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  • Strait And Narrow Minded

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 16, 2023
     | 1,132 views

    The narrow gate is not quite as attractive as the wide one, because you have to leave a lot of old baggage at the door. No carry-ons are allowed.

    I was a pastor in New Jersey when the General Assembly gave our Presbytery a couple of pretty controversial amendments to consider. There were two main issues. The first was the elimination of the “fidelity and chastity” language from our ordination standards. The second one was the lordship of ...read more

  • Right Or Wrong? - Do All Roads Lead To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 520 ratings
     | 31,751 views

    Is it impolite to tell people of other faiths that they are wrong?

    OPEN: In one of Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strips, Linus and Charlie Brown are engaged in serious conversation. “I have a theological question,” says Linus, “When you die, and go to Heaven, are you graded on a percentage or on a curve?” “On a curve, naturally,” Charlie responds. Linus ...read more

  • Freedom

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,121 views

    All the freedoms we have are from Almighty God.

    Text: “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Galatians 5:1). Freedom! What is freedom? What does freedom mean to you? How did we acquire freedom? Do you appreciate freedom? Is freedom important to you? Did our forefathers always have freedom? How did freedom come to mankind? ...read more

  • Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (3)

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    Praise and Worship opens the door for new revelation.

    Isaiah 43:18 God’s ready to do a new thing in us If you get complacent during this journey of life- Never get anything new IF praise bothers you- you cant really read the bible Every time in the bible- when God was moving- Accompanied by praise Ezra- temple people crying and shouting----- Jesus ...read more

  • Thanksgiving 2010

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,061 views

    A grateful heart of thanksgiving opens many doors.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 17:11-19 1. “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues, and is the acid test of character.” 2. A grateful heart of thanksgiving opens many different doors. a. Service, Dr. Clate Risley. b. Friendship. c. Promotion. 3. Thanksgiving is a relative response. Some are ...read more

  • You Really Matter To God Series

    Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    Jesus’ excruciating death opened the way to God.

    You Really Matter to God; Mark 15:16-47; Psalm 22; 6th of 7 in “All for You” series; The Promise; 6th Lent (Palm Sunday); 4-9-06; Darryl Bell Max Lucado wrote "[The cross] rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond...History has idolized it and despised it, gold plated it ...read more

  • Divine Appointments, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 3,648 views

    Open Doors Divine Appointments, part 6

    Open Doors Divine Appointments, part 6 John 4:3-26 November 3, 2013 The biblical idea for intentional living is walking in wisdom. The psalmist prayed, 'teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.' Or as we saw last few weeks by Paul, walk in wisdom toward those who do not ...read more

  • Christ, Our Example

    Contributed by Noah Martinez on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 29,286 views

    When we get to the gates of that city, they wont ask for your I.D. - they will look for a resemblance of Christ in your life - that is your pass into heaven.

    CHRIST, OUR EXAMPLE 1Thes. 1:5 & 1Pet. 2:21-23 Christ IS Our Example In Word And In Deed. As we can walk as Christ walked, we can talk as Christ talked. This is not a condition of one’s feet or lips, it is a condition of the heart. Before we can walk as Christ walked, and talk as He ...read more

  • The Silent Tongue Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 17, 2013
     | 7,383 views

    This sermon encourages believers to open their mouths and share their faith.

    Series: Taming the Tongue---James 3 Introduction: Most of the messages we have looked at based on James 3 have focused on restraining an out of control tongue. We all envy the man or woman who knows exactly when to speak and when to be silent. Outspoken Christians and silent Christians.. Moments ...read more

  • A Walk With A Stranger

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,339 views

    3rd Sunday of Easter, Series A -- When Jesus opens the Scriptures and opens our eyes, he goes from being a stranger to becoming a friend.

    A Walk with A Stranger – Luke 24:13-32 Intro: What do you talk about with strangers? Often it works well to discuss important events that everyone knows about: the war in the Middle East, the weather, the economy, etc. The afternoon of Jesus’ resurrection, it’s not too difficult for us to picture ...read more

  • From Hidden Nights To Open Daylight Testimony – The Samaritan Woman – Characters Of John’s Gospel Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 8, 2022
     | 3,430 views

    There was a woman in need who came to Jacob’s well to draw natural water but left with the living water. Her testimony was genuine and people were saved through that testimony. This illustrates the gentle care of the Lord for sinners.

    FROM HIDDEN NIGHTS TO OPEN DAYLIGHT TESTIMONY – THE SAMARITAN WOMAN – CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL Message - The Woman of Samaria – John Chapter 4 John 4 v 1 Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptising more disciples than John John 4:2 (although ...read more

  • Greatest Story Ever Told's Opening Act Tweaked To Advance Assorted Agendas

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 29, 2020
     | 1,696 views

    Greatest Story Ever Told's Opening Act Tweaked To Advance Assorted Agendas

    In the frantic effort to co-opt all of culture to advance the cause of comprehensive revolution, not even the symbols of the sacred and solemn are immune from being hijacked for the purposes of advancing the agenda. In fact, it is often the only time that otherwise intended for destruction will be ...read more

  • The Summit Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,800 views

    Just as a child opens their arms wide to demonstrate their love we too need to open our entire life, past, present and future to the will of God. We need to make our life wide open and that is what Abraham did. For his hopes and dreams at this point in

    The Summit of Sacrifice Those of you who have children or grand-children will find todays message a challenge and an inspiration. Do you remember being a child and being asked by your mother or father that universal question? How much do you love me? Most of us can remember demonstrating our ...read more

  • The Brazen Altar And Laver Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,211 views

    we will walk through that gate on our way toward the presence of God, represented by the fire burning on the mercy seat in the Holy of Holies inside the tabernacle.

    The Brazen Altar and Laver By: Bro. Rodney A. Fry - Pastor New Hope Baptist Church Exodus 27: 1 –8 30: 17-21 Last week in our study we stood before the awesome, white-curtained fence that surrounded the courtyard in which that unusual tent of worship stood. We saw that the pure, white linen ...read more

  • Silver And Gold Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022
     | 3,595 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