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  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    How Can I Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 7, 2006
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     | 2,856 views

    We cannot enter the kingdom of heaven through religious observance, but we can through knowing Christ!

    Jesus’ view of scripture: Jesus was often accused of breaking the Sabbath day (Mt 12:1-2). Jesus’ disciples were accused of not following tradition (Mt 15:2), and Jesus himself was accused of blasphemy. Much more than just eyebrows were raised when Jesus entered the temple at Jerusalem, as he drove ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Shut The Door Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021
     | 10,877 views

    Once the time was right for the flood, God gathered Noah and his family and all the animals into the ark and God shut the door to the ark.

    I am going to begin a new series of messages today. I think from the picture you can figure out what the theme is going to be – doors. I began researching doors in the Bible and discovered the word door is used around 260 times. Many of those times it refers to an actual door or doorway, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eyes To See: Embracing The Hope Of God's Calling - Ephesians 1:18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 1, 2024
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     | 1,063 views

    Ephesians 1:18 is a prayer of deep longing. Paul isn’t just asking for knowledge; he’s asking for enlightenment—a heart flooded with God’s light to truly see the hope we have in Christ.

    Eyes to See: Embracing the Hope of God's Calling - Ephesians 1:18 Ephesians 1:18 (NLT): “I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.” Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Exchange PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,367 views

    Explore the profound exchanges that occur when we give our lives to Christ, including the exchange of our old life for a new one, the adoption of His name, and the indwelling of His Spirit.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving deep into the heart of Galatians, specifically Galatians 2:20 which says, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave ...read more

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    Character Study Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025
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    Joseph’s life is a testimony of how God turns adversity into advancement. From rejection to rulership, his story proves that divine purpose cannot be stopped by man’s plans.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JOSEPH – SOLD INTO SLAVERY, BECAME RULER IN EGYPT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 37:5-7 – “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed: For, behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A New Life For A New Year

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 30, 2001
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    Christ has given us new life and we are callled to live it! Move to living the new life in 2002.

    A New Life for A New Year Galatians 2:20 December 30, 2001 Introduction Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve and it is hard to believe that another year has come and gone. After this year we have seen that some things have stayed the same while many, many things have changed. New Year’s Eve is a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,545 views

    As believers, we are engaged in a spiritual war. We need to put on all of God’s armor, so we can stand firm against all the strategies of the devil.

    THE INVISIBLE REALM #2: SPIRITUAL WARFARE OPENING TEXT: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8). REVIEW LAST WEEK: “Angels and Demons” In addition to the physical realm that we see, there exists an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Our Secret Sins And What They Cause

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,276 views

    A sermon on why sin no matter how small or large affect not only the individual but the nation as a whole.

    Our Secret Sins And What They Cause 1 Kings 11:1-13 Prayer Introduction Two theological students were walking along a street in the White chapel district of London, a section where old and used clothing is sold. "What a fitting illustration all this makes!" said one of the students as he pointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil's Sos: Suggest, Offer, Suggest Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 29, 2024
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     | 506 views

    Friends, today we journey with Jesus into the wilderness, where he faced a fierce desert battle against the whispers of the enemy. Let's explore how we can overcome the devil's temptations, just as our Savior did.

    Sermon Title: The Devil's SOS: Suggest, Offer, Suggest Opening Passage: Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: Friends, as we bask in the afterglow of Christmas, our hearts filled with the joy of the season, it's easy to forget that even the Son of God faced trials. In the wilderness, after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    1 Thessalonians 3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022
     | 1,857 views

    To mature as a Christian, everyone needs to apprentice with a strong guide who offers good instruction, insight and continual prayer.

    Last week, we discovered following Jesus requires sacrifice and to expect someone close to betray you as you traverse the pathway to be more like Jesus. This week, we look at how Paul was a spiritual parent to these believers. How apropos for this mother’s day don’t you think? He loved them so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Life In Christ

    Contributed by Mark Williams on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    The power of temptation, where does it come from and how do we beat it

    ) All scripture is quoted from “The Amplified Bible” unless marked with ( * ) then scripture is quoted from NIV. By Gods grace and mercy we are saved Romans 10:13 “For everyone who calls on the name of the lord invoking him as Lord will be saved.” INVOKE ( Oxford dictionary )Call upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Beast Gets Loose Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,389 views

    Part 3 in a series on temptation. This deals with last 3 of seven deadly sins.

    KILL OR BE KILLED Part 3-When the Beast Gets Loose Romans 7:14-20 October 21, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read Romans 7:14-20 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. Ro 7:15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Obligated, Eager And Not Ashamed Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,598 views

    Being consumed with a passion to share the gospel will overcome any temptation to be ashamed of it.

    By Greg Johnson August 20, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org The Apostle Paul had a passion to share the gospel with all people; rich and poor, educated and non-educated, Jew and Gentile. In Philemon we see that Paul shared the gospel with a run-a-way slave. In Acts we see Paul sharing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where The Deer And Antelope Play

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 30, 2012
     | 7,789 views

    A talk on Paul's instruction to remain strong in the Lord amidst temptations in a worldly-culture.

    Text: 1 Cor 16:13-14, Title: Where the Deer and Antelope Play, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/29/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: All of these words are present tense imperatives. Main thought: Paul gives them a final word of exhortation as he closes out the letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Equilibrium Part 2

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 3, 2019
     | 4,689 views

    This message focuses on the last two temptations that Jesus faced and how He responded.

    Spiritual Equilibrium: Part 2 Scriptures: Matthew 4:5-11; Mark 16:17-18 This is part two of my message “Spiritual Equilibrium.” In part one we reviewed the first of three temptations that Jesus experienced at the hands of Satan. Last week we learned that we needed to have a balance in our flesh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational