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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The "If" In Revival Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,496 views

    Jesus stands at the heart’s door and knocks and if we allow Him entrance, He will give revival and renewal.

    The “If” in Revival Rev. 3:20 INTRO.: If ever a congregation needed a revival, it was the congregation at Laodicea. Read Rev. 3:14-22. Let’s look at our Lord’s invitation to them and consider it in the light of the need for revival. “If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    Can The Community Depend On Shipps Baptist Church?

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    If we were to close our church doors today, would the community even know we were gone?

    Can the Community Depend on Shipps Baptist? Jonah 1:4-6 Not too long ago, I read a statement I have not been able to get off my mind ever since. You may recall it and then again maybe it didn’t sink in to your mind. Here’s the statement: If Shipps Baptist Church were to close its doors tonight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Resistance: How To Say "No" To Evil

    Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,536 views

    How to deal with evil people/situations in such a way as to still leave the door open for God to work in a constructive way.

    Phillip Krueger Page 1 2/9/2009 THE CHRISTIAN RESISTANCE: HOW TO SAY NO TO EVIL Exodus 22:28“You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler “of your people.” New International Version (NIV) 2-8-09 1. There are times in life that we will be asked to participate in something we feel to be immoral, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCosker avatar

    Refocusing Vision

    Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,519 views

    I believe that every local church has a Divine commission and purpose. Seeking God will unlock the doors to that purpose

    Text Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 5:13-16 Focus Every Christian has the responsibility and privilege to share the gospel Introduction This morning we are going to begin a time of refocusing in which we will focus on one main question this morning, “Why does the North Hinsdale Community Church Exist, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Lame At The Gate

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 59 ratings
     | 32,587 views

    Multitudes of People sit outside our church doors dying for what we are enjoying just inside the gate.

    Lame at the Gate The Bible says Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer. Hour of prayer: We cannot expect to offer any measure of profitable service to our fellow man without an established prayer hour in our lives, It is through this prayer connection that the resources ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Standing In The Way Of The Spiritual Progress Of Others Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,483 views

    This message looks at how we sometimes block the door for spiritual seekers and keep them from finding God.

    BIG IDEA: We can point people to God, but we can also stand in their way. - Matthew 23:13. - The idea here is blocking the door or pointing someone in the wrong direction. - This is something we should pause and consider how heartbreaking the image is: someone seeking spiritual truth, someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    22 Years Of Benefits

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 20, 2020
     | 3,323 views

    This is one of the last sermons Pastor Chuck Brooks preached before the doors of GraceWay Church were closed.

    The psalmist says, “Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! Selah” (Psalm 68:19 NKJV) Another psalm provides us with this word of blessing to the Lord: Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Increase Our Faith For Total Dependence

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 20, 2022
     | 1,065 views

    The rich ruler wants to know what to do for salvation. Jesus slams the door on him. Why? Find out.

    10.23.22 Luke 18:18–30 18 A certain ruler asked Jesus, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 Jesus asked him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good, except one—God. 20 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery. You shall not murder. You shall not steal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Trojan Horse, Sneaky Snake

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,372 views

    Beware, we must beware the offering could be a TROJAN HORSE that will open the door for defeat. Faith realizes traps.

    CAMOUFLAGE: BEWARE OF THE TROJAN HORSES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 2 TO 3 PART LESSON. THE YELLOW LIGHT ON VAN… came on last week, not 42 psi, but 31 on the right front tire. We added air. A few days later, the yellow light came on again, this time ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Great Escape! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,967 views

    Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives.

    2 Peter 1 – “The Great Escape” Thesis: Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives. Video Illustration: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Jesus Exhales Series

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 22,849 views

    3rd night of Revival Series using Philippians 1:19 as main theme.

    When Jesus Exhales John 20:21:22 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Most of us have seen or heard of the movie Waiting to Exhale ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Inner Man

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 31,347 views

    . Strength from the Spirit of God in the inner man; strength in the soul; the strength of faith, to serve God, and to do our duty. If the law of Christ is written in our hearts, and the love of Christ is shed abroad there, then Christ dwells there. Where

    Opening illustration: A missionary wrote a newsletter to thank his supporters for being “prayer warriors.” Because of a typing error, though, he called them “prayer worriers.” For some of us, that might be a good description. In his book Growing Your Soul, Neil Wiseman writes, “Prayer must be more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Finding God In The Questions

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,066 views

    This is the story of Doubting Thomas. God can meet us in our doubts and questions to increase our faith.

    Finding God in the Questions John 20:19-31 April 15, 2007 Do you remember the movie “The Christmas Story” that is replayed on television every year during the month of December? There is a scene in that movie in which Ralphy, the little boy who is the main character, goes outside and touches his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    How Do You Respond To The Jesus Of The Book? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,334 views

    God confirms gospel benefits in the resurrection of the Christ.

    Scripture Introduction People write for many reasons. Some seek fame or wealth, others self-fulfillment or to aid in their own learning. Some books teach skills, others simply entertain. The Apostle John’s purpose was: “that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah” – God’s promised redeemer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Prayer Changes Lives

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    Intercession for the lost does not guarantee salvation but it opens tremendous doors for those that we intercede for and the Lord is calling us to faithfully pray and follow that up with our testimony of love.

    Last week we looked at the foundational parts of having a close encounter with God. (Close Encounters with God) We saw how God wants to meet with us every day and that face to face encounter begins with our welcoming him. Then we worship him. We pour out our hearts to him. And finally we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran