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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Door

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 1, 2008
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    ❶ THE DOOR ❷. THE USERS OF IT ❸. THE PRIVILEGES OF THESE USERS

    - Jn 10 is like you standing in doors to Narnia First it was the children hurriedly opening a wardrobe door to quickly hide inside from the curiosity seekers who’ve come to view the imposing professor’s odd, old house. It is not an ordinary wardrobe with an ordinary inside. Beyond the long fur ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Displacement Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 4, 2014
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     | 4,377 views

    Because we want others to approve of us, we feel a pressure to displace some of God’s commands with peer group rules or trends.

    The Danger of Displacement (Mark 7:1-13) 1. One of my favorite Jewish jokes (I have told before) is the following: 2. A Jewish congregation was arguing over whether one should stand or sit during the Shema Yisrael. Half of the congregation said one should sit, the other half insisted one should ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Do We First Come To A Church Meeting And Encounter God

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014
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    Often our motive is to try and get met whatever it is we see as our greatest need.

    Why do we first come to a Church meeting and encounter God Often our motive is to try and get met whatever it is we see as our greatest need. Like: • To get a financial blessing possibly after some great set back. • To get deliverance from a ruinous addiction and thoughts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 5, 2013
     | 7,041 views

    I. What Must We Come For ? II. How Must We Come? III. When Must We Come?

    Isaiah 1:18 (AV) Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 1:18 (The Living Bible) 18 Come, let’s talk this over, says the Lord; no matter how deep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 21, 2013
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    Like Judas, let us forsake a casual relationship with Jesus and be more like Mary who developed a close, personal, and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, the Savior.

    I ran across a book from 1904, entitled, “Maxwell’s Elementary grammar” that contained the following poem: "Oho!" said the pot to the kettle; "You are dirty and ugly and black! Sure no one would think you were metal, except when you're given a crack." "Not so! Not so!" kettle ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Prop Me Up On My Leaning Side

    Contributed by James Lowe on Apr 5, 2013
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     | 16,963 views

    Sometimes we need to ask God for special support

    Lord, Prop me up on my Leaning Side Psalm 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. Proverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Crossing Over

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2012
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    Moses tells Joshua not to be afraid, or not to fear his enemies. “Wow, now that’s the pot calling the kettle black!” Are maybe it’s Moses’ experience speaking; experience can be a great teacher. Someone who failed, but he got back up, and desires hi

    Crossing Over Deuteronomy 3:22-29NLT   Do not be afraid of the nations there, for the LORD your God will fight for you.’23 “At that time I pleaded with the LORD and said, 24 ‘O Sovereign LORD, you have only begun to show your greatness and the strength of your hand to me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Make Me An Instrument Of Your Peace Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 13, 2011
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     | 14,844 views

    Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Saint Francis was a man of God and a man of peace. His life is a wonderful example for us all.

    “Lord, use me as an instrument of your peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow your love; Where there is injury pardon; Where there is doubt keep strong my faith; When in my life I face despair O Lord, my faith but comes from hope, in sadness there is joy found in You” This beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Stay Awake, Keep Watch

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 29, 2010
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     | 11,759 views

    Jesus' call to stay awake and keep watch is built on a living relationship with him.

    Keep watch, stay awake... “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Remember Your Creator Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,930 views

    Remember your Creator--the sooner the better, but better late than never.

    [To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] SMILE? This week I watched an old Charlie Chaplin film called Modern Times. In the film, Chaplin’s character struggles to find success and happiness in the modern, industrialized world. Chaplin composed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking At Jesus Differently

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,950 views

    How do you view Jesus?

    Intro. As I asked this morning, Who is Jesus to You? Harold Vaughan, concerning practical atheists, or as I have called them, Christian Atheists, said this, "There are few that deny God with their lips, but millions who deny God with their lives". Belief in God is at an all-time high while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Reasons To Seek A Personal Revival

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,947 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek a fresh moving of God in his life.

    INTRODUCTION: REVIVE [Heb chayah, khaw-yaw’]: a prim. root; to live; keep or make alive; give or promise life; recover, repair, or restore to life. I. A REAL REVIVAL WILL MOTIVATE YOU IN YOUR PRAYER LIFE Psalms 80:18 Then we will not turn back from You; Revive us, and we will call upon Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Man And His Message Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 29, 2009
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     | 3,233 views

    In today’s world we are surrounded by counterfeits, and the James starts his epistle by proofing his genuiness and encouraging his readers.

    The Man and His Message James 1:1 Intro Counterfeiting is a major problem in our society. Forged credit cards, jewelry, works of art, and virtually everything else of value is passed off as a genuine to deceive the unwary. Consequently, valuable commodities must be carefully examined to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will You Do For Love?

    Contributed by C Vincent on Aug 18, 2009
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     | 4,756 views

    The church has become lukewarm, but why should we open the door to the groom?

    What will you do for love? Song of Songs 5 Marriages in the ancient Near East were usually sanctioned through civil contracts rather than through religious ceremonies As Christians we enter a covenant with God to the marriage of the Lamb Love between Israel and God, Jesus and the Church Bride ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unified In Our Commission Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 7, 2010
     | 5,371 views

    The Church must be unified in it's commission to reach the lost.

    Intro. God used a wicked king and removed Vashti to put Esther in as the Queen. For that time, just in time. Think about it! God knew exactly what part of history in which Esther needed to be born. And in chapter 2, she became the Queen! To understand the appeal in our text, we must begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist