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  • John Gaston avatar

    Doors Of Destiny

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 31, 2016
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     | 16,803 views

    In Revelation, Jesus tells the Church at Philadelphia that He is opening a door for them which no one can shut. This is a door of favor, spiritual growth, and opportunity to witness. He'll open that same door for us if we desire it!

    DOORS OF DESTINY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Late one night, a mugger wearing a ski mask jumped into the path of a well-dressed man and stuck a gun in his ribs. “Give me your money,” he demanded. Indignant, the affluent man replied, “You can’t do this, I’m a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Actions Of One Who Forgives Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2016
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    In today's sermon we examine the actions of one who forgives.

    Scripture Two weeks ago I started a short series of sermons called “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” from Paul’s letter to Philemon. Part of the reason I am preaching this series is because I want to learn how, when I sin (and I do sin all the time), to repent well, and to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Great Doxology

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2018
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     | 15,697 views

    Ephesians 3:20-21 shows us the greatness of God.

    Scripture A few weeks ago, we started examining the third chapter of the Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Today we will conclude this all-too-brief exposition of this marvelous chapter. Paul started praying for the believers in Ephesus in verse 1 of Ephesians 3. However, he then broke off into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grace-Greater Than Vengeance

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 31, 2018
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    God’s grace is greater than anything that has been done to you.

    Title: Grace Greater Than Vengeance Place: BLCC Date: 2/4/18 Text: 2 Timothy4.14-18 CT: God’s grace is greater than anything that has been done to you. [Screen 1] FAS: According to Rick Atkinson in The Guns at Last Light, as WW2 drew to a close, American took more reprisals against German ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Sexual Sanity In A Morally Broken World"

    Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Feb 5, 2018
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    Game of Human Sexuality is greatest "super-bowl" contest in our behavior. Proverbs has God's game plan for victory & shows us how to: 1 -Prepare for Temptation In Advance 2 - Know The Tempter’s Strategy to Defeat You 3 - Know the Consequences of Defeat..

    ========================================= Sermon: "Sexual Sanity In a Morally Broken World" Series: "Wise Living in a Foolish World" ========================================= REV. BILL BOWDLE Preached at Bethel UM Church, Bethel, OH 02/05/2011 Posted 2/6/2018 - Retired since 06/2014 Today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rev'd Up Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 7, 2018
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    We need to get Rev’d Up for Jesus’ Second Coming as we look at what is happening to our society and world. Many are saying the time is near and Revelation tells us to be ready at a moment’s notice. So, let’s get Rev’d up and be ready to meet Jesus! Let’s

    Series: Revelation Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily because it makes the difference whether you will decide to die for Christ daily or literally for Him in the end. Key verse of Revelation: Text: Revelation 12:11: “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 3, " By His Grace" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Feb 13, 2018
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     | 5,514 views

    part 3 of our 1 Peter series

    Wayfaring strangers A study of 1 Peter “By his grace” 1 Peter 1:3-5 Today we are going to continue our ongoing sermon series on the great book of 1 Peter As we have seen over the last 2 weeks The Apostle Peter, one of Jesus’ boys And the unofficial leader of his rag tag bunch of Apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7a Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 15, 2018
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    Part 7A - Introduction to the functions in the first-century church and how the earliest Christians were empowered to perform them.

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Adventure - Lust? Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 17, 2018
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     | 9,933 views

    As we seek to draw closer to Christ, we discover our sinfulness, and ways to overcome them by drawing closer to Christ.

    The Great Adventure? The 7 Deadly Sins February 11, 2018 Have you ever asked the question . . . “What's wrong with me?” It's a question we all ask ourselves from time to time. When we blow up at our kids or at our spouse, we wonder - - - what's wrong with me? When we come home from the store with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Right Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 19, 2018
     | 11,297 views

    Five excellent ways to live right based on the life of Joseph, the father of Jesus. Live right and be on your way to God's blessings. How to live right?

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Introduction: It is always easy to travel downstream than to travel upstream. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rev'd Up Pt. 6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 1, 2018
     | 4,583 views

    Sardis receives a message from Jesus and he tells them they have a good reputation of being alive but in His eyes they are dead. So, they need to wake up!

    Series: Revelation Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily so we do not fall asleep at our assigned mission. It was also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile world even to the point of death. Key verse of Revelation: Text: Revelation 12:11: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hub

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 8, 2018
     | 3,725 views

    Christ and the cross unify the church when they are kept the priority of the church.

    Years ago, the Democratic Convention had just concluded, and the Republican Convention was soon to begin. The day the Democratic candidate, Barack Obama, announced his selection for Vice President, Joe Biden, the Republicans unleashed what’s called an attack ad. Senator Biden, who was running for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving To The Giver Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,130 views

    We often think of our giving as giving to Jesus, here are examples of people actually giving to Jesus and what we can learn from their gifts.

    When people talk about their giving you will often hear them speak about giving to the church or giving to God and sometimes about their gift to Jesus. And those are all valid expressions. I do feel that we give to God through the church and that our giving is an expression of love and obedience ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    An Anchor Of The Soul Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 5, 2018
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     | 15,854 views

    When it feels like you’re going nowhere in your pain, put your hope in God’s salvation, God’s fairness, and God’s faithfulness.

    In October 1909, Vancouver, British Columbia purchased its first motorized ambulance. In 1909, a new ambulance was a rare thing, but the city spared no expense to get the best available vehicle – a Model 740 Ambulance from New York, costing $4,000, or more than $100,000 in today's money. Just hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Profile Of A Strange Evangelist. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 8, 2018
     | 6,665 views

    Profile of a Strange Evangelist - Luke chapter 3 verses 1-20 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). When He Came (vs 1-2). (2). How He Came (vs 3). (3). Why He Came (vs 4-20). (4). What He Said (vs 10-14). SERMON BODY illl: Hope yopu have been enjoying the snow! We don't often get it in this part of the UK, so remember to heed the warnings! The AA (Automobile Association) ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren