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    This Or That PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025
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    Following Jesus means courageous obedience and joyful endurance, even when it brings suffering or opposition, because God’s presence empowers and sustains His people.

    There are weeks when life feels like a locked door. You show up with a key that used to work—prayer you’ve prayed, habits you’ve honored—and the tumblers don’t budge. Bills stack up. Sleep slips away. A hard conversation waits across the breakfast table. Your calendar looks like a crowded hallway ...read more

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    My Lord And My God

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2015
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    Do you sit with Thomas, as one seeking? Do you sit with the others, still excited from the week before? Perhaps you sit on your own, neither excited nor doubting. May you proclaim as Thomas did "My Lord and My God". Updated March2021.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings prior to the Message. The readings assigned for today are: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133:1-5; 1 John 1:1-2:2 and John 20:19-31 So here we are... One week ... after Easter. How has this week been ... for you? How are you this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Tale Of Two Rooms

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006
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    A 2006 post-Easter sermon

    (1) When failure strikes, where do you go to regroup? I asked that question to several persons this week and here is what some of them said: (1A) One of them offered several different groups of people but ultimately said, “I drop to my knees, and pour my pain before the throne of God, and ask for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - Dungeons And Mansions? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 28, 2011
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    Whether I live in a DUNGEON or MILLION DOLLAR mansion I can still be stupid about what really matters in life.

    Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - DUNGEONS AND MANSIONS? She is not deaf but her heart is a fortress, cold, hard, defensive. The gates are huge, old and impenetrable, bolted with fear and pride that slide across into their iron brackets at the mention of Christ. She sits in a dungeon of her own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Until I See

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
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    Learning to trust God and take Him at His word is a difficult task for many people.

    John 20: 19 – 31 Unless I See Intro: Have you even played the game, “Truth or Dare?” --- You remember, you tell a person that you want to either tell the truth or accept their dare. If you choose “truth” the other person asks a question that you must answer truthfully. If you choose “dare” the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Does Jesus Stand Among Us?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 14, 2007
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    Because we do not see the physical presence of Jesus among us does not free us from the ministry He has entrusted to us.

    John 20: 19 – 31 Does Jesus Stand Among US? Intro: My first year in college was really tough. I was away from home for the 1st time, living with a bunch of strangers, eating in a dining hall, an attending some of the largest classes I had ever seen. I didn’t know anyone, even the teachers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Shape Shifter

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 22, 2013
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    Where we focus our life shapes our life - - Focus on the negative we become negative - Focus on Love, Joy Peace, Hope –- We become peo[le of Love, Joy, Peace & Hope

    Mt. 14:22-33  Mk. 6:45-51  Jn 6:16-21 - Where we focus our life shapes our life - Focus on the negative we become negative - Focus on Love, Joy Peace, Hope – Shaping life +Beauty & the Beast - Belle was able to accept him despite his appearance - Ro. 8:31-37 WHO CAN? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Offences With Maturity

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025
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    Offences are unavoidable, but bitterness is optional. When you respond to offence with maturity, you shut the door to the devil and open the door to healing and peace.

    HANDLING OFFENCES WITH MATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 17:1-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 19:11, Colossians 3:12-13, Romans 12:17-21, Ephesians 4:31-32 INTRODUCTION: Offences are a reality in life and ministry. Jesus said it plainly: “It is impossible but that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 25, 2001
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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

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

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
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    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

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

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
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    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

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    What Would You Do If Jesus Comes Knocking On Your Door

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Sep 17, 2014
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    A question form a church member for our Wednesday night Question and message time. Food for thought What would you do if Jesus came knocking on your door. This deals with our fellowship with God.

    Introduction: The question before us is what would you do if Jesus came to your house? I found a poem written by someone named Gregory, If he came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do. Oh, I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored Guest, And all the food you’d serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Our Purpose Is To Love All Those Who Enter Our Doors

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 31, 2021
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    This is part 4 of our Church Purpose Statement. What does it mean to love all those who enter our doors and accept them in our mindst.

    Our Purpose: To Love All Those Who Enter Our Doors Luke 10;25-37 John 13:1-20 I want you to hold the following people inside your head as I describe them. He found out that the cancer he thought was gone had come back and the doctors didn’t know what should the next step should be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Flesh And Bone

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 19, 2019
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    Did Jesus literally rise from the dead? Wasn't this a spiritual resurrection? Was it just metaphorical? The answer to this question is life-changing!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are here today to celebrate! • What are we celebrating? Easter eggs, the Easter bunny? Candy? Or some religious experience? • No, folks today we are here to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! CAN I GET AN AMEN! • Why is the resurrection a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Time For A Miracle

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 19, 2019
     | 12,988 views

    God opens and closes doors to accomplish His will in our lives.

    Knock, Knock It’s Time for a Miracle Dr. Marty Baker /Joshua 3 / August 3, 2019 You know that I like to start with something funny, so a couple of months ago, I challenged you to send me your funny stories. Several of you sent me this story. Did you hear about the pastor that went out each ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God