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Matthew 16:20 – How To Start A Conversation With Jesus

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 4, 2013

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Imagine what it must have been like for Jesus! How do you start a conversation with Jesus? If you were Jesus what would you say? The normal icebreakers are not going to work ….

Matthew 16:20 – HOW TO START A CONVERSATION WITH JESUS Walking into the building that morning (some years ago) a couple we did not know greeted us, engaging with us in conversation easily. How pleasing to go away on holidays and return to be welcomed warmly as guests by perfect strangers. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven's Open Door

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 18, 2009

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In the middle of nowhere, Jacob encounters God and realizes God’s presence encompasses more that what just his eyes see.

Last week, we looked at a central figure of the OT, Abram, later named Abraham. We talked about some of the similarities between the unknowns of Abrahams life, such as the lack of any information about his childhood, and that of Jesus and how little is know of his childhood. We discovered that as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

Open Ears Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 8, 2015

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I would propose to you that God has open ears and is longing to have His children call Him day or night.

Title: Open Ears Foundational Keys to Opening the Gates of Heaven Introduction: In a book entitled, The Circle Maker, we read, "The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible; prayer is the way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Doors Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Nov 23, 2015

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God wants to open doors and there are some doors that need to be open while others need to remain shut

18 November 2015 OPEN DOORS Key Scripture: Matt 7:7-11 (Message) Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need. This isn’t a cat-and-mouse, hide and seeks game we’re in. If your child asks for bread, do you trick him with sawdust? If he asks for fish, do you trick him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Eyes, Open Hearts

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 2, 2021

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The gospel is veiled to sinners, the eye of our heart is closed, yet God has devised a free and accessible solution in Christ Jesus. By him, God shines his Word into the darkness of our hearts, so that we may see him truly, and walk in the light of life.

Some of you may have enjoyed the benefits of cataract surgery. With this simple operation, one usually done in less than fifteen minutes, doctors remove the clouded lens of the eye and they replace it with a clear, artificial lens. Most people go home the same day with vision that is dramatically ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, John 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Open Ears, Open Heart And Open Praise

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 30, 2018

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This sermon centers on the deaf man (verses 31 - 37). Mark shares with us that he experienced 1. Open Ears 2. An Open Heart 3. Open Praise It focuses on how the church must reach out!

Mark 7:24- 37 Theme: Healing Miracles of Jesus Title: Open Ears, Open Hearts and Open Praise This sermon centers on the deaf man (verses 31 - 37). Mark shares with us that he experienced 1. Open Ears 2. An Open Heart 3. Open Praise INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Open Doors Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 11, 2016

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The Bible gives truths to help us discern God's will for us. Yes, we are to live by faith. However, our faith is to be based from Biblical truths that are eternal.

Title: Open Doors of Opportunity Theme: God Does Not Contradict His Word Series: Three Foundational Truths to Grasping Gods Will Introduction: The greatest frustration to many people is the inability to determine God's will for them. Many find themselves in circumstances which are unpleasing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

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First message in a series on spiritual vision

(material taken from Andy Stanley, John Maxwell, and Jeffrey Richards) SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: PROVERBS 29:18 TITLE: “EYES WIDE OPEN” OPEN: A. In the late morning of Dec. 17, 1903 – 10:35 A.M. to be precise – Orville Wright executed the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Opened Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

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On this day, we dedicated our pipe organ, the gospel talked about a man who was healed who opened his voice in praise...we now have pipes that accompany our healed voices!

Be Opened! Mark 7:31-37 9/24 † In Jesus Name † Grace, mercy and peace be yours, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Pipes, just lieing in the nursery The hands of the master The wind blows through, The master smiles…. Back in April of this year, I attempted to go into the nursery, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Opened

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

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Proper 18 B. Christ's eternal Word brings triumph over all manifestations of evil.

Mark 7:31-37 Proper 18 (b) J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “’Be Opened” In our Gospel today, we see Jesus continuing His ministry. He is in Gentile territory. He has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Opened!

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 23, 2014

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Ever feel like you are trapped in a box? We all have something that traps us, we need to be freed, we need the door to be opened.

BE OPENED! Mark 7:31-7:37 31 Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. 32 They brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they implored Him to lay His hand on him. 33 Jesus took him aside ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be Opened

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

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Jesus has told us to be opened to the fact that he can heal us, to be opened in our personal lives and to be opened in our congregational life

Mark &:31-37 They asked on behalf of the man - pray for others - not for yourself They begged him to lay his hand on him - they requested a show - a visible sign of his power - so everybody can see He spat at him - gesture of blessing - Big Fat Greek Wedding knows two magic remedies: Windex and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Congregational

Be Opened!

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Sep 24, 2003

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In this Gospel lesson Jesus "opens" a deaf and mute man. Jesus still performs "openings" today.

I’m sure most of you remember the blackout that rocked the Northeast a few weeks ago. On Thursday August 14th about 4:30pm the electric power supply completely shut down. All the major cities and all the small towns across 4 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces were without electricity. Detroit, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Open Arms

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Oct 21, 2014

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We are the arms of God on earth....

Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Oct 21, 2014 Title: Open Arms Intro: Have you ever watched someone run to a loved one that has their arms wide open? Ever seen a dad beckon to his son or daughter to jump, he will catch them? There is a 'magical' and comforting aspect to arms that are wide open as ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Searching For Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors: 2003 Searching Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Sep 8, 2003

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This sermon’s purpose is to recognize that God is searching for humnaity. Humnaity is searching for God. And that Jesus Christ is the answer to completing the search.

Please note: Our church has put up a billboard saying "Search Parties Conducted Weekly" which is one of the themes of the "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors" United Methodist September Open House themes. This sermon was an attempt to introduce that theme while connecting it to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

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