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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Then... Came Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 28, 2022
     | 3,158 views

    Notice, our Bible tells us in verse 19, that the disciples were “assembled” behind closed doors.

    Many folks believe it is possible the doors were locked since the reason they were shut up was because they feared for their lives. The Greek word used for “closed” here certainly indicates “secured” or “locked.” Since the Bible points out that they were behind closed doors at that particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From A Lonely Apostle Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
     | 4,641 views

    Paul closes out this letter with some personal remarks. From this passage we learn several truths.

    LESSONS FROM A LONELY APOSTLE II TIMOTHY 4:9-18 Introduction: Someone once said, “It’s lonely at the top.” I have news for you. “It’s lonely at the bottom too!” Paul closes out this letter with some personal remarks. From this passage we learn several truths. I. There Will Always be People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open My Eyes

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022
     | 4,597 views

    Have you ever walked with your eyes closed? There are some folks who are known as sleep walkers.

    That is, they actually get out of their beds, and they start walking in a state of sleep. This practice of sleep walking is called Somnambulism We are told by the experts that this occurs during the first 3 hours of sleep, and is characterized by the following things: • Eyes are open but stare is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Final Invitation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 27, 2023
     | 2,034 views

    Are you ready for Christ's return? He closes the canon of Scripture his final invitation.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Open with discussion - What are some of the best invitations you’ve received? I was once invited by the Secret Service to visit the White House for Christmas during the Obama administration (I declined). Here are ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Be Faithful To The Mission To The Nations

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 22, 2023
     | 821 views

    The story of Ruth, and her place in the genealogy of the Messiah, is written testimony against a kind of closed faith and worship.

    Saturday of the 20th Week in Course 2023 The story of the Moabite woman, Ruth, has come down to us because of her association with the kingly house of David. She was David’s great-great grandmother. But for both OT and NT authors, her distinction was that she was not descended from the patriarch ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jehoiachin Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 2, 2022
     | 2,815 views

    Showing how the conditions in Judah immediately before Babylon conquered them closely resemble America today

    Jehoiachin Three Last Kings of Judah- CCCAG 10-2-22 Scripture- 2 Kings 24:8-17 As most of you probably have figured out by now, I love history. I know when you say the word “history” most people’s eyes glaze over and they remember this class as their least favorite in school- having to memorize ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Things You Have Never Heard About The Rapture

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 4, 2022
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     | 5,959 views

    I want you to pay very close attention as we examine this scriptural passage that we will be reading.

    The things I will share with you we hope these exciting things will take place during our life time, but if not during our life time, we know they will take place in the life of some Believers who will be living on the earth. Beloved, I am talking about the RAPTURE OF THE BELIEVERS! IS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Emotional Intimacy In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 23, 2025
     | 133 views

    This teaching reveals how couples can deepen emotional closeness, understanding, and unity for a healthier and joyful marriage.

    BUILDING EMOTIONAL INTIMACY IN MARRIAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 2:24 Key Verse: “And they shall be one flesh.” — Genesis 2:24 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Ephesians 4:2-3; 1 Peter 3:7; Colossians 3:12-14; Song of Solomon 2:16 INTRODUCTION Emotional intimacy is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Opens Unusual Doors

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 8, 2025
     | 242 views

    God alone has the authority to open doors that defy human logic, limitations, opposition, and closed systems.

    THE GOD WHO OPENS UNUSUAL DOORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7-8 Key Verse: “These things saith he that is holy, he that is true… behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.” — Revelation 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:1-3; 1 Corinthians 16:9; Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Five Fundamentals Of Jesus’ Relationship With Israel Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 16, 2025
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    This passage closes out this section and gives us five insights into Jesus' troubled relationship with Israel.

    - This passage provides a nice coda to the section that we have been working through. When taken as a whole, I think these few verses recenter us to the heart of who Jesus was and what He was doing. In particular, this passage highlights Jesus’ relationship with Israel. Of course, that is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Makes A Way Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 27, 2025
     | 625 views

    No matter the situation, our God is still in the business of making a way. Don’t be discouraged by the closed doors,

    THE GOD WHO MAKES A WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 (KJV) Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters; Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Is Peace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,249 views

    Explores the promise of God's profound and enduring peace, found not in the world, but in closeness with God, through the Prince of Peace.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you in this sacred space where we gather, week after week, to engage with the timeless truths of God's Word. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a divine message that is as relevant today as it was over two thousand years ago. ...read more

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    Fear Not!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 21, 2016
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     | 4,974 views

    Don’t we also unnecessarily get scared of things that are just like these spiders which look big and scary with the eight long legs that actually fold up when you attack?

    Spooky Spiders! Deuteronomy 28:7"The LORD will conquer your enemies when they attack you. They will attack you from one direction, but they will scatter from you in seven!” I'm not scared of spiders; nevertheless, I don’t want to see them anywhere in my home; I want to get rid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Be Used By God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 12, 2018
     | 7,076 views

    How to Be Used by God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – Dec. 9, 2018

    How to Be Used by God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – Dec. 9, 2018 Intro Last Sunday… was the start of launching into a new season. Launching into the Gospel of Luke…. Encountering Jesus Launching into Advent season…Luke offers us what we could call the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Must Be Born Again Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2019
     | 8,330 views

    The 9th in our series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we examine the famous encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus

    You Must Be Born Again (John Pt. 9) Text: John 3:1 – 15 Well, today we’ve come to the most familiar chapter in the Gospel of John… and it contains probably the most well-known verse in all the Bible. It’s John chapter three, and we’re going to read verses 1 – 15, so we won’t get to John 3:16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible