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  • Opportunity Knocks Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
     | 6,607 views

    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    When is it the right time to tell someone about Jesus? When is it a good time to share with someone the beautiful words of life? You know when the right time to be a witness for the Lord is? [2] When opportunity knocks. When God gives you that opportunity to share. I think too many Christians ...read more

  • "The Knock"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    The sermon portrays Joseph knocking on the door and the Inn Keeper said, "there is no room." Also let us consider our response as Jesus is knocking on our hearts door and who will get the door.

    “The Knock” Luke 2: 1-7 Dr. Bill Wilson was preaching a sermon explaining how the inn keeper just simply had no room for Jesus in the inn; as a result the Savior had to be born in meager circumstances in a manger for cattle. Explaining how God is calmly knocking on our ...read more

  • Keep Knocking

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,168 views

    We must find a commitment to perseverance in our Christian walk.

    Acts 12:16 KJV But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. I. INTRODUCTION—BE CAREFUL AS TO HOW YOU JUDGE THINGS -It is perilous to judge a person by a single action. Life is far too complex and intricate for that. -Every man who ...read more

  • Jesus Knocking

    Contributed by Joe Domico on Nov 15, 2018
     | 4,837 views

    Topical message based on Rev 3:20

    Jesus Knocking Rev 3:20 He knocks. Not forced love. Classic picture by Holman Hunt of Jesus Knocking, now hanging in St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Upon it’s first unveiling, a certain critic said, You have made a real mistake, Mr. Hunt, there is no handle on the door. "That was intentional," ...read more

  • Jesus Is Knocking

    Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 24, 2018
     | 3,573 views

    This is an evangelistic sermon designed to convince people to open the door of their hearts to Jesus.

    Key Scripture: Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20 NKJV). Illustration: Knock on the pulpit as you preach. I. Jesus is knocking on the door of your life. A. ...read more

  • I Stand At The Door PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 931 views

    To emphasize the importance of communal repentance and salvation and to encourage the church family to heed God's invitation to repentance, accept His promise of salvation, and understand His warning of judgment.

    Good morning, Church family. Today, we're gonna journey through a powerful passage in Revelation 3:20, where our Lord extends a profound invitation to repentance. In this text, He promises salvation and issues a stern warning of judgment. It's a passage that beckons us to take a good, hard look at ...read more

  • Nearly Knocked Down But Never Knocked Out

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,713 views

    A sermon about christian warfare with Satan.

    NEARLY KNOCKED DOWN BUT NEVER KNOCKED OUT Romans 8:31-39 INTRO: Recently I watched the movie “Rocky.” The movie depicted the struggles of an up-and-coming boxer. During a championship fight, defeat appeared certain for Rocky. Yet even though he was nearly knocked down, he was never knocked out. ...read more

  • Letter To Laodicea PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 717 views

    Explore God's loving correction of the church in Laodicea as depicted in Revelation 3:14-22, emphasizing that God's correction is not punishment but a loving guide back to righteousness.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're going to dive deep into the book of Revelation, specifically 3:14-22, where we see God's loving correction of the church in Laodicea. It's a reminder of the blessings that come from faithfulness to God and His Word, and the open invitation He extends to us ...read more

  • Work Hard, Pray Hard

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,848 views

    We serve God and others in our daily labors and activities. As we share God’s love and the good news of Jesus Christ, God calls us to work hard and pray hard.

    Ecclesiastes 2:24-26, 12:9-14 “Work Hard, Pray Hard” INTRODUCTION For over one hundred years, the people of the United States have celebrated Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Labor Day began as a concession by the government for its poor, violent handling of the Pullman Railroad ...read more

  • Hard Words To Hard Hearts

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    Jesus words of rebuke in Luke 11 hit the nerve. Those he spoke to were determined to get revenge. If only they could have seen who He is. If only we could see today.

    We are entering the middle of Luke’s gospel now and already Jesus is engaging battle with the Jewish leaders. This is an ongoing battle that will ultimately lead to Jesus’ crucifixion and he knows it well, but does not show any signs of shrinking back. Jesus’ very presence should command respect, ...read more

  • A Hard Sermon For A Hard Heart Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020
     | 6,493 views

    Ahab was the quintessential bad example

    Ahab I Kings 21:1-19 The party aboard ship was in full swing. Speeches were being made by the captain, the crew, and all the guests were really enjoying the week-long voyage. Sitting at the head table was a seventy-year-old man ...read more

  • Ask Seek And Knock

    Contributed by Lawrence Ohms on Aug 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,701 views

    God's word reminded me that I need to do all of these things. I need to Ask Him but I also need to continue to seek. I need to Keep knocking

    Ask Seek & Knock Me I am pretty good at seeking not always asking, or knocking. I do ask for something good to come. I ask God to fix it when it’s wrong, He reminded me that I need to do all of these things. I need to Ask Him but I also need to continue to seek. I need to Keep knocking My ...read more

  • Ask, Seek, Knock

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
     | 5,804 views

    Approaching God in Prayer

    Introduction How do you approach God when you have something to ask him? • Specific words? • Hoping for an answer but not sure? • Get on your knees? • Very “pally” or very respectful? • Only at certain times? • Only as a last resort when you have ...read more

  • Knock Down, Not Out Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Aug 14, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,333 views

    We are call to be faithful, not successful

    August 9, 2015 Church Planting Knocked Down, Not Out Acts 14:8-20 Opening words: In 1858 the Illinois legislature--using an obscure statute--sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote. When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln ...read more

  • Ask, Seek, Knock Series

    Contributed by Justin Miller on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,098 views

    1. We’re in Matthew 7:7-11 today.

    1. We’re in Matthew 7:7-11 today. It’s a pretty familiar passage where Jesus invites us, really more challenges us, to ask, seek and knock – to get persistent in our pursuit of God, to be diligent in asking for divine intervention. And if we to do that, He gives us some promises ...read more