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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Know Yourself (Short Homily)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2012
    based on 69 ratings
     | 18,928 views

    This is a very short Homily titled "Know Yourself". That was used for the opening of a Men's retreat weekend.

    Let me share a reading from the Gospel of Mark with you. " They came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village; and when he had put saliva on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Story Behind The Egg Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012
     | 5,891 views

    Easter -- is enough to open space for a new life changing story of our lives to begin.

    The Story Behind the Egg John 20:1-18 April 24, 2011 INTRODUCTION Pysanky -- Ukrainian Art of Egg Decorating Pysanka is a Ukrainian Easter Egg. Pysanky is a form of wax-resist dyeing using a kind of stylus called a kistka. Some kistkas are dipped into the hot wax, and others consist of a cone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Free Access To The Sanctuary Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012
     | 4,966 views

    Our sin separates us from God but Jesus opens the way back to God

    1 The Fear of God - Keep away To truly understand the events of Good Friday we need to delve deep into the history of Israel. So let me take you back to Mt Sinai, in the first few weeks of the Exodus, the journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the promised land. [Bible Reading: Exo ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A New And Living Way

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 187 ratings
     | 30,359 views

    There is a place God calls us to daily; and He has opened the way for us to come.

    There is a place into which believers of old never dared tread...where only the High Priest went once each year, and then, with much fear and trembling. It is now the place that God calls all believers to; willing that we should come, not in fear, but boldly, for access has been provided to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Philadelphia: Did We In Our Own Strength Confide? Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,019 views

    We can only walk through the doors that Christ has already opened for us…

    Title: Did we in our own strength confide? Text: Rev FCF: We can only walk through the doors that Christ has already opened for us… SO: Intro: The general point: We walk in his strength: See if you can finish these verses for me: - I can do all things [how?] through Christ who strengthens me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,181 views

    This takes a look at the opening verses of II Thessalonians as Paul brings a word of encouragement to this church.

    A Word of Encouragement II Thes. 1:1-12 I. The Encouragement of Praise (v. 1-4) A. Paul Practiced What He Preached (1-3a) 1. He could have blasted them for not grasping what he had taught them earlier, but he never scolded or chastised them (compare to his reaction the Galatian church Gal. 3:1). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funerals Better Than Parties Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 19,873 views

    If we’re open, we can discover a lot from times of sorrow and loss.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Funerals Better Than Parties”, 7:1-12 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts These may sound like dark words, but they contain profound wisdom. People often refuse to face death, and are reluctant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Great Adventure

    Contributed by Ed Blonski on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,629 views

    This was for our church’s Christian Education Sunday and opening of our day school year.

    God said, “They will proclaim my glory among the nations. And they will bring all your brothers, from all the nations, to my holy mountain in Jerusalem as an offering to the LORD—on horses, in chariots and wagons, and on mules and camels.” says the LORD. You may be seated. The Great Adventure. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Apple avatar

    7 Reasons To Bless God As We Face Death Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,033 views

    DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Remember that this is a Messianic Psalm -- Acts 2:25-28; Acts 13:34-35; True of David in his own experience, but ultimately speaking of the Resurrection of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Philadelphia's Door Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,396 views

    Encouragement to walk through every "open door" of opportunity that God gives us for ministry.

    WHEN WE ARE FACED WITH NEW AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AND WE TELL OURSELVES "I CAN NEVER CHANGE, THAT’S NOT MY STYLE" OR SAY "THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN," WE PRESUME TOO MUCH AND BELIEVE TOO LITTLE. IN JESUS CHRIST, GOD RENDERS ALL OF OUR FINAL CONCLUSIONS PREMATURE AND ALL OF OUR TALK ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Brian Barrett avatar

    A.n.c.h.o.r.e.d In Jesus

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Nov 16, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,733 views

    A simple and very open outline that will encourage and strengthen your congregations hope and faith in Jesus.

    A.N.C.H.O.R.E.D. IN JESUS Heb 6:19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; INTRO: We live in a time that Paul in 2 Tim. 3:1 described as being dangerous saying, "In the last days perilous times shall come". We live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    We See The Seven Doors Of Heaven

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 20, 2016
     | 5,633 views

    God will open doors now and in the future to lead us to where he wants us.

    WE SEE THE SEVEN DOORS OF HEAVEN Psalms 14: 2 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. Most Christians today have more “downs” than “up” down in the mouth. We are not winning souls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • PASTOR ADEOYE RUFUS avatar

    Your Sins Will Find You Out

    Contributed by Pastor Adeoye Rufus on Jul 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,425 views

    THE MESSAGE IS TO LET PEOPLE KNOW THAT WHAT EVER WILL DO EITHER IN THE OPEN OR SECRET THERE IS CONSEQUENCE.

    YOUR SINS WILL FIND YOU OUT “Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, what God hath wrought” Numbers 23:23 Sin is anything contrary to the character and will of God no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    2020 Vision

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2020
     | 3,460 views

    It is clear to see that we have much to do for Christ and the open door to do it!

    1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2020 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrath Of God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 17, 2014
     | 4,459 views

    When you continue to live and practice sin, (habitually) you are open to the wrath of God!

    Continue to practice…. Romans 1:18’For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness..’ The above scripture is an eye-opener! I want to emphasize two points from the above scripture: a) the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal