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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Strive To Enter Through The Narrow Door, For All Of Life Is War Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 13, 2008
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     | 15,221 views

    Jesus gives us very clear instruction on the way to God directing us to seek the 1) Right Door 2) at the Right Time 3) by the Right Way

    In Jerusalem this week, President Bush and Prime Minister Olmert met as well as other mid-east officials to work on yet another middle-east peace process. As one commentator said, there is a lot of process and very little peace. This process is important for Mr. Bush, for in many ways he sees this ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dying To Self

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 27,955 views

    Growing in intimacy with God is more than external works of prayer or love, it is dying to our agendas, fleshly desires and ego’s. Today we will look at how dying to oneself opens the door to a new life of intimacy with God.

    “Dying To Self” Romans 6:4 01/27/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau READ PASSAGE “Dying To Self” INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! Have you ever asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    One Last Chance Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013
     | 6,286 views

    God through Pilate gives Israel one last chance before consigning the nation to perpetual judgment. Their abject rejection meant the loss of the nation ethnically and opened the door to all who will believe to become God's chosen people.

    One Last Chance John 19:8–16 Introduction Last week we saw Pilate pronounce three times that he found no guilt in Jesus and tried to get Jesus released. First he tried to get the crowd to choose Barabbas. Then he tried the sympathy approach by having Jesus beaten up a bit and mocked by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sent To Preach Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005
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    The motivation to preach is in this text. It is the call of God. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full benefit.

    SENT TO PREACH Gal 1:1-5 NASB 1 Paul, an apostle (not {sent} from men, nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Supernatural Results Of Stepping Out In Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025
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    The supernatural manifests when we obey God’s instructions even when circumstances seem impossible. Our faith unlocks doors, moves mountains, and brings breakthrough beyond natural explanation.

    THE SUPERNATURAL RESULTS OF STEPPING OUT IN FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Joshua 6:1-20, Mark 5:25-34, Acts 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the foundation of the Christian walk. It is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Starts Fires

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 21, 2010
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    open your heart and pray for the fire of heaven to fall

    PRAYER STARTS FIRES 1st Kings 18:37Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking The Step Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006
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     | 8,060 views

    Nehemiah waited on God and when he saw the open door he was not afraid to take the step of faith. It could have cost him his job and even his life but he was prayed up and ready.

    Nehemiah (#2 message in our study of Nehemiah) Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” Timing dictates the order things happen and it also sets the pace by which it happens. 1. Recognize God’s timing 2. Accept God’s timing 3. Get in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    108? --- What Is The Enemy Of Better?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2015
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    108? Stats say 108 people die a minute. One day you will tie your shoes and the undertaker will un-tie them. What opportunities are we missing? God grant us open doors!

    108 --- YES 108 ... WHAT IS THE ENEMY OF BETTER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. EVER CONSIDER WHY SOME DOORS OPEN AND SOME DOORS CLOSE? LET US WEIGH IN ON THE SUBJECT OF OPPORTUNITIES... Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Presence Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2011
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    God wants us to know that he desires to dwell among us His people and He is around today if we open our eyes to see Him and embrace Him. He would love to even restore our relationship with Him so that His presence is with us always. God wants to hang out

    Series Restoration: Define restoration to the audience – summary. The act of making new or as if new again: face-lift, facelifting, refurbishment, rejuvenation, renewal, renovation, revampment. John Ortberg states, “You are not your handiwork; your life is not your project. Your life is God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeing Life Through The Eyes Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 27, 2022
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     | 3,721 views

    As you get to know Jesus as the light of the World, when you hear the Word of God, when you open the scriptures, let the Spirit of God open your eyes, He will give you a new perspective - His perspective.

    Can you imagine what it's like to be blind from birth? Seeing people really have no concept. One man who has been blind from birth said, “trying to imagine what it’s like to see, is as foreign to a blind person as a seeing person trying to imagine what it’s like being blind. How would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anything Is Possible With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 19, 2023
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    This sermon explores the divine possibilities in our lives when we open ourselves to God's call, using Mary's story as an example of humble servitude.

    Good morning, beloved family! It is always a joy to gather together in this sacred space, a place where we meet not just with each other, but with the God who loves us beyond measure. Today, we gather to reflect on a story that is as timeless as it is transformative, a story that speaks to us of ...read more

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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Grounding Ourselves In The Goodness Of God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,973 views

    God’s goodness allows us to surrender the fear we have of being open and honest in relationship with Him.

    Many have expressed how much they appreciate the testimonies that have been shared in our gatherings. > In hearing the way others have experienced God. we find common process and can gain insight and inspiration… > It’s with that dynamic of gaining insight & inspiration that this morning we begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Compassion Changes Conditions

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 26, 2019
     | 5,776 views

    A sermon on how compassion changed the woman with the crooked spine, and how the synagogue ruler's religiosity resisted kindness. Compassion should always win.

    Compassion Changes Conditions I cried when I read the hunchback of Notre Dame. Victor Hugo’s novel is one that stays with you your whole life because we see pieces of each character in ourselves. In the beginning, we meet Quasimodo, the hunchback of Notre Dame. It is the Festival of Fools in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    "knocking On Heaven’s Door:" The Friend At Midnight

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 9, 2023
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     | 2,871 views

    This Sunday in our series, “Parables to Live By,” our of Luke’s gospel, we’ll be looking at the Parable of “The Friend at Midnight,” whose overarching theme is about prayer and our knocking on Heaven’s door for God to hear our plea.

    Parables to Live By “Knocking on Heaven’s Door:” The Friend at Midnight Luke 11:5-13 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEL0NII1Shs In 1973, Bob Dylan wrote what some consider one of the most famous folk songs in the U.S. It was written for the movie, “Pat Garrett and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Do You Need And Up Lift

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,207 views

    We all need and up left from time to time.

    DO YOU NEED AND UP LIFT Many times we get in a possession we need and uplift. So we need to know where to look for the right answer. God has answers to all our problems. 1. Lift our eyes Matt.17: 8And when they had lifted up their eyes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist