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  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Flinging The Door Wide Open

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 26, 2009
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     | 3,422 views

    The necessity of and activity resulting from the decision to invite Christ into one’s life.

    Flinging the Door Wide Open Revelation 3:19-22 HAVE YOU EVER GONE DOOR-KNOCKING? Have you ever been involved in a situation that required you to go to someone’s front door—cold turkey or otherwise? For example: - Census taker - Survey taker - Charitable fund ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Great Falling Away

    Contributed by James Ledbetter on Feb 27, 2016
     | 12,397 views

    These are the end times and The bible tells us many will fall away from truth and sound doctrine

    The Great Falling Away Scripture 1Tm:4:1: Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 1Tm:4:2: Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 1Tm:4:3: ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Dandelion Christians

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 12, 2019
     | 5,148 views

    What's the difference between yellow dandelions and puffy white dandelions? One is immature and just sits there while the other is mature and ready to scatter its seed wherever the wind takes them. Which kind of dandelion Christian are you?

    Dandelion Christians Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    David Lives Among The Philistines Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,624 views

    “But David thought to himself, “One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me anywhere in Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.”

    David and his 600 men having been running here and there, constantly pursued by King Saul and the troops of Israel. He’s managed to evade Saul for a long time now, because God is with him. Several times he’s encountered Saul personally now, and spared his life. But David starts to feel like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Kindness Of A King

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 14, 2024
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    King David is seeking someone in the house of Saul to show kindness to

    II Samuel 9:1 King David is seeking someone in the house of Saul to show kindness to. King Jesus is still seeking for someone to show kindness to if they will just come to Him and stay at His house! Mephibosheth fell when he was 5 years old and became handicapped; he was lame. We are told that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Are We Told To Grow Where We Are Planted?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 15, 2023
     | 1,114 views

    We are told that believers should be content where they are and abide with God. We are to Bud, Bloom, Blossom and be Blissful wherever we are. It takes time for us to get to where God wants us to be.

    If we are faithful in what God has called us to do, we will be brought up (budding). God has a plan, and He is preparing for us to bloom. God brings us through trials in order for us to blossom. We are to wait for Him while He prepares us to be in the condition that we are to be in. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He Who Began A Good Work In You.

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 16, 2023
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    Reminding that He which began a good work in us will finish it.

    Jeremiah 18:1-6 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying: (2) "Arise and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause you to hear My words." (3) Then I went down to the potter's house, and there he was, making something at the wheel. (4) And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Character Study Of Aquila – Tentmaker And Helper Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 412 views

    Aquila was a faithful tentmaker, teacher, and partner in ministry. His life shows that ordinary people can play a significant role in God’s work through faithfulness, hospitality, and discipleship.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF AQUILA – TENTMAKER AND HELPER OF PAUL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 18:1-3 "After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 942 views

    This sermon explores how to live by the Spirit, focusing on the freedom, fruitfulness, and faithfulness that comes from a Spirit-led life.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a joy to gather together in His name, as we continue to grow and learn on this road of faith, this path of discipleship to which we have been called. Today, we have the privilege to open the sacred pages of God's Word, to drink deeply from the wellspring ...read more

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    Through The Storm: Anchored By Prayer

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 5, 2025
     | 421 views

    Prayer doesn’t always change the weather—but it always brings the presence of God and the preservation of your purpose.

    Title: Through the Storm: Anchored by Prayer Text: Acts 27 Theme: When the winds are against you and the ship seems lost, prayer becomes your anchor. Big Idea: Prayer doesn’t always change the weather—but it always brings the presence of God and the preservation of your purpose. Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Flight 2026 Is Clear For Takeoff

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jan 3, 2026
     | 1,006 views

    Leaving the Old, for the new!!!

    Leaving 2025. Entering 2026. We are advancing by divine clearance. Brothers and Sisters, this is not just another sermon, it’s a departure announcement. We are not just stumbling into a New Year; we are cleared for takeoff. Look at your neighbor and say, Fasten your seatbelt, because this season ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Double Portion

    Contributed by James May on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 91,965 views

    If we want to experience the double portion of God’s power and anointing we should follow the example of Elisha.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Ready Yet?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,162 views

    Do you have on your garments of Righteousness? That’s what it will take to be a part of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

    Are You Dressed Yet? By Pastor Jim May Jesus taught very often through the use of parables, or stories that made a point, because we are often too earthly-minded to grasp the spiritual truths that He tried to present. Though we might look at the Jews and think of them as a rebellious people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Wind Beneath My Wings Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,208 views

    Nehemiah, Pt. 5

    THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS: FROM ACRIMONY TO AGREEMENT (NEHEMIAH 5) The worst cold war I have ever witnessed was between two pastors I knew. One was the senior pastor and the other was the Mandarin pastor of the same church. Some deacons in the church board wanted to force the old senior pastor in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Original Christmas—part 1—what We've Been Missing

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 13, 2008
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     | 4,125 views

    Did you know that parts of the traditional Christmas story we tell and sing about in our churches are from a 3rd century novel and not the Scriptures?

    The Original Christmas—Part 1 What We’ve Been Missing Matthew 2; Luke 2 Every year as Christmas draws near, pastors and churches around the world begin preparing sermons, pageants, cantatas, and a variety of other spectacles to retell the oft-told story of that very first Christmas long, long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational