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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

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    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 Kind Of Church God Is Looking For.

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2024
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    Sometime when talking with folks we hear them say “I’m looking for a good church for my family”.

    However, many people today when they say they are looking for a church for their family they look for a church today the same way they are shopping for a new car. That is, they are looking for a church that has certain features. Such as a… (1) Beautiful building to worship in. If you find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing The Flock Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2021
     | 1,925 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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    When God Opens A Door For You

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
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     | 17,636 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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     | 7,975 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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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 23, 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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    Courage And Cowardice At The Garden Gate (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
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     | 4,844 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
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    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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    We Want Our Eyes To Be Open

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2014
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     | 9,446 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

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    A Bent Road

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 1, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,556 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

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

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 279 ratings
     | 60,647 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

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    Praying For Revival

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,827 views

    Some thoughts on keeping the gospel flowing from Colossians 4:2-6; preached in preparation for revival services (Outline and material adapted from Lindsey Garmon in Carolina Christian Magazine, article entitled "Is the Message Flowing?")

    Introduction: Somewhere, sometime, somebody shared the “good news” of what Jesus did for you at the cross and the tomb! Who was that person or persons? How did that process occur for you? How grateful we are that someone helped us to come to the gospel! Obviously, in that process ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trilogy Psalms (22.23.24) Psalm 24 – The Supreme Sovereign – Jesus Christ Returns To Jerusalem At The End Of The Tribulation To Reign Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 8, 2022
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     | 3,049 views

    Jesus Christ is The King of Glory, and in a coming day after the Tribulation, He will enter through the gates of Jerusalem to reign as the sovereign King. The gates are ordered to open up for the King of Glory who comes from Armageddon in victory. This relates to the Second Coming.

    TRILOGY PSALMS (22.23.24) PSALM 24 – THE SUPREME SOVEREIGN – JESUS CHRIST RETURNS TO JERUSALEM AT THE END OF THE TRIBULATION TO REIGN A Bible Study in Three Psalms – the Trilogy Psalms 22, 23, 24. Today we do the third one of those – Psalm 24 This is a great Psalm of praise and honour. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Jesus Open Your Life

    Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,224 views

    This sermon seeks to drive home a precise and powerful message without being drawnout

    LET JESUS OPEN YOUR LIFE Rev 3:8 (I preached this sermon following the testimony of a woman who had lived a very painful, sexually prostituted and drug addicted life. The sermon could be used by others following a testimony OR it certainly will stand on its own two feet and preach by itself as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist