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  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    To Believe Or Not To Believe

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 28, 2008
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     | 12,583 views

    We are blessed for believing though we have not seen.

    TO BELIEVE OR NOT TO BELIEVE John 20:19-31 (NIV) 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Mouth Of Christ

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
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    Third Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

    (Slide 1: Who will forget the baker’s strike? They wanted more dough!) I love a good pun, the kind that makes you moan and wish that you had said it (and thought of it) first. I have a book of puns entitled The Complete Book of Puns by Art Moger. I am not allowed to take this book on vacation. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Access

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Sep 29, 2006
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    How to approach God

    ACCESS Eph. 3:11,12 INTRO: A. Paul writing to Jewish & Gentile believers 1. Air of superiority by Jewish believers 2. Causing segregation, rift, split B. Paul writing to reveal the Unity of the Saved 1. Purpose is to Unite, reconcile, bring harmony 2. Teach that they all are the Body ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doors

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 5, 2013
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    Doors represent either opportunities or obstacles. Day by day we are dealing with entering and exiting.

    Doors I. Introduction When you begin to actually survey, examine, take stock of life you suddenly realize that when you boil it down and get it down to the very basic reality you find that on a day to day basis life simply boils down to doors. We are constantly dealing with doors. We are dealing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Escape

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 185 ratings
     | 13,139 views

    Harry Houdini teaches us some fantastic truths!

    THE GREAT ESCAPE! INTRODUCTION One of my greatest joys as a pastor is helping people celebrate milestones as they grow in their faith in God. Penny thank you for allowing me to be involved in this special, sacred event. I trust that from today on you will know an added intimacy in your walk with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closed Doors

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 13, 2023
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    God comes to us even through our doubts closed minds revealing the truth of the risen Lord.

    Closed Doors – John 20: 19 - 31 Intro: Imagine with me this morning. I want you to imagine that your best friend, whom we shall call Jean, died about a week ago. Yesterday you met another friend of yours who came up to you and said, “You’ll never guess who I saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Occupied The Rest Room?

    Contributed by Carmelo Orlando on Feb 21, 2024
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    Do you know that little room in which you are called to live intimately with Jesus? Are you sure there isn't someone else in your place? Find it out.

    Judges 3:13 Eglon gathered the children of Ammon and Amalek around him, and went and smote Israel, and took possession of the city of palm trees. 14 So the children of Israel were servants of Eglon king of Moab eighteen years. 15 But the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Using Your Key!

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 19, 2015
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     | 30,751 views

    God has given us the keys to the kingdom, yet far too many keep them in their pocket, never exploring what God has given them the gifts to unlock for the advancement of His Kingdom.

    There is nothing like the moment you are first given the keys to something. • My First Car (66 Plymouth Valiant) • Home • Church Having keys to something means ownership, power, the ability to unlock something or have access to something that not everyone else had. Like being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Post Covid-19 And The Mission Of The Church

    Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Oct 20, 2020
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     | 5,231 views

    Covid-19, a pandemic of twenty-first century, is not only deadly but has awakened the individual, the family, the community, the society, and the world to a new order.

    The Post COVID-19 and the Mission of the Church Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:2, Matthew 9:37-38. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Covid-19, a pandemic of twenty-first century, is not only deadly but has awakened the individual, the family, the community, the society, and the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Tragedy Of Leaving Jesus At The Door

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 23, 2014
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     | 5,535 views

    The church has become powerless organization because she has left Jesus standing outside of the door.

    Introduction: (the text is based on the Laodecia Church) John is lock up. The church is lock in. Jesus is lock out. I. The Position of Christ. (Outside) I I. The Proximity of Christ. (At the door) III. The Persistence of Christ. (Standing there) I V. The Pursuit of Christ. (Knocking) V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Digging In The Couch

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 206 ratings
     | 35,120 views

    An Illustrated Sermon to help people focus on the reality of getting back to our "First Love."

    DIGGING IN THE COUCH Revelation 2:1-7 ***For the presentation of this message, I set up my platform like a Living Room – complete with sofa, easy chairs, end and coffee tables, table lamps, nick-nacks, etc. I came in initially, as though ready to leave for church, and but unable to find my keys. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Is The Church Still Needed

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012
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     | 7,891 views

    With churches declining & dying, the question should be ask, "Is the church still needed." This message gives 3 Biblical reasons why the church is mandatory.

    Is the Church Still Needed? Jerry Watts Matthew 16:18-19 * At the beginning of the 20th century most of America was rural. For the rural population life was hard. They made their way by the sweat of their brow and their calloused hands. Transportation, for the most part was still by ‘horse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Ohana Means Family And Family Means Nobody Gets Left Behind Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 10, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,441 views

    Jesus didn't just come back for "doubting Thomas" - first he came back for the other "doubting ten" when they did not believe Mary Magadalene. Jesus, the non anxious presence, doesn't leave anyone behind.

    “The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Bolt it. Double lock it. Put the chain on. Fasten the padlock. “The doors were locked for fear of the Jews” Let me share with you two stories that happened within two years of each other in the second decade of the Twentieth ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Doubtless Belief

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,935 views

    Our faith must be an active faith. It must come alive to bring others to Christ.

    I FIND IT INTERESTING THAT THOMAS MISSED THE FIRST EASTER APPEARANCE OF JESUS. WHAT I FIND TO BE EVEN MORE INTRIGUING IS THE FACT THAT THE DISCIPLES ARE STILL HIDING BEHIND A LOCKED DOOR ONE WEEK FOLLOWING THEIR ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISNEN CHRIST. I THINK THOMAS GETS A BUM RAP AS THE “LONE” DISCIPLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    From Closed Doors To Open Minds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,858 views

    Contemporary Chrsitians are tempted to sit behind the secure walls of the church rather than engage the enemy of sin in the world. But, Christ Jesus calls us to leave the closed doors and open our minds to his gospel by living and sharing it with others.

    Luke 24: 36 – 48 Closed Doors to Open Minds Intro: Agoraphobia – fear of open spaces – people who cannot go outside and spend their entire life closed up inside a house or apartment. I’ve often wondered how these people earn a living or get their groceries. What happens when they get sick? --- ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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