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  • John Erickson avatar

    And The Heavens Opened

    Contributed by John Erickson on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    At Jesus’ baptism the heavens were opened and there was no longer a separation from God.

    SERMON 01/09/2005 And The Heavens Opened Grace and Peace from God our Father and Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Genesis 1:6-8. And God said, "Let there be a dome in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters." So God made the dome and separated the waters that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    An Open Letter Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    In prison Paul writes his "son" Timothy and gives him final lessons in being a godly man and evangelist

    An Open letter to a Son 1 Timothy 1:1-11 The epistles called 1 and 2 Timothy are a mentors heartfelt words to a son. Paul uses these letters as further instructions to a young evangelist that he has watched grow up in Christ. Timothy was an associate of Paul’s on his second and third ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Opened Doors

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,854 views

    We need to learn how to make the most of opportuntities to participate in God’s redemptive work.

    Shakespeare once wrote: "there is a tide in the affairs of men, Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound in shallows and in miseries." The Latins had a phrase that expressed the same idea: "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero," which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Minds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,202 views

    The only way to fulfill the purpose of the church and of being a Christian is to be committed to opening people’s minds to receive Christ Jesus and eternal life.

    Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: When I was in high school, I could not understand why it was necessary for me to take subjects like history, algebra, geometry or chemistry. --- Perhaps the reason I felt that way was because those were the hardest classes for me. --- Regardless, no one could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wide Open

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,911 views

    Find out how to open the door to the supernatural in this sermon on Spirit-Led Prayer!

    Wide Open Opening the Door to the Supernatural 2/16/05 I. Introduction As a father and his five-year-old son were headed to McDonald’s one day, they passed a car accident. Usually when they see something terrible like that, they would say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so the father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Open Doors

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 7, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,272 views

    An open door of opportunity stands in front of all churches waiting on them to walk through in obedience to share Jesus with the world. A sermon to Calvary Baptist Church with an open door to reach a community for Christ.

    No one came into this building tonight that did not come through a door. It was either opened for you or you opened it. But to gain access to this building tonight you had to make you way through one of its many entrances. We as Calvary Baptist Church have an Open door before us tonight. We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Open Hearts" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,067 views

    We must have open hearts to fully experience God’s presence in our lives.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches March 3, 2002 Third Sunday of Lent “Open Hearts” Psalm 95 INTRODUCTION: Pilgrim worshipers sang Psalm 95 as they approached the Temple for a festival. It was a typical “entrance liturgy” where people would progress from outside the temple, through the courts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Open Door Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 22 ratings
     | 16,204 views

    this is part of a series that was designed to help people grow.

    The Open door, # 2 of the enlarge your tent series, Isaiah 54: Main text Mark 2:1-11 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ March 3, 2002 A hairdresser in Colombia believes he has the baldness problem licked. The barber from Pereira, which is approximately 100 mile east of the Bogota ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Cracked Open

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,401 views

    The resurrection is the biggest Easter egg ever dropped into human existence.

    Easter Sunday April 15, 2001 (Written with assistance from a sermon by Leonard Sweet, "Crack Open Some Easter Eggs and Be Cracked Open" at www.preachingplus.com) INTRODUCTION How many of you have participated in an Easter egg hunt this spring? (Either searching for eggs, hiding eggs, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Open Minds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,446 views

    Presented here is how we can be lead by Christ into new areas and to new challenges if we keep an open mind.

    Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s, together with the answer to the puzzle that should have been printed yesterday. Therefore, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Open Ear

    Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,889 views

    When, through our Baptism, we declared ourselves closely bound to Jesus Christ, we promised we would carefully listen to that same Jesus as we traveled on our life journey. Now, listening doesn’t just mean that we hear the words that someone else is speak

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 2, No. 9 Second Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A January 20, 2002 Readings: * Is. 49:3, 5-6 * 1 Cor.1:1-3 * Jn. 1:29-34 An Open Ear The Follower’s Task As we move out of the Christmas season, we are asked to reflect on what it means to be a follower of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Eyes That Are Open Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 2, 2015
     | 10,544 views

    In order to be successful in being able to make change in one's life, we must be able to have eyes that are open to seeing some basic truths.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • 2015! WELCOME! I am excited for the New Year! • With a New Year comes excitement; we have habits to break and weight to lose as well as bank accounts to fill. • The New Year brings new possibilities, this is one of the reasons we celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Open Arms

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,187 views

    This message was prepared for National Back to Church Sunday

    Open Arms Luke 15:11-24 National Back to Church Sunday September 18, 2011 Morning Service A Sunday School teacher was giving a lesson on the story of the Prodigal Son. The class discussed how the young son had taken his inheritance and left home, living it up until he had nothing left. Finally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Open To Obedience Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,246 views

    Jesus is the true sacrifice which we re-present in our worship; he is a perfect sacrifice of obedience to the Father's will

    Monday of 32nd Week in Course November 8, 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy What the New American Bible calls “things that cause sin,” and the RSV translates “temptations to sin,” is the word skandala, which is lousy Greek but good Hebrew. The word “scandal” means a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Opening Ceremony Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,928 views

    Jesus won in the end, but not through the usual methods. Jesus was authorized to break the seal on the deed to eternity because he was slain.

    The academy Awards are coming up... next week, as a matter of fact. How many of you enjoy watching them? Who do you think deserves Best Actress? Best Actor? Best Director? What will be the best picture? I’m hoping for The Two Towers, but most people seem to think it will be Chicago or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed