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Blocking The Door To Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 65 ratings

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In religious leaders’ refusal to accept God’s way not only did they not go through the door but also blocked the door to heaven for others.

In Matthew 23:13 Christ pronounced judgment upon the scribes and Pharisees when He said, "But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in." Christ condemned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Fingerprint Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2002

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The experts of Pharaoh’s day recognized God’s finger prints only when they could not explain the miracle any other way.

OPENING: Tell me, what Sport is this: You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that’s on the side that’s in goes out and when he’s out he comes in and the next man goes in until he’s out. When 3 men are out, the side that’s out comes in and the side that’s been in goes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Anchor For The Soul Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

based on 49 ratings

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Jesus provides the only stability we can find for our soul, because he is the first to truly solve our problem of sin.

An Anchor for the Soul Hebrews 6:13-20 SICC, 7/21/02 Anchors find solid ground. Anchor for the soul – not anything else. Personal life, financial life, etc. Secure ground of hope (faith is the assurance of things hoped for.) God laid himself on the line to give us this hope. Secure ground ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Daily Bread

Contributed by James May on Oct 20, 2002

based on 94 ratings

| 10,081 views

Jesus is the Bread of Life and is always enough for our daily needs. Not only that but He leaves enough overflowing fragments for us to bless others.

OUR DAILY BREAD The first part of the 8th chapter of Mark tells us of the great miracle that Jesus performed when he fed 4000 men with only 7 loaves of bread and few small fish. (In one other instance in Matthew chapter 14, Jesus had fed 5000 with only 5 loaves and two fish.) Right on the heels ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-18, Luke 6:38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trying Hard To See God

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Oct 25, 2002

based on 130 ratings

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Applying Moses request to see God’s face, but being allowed only to see God’s back, to our lives and faith.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Pentecost XXII October 20, 2002 Ex. 33:12-23, Mt. 22:15-22 “Trying Hard to See God” “…I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by; then I shall take away my hand, and you shall see my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Entangled Families

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

based on 25 ratings

| 5,436 views

Does decency, or lack thereof, run in families? How strong a role does genetics play in who we are? Is it the only factor?

1. Review: After the death of Solomon, Israel split into two; the bigger part was the North and retained the name "Israel" (also called Ephraim or Samaria); the Southern part, which contained Jerusalem and followed the line of David, was called Judah). None of the Northern Kings were godly; some of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:17-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Candles Without Light

Contributed by James May on May 16, 2004

based on 85 ratings

| 18,765 views

Christians may all be a candle that is useful to the Kingdom of God but that candle is only good for pleasing the flesh unless it is set on fire by the Holy Ghost.

Candles Without Light As I walked through the sanctuary this morning, praying for God to reveal to me what he would have me to say to you, my eye was drawn to this candlestick and holder that sat upon the table. I was struck by its beauty and by the fact that it adorned the House of God, making ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 18:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leading Others Upwards Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 7,899 views

Leaders have an obligation to instruct others and not cause people to stumble. This is only possible when we stand in awe of God’s name.

Leading Others Upward There are some things that only a mom can teach… My mother taught me about anticipation: “Just wait until your father gets home!” My mother taught me about medical science: “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to stay that way.” My mother taught me about ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Open Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 26, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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The only way to fulfill the purpose of the church and of being a Christian is to be committed to opening people’s minds to receive Christ Jesus and eternal life.

Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: When I was in high school, I could not understand why it was necessary for me to take subjects like history, algebra, geometry or chemistry. --- Perhaps the reason I felt that way was because those were the hardest classes for me. --- Regardless, no one could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Think Of What You Are Doing!

Contributed by Phillip Wright on May 28, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 7,757 views

Having the knowledge of Christ and failing to share only proves that it means nothing to you; because if it truely did you would not be able to be silent.

Think of what you are doing! Luke 8:16-21 By: Rev. Phillip A. Wright Jewell Baptist Chapel North Bay, NY. Introduction: This morning we will look into the Parable of the Revealed Light. Did you ever have something that others would love to have seen or look at and never said anything? Did you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Righteousness?

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Oct 2, 2001

based on 127 ratings

| 6,627 views

There is no amount of works that can get you a pass into heaven. It is only by the blood of Christ, applied to a contrite heart,that we may be saved.

There is a great deal of differemce between the appearance of righteousness and the actual condition. Do you understand that pride is a major obsticle to salvation? The parable of the Pharisee and the publican is a good illustration of the difference between pride and true righteousness. The Word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Tell Them About The Baby, Tell Them He Grew Up

Contributed by Samuel Bass on Jan 3, 2006

based on 36 ratings

| 5,691 views

The sermon is intended to invite the listener to encourage others during this season not only by retelling the birth of Christ, but the awesome things done in His life.

When You Tell Them About the Baby, Tell Them He Grew Up Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 2:11 Many people associate this day as a day to tell a wonderful story. Christians and non-Christians alike tell of the birth of Jesus. • Some tell it just out of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

01 Life Encounter: It's Victory. Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2008

| 2,963 views

1. It’s a Battle for the Mind 2. We Only Lose When We Choose to Lose 3. Change Our Thinking

Dr. Donald Gray Barnhouse (1895-1960) Presbyterian Minister Radio Preacher, Editor of Eternity magazine Author – He lived with his family in France during his student days. On their dinner table sat a little promise book that held about 200 promises from the bible which was read each day at meal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Chains, Critics, Crises, And Courage

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 22, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 3,040 views

Only he who can say, ‘The Lord is the strength of my life’ can say, ‘Of whom shall I be afraid?’

Chains, Critics, Crises, and Courage Topic: Only he who can say, ‘The Lord is the strength of my life’ can say, ‘Of whom shall I be afraid?’ The apostle Paul was such a man. A man who was no stranger to Chains, Critics, and Crises in his life. A man who learned to be content in Christ, who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Believe The Bible As God's Word? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 14, 2009

based on 5 ratings

| 6,463 views

There are many supporting truths which states that the Bible is the Word of God but the most important truth is that the One and Only True God is found in the Bible!

I hope you are now prepared to answer the question, “Does God really exists?” That was our topic last week. More importantly, I hope you truly believe in the Creator God and that belief is not only experienced on Sundays but on a daily basis. Now, if someone asks you “Why do you believe the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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