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  • Doane Brubaker avatar

    Ready To Open My Treasures

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,911 views

    A sermon for Epiphany: the Magi inspire us to believe in Jesus' royal birth, to walk in his radiant light, and to present him with rightful treasures.

    Ready to Open My Treasures Matthew 2:2 Ages ago, some pilgrims - we call them Wise Men or Magi - set out on a long and uncertain journey in search of the promised Messiah. Their quest was gloriously rewarded, thanks to that guiding star. Whatever led you here this morning, I believe God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Seeing Jesus With Open Eyes Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,982 views

    A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible Study by C. Nystrom to aid in story telling abilities

    SEEING JESUS WITH OPEN EYES JOHN 9:1-41 QUESTION: HOW DO YOU SEE JESUS? We want to see Jesus, and hear Him, and know Him. But sometimes we encounter times in our lives when we almost deaf and dumb and unfeeling to His touch. Yet, if we really think about it and review our lives with Jesus, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shutting Our Doors To Pray

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,002 views

    No matter how often we pray each day, we still need to have that time of solitary intimacy with our Heavenly Father.

    PRAYER! THE MOST UNIVERSALLY PRACTICED YET LEAST UNDERSTOOD OF HUMAN EXPERIENCES, PRAYER IS ONE OF THE GREAT MYSTERIES OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. THE SIMPLEST DEFINITION OF PRAYER IS COMMUNICATION WITH GOD. THE EMPHASIS IS ON THE WORD “WITH” BECAUSE PRAYER IS NOT ONLY COMMUNICATION WITH GOD, BUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Always Use The Front Door"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,114 views

    Life is tough. Everyone is looking for a "door of escape." In this chapter, Solomon mentions two "woman." You have a choice. The Harlot? (Verese 5-27) Or Chirst? (Verses 1-4) Choose Christ as your "door of escape!"

    “Always use the front door.” Introduction: Life is tough… Everyone is looking for a door of escape. The Boss has been unfair to you. The wife seems unreasonable. The children are intolerable. Your Church is in a mess. Life is tough. You want out... We want to escape from reality… Not all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steaven Snow avatar

    Door Knobs And Light Switches Series

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,057 views

    Doing God’s work in man’s ways

    Door Knobs and Light Switches (Doing God¡¦s Work Man¡¦s Way) TEXT: James 4:1-4 OBJECTS: 1 Door Knob, 1 Wall Switch 1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Door Of Your Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,984 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We are saved by faith, not our works.

    Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#7] THE DOOR OF YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Galatians 4:21-31 Introduction: Abraham had 2 sons, Ishmael and Isaac. Ishmael’s mother was Hagar and Isaac’s mother was Sarah. The 2 sons illustrate our 2 births:  Physical birth that makes us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Sin Is At Your Door"

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 5,553 views

    The story of Cain and Abel offers us today some invaluable lessons on the destructive power of greed and jealousy, and the type of offering God is truly pleased with from us.

    "When Sin is at Your Door" Genesis 4:1-15 INTRODUCTION The story of Cain and Abel offers us today some invaluable lessons on the destructive power of greed and jealousy, and the type of offering God is truly pleased with from us. I. NOT ALL GIFTS ARE EQUALLY PLEASING TO GOD (4:2-5). A. Abel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Through The Door Of Faith

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 3,664 views

    The process by which truth can become a life-transforming power.

    (The Bible reading can include vv. 28-59) Introduction: A. Jesus is calling us to be His disciples. This calling includes a new commitment to the TRUTH. B. Three important questions: 1. What is the truth? 2. Where can I find the truth? 3. What do I do with it, once I find it? C. ILL: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Check Your Attitude At The Door

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,887 views

    A message addressing the condition of the heart during prayer. This message is based on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

    Luke 18:9 (NLT) Then Jesus told this story to some who had great self-confidence and scorned everyone else: Sunday 11AM – The Most Segregated Hour in America  The proud and the broken  The haves and have nots  Those with agendas and those with needs  Rich and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blowing Our Doors Off

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
     | 2,643 views

    Here walked a man that the disciples were drooling over. He was righteous, rich, and ready to become a follower of Jesus. But the standards were out of reach for him.

    Passage: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: I saw a campaign sign this week that made me think. 1. “water is our future” 2. if it is, we are in trouble. 3. I like water, but it can only do so much 4. but that kind of statement reveals a classic human characteristic. 5. we look for security ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Bill Burress avatar

    One Day The Door Will Close

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Feb 25, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,555 views

    God destroyed the world with water because it had become so wicked. This will happen again with the second coming of Christ. This message tells several comparisons of how the will be the same.

    “One Day The Door Will Close” How many have ever locked yourself out of your house or your vehicle? It is an awful feeling especially if you are standing on your porch in freezing weather. Maybe you did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Doors: Releasing Your Child Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,737 views

    #4 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message discusses the difficult task of releasing your child.

    "THE DOORS: RELEASING YOUR CHILD" Home Improvement - Week 4 1 SAM. 1:10-11, 24-27, Luke 15:11-13 INTRODUCTION: You know, of all the areas that we have talked about in this child rearing portion of our home improvement series, certainly for me and I think for all of us as parents.. releasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Tragedy Of Leaving Jesus At The Door

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 23, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,743 views

    The church has become powerless organization because she has left Jesus standing outside of the door.

    Introduction: (the text is based on the Laodecia Church) John is lock up. The church is lock in. Jesus is lock out. I. The Position of Christ. (Outside) I I. The Proximity of Christ. (At the door) III. The Persistence of Christ. (Standing there) I V. The Pursuit of Christ. (Knocking) V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Behind The Closed Doors Of Easter

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,006 views

    There isn’t a locked door strong enough to keep Jesus out.

    Behind Closed Doors of Easter John 20:19-29 Mar. 23, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A A Muslim said to a Christian, "WE Muslims have one thing you Christians do not have. When we go to Medina (Saudi Arabia), we find a coffin and know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Bohrer avatar

    Knock On Opportunity’s Door! Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,010 views

    Prayer must be foundational to action. When you have prayed, expect God to give you an answer. When He does, get to work on the things you can do and watch God work through you.

    Ruth: Knock on Opportunity’s Door! Ruth 3:1-11 1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? 2 “Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. 3 “Wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist