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  • Michael J. Lee avatar

    From Chaos To Peace

    Contributed by Michael J. Lee on Feb 9, 2014
     | 5,537 views

    John 20:19-20 ESV Jesus Appears to the Disciples 19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews,[a] Jesus came and stood among them and said to them

    Responsive Reading from SELECTION 61 p. 1072 in the small print Bible. Jesus Appears to the Disciples 19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews,[c] Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Your Life Like You Mean It

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    We cannot shut our eyes to this one fact: The way we live reflects on the One who gave us life.

    LIVE YOUR LIFE LIKE YOU MEAN IT Isaac Butterworth November 14, 2010 2 Peter 1:3-11 (NIV) 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Reginald Levert avatar

    Ready Or Not He’s Coming Back.

    Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014
     | 9,617 views

    Sermon on being ready for the returned of Christ. no time to rest

    Matt 25:1-13, we read about five foolish virgins who had not adequately prepared for the coming of the bridegroom and their lamps went out. As they left to purchase more oil, the bridegroom arrived and everyone who was prepared went in with him to the marriage and the doors were shut. Later the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Go! What Are You Waiting For? Go!

    Contributed by Juan Lane on May 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,542 views

    We need to find what is holding us from doing the will of God. Move it out of the way and then GO!

    GO! What are you waiting for? GO! Scripture Reference: Matthew 28:19 (KJV) Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Part I Matthew 8:28-32 (KJV) Matthew 8:28 And when he was come to the other side ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Williams III avatar

    Jesus Calms Our Fears And Reconnects Us

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,898 views

    In today’s text, we know that ten of Jesus’s twelve of disciples were staying behind closed doors in the Upper Room because of fear. This sermon seeks to address how Jesus ministers to us and how we are called to witness to others.

    JESUS CALMS OUR FEARS AND RECONNECTS US Text: Luke 24:36-49 Luke 24:36-49  While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."  (37)  They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Oh Lord, Roll That Stone Away!

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 8, 2025
     | 1,299 views

    The stone that was meant to keep Jesus in the grave could not stop Him. Today, every obstacle hindering your progress must be rolled away.

    OH LORD, ROLL THAT STONE AWAY! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:1-6 "And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it." – Matthew 28:2 Supporting Texts: Mark 16:3-4, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Not Enough To Believe

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,829 views

    Who were the first witnesses to the resurrection? Not the women or the apostles, but the guards at the door! And yet, it didn’t change their lives at all. How many here believe in the resurrection, but it hasn’t changed your life at all?

    I think one of the most fascinating careers one could have would be that of the major television or newspaper reporter. To live a life of someone like Walter Cronkitt would be a fascinating life. To witness history unfold. To be a witness of the Normandy Invasion. To be a witness to Pearl ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    To Testify The Gospel Of The Grace Of God. Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 113 views

    To Testify the Gospel of the Grace of God.

    Acts 21 v 27 - 40 To Testify the Gospel of the Grace of God. Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,888 views

    One of only two churches in the list of seven to receive nothing but praises from Christ and instruction for the future.

    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev. 3:7-13 Intro The church at Philadelphia was a very special church. It was one of the two churches of the seven that didn’t receive any criticism, condemnation, or blame from Christ. In fact, Jesus said that they day will come when all will know that “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opportunities Vs Obstructions

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 12, 2025
     | 416 views

    Who is knocking at your door? God has many opportunities to advance. Refuse to focus on the obstructions before us. Put forth greater effort and see the doors open before you.

    OBSTRUCTION VS OPPORTUNITY = WHO IS KNOCKING AT YOUR DOOR. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (I do this in two parts) OPPORTUNITY: A CHANCE TO MAKE BETTER, being in the right place at the right time, make progress, an open door, a favorable time or set ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Silver And Gold Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022
     | 3,699 views

    We should always expect God to open the door for us to share the Gospel.

    Silver and Gold Text: Acts 3:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Mark Roberts wrote of a time when he visited the Capitol as a guest of Congressman John Campbell. If he was with the congressman, he could walk freely around the Capitol, entering many areas that were reserved "for authorized ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Gaston avatar

    The One Prayer That Disturbs Hell

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,521 views

    When the world tries to shut us down, we should pray for strength to bear persecution, for boldness, for a demonstration of the miraculous, and a new filling of the Holy Spirit.

    THE ONE PRAYER THAT DISTURBS HELL Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Baptist Dog 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    The Need For Church Revival: Remember

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 4,395 views

    The remedy for a dying church is not to give up and close their doors...

    Thom S. Rainer is the president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. He writes on his website, thomrainer.com, “There are certain metrics and issues physicians check when we go to the doctor. They want to check our blood pressure and temperature. They do blood tests to see if there are any ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Johnny Knight avatar

    Stormy Delays

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010
     | 3,414 views

    You are a divine hub for delivering God's resources into people's lives. You can't just let that storm shut you down!

    STORMY DELAYS Text: John 19:25-27 The snowstorm hit Chicago on a Saturday, and many of the people stranded at Chicago's O'Hara Airport didn't get out of there until Tuesday. That scene was not unique for O'Hara. I've sat in a plane on the runway for three hours just because brief thunderstorms ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,764 views

    How Jesus compares himself to the shepherd and door of the sheep.

    SBC Philippi, 3/19/06 am; Rev. Jeff Simms Jesus the Good Shepherd; John 10:1-18 Jesus the Good Shepherd John 10:1-18 Primary Purpose: How Jesus compares to a good shepherd and door of the sheep. Jesus actually uses two common analogies to compare himself to his relationship to his sheep in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist