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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    The Door Is Open Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,946 views

    What doors are open in your church and in your heart today. Let's look at a couple of doors that need to be open today, tomorrow and forevermore.

    Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13 Theme: Doors Title: Come on In – the Door is Open What doors are open in your church today? Let’s look at a couple of doors that need to be open in every church. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! It’s such a simple word - ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Shepherds

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,314 views

    The Shepherds had an encounter with Jesus, we all need continual meetings with Jesus, so we can be those full of the Word and full of praise.

    Shepherds (Luke 2:8-20) 12/24/95 God invited them to meet with Jesus These shepherds were those who watched over the temple sheep destined for the passover sacrifice. They were Rabinically unclean and could not actually to to temple worship. These were those who were the lowest class of society. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Solas And Catholic Teaching Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 15, 2017
     | 5,320 views

    "we all know that few folks will change a closely-held opinion by arguing. No, let’s do it by service, by showing our faith in acts of unselfish love."

    Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2017 Reformation or Revolution? Today’s Gospel is treasured by all Christians, and, in a perfect world, would be treasured by all humans. Our Lord challenges us to love our neighbor as ourselves. We find this law, which we can consider the core teaching of both the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Reflected Glory

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 16, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,850 views

    What is amazing, as Moses came down from the mountain, is that he was unaware that his face was, literally, sending out horns of light (Exodus 34:29).

    A REFLECTED GLORY. Exodus 34:29-35. In discussing the nature of the resurrection body, the Apostle Paul comments, ‘There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon’ (1 Corinthians 15:41). In the Epistle to the Hebrews, we read that Christ Jesus is ‘worthy of more glory than Moses’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Difference Resurrection Peace Makes

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 11,914 views

    The words "Peace be with you" explored and applied to everday life. This Easter Sunday message will not only challenge the seeker, but encourage the believer. Written invitation offered at the close.

    "The difference Resurrection Peace makes" Easter Sunday 2002 (Recommended Drama: "These Parts" by Judson Poling 1991 Willowcreek.com) Today I want to talk to you about this! Something of what you just saw acted out. No surprise, today we’re dealing with the topic of the Resurrection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The World Is Lame: What Are We Doing About It?

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,419 views

    A look at the story of the healing of the lame man at the Gate Beautiful. How many "lame" people do we encounter, only to leave them in their condition.

    The World is Lame: What Are You Doing About It? Acts 3:1-12  There are so many people outside of the church in a state of hurt and need, but so many within the church leave them in that state.  Peter and John were on their way to pray and encountered a man who was lame. They took ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You The One Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,029 views

    If you have ever been confused, discouraged or disillusioned with God, Jesus’ encounter with John the Baptist will make a huge difference in your life.

    “Are You The One?” Jesus, His Encounters (5) I Am Jesus – Message 33 To a people who didn’t know why things were going so bad in their nation. To a people who wondered why everything seemed to be falling a part all around them. To a people who were not experiencing the life they had expected. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abolishing False Doctrines Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,428 views

    This is the first in a series of pastoral ideals that Paul gives Timothy regarding the false teachings he would encounter throughout his ministry.

    Abolishing False Doctrines 1 Timothy 1:1-20 I. Preach the Truth (v. 3-7) a. Stop the false teachers (v. 3; Romans 16:17) b. Remember the goal (v. 4-5; 1 Timothy 4:7; 2 Peter 1:16; Titus 3:9; 2 Timothy 2:23) c. Men who will oppose you (v. 6-7; Titus 1:10-11) II. The Law’s Purpose (v. 8-11) a. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Seriously The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Series C, based on an unknown students recount of a class she encountered at a Christian college.

    4th Sunday in Lent March 18, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we study your Word, we realize that we do not fully embrace the life you created us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus - Face To Face Series

    Contributed by Ian Drucker on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    Gaining an understanding of the personality, priorities and power of Jesus Christ from his encounter with a Samaritan Woman (as indicated in the Gospel of John).

    Jesus – Face to Face Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman People who care about and who are able to make others feel important stand out, because they are a rare commodity. A commodity is something that is useful, and it is usually considered to be of high value. I’m sure you know some people like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Leaving Your Nets Behind Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,791 views

    Your encounter with Jesus was life changing. He revealed Himself to you and then He called you to begin a new journey with Him.

    Leaving Your Nets Behind Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11 Mark 1:16-20 (HCSB) As He was passing along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, Simon’s brother. They were casting a net into the sea, since they were fishermen. “Follow Me,” Jesus told them, “and I will make you fish for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Strengthened By A Limp Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,983 views

    Jacob’s attempt to receive God’s blessing by his own devious devices is finally halted by a direct encounter with God.

    Genesis 32 January 17, 2004 I can hardly believe that the last time we looked together into the book of Genesis was October 5. We need to remind ourselves of where we are in the narrative. Isaac and Rebekkah have two sons - Esau and Jacob Esau is the older but God picks Jacob to be the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Just Trust Him

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,300 views

    Whatever struggles we may encounter in life we can know that God is worthy of our trust and that He will deliver us.

    Just Trust Him Proverbs 3:1-12 Today we begin our study of the third heart-to-heart talk between the parents of Proverbs and their son. In the first two chapters of Proverbs we’ve seen how the wise counsel of the boy’s dad and mom have been offered to steer their son away from those who would lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trinity 14

    Contributed by Gary Jones on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,073 views

    Are we building blocks or stumbling blocks? Peter’s encounter with Christ. Peters words seem right but they are not our Lords way.

    TRINITY 14 In the name of the Father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Play the CD Words don’t come easy, they certainly don’t. A song by F R David. You could be forgiven for thinking that over recent weeks quite a few of the readings set for either our morning service or evening service have ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Judith Hand avatar

    Easter Message: A Woman’s Report

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,672 views

    The scrpture’s account in John chapter 20 of when Mary Magdalene encountered the living Christ at the tomb that first Easter morning.

    Easter Message Scripture passages: Acts 10:34-43 Colossians 3:1-4 A WOMAN’S REPORT John 20:1-18 Acts 10: 34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist