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  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    Seven Ways To Open A Spiritual Door

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 6, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 48,783 views

    Spiritual doors can be opened trough spiritual ways. SOmetimes prayer is not enough...

    Acts 14:27 NKJV "They reported all that God had done with them, and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles." I. Preparation They ministered to the Lord and fasted" (Acts 13:2). Spiritual doors don't just open on their own accord. There is a spiritual element that must be recognized ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Like... Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015
     | 4,571 views

    This is the 8th sermon in the series "Are You Real?". Who are you like?

    Series: Are You Real? [#8] BE LIKE… 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction: On this Mother’s Day, I want us to continue in our series in 1 John. When God put Adam to sleep and took a rib from him, He created a very different creature- Woman. The old saying, “Boys are made out of snips ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do We Own? Series

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,284 views

    sermon series number 3 on James

    What do we own? James 1:9-14 At first glance this may sound irrelevant, but it is actually complimentary to the original text at the beginning of the book. Money is one of the things that cause trials and double mindedness in a person. Remember we are still on the theme of temptation. 1 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Just Be Hearers

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,182 views

    What does it really mean when Jesus said "Come Follow Me."

    1. The Foundation of Discipleship is Obedience (v.46) "Why do you call me, ’Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? We must remember that when Jesus preached this sermon, his audience stood in widening concentric arcs. Closest stood the freshly chosen Twelve. Around them spread a “large crowd of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "vene. Vivi, Vici"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 23, 2022
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    Jesus has triumphed! But He had to die and rise again to win that victory. Unlike conquerors of old who were thieves and robbers who came to steal and kill and destroy Jesus came to give life, and life abundant.

    In all the Earth’s history there have been the conquerors and the conquered. Among some of the more famous conquerors are these: Genghis Khan, Alexander The Great, Cyrus The Great, Attila the Hun and Julius Caesar. While these conquerors varied in terms of greatness and success, they shared in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Prescription For Spiritual Health

    Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 23, 2022
     | 3,268 views

    Hopefully, we will be as concerned with our spiritual health as we are about our physical health.

    In all the Earth’s history there have been the conquerors and the conquered. Among some of the more famous conquerors are these: Genghis Khan, Alexander The Great, Cyrus The Great, Attila the Hun and Julius Caesar. While these conquerors varied in terms of greatness and success, they shared in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hands Holding Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2008
     | 5,094 views

    For World Communion Sunday: God restrains us from destructive behavior; but even if we ignore that, His hand continues to hold us back.

    You may have noticed that I am a creature of habits. I do what I do according to the clock and by the book. If it is time for staff meeting, I will be here, seldom early, sometimes late because of traffic, but I will be here. It’s on the calendar, so I do it. I am a creature of habits. If it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 17, 2026
     | 51 views

    One of the I7 AM statements of Jesus

    I am the Good Shepherd Text: John 10:11-18 (see also 1 Peter 5:1-4) Subject: What kind of life does the good shepherd promise Complement? life that is overflowing with meaning and purpose. Big idea? “I have come that you may have life – and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) Mission – there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving As Friends

    Contributed by John Tung on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,574 views

    Jesus no longer calls us servants, but friends. There are 4 advantages that friends have over servants. There are 3 applications to our relationship to Jesus and to our service with others.

    SERVING AS FRIENDS John 15:13-17 John Tung, 1-21-07 I. Introduction Already this year we have seen our new deacons become ordained and installed. They have agreed to serve as deacons. And besides the deacons, there are many others in the church who have also given themselves to serve others and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth About Heavenly Treasures Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,558 views

    Jesus wants us to say, "I will invest in things that last forever."

    July 8, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 2 INTRODUCTION (Show Video clip from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – Elsa, Indy’s girlfriend, chooses to reach for the grail in a chasm and falls to her death. Indy also reaches for it, but his father persuades him to let it go.) It is a poor bargain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encountering Christ - Calling Of The Disciples

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 28, 2023
     | 1,428 views

    This is from a series on individuals and groups meeting Christ.

    Title: “Encounters with Christ – The Disciples Are Called” Script: Mt. 4:18-25 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-29-23 Intro: Today examine passage calling of first disciples. “Call” is an important concept for Christians. Christians are people called by God. The church is technically “The called ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Not Neglect Your Gift - Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,960 views

    Use what the good Lord gave ya.

    Do not neglect your gift 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Implanted Word Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 3, 2011
     | 5,241 views

    There is a danger that we can read into the Bible instead of reading from the Bible.

    James 1:21-22-Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Lay Aside….Get rid of, to put of, to strip away. The word can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    The Human Race Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,387 views

    We must fix our hearts upon our Lord and determine that we are going to run the Human Race, come what may.

    The Human Race 06/10/07 AM Reading: Hebrews 11:1-16 Text: Hebrews 12:1 Introduction The writer of the letter to the Hebrews, in the passage we just read, speaks of a city prepared for those who were called out of this world to follow God by faith. A city founded in a better country then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is A Good Shepherd

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,113 views

    What is a Good Shepherd? What is the difference between David as a brave young shepherd and Jesus as the Good Shepherd? Did Jesus die for His sheep voluntarily?

    Prelude What is a Good Shepherd? What is the difference between David as a brave young shepherd and Jesus as the Good Shepherd? Did Jesus die for His sheep voluntarily? Purpose: Let’s understand how good a shepherd Jesus is. Plan: Let’s look at what it means to be the Good Shepherd in John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist