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  • James Lowe avatar

    When The Devil Blocks The Door Go Through The Roof

    Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 22, 2008
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    Getting our needs met

    When the devil blocks the door, go through the roof Mark 2: 1-? 1 ¶ And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Wooley avatar

    The Man Who Kisse The Door Of Heaven And Went To Hell

    Contributed by Mark Wooley on Jun 15, 2021
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    The greatest pretender of all time has to be Judas. What a wonderful Savior we have that even though He knew Judas and when Judas places a kiss on Jesus' face, Jesus still calls him Friend

    THE MAN WHO KISSED THE DOOR OF HEAVEN AND WENT TO HELL MATTHEW 26:47-50 If you would be so kind to stand with me as we give reverence to the Reading of God’s Word PRAYER This morning I would like to preach with the power and the presence of the Holy Spirit on this topic. THE MAN WHO KISSED THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Battle Ground Of The Mind? Imprisoned?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2017
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    There is a promise land before us, what hinders us? Often times the battle is not from without but the battle is from within... Defeat can be a state of mind? Can God? vs God can! New opportunity?

    THE BATTLE GROUND OF THE MIND... IMPRISONED? There is an open door of opportunity... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Great Door Is Opened Unto Me (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022
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    There is nothing in our life that affects us like the opportunities that confront us each day.

    When the door of opportunity is opened for us, we have to be willing to enter. Illus: Legend has it that the Mormons always gave Mark Twain a hard time about his opposition to their teaching that a man can have many wives. He was always looking for an opportunity to set them straight. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Callihan avatar

    A Dead Church, An Open Door Church, And A Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,545 views

    The last three Churches in Asia

    Chapter 3 The Church of Sardis This is the 5th Church that we read of in Revelation. So far, there has been a loveless Church, a persecuted Church, a lenient Church and a compromising Church. Chapter 3 begins by telling us of a dead Church. Now to clarify what he is speaking of, look to I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Instruction In Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,063 views

    A message encouraging the church to be a place for quality Christian instruction.

    “…Instruction in Christian Living.” Deuteronomy 6:1-9 (August 12, 2001) Introduction Talk to some people about “Christian living” and you’ll have them wondering. To them, Christian living means just the opposite of living. They see living a Christian lifestyle as not really living at all, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Narrow And Difficult Way Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 20, 2024
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     | 3,660 views

    There are two separate gates that lead to two separate ways, or roads. One way leads to blessing and the other way to difficulty. So, which way, or which road, leads to life and blessing? The correct way is Jesus (John 14:6).

    When I was in my twenties, I was an avid cave explorer. Now, I just watch caving videos on YouTube. It is interesting how spelunkers will naturally follow a large wide-open passage first. They will bypass numerous smaller ones, all because the larger one does not involve hunching over or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Facing Opposition Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015
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     | 9,353 views

    You will find that doing God's work, in God's way, will bring God's provision.

    Facing Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-42 Introduction 1. In episode 5 of the A.D. series, we see how even in the midst of persecution, the apostles of the early church continued to be obedient in declaring the Gospel. They faced opposition from the religious and political leaders of the time, many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jay Bunting avatar

    Bearing The Image Of God

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Oct 16, 2011
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     | 8,618 views

    Sermon taking a comparison of Moses' desire to see God face to face and Jesus speaking of giving to God what belongs to God

    18th Pentecost 11 Exodus 33:12-23 and Matthew 22: 15-22 Bearing the image of God. I want to take a different route this morning and do a comparison of the Old Testament with the New. In Exodus 33: 12-33 Moses speaks to God about a desire to see Him face to face. Up to this point Moses had spoken ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Loving God

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jan 14, 2017
     | 10,249 views

    If you ask the average person if he loves God, his answer will probably be “yes.” However, many people who sincerely believe they love the Lord are mistaken. Sadly many people who say they love God don't even really "know" Him.

    Introduction: If you ask the average person if he loves God, his answer will probably be “yes.” However, many people who sincerely believe they love the Lord are mistaken. Sadly, they may not even know Him. Words alone are no proof of love. In fact, we use the word love rather loosely, ascribing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    The Gospel Finds A New Audience Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
     | 4,773 views

    Philip is interrupted by an angel and goes to the desert. An Ethiopian is converted and carries to Gospel home.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 009 TITLE: The Gospel Finds a New Audience TEXT: Acts 8:26-40 INTRO: Jesus had commanded the Disciples to take the Gospel to the world. (Act 1:8) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Making God More Real In Your Life

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,106 views

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    Making God More Real in Your Life John 14:7-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MoreReal.html Jesus is having a Q&A session with His disciples. They have left their jobs, boat investments, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, and all their life plans in order to follow the Lord. It has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Complexities And Simplicities Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2015
     | 3,796 views

    We are all trying to navigate through life putting God first. God encourages us to embrace a curriculum of wisdom. Wisdom will guide us through the complexities of uncertainty about what to do and the clarity to do what we should do.

    The Complexities and Simplicities of Wisdom (Proverbs 23:9-12) 1. A businessman on his deathbed called his good friend and said, "Luigi, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." "And what," his friend asked, "do you want me to do with your ashes?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Draw Near To God

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,698 views

    If you draw close to God he will draw close to you

    Psalm 73:27-28 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. He was just a little lad, and on a Sabbath day was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John McCormack avatar

    Misspoken

    Contributed by John Mccormack on May 19, 2013
     | 2,892 views

    RECEIVE GOD'S WORD WITH UNDERSTANDING AND OBEY HIM.

    MISSPOKEN INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF JOB MAY BE THE EARLIEST BOOK IN THE BIBLE, DATING AROUND 2,000 B.C. JOB ASSERTS HIS INTEGRITY IN CHAPTER 31. HE ASKED GOD TO WEIGH HIM WITH ACCURATE SCALES. GOD ACCOMMODATES HIS REQUEST AND FINDS NEED FOR IMPROVEMENT. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: JOB IS A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist