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  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    What A Way To Pray Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 3, 2014
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    When God opens our understanding, amazing revelation follows

    EPHESIANS # 2 From the first part of Chapter 1, we learn these transforming truths. “I am blessed... with every spiritual blessing!” “I am included in God’s family by His design and will.” “I am valued because He invests His grace in me.” “I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Why Should I Bother Joining A Church?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2021
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    The message explores biblical reasons for open union with a local congregation.

    “It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For though absent in body, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Birth Of Jesus Christ.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2024
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    Joseph opened his heart and his home to the Son of God.

    THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST. Matthew 1:18-21. Joseph was a dreamer. This was true of the Old Testament Joseph, the son of Jacob, derogatively referred to as “this dreamer” (cf. Genesis 37:19). It was also true of the New Testament Joseph, recognised here as “the son of David” (Matthew 1:20). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marty Baker avatar

    What Are You Looking For? Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 18, 2002
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    A Christmas Eve message encouraging seekers to open their heart to Christ. It concludes with the U2 song "Still Haven’t Found... and goes into Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord."

    The Eyes of Christmas: Through the Eyes of the Magi What Are You Looking For? Dr. Marty Baker / Christmas Eve 2001 / Matthew 2:1-12 www.stevenscreek.net How much time have you spent this week looking for something important? Many of you have invested hours looking for the right gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ask And It Shall Be Given

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 3, 2001
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    Ask and it shall be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

    Theme: Ask and it shall be given Text: Gen. 18:20-32; Col. 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13 Read Lk. 11:9-10 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Nance avatar

    What Do You See? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 2, 2004
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    Are your eyes open? Nothing opens eyes like a good question. Jesus questions have a way of both exposing and healing blindness. Watch what he does in this passage...

    Mark 8:11-26 Do You See Anything? This year you are studying: Questions Jesus Asked from Mark’s gospel. Did you know that in Mark 8 in the NKJV, there are at least 16 questions asked by Jesus. You could have gotten your entire Summer Series from just this chapter! *** 1. How many loaves do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Scudder avatar

    Satan's War Against God's Creation I Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 2, 2009
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    Having taken the scroll from the Father, the Lamb now begins to open the seals. As each seal is opened, (think of it as different chapters in a book) a new judgment comes upon the earth.

    Part I Revelation 6:1-2; 12:1-2,6a Purpose: To show Satan’s true nature. Aim: I want the listener to see Satan as he really is and avoid his allurements. INTRODUCTION: Having taken the scroll from the Father, the Lamb now begins to open the seals. As each seal is opened, (think of it as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Corinthians Refocus On Christ Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013
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    Opening introduction & background on the letter to 1 Corinthians followed by expository thoughts on verses 1-3 looking at the Apostle Paul the Corinthians and his opening greeting to his beloved family.

    1 Corinthians chapter 1:1-3 Refocus on Christ Author Paul - Date : 51-52 AD, Corinth in the Region of Achaia Written probably around 53-55 Ad on his 3rd mission trip from Ephesus. 1Cor 5:9 unknown letter previous to 1, 2 Corinthians. Our first introduction to Corinth in the Bible is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    When God Shuts One Door, He Opens Another Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
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    Sometimes our disappointments in life can become God’s appointments, so don’t let closed doors bother you. The things we think of as failures and problems can often end up being blessings in disguise.

    INTRODUCTION It seems doors of opportunity open and close before us in life. Is it God opening and closing these doors? For many years I’ve heard the saying, “When God shuts one door, He opens another!” Well, no, those exact words are not found in the Bible anywhere. However, of all the phrases ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Amazing Grace Sunday - Amazing Grace A Gift That Needs To Be Opened Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 12, 2007
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    Amazing Grace a message of salvation being built around the acronym of GRACE. Gift, Received, Accepted, Changed, Enriched.

    AMAZING GRACE a gift that needs to be opened – William Akehurst 1/12/07 Harford Senior Worship Center – Non-denominational Bel Air, MD 50+ Amazing Grace a message of salvation built around the acronym of GRACE. Gift, Received, Accepted, Changed, Enriched. Scriptures Referenced Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Penetrating The Open Heaven In 2007 With Our Prayers (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jan 26, 2007
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    This week we want to look at a few additonal point about prayer & how it will effect us in 2007. Prayer is the key to our success in 2007.

    Introduction ·Last week we discussed that God has given you dominion & authority on this Earth. Nothing happens on this Earth until someone prays. ·God is not obligated to do a thing until you pray. When you pray, you are taking your dominion on this Earth. ·Every success you will have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev. #18~6:1- Jesus Begins To Open The Seals Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 12, 2009
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    The Tribulation Period is to be 7 years. The Great Tribulation covers only the last three and a half years of the 7 years, The 1st 3 ½ years of the 7 will be a false peace. The first four seals are broken in connection with the four living creatures;

    Rev.#18~6:1-8 JESUS BEGINS TO OPEN THE SEALS 8-15-09 Today we’ll continue our study of Rev. we’re here in 6: and the Lamb is beginning to open the seals. The worship described in Revelation 4—5 is preparation for the wrath described in Revelation 6—18. God is long-suffering, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Olufemi Folorunso avatar

    Men Ought Always To Pray - God Open My Eyes

    Contributed by Olufemi Folorunso on Apr 8, 2017
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    There are a couple of questions that need to be answered when it comes to prayer:

    Bible ref: Luke 18: 1 1st Bible reading: Isaiah 62: 6 - 9 2nd Bible reading: Luke 18: 1 - 8 • Father, hear my humble crying, in Jesus Name. Introduction: Luke 18:1 “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” • Genesis 32:24 - 26: “And Jacob ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Want To See God More Clearly? Open Your Ears!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 27, 2014
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    God reveals himself to us through his Word so that we understand that a wilderness with God is better than a paradise without him.

    I want to start this morning with an eye test. If you’re wearing glasses, take them off. Cover or close one eye and look at the eye chart (projected onto the wall). How far down the chart can you read? Now try your other eye. If you can make out the letters right above the red line at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Dead Ends Become Open Doors: Paradox Is The Rule Of Life

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021
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    There is something resplendent in the dark and cold. It's like a cold winter night. The snow muffles all sound, so an incredible silence takes over. It should be dark but it isn't, not really.

    There is something resplendent in the dark and cold. It's like a cold winter night. The snow muffles all sound, so an incredible silence takes over. It should be dark but it isn't, not really. There is a pale orange light that shines across the horizon, all night and into the morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army