own lives and how God works with us and through us.

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 4 – MOSES This morning, we come the FOURTH INSTALLMENT of our “Close Encounters” series as we talk today about the life of Moses Just a few weeks ago, we got the news that Charleton Heston died, and we remember him most in the movie, The Ten Commandments, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hungry For Faith

    Contributed by William Nickles on May 4, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,118 views

    An encounter with Christ is essential for true faith to take shape. Our encounter with the world is then empowered by the Christ we meet at the table.

    I made the point last week that poor ole doubting Thomas should not be singled out as the only disciple who had doubts about this new “resurrected” reality. Here is the rest of the story – as Paul Harvey would say – to vindicate Thomas. Verse 41 of today’s text clearly makes the point. “While in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Women With Issue Of Blood Series

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024
     | 6,376 views

    This morning we are looking at two people that had an encounter with Jesus. As a result of this encounter, these people lives were completely changed.

    Opener: Good morning everyone, we are so thrilled that you have joined us here this morning for our worship service. It is just a blessing to see everyone here. We had a wonderful week last week celebrating the mothers in our life. Once again, thank you mothers for all that you do for the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Things Don't Go As Planned

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,073 views

    I wish I could stand here today and tell you that if you serve the Lord you want ever have any problems in your life; I wish I could tell you that if you develop a close relationship with the Lord that you will always be in control of the circumstances th

    TEXT: John 11:1-44 One of the first things that I notice about this story is the relationship between this family and Jesus. It wasn’t a strained relationship or an odd one but it was one of closeness and intimacy. They didn’t just have a casual acquaintance but a close encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shepherds In The Fields At Night

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 19, 2019
     | 5,178 views

    This is the 4th in a series of sermons called Be Ready .... Be Ready for God Encounters. This message concentrates on the Shepherds' Encounter

    Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Theme: Be Ready … Title: Shepherds in their Fields at Night INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! All month long we have been looking at God Encounters. We have been looking at these amazing times in people’s lives where they have either ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    That I May Know Him

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,319 views

    Gaining a close relationship to the Lord

    “THAT I MAY KNOW HIM” TEXT: Philippians 3:10 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Paul said in 2 Timothy 1:12 “… for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” There is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (4)

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 5, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,673 views

    A recap and impactful closing to the series

    Isaiah 43:18 Everything Jesus ever talked about was new Covenant, Heaven, Earth, Creation, Mind, Song, Day, When he says he’s bringing rivers to the wilderness- it means 1. THERE”S NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING LOST 2. GOD CAN GET YOU OUT 3. MAYBE NOT HOW YOU”RE EXPECTING Last week we learned, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Amnesty - Week 4 Series

    Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Jun 14, 2014
     | 3,410 views

    Forgiving those close to us

    Amnesty - Part 4, Pastor Rob Ketterling SARAH: On June 9th of 1997, it was a Monday, between four and five o'clock in the afternoon. Got off early that day, and I used to love going down to the bluffs over the Mississippi River. Decided to sunbathe laying on a towel. And you know when you've ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What A Person Might Be And Yet Still Be Lost

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 5, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,321 views

    close look at Cornelius the centurion

    What A Person Might Be And Yet Still Be Lost Acts 10 Cornelius was the most revered deacon of his church, and chairman of most of his church’s committees. Each Sunday he was found in his church, and each weekday he lived a life worthy of much respect. He was of noblest generosity. He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist