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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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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

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Digging In The Couch

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 18, 2004

based on 206 ratings

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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

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Is The Church Still Needed

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012

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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

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Ohana Means Family And Family Means Nobody Gets Left Behind Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 10, 2015

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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

Scripture: John 20:19-29, Luke 24:1-43, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Anglican

Doubtless Belief

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 3,056 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

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

From Closed Doors To Open Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 29, 2006

based on 36 ratings

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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

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48, Acts 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus: Impressions Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jul 23, 2007

based on 19 ratings

| 4,824 views

This message is the first in the "I AM" series that focuses on knowing Jesus. It deals with our first impressions of Jesus and how they can differ from who he really is.

“I AM: The Jesus We Think We Know” Part 1 - Impressions To watch or listen to this message go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE OF THE MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES UPON ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: *other

"Jesus Appears"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 5, 2013

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Jesus appears to open closed doors, Jesus appears to show us, Jesus appears to change except I see-ology to that is all I see-ology, and Jesus appears to help us have faith.

John 20:19-30 "Jesus Appears" 19On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

Doubting Disciples

Contributed by David Roth on Apr 25, 2020

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As Christians we have our doubts and we have Jesus. We doubt our doubts and we believe Him.

John 20:19-31 Easter 2 April 19, 2020 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Alleluia. He is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia. “Doubting Disciples” They were in the Upper Room. The same ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Binding Up And Letting Loose

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Jun 8, 2012

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The Apostles were given keys of a sort and the power to bind and loose.

Binding up and Letting Loosing By Rev Stanley Baker Matthew 16:13-20 During the time of Jesus the caring of keys was a symbol of the delegated power of opening and closing. The Apostles were given keys of a sort and the power to bind and loose. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Peace Be With You!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 26, 2004

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EASTER 2(A) - Jesus declares, "Peace be with you," because doubt destroys all peace BUT Jesus destroys all doubt.

PEACE BE WITH YOU! John 20:19-31 - April 18, 2004 JOHN 20:19-31 19On 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!" 20After he said this, he showed ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Stand Up - Speak Up

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 22, 2022

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With Holy Ghost Power COMES Holy Ghost Problems! When you are at your highest in ministry it is often when the sect of Sadducees (the elite) are filled with indignation! But God calls us to Stand Up & Speak Up!

Scripture: Acts 5:14-25 Standing Up and Speaking Up Let me set the scene. The apostles were meeting regularly at the Temple in Jerusalem in Solomon’s Porch, an area just beyond the Gate called Beautiful by the Eastern Wall. Acts teaches us increasingly people believed and were added ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Part Of Gods Plan?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

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Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

It’s all apart of God’s plan? I have heard that said in several different ways. So, what should we say then when bad things happen? Some may say God is still all powerful and all knowing so it seems like it’s still God’s plan that this bad thing happened isn’t it? Kinda, sort of or maybe. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, James 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Your God Given Authority

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 25, 2005

based on 116 ratings

| 16,502 views

Many christians go thru life lacking and limping only because they have never understood the authority that they have thru Christ.

"Assuredly, I say to you, swhatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19 t"Again 1I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, uit will be done for them by My Father in heaven. 20 For where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace Be With You - When You Doubt Like Thomas!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 28, 2019

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Doubt is the number one barrier to peace

Weekend Message/Devotion April 28, 2019 John 20:19-31 Peace Be with You Aaaah, the thought of PEACE! We so often hear that entreaty – “Lord, we pray today for World Peace” and feel that same sentiment. What a glorious day that would be – universal peace! So, what is the real barrier to world ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 8:31, Luke 24:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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