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  • NILES LLOYD avatar

    Jesus Is Knocking

    Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
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    AS LOST PEOPLE GO THROUGH LIFE, THERE IS A LOVING SAVIOR WHO PERSISTENTLY AND GENTLY KNOCKS AT THEIR HEARTS DOOR SO THEY CAN BE SAVED.

    TITLE: JESUS IS KNOCKING 10/8/02 TEXT: REVELATION 3:14 - 20 INTRO: JESUS HERE IN HIS LETTERS TO THE 7 CHURCHES OF ASIA, SPEAKS TO EACH OF THEM AND WITH EACH CHURCH, HE ADDRESSES A PARTICULAR PROBLEM. 1. 2:1 EPHESUS = DEPARTED, THEY HAD LEFT THEIR FIRST LOVE! 2. 2:8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Williams avatar

    Recession Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Shawn Williams on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    This message is to teach you how to close the door on fear, by strengthening your faith in God and solidifying your confidence in His Word.

    Recession: This is not the Time to Fear 2 Timothy 1:7 John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. 1Pe 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Victory In Disguise Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,844 views

    Closed doors are not signs of "defeat" but rather promises that 1) God has a plan 2) A Purpose and will always accomplish His purpose.

    I. INTRODUCTION A. Series “ACCOMPLISHING THE VISION” 1. Part 1 looked at Nehemiah’s vision to rebuild and “the Journey” we will go through.. 2. Part 2 looked at Mary showing us “We Must Offer Our Best” 3. Part 3 looked at that awkward subject of the Tithe asking the question: “Are You Robbing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Straight Talk For Saints And Sinners

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
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    Parable of Mustard Seed & Narrow Door (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Straight talk about the Kingdom (vs 18-22) • illustration #1: like a mustard seed (vs 19). • illustration #2: like yeast (vs 21). (2). Straight talk about salvation (vs 23-33). • Entrance to the Kingdom is not automatic (vs 23-24). • Entrance to the Kingdom is a struggle ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Dykes avatar

    Grace: The Great Escape Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
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    Grace is God’s ability to declare us to be free from the prison and faith is the only key that unlocks the prison door.

    INTRODUCTION One of my favorite WWII movies is “The Great Escape,” released in 1963. My favorite scene is where Steve McQueen, who became a superstar after the movie, escaped from the German soldiers by riding a motorcycle through a field. He jumped a fence on his motorcycle, but was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Two Prayers

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 16, 2013
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    Knowing ourselves to be a sinner opens the door to salvation, whereas self-righteousness separates us from our God and our neighbor.

    "A TALE OF TWO PRAYERS" It was just another day, like all the days that came before, and two men entered the temple to pray, as men had done for centuries. One of the men was a Pharisee. He was a man, to use Mark Twain's phrase, "who was good in the worst sense of the word." The other man was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Shifting The Atmosphere

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 56 ratings
     | 149,960 views

    No business as usual services - There must be an atmosphere of unified Expectancy. Every time the doors open it should be a cant’ miss opportunity.

    TITLE: SHIFTING THE ATMOSPHERE SCRIPTURE: II CHRONICLES 5:13-14 It was around the end of last year that a few great songs hit the airwaves and are still very popular and being sung in many of our churches. There is one in particular that I am sure most if not all of us have listened to and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following The Parade Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011
     | 5,193 views

    Jesus entry into Jerusalem marks him as a revolutionary--a threat to the Romans and Jewish authorities, and the door to an abundant life for his followers

    Matthew 21:1-11 “Following the Parade” INTRODUCTION As we enter into Holy Week and reflect on the passion and suffering of Jesus, many of us have difficulty understanding why the authorities executed Jesus. We see his compassion for the common people—healing the sick, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Ely avatar

    A Power Grab Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 3,880 views

    An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

    Unlocked Pt. 1 - A Power Grab I. Introduction It may be truth. It may simply be legend, but either way it is a story worth retelling. I have told it to you before but stay with me. Harry Houdini, the famed escape artist, issued a challenge wherever he went. He could be locked in any jail cell in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Prayer Partner Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,630 views

    An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

    Unlocked Pt. 2 - A Prayer Partner I. Introduction If you have ever been in a blazing hot parking lot with an undone clothes hanger clutched in your hands as you try to pull up the lock on a car door that is locked with your keys laying on the seat of the car, then you will whole heartedly agree ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    A Place Holder Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 1,806 views

    An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

    Unlocked Pt. 3 - A Place Holder I. Introduction If you don't believe an unlocked door is just as strong and restrictive as a locked door if you don’t know that the door is unlocked, then all you need to do is google bank robbery failures. Watch footage of stupid criminals who push a door open ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    A Broken Record - Miracle Service Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,741 views

    An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

    Unlocked Pt. 4 - A Broken Record I. Introduction An unlocked door is just as strong and restrictive as a locked door if you don’t know that the door is unlocked. So, we have been talking about the fact that the Holy Spirit has been given to us and in this gift, things have been unlocked for us. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Is God Sustaining Your Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,862 views

    Are you struggling to keep the doors open? Stop! God is most likely calling you to a better pasture because yours is brown.

    "What God does not ordain, He does not sustain." - Unknown This may well be why so many church starts fail. Intentions may have been good and demographics screamed, "GO!", but the still small voice of God said, "No" or "Not now" or "Not you." It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Rewards Of Consistent Fasting

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 16, 2025
     | 43 views

    Fasting is not a one-time emergency button; it is a spiritual discipline that opens the doors to divine rewards when done consistently and with the right motives.

    THE REWARDS OF CONSISTENT FASTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:17-18 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-12, Joel 2:12-28, Luke 4:1-14, Acts 13:2-3, Daniel 10:2-12 INTRODUCTION: Fasting is not a one-time emergency button; it is a spiritual discipline that opens the doors to divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    You Are A Giant-Killer But Don't Know It. Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,168 views

    When God chooses a man, He will present that man with an opportunity to vindicate his call before men. David is called by God, but that call is private until God brings him to the surface. Goliath becomes that means of public exposure for David.

    Series: David - A Man After God¡¦s Own Heart: Part 5: You Are A Giant Killer But Don¡¦t Know It (1&2) 1 Samuel 17: 1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Sokoh and Azekah. 2 Saul and the Israelites assembled ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic