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  • John Williams III avatar

    Coming Out Of The Upper Room

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 17, 2021
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     | 3,209 views

    This sermon compares the events of Covid 19 isolation to the events of the first Easter as it relates to isolation and fear.

    COMING OUT OF THE UPPER ROOM (Easter Son Rise Service 2020) Text: John 20:19 -20 John 20:19-21  On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    By His Stripes-10

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 29, 2019
     | 2,856 views

    10 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

    BY HIS STRIPES-X—Isaiah 52:13—53:12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: Locking The Door: Comedian(secular) Elayne Boosler says— “I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sent Or Stuck?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 15, 2009
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     | 4,738 views

    Jesus commissions his disciples with the gift of the Holy Spirit.

    Sent or Stuck? John 20:19-23 September 13, 2009 Intro: I’ve never really been in fear for my life. I have felt fear – that powerful, raw emotional response to some situation, where the heart suddenly starts beating much harder, sweat appears on the brow, all the senses go on high alert, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Open Doors

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,233 views

    As we begin a new year, one with many opportunities of ministry, we must be prepared spiritually to recognized the doors opened by God as He invites us to be a part of His work. Growth is His business - Service is ours!

    You have often heard me mention the name J. Vernon Mcgee. He began and developed the famous radio program “Thru the Bible” that is still broadcast today. Above their welcome desk was this verse. READ REVELATION 3.8 This verse is on the bottom of all of my church emails after God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year - New Word

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 16, 2023
     | 1,360 views

    We always want to know what God is up to. We need to learn to trust who He is!

    New Year - New Word 2023 01.08.23 Message… My wife prays every year for God to give her a word. Some inspiring word or phrase, a thought for the year. I have been inspired by my wife for that. And a little jealous that I never thought to ask for that. I’ve asked for a verse in the past, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perspectives On Suffering, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,224 views

    Focuses on the wonderful comfort that God gives to us in the midst of our afflictions, and suggests five ways He ministers to us in such times.

    PERSPECTIVES ON SUFFERING January 20, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Introduction- In his book The Pressure’s Off, psychologist Larry Crabb tells this story from his childhood. One Saturday afternoon, I decided I was a big boy and could use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Releasing The Shackles

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,512 views

    Releasing the Shackles. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: chapter 16 verses 11-41 Ill: Harry Houdini, the famed escape artist; • Issued a challenge wherever he went: • He claimed he could be locked in any jail cell in the country, • And set would set himself free and he would do it quickly and easily. • He ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Go! And Believe The Risen Lord - John 20:19–29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,464 views

    Resurrection Sunday is glorious—but what about the Monday after? What happens in the hearts of disciples once the shouts of “He is risen!” fade into the quiet reality of daily life?

    Go! And Believe the Risen Lord - John 20:19–29 John 20:19–29 (NLT): 19 That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. 20 As he spoke, he showed them the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lord I Need You To Move. Series

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 30,371 views

    to let people know that God can and will move right now, or quicker than you think.

    SUBJECT: LORD I NEED YOU TO MOVE. SCRIPTURE: ACTS 5: 17-21 1.) There are times in my life and I can imagine in the lives of many others, when time comes and we need God to move. I don’t just mean move, but I mean quickly. Sometimes we can not wait for things to work themselves out, but we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting Jesus Build His Church

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 4, 2006
     | 2,895 views

    Jesus promised to build His church, but we often get in His way. Want to know how to work in partnership w/ Jesus so that He can do His job of building the church?

    Letting Jesus Build His Church Matthew 16:13-20 After Caesarea Phillipi, Jesus heads to Jerusalem for the cross. What did the disciples need to understand before this could happen? They needed to know who Jesus was. The needed to know . . . v.13-15 There is no other hope for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reverent Submission

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,012 views

    Obedience to the will of God following in the example of Christ Jesus should be the focus of every faithful Christian’s life.

    Hebrews 5: 1 – 10 Reverent Submission Intro: Houdini, the great magician and escape artist was a master at escaping from handcuffs, strait jackets and even jail. The story is told of a small jail in the British Isles from which Houdini could not escape. He worked at the cell door for more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Jesus The Struggler Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,503 views

    Sometimes we so emphasize that Jesus is the Son of God (fully divine) that we forget He is also the Son of Man (fully human). At Gethsemane, we see Jesus’ human nature struggling with the perfect will of God — for our sakes!

    Jesus the Struggler (Mark 14:32-42) 1. We all do goofy things. “Today, I took a picture of the combination to my new lock so I would always have it on my phone if I ever forgot it. I put my phone in my gym locker, locked it with the new lock, then promptly forgot the combination.” 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Divine Mercy: "It's Been Real The Whole Time.”

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 1, 2019
     | 4,363 views

    April 28, 2019 is the Second Sunday of Easter (Or Sunday of Divine Mercy)

    A young woman for years kept house for her father and mother. Morning, noon, and night she got their tea out of a can which had a picture of the rock of Gibraltar on the lid. After her parents died, she took a trip to the Mediterranean Sea, and suddenly, as she looked through the porthole of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Commissioned With The Power Of Jesus Resurrected

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 7, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,478 views

    The resurrected Jesus appears to His disciples

    Mid-week Message/Devotion April 8, 2018 Commissioned with the Power of Jesus Resurrected John 20:19-31 We begin reading today’s gospel message and immediately get a very vivid picture of fear and confusion. The disciples are gathered together behind locked doors. They are very afraid that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Hues 2 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 15, 2018
     | 3,095 views

    If we understand the different types, slants, and hues of prayer — and we incorporate them when appropriate — our prayer times will be more varied, more interesting, and more effective.

    Prayer Hues 2 (topical) 1. There are a lot tricks when it comes to prayer. 2. The temporary Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn't quite remember it. Finally she went to the pastor's study and asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible