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  • Charles Wallis avatar

    Speak Up! Open Your Mouth For God Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Apr 23, 2009
     | 9,014 views

    We know we are full of the Holy Spirit when we speak for God.

    Speak Up! Open your mouth for God! Youth April 22, 2009 Thankful: God is working among you – we can see it! God is not limited by age! Speak up! Today is Earth Day and people have a lot to say. T-Shirts – say, “Love Her (the earth)” and “Try to Save Yourself” - people say all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Must One Believe In Hell To Avoid Going There?

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Sep 17, 2013
     | 2,287 views

    Must One Believe In Hell To Avoid Going There?

    A gaggle of social media theologians went at it on Facebook as to whether or not a minimalist sort of Christian could profess a belief in Jesus but deny the existence of Hell as a literal place of torment. Granted, such a doctrinal combination is a less than Biblically comprehensive and optimal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lord, Open My Ears To The Spirit Of Counsel

    Contributed by James Dina on Oct 30, 2020
     | 5,526 views

    Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

    LORD, OPEN MY EARS TO THE SPIRIT OF COUNSEL "The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise."(Proverbs 15:31 ) To make vision work, it must be coupled with instruction. Jesus excelled not just because He had a vision, but because His ears were tuned to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Open Invitation--Jesus Invites All Of Us

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018
     | 6,790 views

    Jesus invites all of us to consider the possibility of becomeing his disciple, but he he is clear on the cost that is involved in doing so.

    Fan or Follower Part 2: The Open Invitation Exodus 4:10-13- Luke 9:21-26 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. Have you seen one of those car commercials that says lease a brand new Kia for only $99? You see this beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Ruth Chapter Three: "Open Your Heart" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 27, 2012
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     | 14,024 views

    We need to open our hearts to the possibilities and opportunities God is orchestrating in our lives.

    Naomi and her daughter-in-law, Ruth, had experienced bitterness in life, Because of famine, Naomi had fled with her husband, Elimelech, to Moab. There, her two sons, Mahlon and Kilion, met and married Moabite women. Naomi’s joy over her sons’ marriages was short-lived, however, as, due to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter’s Struggle: Overcoming The Wall Of Prejudice

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 19, 2022
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     | 3,292 views

    It was essential for Peter to admit (And us), when prejudice is in operation. Our prejudices and biases always collide with God's grace. God has no favorites; we are all equal in his sight. He welcomes whosoever!

    Sermon Peter’s Struggle: Overcoming The Wall of Prejudice Scripture Reading: Acts 10: 1-23 “1 In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. 2 He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Role Of Gatekeepers In The Bible SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    Exploring the importance of gates and gatekeepers in the Scriptures.

    Gates play a significant role in the Scriptures, and at every gate, there are gatekeepers. In the Bible, gates and gatekeepers are mentioned frequently. For instance, in 2 Chronicles 23:19, it is mentioned that gatekeepers were appointed at the gates of the house of the Lord to prevent anyone who ...read more

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    Close Your Mouth And Open Your Ears Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    If you’re always talking you can’t be taught.

    Close Your Mouth and Open Your Ears James 1:19-27 I. Listen up A. Don’t just hear B. Listen and carefully consider II. Slow down A. Don’t speak impulsively 1. Consider words 2. Carefully choose them 3. What would Jesus do? B. Slow to anger 1. Just because you are justified, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Need And Up Lift

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 26, 2011
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     | 5,360 views

    We all need and up left from time to time.

    DO YOU NEED AND UP LIFT Many times we get in a possession we need and uplift. So we need to know where to look for the right answer. God has answers to all our problems. 1. Lift our eyes Matt.17: 8And when they had lifted up their eyes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Destiny Is Sealed But Then Opened - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012
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     | 6,712 views

    This book or scroll is the official document of the last days of human history. The world’s future is about to be unfolded before our eyes.

    There should be no break between chapters 4 & 5. We are still at the scene of the throne of God. Read verse 1. So God is seen sitting on His throne and holding a sealed book in His right hand. The book is sealed. It has never been opened. We must emphasize again and again that the book is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: Learning From Opening The Book

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,117 views

    “ Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!” (Rev. 5:13)

    A. INTRODUCTION: Revelation 5:1-14 1. The title deed to the universe. What is “the book and the seven seals”? (v. 5). 2. Sin separates and destroys. Why could “no man . . . open and to read the book, neither to look thereon” (v. 4). 3. Who had temporary rulership of the world? “The god of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning From Opening The Book Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025
     | 115 views

    Why can Jesus open the book?

    A. INTRODUCTION: Revelation 5:1-14 1. The title deed to the universe. What is “the book and the seven seals”? (v. 5). 2. Sin separates and destroys. Why could “no man . . . open and to read the book, neither to look thereon” (v. 4). 3. Who had temporary rulership of the world? “The god of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Newell avatar

    Narnia: Opening The Door To Your Spiritual Journey Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,223 views

    An introduction and first sermon in a three part Advent Series developed loosly from The Chronicles of Narnia. Additional Sermons: Turkish Delight, Trickes of the Evil One and Miracle at the Stone Table.

    Narnia: Introduction & Explanation It may seem a little strange that we are building our Advent series around a “fairy tale” as C.S. Lewis called his novel, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. Let me set your mind at ease, we’re going to do what Lewis himself hinted at concerning all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed By Truth: Open Eyes And Changed Hearts Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,504 views

    The song by Third Day says, “You took my heart and You changed it with Your words of life. You took my eyes and You opened them and gave me sight.” These lyrics beautifully capture the transformative work of Jesus in our lives.

    Transformed by Truth: Open Eyes and Changed Hearts Theme: Jesus transforms our hearts and opens our eyes to His truth. Big Idea: Through the Word of God and the power of Christ, our hearts are made new, and our spiritual sight is restored. Introduction: The Power of Transformation Imagine an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ministering Under An Open Heaven - Part I Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,572 views

    BY TODD BENTLEY. Isa 64:1-3 “Oh that you would rend the heavens! That you would come down! That the mountains may shake at your Presence.” When heaven tears open then God comes down in holy visitation that not only affects you but also the nation.

    Ministering Under an Open Heaven - Part I by Todd Bentley : Jan 22, 2003 : http://www.freshfire.ca **Holy Visitations** Isa 64:1-3 “Oh that you would rend the heavens! That you would come down! That the mountains may shake at your Presence.” When heaven tears open then God comes down in holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic