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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Breaking Down Barriers Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,350 views

    The Spirit descends upon Gentile believers before Peter is ale to finish her sermon. When Peter shares what happened with the church leaders they realize that the kingdom of God is open to more people than they had first imagined.

    INTRODUCTION In the Book of Acts, the Holy Spirit moves in a mighty, miraculous way. On the day of Pentecost, which is the birth of the Christian church, over 3,000 people responded to the gospel of Jesus Christ and became Christians. A man who had been lame from birth was healed and began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Doubting Thomas

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 18, 2015
     | 13,536 views

    Believing something opens to us the possibility of experiencing it, of seeing it come to pass, and of having that which we believe produce in us many kids of blessings. What will it take for us to believe? What proof are WE looking for?

    One Easter Sunday morning, a minister looked out on his congregation and noticed many people who had not been there for a long time. Before he began his sermon he said, "Since this will probably be the last time I see many of you for awhile, let me be the first to wish you 'Merry Christmas' ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Guarding The Heart Of Your Home" Series

    Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016
     | 5,955 views

    The idea for this series came from a series of the same name that is offered free by Life.Church. You can find it at open.church. There you will find videos, transcripts, outlines, and graphics. This message is loosely based on the life.church series.

    INTRO: Raising kids made me realize that much has changed from the time I was a child until the time I became a parent; especially, in the area of child protection. For instance, when I was a child, I’m not sure car seats were even invented yet. Truth is, the first car with seatbelts that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Shalom In The Home" Series

    Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016
     | 6,013 views

    The idea for this series came from a series of the same name that is offered free by Life.Church. You can find it at open.church. There you will find videos, transcripts, outlines, and graphics. This message is loosely based on the life.church series.

    INTRO: Welcome to week three of our current series, “Bless This Home.” We have been taking a section of Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 5, known as the Beatitudes, which is the Latin term for “Blessedness,” and applying some of these statements specifically to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Add It All Up

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 30, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,632 views

    I would propose to you, a thankful attitude toward the Lord in everything we face, opens our spiritual eyes to see His loving Hands at work. Sometimes our circumstances are not the best, sometimes down right bad.

    Title: Add It All Up Theme: Realizing God Is Watching Over You Introduction: For our honeymoon, Pennie and I took our mom out to Maine to stay with our sister. We rented a U-haul trailer, hauled our motorcycle from Norton, Ks. to Maine. While there we rode all around Maine, New Hampshire, for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bound To Be Set Free

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 13, 2009
     | 5,260 views

    This message gives a clear and concise position that will open our eyes that we may realize that to be beaten and bound is only for the purpose of pushing us foreward into our place of purpose. Purpose Got You In It but Praise Will Get You Out.

    6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of hGalatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in 1Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the 2Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hell In The Hallways

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 9, 2017
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     | 11,914 views

    A hallway is a place of transition, and a place of testing. It is what you do in the hallways of life that will determine the doors God will open for you. From Ps. 105 we use Joseph as our example and look at the trials, tests, and triumphs of hallways.

    Hell in the Hallways PPT 1 Message Title (Note to Pastor's I created a powerpoint presentation for this message,if interested Email me at ikings1844@yahoo.com and I will send it to you.) Introduction: Explain message I was in the car on the way to a large church where I was going to preach this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ministry In Nigeria, 2019

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 8, 2019
     | 3,246 views

    God opened the door for Angela and I to go to Benin City, Nigeria from June 24-July 2, 2019. During that time, I preached in 5 services, including a youth service and a service dedicated to area ministers.

    MINISTRY IN NIGERIA, 2019 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Giving to God 1. A third grade S.S. class teacher asked her seven 8 year-olds if they would give a $1,000,000 to the missionaries if they had it. “Yes!” they all screamed! 2. “If you had $1000 would you give it to the Lord?” Again, they shouted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do You Know Where You Are Going And How To Get There?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,706 views

    This sermon is based on the Wise Men and being open to God's guidance and leading. We need the leadership, the wisdom and guidance of God's Holy Spirit. This sermon focuses on how to make that a reality in our lives.

    Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12; Proverbs 3:5-6; John 16:13-15 Title: Do You Know Where You are Going To and How to Get There? Theme: God’s Guidance INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about the subject “Do you know where you are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Jesus Came For Everyone

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021
     | 1,799 views

    Jesus established His church to be open to all who wanted to worship Him. Why does today's not believe this? As a Jewish convert and pastor I have been on the receiving end of Anti-semitism in church.

    Jesus’ attitude and language used in the narrative can be shocking to the reader. How can our Lord and Savior treat anyone in the way He is portrayed in this narrative? The pagan woman was looking for her daughter to be cured. Instead of immediately helping her, He calls her a dog, thus insulting ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Walking In The Spirit: Transformed By Truth Galatians 5:16-18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,801 views

    Galatians 5:16. This verse invites us to walk in the Spirit, embracing a life led by the transformative truth of God's Word. As we delve into the Bible, may our hearts be open to the guidance and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

    Walking in the Spirit: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, let us explore the transformative power of God's truth found in Galatians 5:16. This verse invites us to walk in the Spirit, embracing a life led by the transformative truth of God's Word. As we delve into the New Living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are People Born Gay?

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 6, 2023
     | 2,075 views

    The purpose of this message is not to put down or stand in judgment of any particular lifestyle but to open our minds to just how dangerous sexual sins can be and expose them for what they are including what is lurking behind pornography and sexual practices.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 3:16) " For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life." (Galatians 5:19-21) NIV (19) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Day After Salvation

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,683 views

    What happens to those who’ve just given their lives over to the Lord? Will they be able to stand the onslaught of the enemy that is coming? This message will be an encouragement to new converts to open their eyes to the one who chose them before the foundation of the world.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (2 Corinthians 5:17-18) (17) "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." (18) "And all things are of God, who hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Scientific Brilliance Of Genesis 1: A Second Helping

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,311 views

    One of the first sermons I wrote and posted for this site dealt with the scientific brilliance found in the first chapter of Genesis. There are other scientific standards found in this opening chapter of the inerrant and all-sufficient Word of God, and they are worth exploring and affirming.

    When I read the first chapter of Genesis, I do not see the development of an ancient myth or legend. I do not see the fruit of an overactive imagination of an anonymous sage trying to explain to his "backward" clan or tribe of how they came to be. I do not see any collection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Fruitful Branches”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,077 views

    Opening story: 230 old vine at Hampton Court. And an illustration of running on empty when we are not connected to the vine of Jesus. How to imitate Jesus and let Him produce fruit on our branch. Illustration from Dallas Willard

    In Jesus Holy Name April 2, 2024 Text: John 15:1-8 Easter V “Fruitful Branches” In Hampton Court, near London, there is a grapevine that is reported to be the oldest living vine in the world. It is over 230 years old. It was planted in 1768. This grapevine has one root which is 12 feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran