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  • Lay Man avatar

    God Opens And Shuts Doors Of Opportunity

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015
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    These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. - Revelation 3:7 Life can be a maze of options, choices, decisions and goals. At times one can feel overwhelm ..

    These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. - Revelation 3:7 Life can be a maze of options, choices, decisions and goals. At times one can feel overwhelmed with choice itself. In America when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Consequences Of Our Actions And Attitudes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025
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    The sermon urges us to notice and compassionately respond to those in need at our gates, opening our lives and tables with urgent, Christlike love.

    Some stories slip in quietly and sit down beside you. Others knock at the front door and ask to be heard. Jesus tells one that stands at the gate. We can see him, can’t we? A rich man with linens crisp as a spring morning. A poor man with sores that sting like salt. A gate between them. A table ...read more

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  • Pastor Randall Timblin avatar

    Where Can I Turn: When I Am Angry Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Sep 9, 2018
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    We are often engaged in "Anger Spells" and do not know where we should turn for remedy or rest.

    Who among us has never been angry… How about a show of hands if this applies to you! I know I have… cause I’ve seen me do it! 99 men out of 100 have been seriously angry… The other one won't admit it! Have you noticed that other emotions seem to get in the act when you are angry? Come on… am I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Things I Must Tell The Children

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 17, 2008
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    What are the non-negotiables for your family? What are the things that you want to make sure your children understand? Here are practical patterns for the things we must tell the children.

    Things I must tell the children Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Deuteronomy 6:5 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. (NIV) God’s Top Ten (The Ten Commandments) I. NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME II. NO IDOLS III. DON’T TAKE THE LORD’S NAME IN VAIN IV. KEEP THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Don’t Leave The Poor Man At The Gate

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,680 views

    The ultimate measure of our love for God is a derivitive of our compasion for others.

    The time was about 3:pm.;Peter and John went to the temple to pray. No mention of the man’s name or his family. But much is said about his condtion and his daily plea for human sympathy. This certain man was lame from birth. Everywhere he went he was carried by some descent folk of his day. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    When God Opens A Door For You

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
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     | 17,451 views

    Blessings

    WHEN GOD OPENS A DOOR FOR YOU ESTHER 2:1-7; 16-17 INTRO. BY OUR OWN MEANS AND INGINUITY, THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS THAT WE CANNOT ACCOMPLISH: THINGS THAT REQUIRE THE DIRECT DIVINE INTERVENTION OF ALMIGHTY GOD. AS I ROLL BACK THE TABLETS OF MY MIND AND SHARE WITH YOU THAT IT WAS MAY 10TH, 1999, THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Open The Door As Wide As A Needles Eye! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 11, 2010
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     | 7,848 views

    With mankind it is impossible for us to gain our salvation through our own effort. God has made it possible because with God all things are possible!

    The first of two camels in this sermon series Think of a time when someone has asked you instructions to get somewhere. What about this scenario? Someone asks you, what do I have to do to get into Jade Stadium to watch the test games in the 2011 Rugby World Cup? I think the answer would be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    In Place-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2018
     | 4,950 views

    1 of 3. Joshua came face-to-face with the Commander/Captain of the hosts of heaven. God’s people must become aware of their place in God’s battle. How can we take our proper place? Those securing their place in the LORD’s battle are Open to His...

    IN (My/Your)PLACE--I—Joshua 5:13-15 Set for Restoration—Leadership—Ready to Rumble—Commanding the Battle Attention: A little girl who is a beginning/budding pianist. She can only play ‘chopsticks.’ The teacher & master pianist kindly sets her in his lap in front of the keyboard & instructs her to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    See To It, Then

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 21, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,674 views

    Today more than ever we need the light of life. We also know that Satan masquerades as an Angel of Light so we must be careful to seek the light of Christ and not be fooled.

    See To It, Then Luke 11:34-36 and Matthew 6:22-24 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Growing The Flock Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2021
     | 1,849 views

    In a world hungry for meaning, hungry for joy, hungry for hope, we must share the story of Christ and His Church.

    Monday of 4th week of Easter In Palestine, sheep have been for dozens of generations the basis of animal husbandry. Sheep produce milk and wool–they are not used for meat. Sheep are also pretty stupid, so they need shepherds to keep them from getting into trouble and being killed. Every night ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    We Want Our Eyes To Be Open

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2014
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     | 9,328 views

    When your eyes are hurting it seems like your whole body hurts.You don’t know how much you need, use a body part until you’re unable to use it. In the ancient world, blindness was a very common malady.

    “We Want Our Eyes to Be Open” Matthew 20.29-34 February 16, 2014 Chester FBC Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A This week, the American voice of the Olympics, Bob Costas, was absent from the airwaves due to a double eye infection. 1 He said, “"Bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Courage And Cowardice At The Garden Gate (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,764 views

    Peter’s denial of Christ (part 1 of 2).

    COURAGE AND COWARDICE AT THE GARDEN GATE (Part 1) John 18:15-18, 25-27 INTRO: This is the fulfillment of the prophecy of Jesus in John 13:38, about Peter denying Jesus. V. 27, states that Peter denies Jesus. Today, we want to lock ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sheepgate Or What’s Inside Your Gates

    Contributed by D. Walls on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,082 views

    About prayer and teamwork.

    THE SHEEPGATE OR WHATS INSIDE YOUR GATES . B.R.: Neh. 3:1: Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Bent Road

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 1, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,358 views

    The path of life may not be exactly as you had intended it. But it is as God has planned it.

    A BENT ROAD "17 Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, “Lest perhaps the people change their minds when they see war, and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Elvery avatar

    The Revelation To Philadelphia -. The Open Door Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 279 ratings
     | 60,513 views

    The Letter to the Philedelphians - Looking at the opportunities God gives us

    The Revelation to Philadelphia -. A little trivia quiz this evening - you may want to take out a piece of paper to write the answer down How many doors are in this sanctuary? Don’t turn around and count – just take a guess, and write it down How many doors are in this sanctuary? Second, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist