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Unto The Church In Philadelphia, Write Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 24, 2013

The persecuted church in Philadelphia is part of the true Israel

Unto the Church in Philadelphia, Write Revelation 3:7-13 Introduction Philadelphia was the sixth church which Jesus addresses in Revelation. It was noted for its rich volcanic soil which was good for the raising of grapes. But the presence of volcanic soil also meant that the area was subjected to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For The Man Who Has Heard Everything

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 21, 2011

How do you preach something meaningful to the man who has heard it all?

Bunbury Wed pm 19/01/11 “For the man who has heard everything” Intro: *** What do you buy the man who has everything? Coral’s father is really difficult to buy anything for. To begin w/ he doesn’t want us wasting money on him (his words). & secondly what do you buy the man ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Heart For God

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Apr 8, 2011

A sermon about how to have a heart for God.

A Heart For God Acts 13:21 21 And afterward they asked for a king; so God gave them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years. 22 And when He had removed him, He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, ‘I have found David the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Eyes Of All Look To You

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2011

We can thank God because of His open hands; He satisfies our desires with good things.

Thanksgiving – November 23, 2011 Psalm 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. At first blush this verse looks to be a lie. The eyes of all don’t look ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Slammed Doors

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 24, 2014

Friend, we need fortitude to hang on to God and wait for Him! I repeat fortitude!

Slammed doors! Revelation 3:8”I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” Have you had doors slammed on your face? I have had many, many, many, so much ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Facing Midnight Danger Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Your fasting bridges the gap between your pain and God’s provision.

“But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed.” Acts 16:25-26 “At ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26, Matthew 25:6

Denomination: Baptist

Blind To The Truth

Contributed by James Lowe on Jul 24, 2023

How people can be blind to the truth

Blind to the truth 2 Cor. 3:12 ¶ Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: 14 But their minds were blinded: for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ah, I Can See

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 22, 2021

People today run here and there not seeking God but they just want some prophesy and sadly our leaders are gratifying their carnal desires. Today people need spiritual eyes!

Ah, I can see!! Genesis 22:4”On the third day Abraham raised his eyes and saw the place from a distance.” ABRAHAM: After the initial response of “ Here I am”, God made sure that Abraham understood his calling, the Lord said: Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac…..Abraham was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Would Jesus Drive A Plymouth?

Contributed by Jody Marsh on Nov 3, 2023

Christians' views on important topics have changed over the years. This sermon will three seismic changes and suggest a reason why we changed our views.

Power Point Slides and Sermon Notes for the Congregation are available. Email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com Would Jesus Drive A Plymouth? Christians understanding of the Bible has changed over the centuries. For instance, for 1900 years most Christians believed women were inferior to men. They used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 23:23

Denomination: Adventist

Folly Brings Downfall

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 19, 2022

Sometimes success hits our head and we rashly do things that are contrary to our character. Anybody listening? We need a pinch of failure, pain and humiliation NOW AND THEN in order to keep us grounded in God and His ways. Agree?

Opening your treasure to the enemy Isaiah 39:2”Hezekiah was pleased, and showed them all his treasure house, the silver and the gold and the spices and the precious oil and his whole armory and all that was found in his treasuries. There was nothing in his house nor in all his dominion that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 39:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Letter To The Church In Philadelphia

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 4, 2020

The church with the "open doors"

The Letter to the Church in Philadelphia Rev. 3:7-13 Ancient Philadelphia is now called Alesihir in modern day Turkey. Philadelphia was the youngest of all the seven cities. It was founded by colonists from Pergamum under the reign of Attalus the Second, who ruled in Pergamum from 159 to 138 B.C. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Door Closes, Another Door Opens

Contributed by Greg Moller on Feb 6, 2020

What happens when a church closes doors for the last time but Jesus isn't done with them yet.

Our ministry has been holding services as part of a mainline denominational Church ( I won't name names) and for the last couple years I had been pastoring there. I was informed a few weeks ago that the church would be shutting down and closing the church. About a week later I was informed ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

What Jesus Did For Us

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on Feb 27, 2021

When Jesus was given to us by His Father, His purpose was to fulfill the scriptures and along that purpose we were the reason why He had to abondon heaven into this filthy world

3) Jesus lives for us 4) Jesus opens our eyes 5) Jesus restores our lives **because He cares for us we cherish the Name of God (V.17) ___our actions reflect to the world the reality of Christ 6) Jesus takes care of us. Script: 1 Peter 5:6-11 ¦the secret to an effective christian life is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, John 3:16

Denomination: Other

Where Is The Right Door? Series

Contributed by Steven Strickland on Apr 13, 2020

IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, I PRAY FOR THE LORD TO OPEN UP THE DOORS .

WHERE IS THE RIGHT DOOR IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, I PRAY FOR THE LORD TO OPEN UP THE DOORS HE WOULD HAVE ME TO GO THROUGH AND CLOSE THE DOORS THAT WOULD NOT BE IN LINE WITH HIS WILL. YET WE ARE ALL GEARED TO ASKING FOR A CERTAIN DOOR TO OPEN AND NOT EVEN CONSIDER THE FACT, OF WHETHER OR NOT THIS IS THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Redemption Story (John 19:38-42) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

Nicodemus overcomes his fear, and the darkness, to courageously, openly, come to Jesus. A true disciple, is an open disciple.

This morning's sermon is going to have a different feel. The actual passage we are reading is only five verses. But these five verses build on a few other passages in the Gospel of John. And what these verses will help us do, is get a sense of the book as a whole. I'm hoping, after this ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42