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  • Dan Thompkins avatar

    A Subtle Intrusion

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Feb 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,449 views

    “Every time God’s people suffer destruction it is because the deceiver has been allowed just a little foothold in the door.

    A Subtle Intrusion A SUBTLE INTRUSION Sunday, 7/21~/07 A.M. PPHC Text: Matt. 24: 3-4 “And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ronald Fair avatar

    Lord, Increase Our Faith

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,687 views

    These words of our Lord Jesus when rightly interpreted and applied, will open the door to greater Christian service, and to a closer walk with God.

    Lord, Increase Our Faith Scripture: Luke 17:1-10 Text: Luke 17:5 “And the disciples aid unto the Lord, “Increase our faith”.” Introduction: These words of our Lord Jesus when rightly interpreted and applied, will open the door to greater Christian service, and to a closer walk with God. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • NILES LLOYD avatar

    Jesus Is Knocking

    Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 27,773 views

    AS LOST PEOPLE GO THROUGH LIFE, THERE IS A LOVING SAVIOR WHO PERSISTENTLY AND GENTLY KNOCKS AT THEIR HEARTS DOOR SO THEY CAN BE SAVED.

    TITLE: JESUS IS KNOCKING 10/8/02 TEXT: REVELATION 3:14 - 20 INTRO: JESUS HERE IN HIS LETTERS TO THE 7 CHURCHES OF ASIA, SPEAKS TO EACH OF THEM AND WITH EACH CHURCH, HE ADDRESSES A PARTICULAR PROBLEM. 1. 2:1 EPHESUS = DEPARTED, THEY HAD LEFT THEIR FIRST LOVE! 2. 2:8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desperate Times - What Would You Do?

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,546 views

    This sermon is designed to challenge traditional church thinking regarding waiting for "open doors", faith requirements to healing, and the true illness of the lost.

    (This first paragraph was actually a list of bullet points to comment on, and transition through into the beginnning of the message. They will not have a flow like the remainder of the transcript that follows after this opening paragraph) Tonight I want to challenge your thinking. Let me begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Shifting The Atmosphere

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 56 ratings
     | 151,659 views

    No business as usual services - There must be an atmosphere of unified Expectancy. Every time the doors open it should be a cant’ miss opportunity.

    TITLE: SHIFTING THE ATMOSPHERE SCRIPTURE: II CHRONICLES 5:13-14 It was around the end of last year that a few great songs hit the airwaves and are still very popular and being sung in many of our churches. There is one in particular that I am sure most if not all of us have listened to and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recession Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Shawn Williams on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,245 views

    This message is to teach you how to close the door on fear, by strengthening your faith in God and solidifying your confidence in His Word.

    Recession: This is not the Time to Fear 2 Timothy 1:7 John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. 1Pe 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Straight Talk For Saints And Sinners

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 5,341 views

    Parable of Mustard Seed & Narrow Door (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Straight talk about the Kingdom (vs 18-22) • illustration #1: like a mustard seed (vs 19). • illustration #2: like yeast (vs 21). (2). Straight talk about salvation (vs 23-33). • Entrance to the Kingdom is not automatic (vs 23-24). • Entrance to the Kingdom is a struggle ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Tale Of Two Prayers

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 16, 2013
     | 3,084 views

    Knowing ourselves to be a sinner opens the door to salvation, whereas self-righteousness separates us from our God and our neighbor.

    "A TALE OF TWO PRAYERS" It was just another day, like all the days that came before, and two men entered the temple to pray, as men had done for centuries. One of the men was a Pharisee. He was a man, to use Mark Twain's phrase, "who was good in the worst sense of the word." The other man was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Following The Parade Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011
     | 5,390 views

    Jesus entry into Jerusalem marks him as a revolutionary--a threat to the Romans and Jewish authorities, and the door to an abundant life for his followers

    Matthew 21:1-11 “Following the Parade” INTRODUCTION As we enter into Holy Week and reflect on the passion and suffering of Jesus, many of us have difficulty understanding why the authorities executed Jesus. We see his compassion for the common people—healing the sick, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is God Sustaining Your Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,109 views

    Are you struggling to keep the doors open? Stop! God is most likely calling you to a better pasture because yours is brown.

    "What God does not ordain, He does not sustain." - Unknown This may well be why so many church starts fail. Intentions may have been good and demographics screamed, "GO!", but the still small voice of God said, "No" or "Not now" or "Not you." It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rewards Of Consistent Fasting

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025
     | 163 views

    Fasting is not a one-time emergency button; it is a spiritual discipline that opens the doors to divine rewards when done consistently and with the right motives.

    THE REWARDS OF CONSISTENT FASTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:17-18 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-12, Joel 2:12-28, Luke 4:1-14, Acts 13:2-3, Daniel 10:2-12 INTRODUCTION: Fasting is not a one-time emergency button; it is a spiritual discipline that opens the doors to divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Unlocks Divine Favour Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025
     | 500 views

    Divine favour is a supernatural key that God uses to open doors of opportunity, promotion, and blessings that human effort alone cannot achieve.

    THE GOD WHO UNLOCKS DIVINE FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 102:13 Key Verse: “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.” (Psalm 102:13 KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4, Esther 2:17, Genesis 39:21, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Dunn avatar

    A Day In His Presence

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025
     | 164 views

    Better a single day near God than a thousand apart; the humble heart at His door already walks in eternal joy.

    There are passages in Scripture that seem to sing even when you read them silently. Psalm 84 is one of those sacred songs. It isn’t just poetry — it’s testimony. It’s the song of a traveler whose feet are dusty, whose heart is homesick for God, whose eyes are fixed on the courts of the Lord. > ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Activating Supernatural Favour For A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 8, 2026
     | 130 views

    This sermon reveals how God’s supernatural favour can be activated to open doors, accelerate progress, and secure a greater tomorrow.

    ACTIVATING SUPERNATURAL FAVOUR FOR A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 5:12 Key Verse: “For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.” — Psalm 5:12 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4; Genesis 39:21; Luke 2:52; Esther ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Securing Divine Help Through Kingdom Service Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2026
     | 87 views

    Faithful service in God’s kingdom positions believers to receive divine help, open doors of opportunity, and experience supernatural increase.

    SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH KINGDOM SERVICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:21 Key Verse: “His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” — ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God