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Opening The Ears Of God

Contributed by Dale Sanger on Aug 28, 2005

Sometimes we feel that God is not listening. How can we be sure He hears us?

Opening The Ears of God 14. "if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 15. "Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Then Their Eyes Were Opened

Contributed by Roger Campbell on May 25, 2005

And what happened at that table of grace? Their eyes were opened and they recognized Him. Wow! Now that is Holy Communion

Then Their Eyes Were Opened 5-15-05 Luke 24:13-32 Spring has finally come! Newness of life is all around. Flowers are beginning to bloom and soon there will be leaves on the trees. Spring brings with it an end to cabin fever and boy I am ready to enjoy being able to get out and do things. How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-24

Denomination: Methodist

Their Eyes Were Opened

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 30, 2005

Theire eyes were opened at the end of their journey, are our eyes opened? The athority of the Bible is demonstrated in the unknown teacher.

Their Eyes Were Opened Luke 24:13-24:35 Not long ago I was down in Cartersville at a covered dish supper and worship service. Right before meal time, I was talking with a group of people and this young lady walks up and says hello Tom. I am a face person; I often have trouble with names. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-23, Luke 24:30-31

Denomination: Congregational

Opening The Dreaded Box Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 4, 2005

In this series it is my goal that you not question your faith, but be able to ask the questions about your faith that you have always wondered, but never knew the answer

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Introduction: “Opening the Dreaded Box” Text: 1 Peter 3:15 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: We are going to begin a very special series of sermons this evening called, “Questioning the Faith” In this series it is my goal that you not question your faith, but be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Open Door Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 9 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 9 “The Open Door Church” Christ’s letter to the Church at Philadelphia Date: July 31, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 3: 7-13 Introduction This is the sixth of the seven letters to the churches in Asia. Remember every church represents a period of the church age. From ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Throw Open The Windows Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2004

God has promised that we could be blessed. Wheat do we have to do and what will he do?

I was in McKay, a community just off the Great Barrier Reef in Australia when it happened. We were there on holidays, which was to include a diving trip on the reef and a trip to a Alligator reserve and also a visit with Kevin Hudson, a pastor friend of mine. Kev and I hadn’t seen each other for ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lines Of Communication Are Open Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002

Experience the privilege of authentic prayer.

THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION ARE OPEN Matthew 6:5-15 S: Prayer Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: Experience the privilege of authentic prayer. ?: How? KW: Behaviors TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 6:5-15 three behaviors we must have to experience the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Opens Doors

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

A liberal soul loves to give, giving touches God.

GIVING OPENS DOORS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Cor. 9:7 Every man according as he has purposed in his heart so let him give, NOT GRUDGINGLY, not of necessity, for GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER. 1 John 3:15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer; and ye ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, 1 John 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Of The Open Door

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

The greatest thing that God gives to His church is a vision, an open door, an opportunity to be a church to change the world.

THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR By Jerry Falwell “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Open Door Of Revival

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction If you had a chance to read the Pentecostal Evangel last week you read the powerful testimonies of multiple dozens of churches experiencing the fanning of revival's fire.

Introduction If you had a chance to read the Pentecostal Evangel last week you read the powerful testimonies of multiple dozens of churches experiencing the fanning of revival's fire. From Maryville, WA to Cedar Rapids, IA, from Pensacola, FL to Salt Lake City, UT, millions of souls have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Beyond The Open Door

Contributed by Kevin Phillips on Mar 15, 2002

Examines scriptural open doors of oportunity before today’s Christians and today’s church.

I. Introduction Key Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13 “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: 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. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2002

This is a sermon preached to a church in danger of becoming discouraged over a lack of recent growth.

Welcome once again to WestShore Community Church. It’s been twenty-seven months since we began weekly services, and during that time we’ve been through a lot together. We’ve shared times of rejoicing and celebration – Linda and Scott’s wedding, for instance, and the birth of their daughter Hope. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Open My Eyes

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 10, 2002

Our eyes are opened in the breaking of the bread

Open My Eyes Our scripture for today reminds me of another scripture passage from 1 Kings 19. (Read 1 Kings 19:11-13) We get so wrapped up in our conversations and we’re so focused on what we’re going to say that we aren’t listening. I have been in conversations like that myself. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Opening The Hearts Of Men

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

How do we open the heart of men ? By having open hearts ourselves and opening our hand to them to see an open heaven.

(1) INTRODUCTION: True worship includes reaching out to the needy (v27) Who is our neighbour ? Who does the robbed man represent (v30) ? (2) THREE STAGES OF OPENING MEN’S HEARTS... We must have open hearts ourselves and give an open hand to them to see an open heaven! (a) OPEN HEARTS : ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27-37

Denomination: *other

Opening The Windows Of Heaven

Contributed by John Miller on Jan 16, 2003

God wants to give everyone blessings no matter what the circumstances are.

OPENING THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN Read: 2 Kings 7:1-17 Intro: This morning I want to talk about the blessings of God that he wants to give everyone no matter what the circumstances are. When I was growing up, we sang that chorus-“The windows of Heaven are open, the blessings are falling tonight, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal