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  • Nick S Panico avatar

    What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?

    Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016
     | 9,614 views

    God puts people in our path that need love, acceptance, healing, and salvation. They are often packaged in problems. How and what do we do with the people problems in our lives. This sermon also deals with the reality of heaven, hell, and angels.

    “What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?” Luke 16:19 through Luke 16:31 (NIV) 19“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21and longing to eat what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #4 The Gates Of Spiritual Progression - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,335 views

    #4 in the Nehemiah Series. A continuation of the rebuilding of the gates of Jerusalem paralleled with the rebuilding of our lives in Christ.

    The Book of Nehemiah Series #4 THE JERUSALEM GATES # 2 The Gates of Spiritual Progression - Part 2 By Pastor Jim May Last week we began a study of the gates of Jerusalem that Nehemiah and the Israelites rebuilt under the direction of King Artaxerxes (Cyrus) of Persia. God had sent judgment ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Will We Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 17, 2025
     | 357 views

    This is a summons for us to enter into the presence of God with a joyful heart.

    The question presented is “Why will we enter His gates with thanksgiving?” A simple answer is, why not. One cannot answer this question solely on verse four. The whole chapter needs to be considered when populating a response. This psalm opens with a solicitation to the entire earth to happily ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Consequences Of Our Actions And Attitudes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025
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    The sermon urges us to notice and compassionately respond to those in need at our gates, opening our lives and tables with urgent, Christlike love.

    Some stories slip in quietly and sit down beside you. Others knock at the front door and ask to be heard. Jesus tells one that stands at the gate. We can see him, can’t we? A rich man with linens crisp as a spring morning. A poor man with sores that sting like salt. A gate between them. A table ...read more

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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Resurrection Sunday 2020 - The Resurrection ... A Wall Or A Gate

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,692 views

    The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is either fact or fiction. If it is fiction we are all lost in our sin. If it is fact then our eternal destiny pivots on whether we believe it or not.

    The Resurrection – A Wall or A Gate Please open your Bibles to Matthew 28:1-7 which Pastor Karenlee will be reading and teaching from in a few minutes. We hope many of you were able to join us for our Good Friday service. It was good to remember all that happened between the Passover Meal, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Gates Of Hell No Longer Have A Hold On You!

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Apr 8, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,330 views

    An Easter Message that takes a different slant on Christ preparation of the disciples. It calls us to boldly embrace and share the power of His resurrection.

    The gates of hell no longer have a hold on you! Matthew 16:13-19 Easter Sunday 2015 Dr. Jim Bohrer Gates are all around us. Some gates protect a garden, a yard, perhaps a store. Some gates have beware of dog. Those gates keep you out and hopefully keep the dog inside. And some gates keep you in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Can I Turn: When I Am Angry Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Sep 9, 2018
     | 4,588 views

    We are often engaged in "Anger Spells" and do not know where we should turn for remedy or rest.

    Who among us has never been angry… How about a show of hands if this applies to you! I know I have… cause I’ve seen me do it! 99 men out of 100 have been seriously angry… The other one won't admit it! Have you noticed that other emotions seem to get in the act when you are angry? Come on… am I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The God Who Opens Closed Doors Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025
     | 185 views

    The God who opens closed doors is not limited by time, space, systems, or enemies. His authority supersedes that of men and principalities. When He opens a door, it stays open.

    THE GOD WHO OPENS CLOSED DOORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 22:22, Psalm 24:7-10, Acts 12:10, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Matthew 7:7 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when opportunities, breakthroughs, and divine visitations are hindered by closed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Opens And Shuts Doors Of Opportunity

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,359 views

    These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. - Revelation 3:7 Life can be a maze of options, choices, decisions and goals. At times one can feel overwhelm ..

    These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. - Revelation 3:7 Life can be a maze of options, choices, decisions and goals. At times one can feel overwhelmed with choice itself. In America when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    No Prison Doors Can Hold Me Down

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,228 views

    There Are Many Iron Gates, Chains, Darkness, Prisons, death threats, fears, that hinder and imprison believers. Some are Self-righteousness, Pride, Worldly pleasure, The approval of the world, Doubt, Weariness in our labor for Christ, Discouragement.

    NO PRISON DOOR CAN HOLD ME DOWN ACTS 12:1-19 1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Kind Of Church God Is Looking For.

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,789 views

    Sometime when talking with folks we hear them say “I’m looking for a good church for my family”.

    However, many people today when they say they are looking for a church for their family they look for a church today the same way they are shopping for a new car. That is, they are looking for a church that has certain features. Such as a… (1) Beautiful building to worship in. If you find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Door Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,782 views

    I Am the Door

    A man in Australia was arrested and charged with stealing a sheep. But he claimed emphatically that it was one of his own that had been missing for many days. When the case went to court, the judge was puzzled, not knowing how to decide the matter. At last he asked that the sheep be brought into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Preparation For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,725 views

    The spiritual gates of Jerusalem are significant and represent the whole counsel of God for our lives. Each gate is important. Like Nehemiah, these gates must be restored to the body of Christ.

    Preparation For The Kingdom The spiritual gates of Jerusalem are significant and represent the whole counsel of God for our lives. Each gate is important. Like Nehemiah, these gates must be restored to the body of Christ. Matthew 7:13 - "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Open The Window Of Opportunity. God Is Enough.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 24, 2024
     | 879 views

    We have opportunities all around us. There is a window of opportunity we must learn that God is enough to handle our situation.

    OPEN THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY? GOD IS ENOUGH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) DEFINE: *OPPORTUNITY: to make possible, favorable, a good chance, something you want to do. *POTENTIAL: capacity to develop into something, able to develop, to achieve, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Running A Rescue Shop At The Front Gates Of Hell Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    Running a rescue shop at the front gates of hell

    Matthew 28:18-19, "18Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible