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  • Herbert Armstrong Bosantog avatar

    4 Ways To O-P-E-N The Gate Of The Promised Kingdom!

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 6, 2012
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     | 5,065 views

    Jesus CHRIST fulfilled the Prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1-2), in Luke 4:18, using KJV, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To PREACH the GOSPEL to the POOR; He has sent Me to HEAL the BROKENHEARTED, To proclaim LIBERTY to th

    O – Overview of CHRIST’s AUTHORITY! P – Preparation for the CONQUEST! E – Edification & Strengthening for the BATTLE! N – Navigation towards the PROMISED KINGDOM! INTRODUCTION: Jesus CHRIST fulfilled the Prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1-2), in Luke ...read more

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    Why Does God Allow Some Doors To Close And Others To Open?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,866 views

    In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others.

    Why Does God Allow Some Doors to Close and Others to Open? (Acts 16:6-32) In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others. Our God is the one who opens doors that no man can close and opens other doors that no man can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Open Wide And Say 'ah-H-H-Men!' Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 31, 2021
     | 2,576 views

    Imagine sitting in the waiting room at your doctor’s office and he comes in with a very serious look on his face. “God must be really, really mad at you because you have cancer.” That was David’s reaction when he came down with a serious illness.

    Imagine sitting in the waiting room at your doctor’s office and he comes in … with a very serious look on his face. “God must be really, really mad at you because you have cancer.” That was David’s reaction when he came down with a serious illness. “O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Opening Up Of A Relational Space By Forgiveness.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 11, 2022
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    Forgiveness is a conditional gift offered that opens a relational space that expects a reciprocal response.

    There used to be a sign in the Princeton University Book Store basement which said: "Love your enemies—it will drive them crazy." Clever but love of enemies and forgiving, commanded by Jesus in our Gospel this Sunday, is not hoping that the other person will change or trying to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    He Came To His Own: A Christmas Story Of Open And Closed Hearts

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2025
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    As we reflect on the birth of Christ this Christmas, let us ask ourselves: How do we respond to Jesus, our Savior? Will we make room for Him, open our hearts, and joyfully welcome His presence, or will we turn Him away?

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “The Shepherd’s Story.” INTRODUCTION: Christmas is the celebration of God’s greatest gift to humanity—Jesus Christ, our Savior. But from the very moment of His birth, Jesus was met with contrasting responses: rejection by some and joyful acceptance by others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    4 Christmas Gifts You Don’t Have To Wait To Open

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 13, 2025
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    There are many gifts we'll receive we really don't care for. But this Christmas, God offers you gifts of His love, healing, forgiveness, and inner joy. And these best gifts you don't have to wait until December 25 to open!

    4 CHRISTMAS GIFTS YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT TO OPEN Matthew 2:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN JOSEPH WENT ROGUE 1. The Director of the Christmas play was nervous when she cast Jimmy, the middle-school class clown, as Joseph in the Christmas Pageant. 2. Her fears were realized when Jimmy decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Epiphany

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 9, 2017
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    Be open to epiphanies

    Epiphany of the Lord, Sunday January 8, 2017 In literary terms, an epiphany is that moment in the story when a character achieves a realization, awareness or a knowledge of something, after which, events are seen through this prism. 1). One epiphany is in verse 2, the Magi ask the question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Walk In The Dark

    Contributed by Bruce Gebbeken on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,244 views

    A camping trip opens up to me the powerful insight of the opening words of John.

    A Walk in the Dark John 1:1-9 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Matters: The Ascension Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 25, 2016
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    The ascension of Jesus matters because it opened some doors for us previously not opened.

    INTRODUCTION • EASTER WORSHIP INTRO VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • I want to welcome you to FCC today, we are so glad all of you decided to join us as we worship our Lord together today! • Jerry and I have been taking you on a journey through a series we entitled, “It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And... Let The Word Cut Deep - Hebrews 4:12 (Nlt) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 387 views

    When you open your Bible—the Word of God opens you.

    Go! And... Let the Word cut deep - Hebrews 4:12 (NLT) INTRODUCTION — “THE BOOK THAT READS YOU” If you were to walk into a surgery and see an X-ray machine glowing, you would understand its power: it reveals what the naked eye cannot see. In the same way, when you open your Bible, something far ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Narrow Door

    Contributed by David Nichols on May 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,286 views

    Jesus calls us to walk the narrow way; that’s positively countercultural.

    THE NARROW DOOR Luke 13:22-30 David E. Nichols Nobody likes to be thought of as narrow. It’s a great insult when spoken about educated people. We are here because we have been educated out of our narrowness or we hope to be educated out of our narrowness. One of the worst things ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Astonishing Experience Of Gift Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2009
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     | 2,874 views

    Mary is the opposite of Eve, totally open to the plan of God as Eve was closed in, and thus she was able to accept the Greatest Gift, Jesus Christ.

    Immaculate Conception December 7-8, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Charity in truth places man before the astonishing experience of gift.” (CV 34) These words of Pope Benedict from the encyclical begin a new section that is incredibly appropriate for the solemnity we celebrate today, the patronal ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    We Can’t Make Up The Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2009
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    Truth is neither planned, nor willed. It imposes itself on human beings.

    December 14, 2009 St. John of the Cross Caritas in Veritate The conversation we overhear today between the chief priests and the elders is very instructive as we continue to reflect on the papal encyclical, Charity in Truth. When Jesus asks them whether John’s teaching was divinely inspired or ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Silent Nights - Pt. 2 - Closed Doors Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 15, 2013
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     | 5,399 views

    We enjoy "Silent Night" at Christmas, but what if every night is silent? How do we endure quiet seasons of life when nothing is stirring . . . even God?

    Silent Nights Pt. 2 - Closed Doors I. Introduction Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round your virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep heavenly peace, Sleep heavenly peace! Silent Night although it is one of the most popular (top 100) Christmas Songs of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Word And Spirit Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2012
     | 4,925 views

    The Holy Spirit acts in the human author of Scripture so that every word is inspired and true; the Holy Spirit also acts in the proclaimer and hearer so that the word can be efficatious in human life.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Word and Spirit The anointing of Saul as king of Israel was one of those pivotal moments in salvation history that set Israel on a whole new course, and not an altogether good one. We see Samuel, one of the great saints of the OT, filled with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic