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  • Victor Yap avatar

    Open Secret

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018
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    Disciples

    OPEN SECRET (JOHN 19:38-42) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Open Secret

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017
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    Nicodemus

    OPEN SECRET (JOHN 19:38-42) Fourth century church theologian Augustine told of a Victorinus (a renowned philosopher and teacher in Rome; who had even been honored with a statue in the Roman forum) who was converted to Christianity in his old age. He came to Simplicius, one eminent at the time for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Eye Opener

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Mar 21, 2015
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    There are several important eye-openers that we can gain from this miracle that will help give us a positive outlook when we face problems in our lives.

    The Eye Opener John 9:1-11 Over the past several weeks we’ve been looking at the miracles recorded in the Gospel of John so that we can see how Jesus’ can make our impossible situations possible. This week, however, I want to skip over the fifth miracle of Jesus walking on water since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open The Gift Series

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 2, 2012
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    "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? Did you take God into your mind only, or did you also embrace him with your heart? Did he get inside you?" (these are Paul’s words)

    Open the Gift? Before we get started, I want to ask everyone a question. How many of you, have any unopened Christmas or birthday gifts lying a around your house. It’s human nature isn’t, to open gifts that we receive? Today I want to conclude our study on the Holy Spirit and ask have you opened ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Open Ears Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 8, 2015
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    I would propose to you that God has open ears and is longing to have His children call Him day or night.

    Title: Open Ears Foundational Keys to Opening the Gates of Heaven Introduction: In a book entitled, The Circle Maker, we read, "The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible; prayer is the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Opened Gate

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Sep 6, 2010
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    There are certain seasons when you enter into His gate with praises, present your body as a living sacrifice holy and exceptable to God.

    Ezekiel 46 : 1 - 6 Six days have passed in the inner courts; a gate is still closed at the inner court yard Jesus says let’s go all of my people and, we all shall say where you lead; we will follow; Jesus leads us to open the gate on the Sabbath of the new moon because the gate has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Open Doors Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Nov 23, 2015
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    God wants to open doors and there are some doors that need to be open while others need to remain shut

    18 November 2015 OPEN DOORS Key Scripture: Matt 7:7-11 (Message) Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need. This isn’t a cat-and-mouse, hide and seeks game we’re in. If your child asks for bread, do you trick him with sawdust? If he asks for fish, do you trick him ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Opening Eyes!

    Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Mar 29, 2020
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    Open your eyes, your 2020 vision is not over! It should be growing. The current pandemic is an opportunity to open our eyes to a new vision, to opportunity, to come together as a world and heal divisiveness. After all, 'We are the world, We are 'Thee' children".

    Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons conducted an experiment at Harvard University more than a decade ago that became infamous in psychology circles. Their book The Invisible Gorilla popularized it. And you may be one of the millions of viewers who made their Selective Attention Test one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Eyes That Are Open Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 2, 2015
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    In order to be successful in being able to make change in one's life, we must be able to have eyes that are open to seeing some basic truths.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • 2015! WELCOME! I am excited for the New Year! • With a New Year comes excitement; we have habits to break and weight to lose as well as bank accounts to fill. • The New Year brings new possibilities, this is one of the reasons we celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Open Fountain

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 11, 2014
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    RECONCILIATION OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID

    AN OPEN FOUNTAIN OBSERVATION: ZECHARIAH (YAHWEH HAS REMEMBERED) WAS A MINOR PROPHET. HE WAS A JEWISH PRIEST WHO RETURNED FROM EXILE IN BABYLON. HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN REBUILDING THE JEWISH TEMPLE IN JERUSALEM TORN DOWN BY THE BABYLONIANS. HAGGAI WAS A CONTEMPORARY, FELLOW PROPHET. KING DARIUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open The Gift Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020
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    John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” This passage of Scripture offers the greatest gift anyone could receive.

    Open the Gift John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” This passage of Scripture offers the greatest gift anyone could receive. God sent His Son to invade the dominion of sin upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Door Is Open Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 10, 2023
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    What doors are open in your church and in your heart today. Let's look at a couple of doors that need to be open today, tomorrow and forevermore.

    Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13 Theme: Doors Title: Come on In – the Door is Open What doors are open in your church today? Let’s look at a couple of doors that need to be open in every church. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! It’s such a simple word - ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Open House

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023
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    When God calls people to us, it is our job to gather them in his name and share the joy he provides for all in his house of prayer.

    Almost 40 years ago, July or August of 1984, I was at my very first Bible camp. It was the annual women’s retreat for the Northwest Women’s Caucus of the Evangelical Free Church of America, and I was scared to death. Well, maybe that was putting it a little strongly, but I was pretty nervous. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Opening Presence

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023
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    Jesus Christ is the greatest gift of all. What have you done with this present - his presence?

    When my godchildren were little, I went back to Minneapolis for Christmas every year to see them. I left the Christmas morning service just as soon as Jesus’ birthday cake was cut (I did take a piece to eat in the car) and took off for the airport. The plane was always on time and I got off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Heaven Opened Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 1, 2024
     | 834 views

    At the center of this amazing room is a Being sitting on a throne.

    March 02, 2024 So far we have learned about the cities and conditions of the 7 churches and how we can apply their circumstances and struggles to the panorama of history – even in our own day. There are a couple of things to be aware of as we move on to chapter 4: • Time: The letters to the 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist