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The Gate

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 29, 2020

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The front door of our church building is not the door Christ’s sheep enter. The real door or gate for the sheep is not made of wood or metal, but is a Person. Let’s let Jesus explain this in John 10:1-10.

The front door of our church building is not the door Christ’s sheep enter. The real door or gate for the sheep is not made of wood or metal, but is a Person. Let’s let Jesus explain this in John 10:1-10. Background By way of background to Jesus’ lesson let’s learn a few essentials about ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

4th Sunday Of Easter, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2023

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APRIL 30th, 2023.

Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10. A). A PATTERN OF DEVOTION. Acts 2:42-47. Three thousand souls ‘gladly received (Peter’s) word’ and ‘were baptised’ that day (cf. Acts 2:41) - yet the revival of Pentecost was not yet over. To substantiate that we should realise the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle C- The Narrow Gate

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 23, 2022

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There is a saying, “The nearer the Church, the farther from God”.

In Readers Digest, David Barman, from North Miami Beach, Florida, wrote that at the university where he teaches, the school has a policy of giving a + designation for grades. A 78 is a C+, an 89 is a B+. A student received his final grade and was adamant that I left off the plus sign. I looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Keys To Heaven And Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 17, 2011

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Is it only Peter who got the "keys" to the Kingdom of Heaven? And what does it mean to "loose and bind" as Jesus told them they could do?

OPEN: A husband and wife arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up their car but they were told that the keys had been accidentally locked in it. They went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver’s side door. As the wife watched from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

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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

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Methodist

Vital Christianity

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 13, 2015

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Only a vital Christianity creates vital Christians.

Without Jesus at the center of our faith and life, what are we left with? As far as our Christianity goes, it’s going to be nothing more than some form of bland moralism, religious formalism, or an anemic spirituality that neither motivates us nor appeals to others. We must have a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thomas Enables Us To Deal With Doubt

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 22, 2006

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2nd Sunday of Easter - Through the fellowship of the church, and the power of God’s Spirit, we are invited to place our doubt before God - who can increase our faith.

2nd Sunday of Easter April 23, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, the resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, is the greatest news that the world ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Calms Our Fears And Reconnects Us

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2021

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In today’s text, we know that ten of Jesus’s twelve of disciples were staying behind closed doors in the Upper Room because of fear. This sermon seeks to address how Jesus ministers to us and how we are called to witness to others.

JESUS CALMS OUR FEARS AND RECONNECTS US Text: Luke 24:36-49 Luke 24:36-49 While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." (37) They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: United Methodist

Easter: He Still Moves Stones

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

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This is an Easter sermon that uses the stone at the tomb as a metaphor for the problems of life. It is topical and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.

HE STILL MOVES STONES Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL It was early that first Easter morning. What little grass grew in that arid climate was moist with the morning’s dew. The cool air of early spring breezed through the blossoming branches of nearby trees. The sun crept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:3

Denomination: Christian Church

The Best And Worst Of Times

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005

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For the unfaithful it is the worst of times. For the faitfhul it is the best of tiems.

LIVING IN THE BEST AND WORST OF TIMES INTRODUCTION: One of the most powerful paragraphs in all of literature is found in the Dickens masterpiece, A Tale of Two Cities. Surely, you’ve heard it before, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Breath Of Fresh Air

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 20, 2022

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Life can knock the wind out of us. Jesus shows up in those closed in places where we hide to breathe fresh Spirit into us to empower us to go on living into the mission He has called us into.

SERMON TITLE: A Breath of Fresh Air TEXT: John 20:19-29 (NRSV) I. INTRODUCTION: Have you ever got the wind knocked out of you? Maybe as a child, you fell on the playground, or you were somehow hit in the stomach and couldn’t breathe. It is terrifying in those moments when it seems like time stands ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Narrow And Difficult Way Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 20, 2024

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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

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

What About Us Non-See-Ers?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 7, 2013

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Blessed are those who believe without seeing. John 20:29

Title: What about Us Non-See-ers? Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: “Blessed are those who believe without seeing...” John 20:29 Introduction I’ve never been the brightest bulb in the room or the sharpest knife in the drawer. In grade school I did fine but excelled in recess and lunch. When I was in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Skepticism Isn't Terminal

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 17, 2007

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Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty.

Title: Skepticism Isn’t Terminal Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty. Introduction There are many questions that are deeply troubling to me… (tongue in cheek) • What if your hot pocket is cold? Is it still a hot pocket or is it a cold pocket? • What if ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is Not Always Easy

Contributed by Donald Seales on Aug 26, 2009

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This sermon was given to my youth group during a lock in on the importance and blessing of perseverance.

I. Survivor theme and show description As you can tell, tonight’s theme is Survivor. In case you don’t know, Survivor is a reality show based on someone’s ability to survive a defined amount of time in a predetermined area (jungle, isolated island, etc..). If you have ever seen the show, its ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

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