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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Jesus Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 17, 2020
     | 3,842 views

    Seated at head of the Passover table sits … Yeshua … Jesus. Sitting there, who do the Disciples see? like His Father, Yahweh, Jesus is “an infinite flower opening its petals” Like His Father, Yahweh, Jesus is like “an infinite flower opening its petals”

    In the beginning … before there was anything … there was … Elohim … our strong creator God who created the heavens and the earth. Sending out His Spirit, He sang the universe into existence … the galaxies, the stars, the planets. With a word He filled this planet that He created with life … all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ripping Off God Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,742 views

    ... Test Me now with this, says Jehovah of Hosts, to see if I will not open the windows of Heaven for you, and pour out a blessing for you, until there is not enough room. God said it, so I’ll say it. God is willing to take up the challenge. Tithing is no

    Opening illustration: 24 year old Danny Simpson was sentenced to 6 years in jail for robbing a bank. Danny got 6 years in the clink for stealing $6,000. But the gun he used in the robbery ended up in a museum. The .45 caliber Colt semi-automatic turned out to be an antique made in 1918 by the Ross ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Homecoming’s Encouragement

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 16, 2025
     | 622 views

    The apostle John recorded details surrounding Jesus’ miraculous healing of a man who had been born blind. Holistic healing is found in Jesus alone. A ‘Homecoming’ celebration is a source for personal encouragement(healing) among God’s people. Homecoming encourages...

    HOMECOMING’S ENCOURAGEMENT—John 9:1-41 Points 1-3 presented to:Union Grove Baptist Church--‘Homecoming Service’—SEPT. 14, 2025. Points 4-10 UNUSED! Attention: A true brother in Christ, recently went to be with His Savior & Lord Jesus Christ, after spending 80+ years on this earth. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let It Rain!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 70,913 views

    Thesis: We need to cry out to God and ask Him to open the flood gates of Heaven and send his rain to us.

    Let it rain! Thesis: We need to cry out to God and ask Him to open the flood gates of Heaven and send his rain to us. Scripture Texts: James 5:16b-18 “…The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Inaugural Event Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 19, 2008
     | 4,678 views

    The baptism of Jesus proved to be the inaugural event of Jesus’ earthly ministry. The descending of the Holy Spirit, the proclamation of a proud Father...the work was now at hand.

    The Inaugural Event Mark 1:9-11 February 24, 2008 Mark 1:9 (HCSB) In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John Are You Sure? Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. But John tried to stop Him, saying, “I need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Season Of Supernatural Breakthrough (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025
     | 497 views

    In this fourth part of the series, we will examine how to handle the opportunities that come with supernatural breakthrough and how to establish permanent victory in the face of challenges.

    SEASON OF SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH (PART 4) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 5:20 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:1-3, 1 Chronicles 14:8-17, Luke 10:19 INTRODUCTION: In this fourth part of the series, we will examine how to handle the opportunities that come with supernatural breakthrough ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Stand At The Door And Knock

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,446 views

    God wants to enter into a realtionship with us, but God never forces himself upon us. God always waits for us to open the door.

    Revelation 3:20 “I Stand at the Door and Knock” INTRODUCTION Often we find ourselves questioning God’s moment, or lack of movement, in our lives and in our world. · We wonder why God didn’t move more aggressively these past weeks and keep people safe and protected from the effects of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "He Has The Keys 2" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,849 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to place all of their TRUST AND CONFIDENCE in Jesus who has the keys to open and shut the doors of hell and death.

    Matthew 27:51-54 Revelation 1:17-18 5 August 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California & Community Missionary Baptist Church Pacific Grove CA BIG IDEA: PUT YOUR TRUST AND CONFIDENCE in Jesus who has the keys to open and shut the doors of hell and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Crown Of Life ... For The Humble Or The Rich? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 29, 2015
     | 6,167 views

    Those in humble circumstances and those who are rich undergo testing. This is a continuation of the opening themes of testing, endurance and victory in the first chapter of James.

    Today as we continue in the first chapter of the book of James we will be looking specifically at verses 9 through 12 but before we get into those verses let's read starting at verse one to refresh our minds with what the Lord is saying through James. James 1:1-12 “James, a servant of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 5 – Desolate Pleading Hands As I Admit My Own Guilt- – Chapter 1:16-20 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025
     | 347 views

    There are 5 more separate laments here. The survivors are desolate and can find none to help or comfort. The nation admits its guilt and isolation as Judah was forsaken. The heart of the people was overturned as was God who had to do this. (Don't dismiss because it is Lamentations).

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 5 – DESOLATE PLEADING HANDS AS I ADMIT MY OWN GUILT- – CHAPTER 1:16-20 We are working through the book of Lamentations, a sad and sorrowful book but one that contains much valuable instruction. Currently we are looking at 9 verses of lament. In the last message ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All-Powerful Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,977 views

    Open Theism is a heresy that says God doesn’t know the future. Next is the question of omnipotence...whether God can handle the future.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships ------------------------------ March 16, 2003 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand, And marked off the heavens by the span, And calculated the dust of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scotty Killingsworth avatar

    A Faith Outcome Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    This Bible study will encourage the Christ follower to step into a faith partnership with Jesus. The faith step opens three dimensions of life that maximize existence.

    WW010902 A faith outcome John 9:6 Beginning: What was your greatest faith step in 2001? Did you play it safe last year or did you take a giant step? If you know the exhilaration of a quantum faith leap you are probably jumping up and down waving your hand in the air saying, “Pastor let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Almost Perfect Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 26,240 views

    Perfection is often thought of as being sinless. But there is more to the Biblical ideal of "perfection" than that. Opening illustration is humorous and informative.

    OPEN: This morning I’m going to give you a quiz, and I don’t want you to think real hard about your answers. I just want you to answer as you feel you should. Question #1: How many of you believe you are perfect? Question #2: How many of you believe it is possible for someone WHO IS STILL LIVING to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carlton Coon avatar

    Six Steps Out Of Lack (Each Of The Six Could Be Part Of A Series.)

    Contributed by Carlton Coon on Aug 25, 2024
     | 754 views

    The marriage feast at Cana would have been identified by lack. Except a handful of servants obeyed Christ, which changed empty to abundance.

    Eleven Precious Verses open the story. John 2:9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 And saith unto him, Every man at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dreams And Daniel

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,270 views

    Daniel was given the gift of interpretation of visions and dreams. God opens the future before Daniel and offers great encouraging lessons for us today.

    When was the last time you had a scary or troubling dream? Do you remember what was scary about it? When we study Daniel we find that it has several dreams and their interpretations. First we have the dream of Nebuchadnezzar with the huge image with a head of gold, chest and arms of silver, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ