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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Peace And Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 16, 2007
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    The greatest detriment to faith is not doubt but fear. When Jesus reveals himself to his dsiciples on Easter evening he gives them peace to free them from their fear. Jesus works the same way in our lives.

    John 20:19-31 “Peace and Faith” INTRODUCTION If you were in charge of guarding “faith”; keeping it safe from anything that would harm it, what would you be most vigilant against? • Some people would guard against affluence. We know that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Pray More Powerfully In 14 Days (Pt. 1)

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
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    Prayer opens the door for God to do His work in us.

    How To Pray More Powerfully in 14 days Part 1 of 2 * Luke 11:5-8 (NIV) April 27, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1 Introduction: A A tavern was being built in a town that had previously been dry. In opposition to the tavern, a group of Christians began an all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Fox avatar

    Doorkeepers Or Tent-Dwellers?

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000
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    The reason some have little desire for God’s House on Sunday is because they have had little desire for God throughout the week.

    Doorkeepers or Tent-dwellers? 05/28/2000 (Psalm 84:1-12) RPBC a.m. ILL: This is an alleged New Year’s letter written from a church member to the pastor. Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving With God

    Contributed by John Perry on Jan 1, 2011
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    It's an exciting thing to wake up in the morning with the thought on your mind, 'I wonder where God is going to take me today?' That's what life was like for Israel as God was leading them out of Egypt but it's a picture of what God wants life to be like

    Bunbury Sun am 29/08/10 Last service in Mary St building “Moving with God” Intro: *** My daughter Tina & her husband Andrew love camping! Every chance they get they pack up all the camping gear & head off out into the great Australian outdoors. B/c they have been doing it for years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Through Then In

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 17, 2013
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    Jesus Christ is the door by which pass through. Then in His presence we live as unto Him.

    Quotes: “Happiness is a direction, not a destination.” -Unknown “Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.” -Bill Cosby “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -Eleanor Roosevelt “The difference between ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Listening?

    Contributed by Michael Walther on May 20, 2011
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    Jesus teaches us about the "narrow door" of salvation. We are warned to avoid the "broad" way that leads to destruction.

    Are You Listening? Luke 13.22-30 The Bible is the most important book in the world. It is God’s word, and it clearly reveals the truth of this world. It is the cradle of Christ and the message of salvation. Of all the things we do in this life... work, eat, sleep, care for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tough Questions For Churches Today. Series

    Contributed by David Rinkes on Nov 8, 2022
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    Tough questions for Churches “Is it working?” and “How do we know?”. We want to help disciples grow, but it’s difficult to know if we are helping through the growth of the church these days.

    Job 19:23-27 19:23 "O that my words were written down! O that they were inscribed in a book! 19:24 O that with an iron pen and with lead they were engraved on a rock forever! 19:25 For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; 19:26 and after my skin ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Credentials Of The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 9, 2022
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    Of the numerous images of Jesus painted by John in his Gospel, probably the most descriptive is that of the Good Shepherd (John 10). Like a shepherd, Jesus is concerned with the welfare and care of His flock, showing His never changing love and compassion.

    Several decades ago, the late English actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962) had been called on to recite to a group the Twenty-third Psalm from memory. Also in the room was an aged minister who had come to listen to the great actor present his recitation. Mr. Laughton repeated the Psalm in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Jesus, Gateway To Meaningful Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 16, 2022
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    Jesus is like a gate or a door to a sheep pen; He protects His flock and regulates them so they can thrive.

    Jesus, Gateway to Meaningful Life John 10:7-10, Psalm 118:19-26, Jeremiah 23:1-6 1 Jesus often referred to symbols that teach something about him, The 7 I Am statements from John’s Gospel are metaphors, saying Jesus is something, meaning that, in some way, He is like something. 2. Two of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Church Of Philadelphia: Words Of Praise To A Faithful Assembly (Revelation 3:7-13)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 13, 2024
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    The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and be delivered from its enemies and the coming hour of trial upon the world.

    The seven churches of Revelation 2-3 were literal, authentic, verifiable places of worship in the region of Asia Minor within the boundaries of the Roman Empire. These churches are not the product of allegory, nor are they tales of mystics and sages of ancient days. There is nothing written in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Fox avatar

    His Name Is On My Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Mar 16, 2024
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     | 790 views

    Sports stars wear corporate logos and represent them. We also put our name on things that belong to us. If Jesus is on our heart, the we become his representative and we become his children.

    One of the funnier on-line rants was a friend of our son’s, over a seat in a classroom. They were all about month into the semester at A&M and when he came to the class, someone was in his seat. His reasoning was if your two weeks into the semester, that is your seat. So yah, I could see ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    How To Lose Your Doubts Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,792 views

    How do we deal with the doubts that creep into our lives? We don't want doubt in our Christian lives, but when it does come how do we deal with it? We look at Doubting Thomas and how Jesus helped him with his doubts.

    Losing your Doubts (Be the Biggest Loser in 2012 series, #1) Jan. 8, 2012 Text : John 20:24-31 24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Big Picture: Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
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    A call to Christians to look past discrimination and prejudice.

    Galations 3:28-29 “The Big Picture: Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA By now, many of you have probably seen the television ad compaign that has been running during the month of September....each commercial ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Does God Allow Some Doors To Close And Others To Open?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,586 views

    In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others.

    Why Does God Allow Some Doors to Close and Others to Open? (Acts 16:6-32) In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others. Our God is the one who opens doors that no man can close and opens other doors that no man can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Shelton avatar

    When We Open The Door Of Our Heart And Let Jesus In.

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,170 views

    What happens when we open the door of our heart to Jesus

    Revelation 3:20. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Will you open the door of your heart and let him come in? When we open the door of our heart and let Jesus in. 1. “Our Sins are taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist