Sermons on An Open Door:

Living Under God's Open Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

God’s generous presence and blessing are available to us through prayer, inviting us to trust, receive, and live confidently under His open heaven.

Some mornings feel like the sky sits low and gray, as if our prayers push against a ceiling of clouds. Bills stack, hearts ache, and strength thins out around the edges. And then we read a line of Scripture and it’s as if God opens a window and lets a fresh breeze run through the room. That’s what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16, Deuteronomy 28:12

Topics: Ownership, Inheritance

What Does It Mean For Christians That Jesus Was Born "King Of The Jews"?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2013

A look at how the Jews' rejection of Jesus opened the door for our salvation.

The Storyline: - We’re going to be relatively brief in this first part and then spend a little more time on the later parts. 1. Jesus is born “King of the Jews.” - Matthew 1:1-17; Matthew 2:1. - Notice that He is born King of the Jews. There is nothing else He needed to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Knocking

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 24, 2018

This is an evangelistic sermon designed to convince people to open the door of their hearts to Jesus.

Key Scripture: Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20 NKJV). Illustration: Knock on the pulpit as you preach. I. Jesus is knocking on the door of your life. A. ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Lamb Worthy To Open The Scroll

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 4, 2017

We are about to see unfolded before our very eyes a detailed description of the earth’s future. What is contained in the book (scroll) will come before us now as the seals are broken in succession and its message disclosed.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 8-6-15 (12) The Lamb Worthy to Open the Scroll (Revelation 5:1-14) Revelation 5:1-14 (KJV) 1 And I saw in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Said, "i Am The Door/Gate"

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2025

Jesus said, "I am the Door/Gate" - a short gospel sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A door lets people in. (2). A door keeps people out. (3). A door excludes people. SERMON BODY: Ill: • Doors Quiz illustration. • (Photos available in the PowerPoint). • Door #1: 10 Downing Street • Trivia: The London home of the British Prime Minister. • The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7

Denomination: Brethren

Open My Eyes, Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 13, 2014

To show that we need to open our facets of learning when reading the Bible to receive from GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you open your eyes when you read the Bible? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to open our facets of learning when reading the Bible to receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 119:18 (Amplified Bible) Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ruth Chapter Three: "Open Your Heart" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 27, 2012

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

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are Only A Few Going To Be Saved? The Answer Isn't Cheap

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 18, 2022

Salvation isn't as easy as one might think. Jesus answer is surprising.

8.21.22 Luke 13:22–29 22 He went on his way from one town and village to another, teaching, and making his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone said to him, “Lord, are only a few going to be saved?” He said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Door (John 9-10) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 3, 2024

Week 4 of "What's in a. Name-- The 'I Am' Statements of Jesus"

What’s In a Name? Week 5: I Am the Door Good morning! Please open your Bibles to John 10. Speaking of opening, since we are talking about Jesus being the door, in preparation for this I tried to count all the doors I’ve opened so far this morning. The first door I opened today was the cabinet ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Powerful Words

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Phil 4:13 opens a door to confident, faithful living through Christ.

The Seven Most Powerful Words Philippians 4:13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Magicians perform amazing feats with just a word—“abracadabra.” That’s not for real. Ali Baba in the Arabian Nights opened the door to the robbers’ cave with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Yes We Can"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 15, 2004

God opens and closes doors so that we can do His will.

Acts 16:9-15 “Yes We Can” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What were the chances that Jeanne and I would ever meet each other? Jeanne was born in Arkansas. I was born in Ohio. Jeanne grew up in Georgia and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Beautiful Repentance

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

Repentance opens the door for God Himself to enter into the messy places of our hearts.

Okay, let’s open up our Bibles this morning to Luke chapter three. If you know we started the series on Luke back in December. We spent the first three or four weeks of December talking about the arrival of Jesus; the Advent, the Birth of Jesus, the Grand Invasion; what that meant to all of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will You Do For Love?

Contributed by C Vincent on Aug 18, 2009

The church has become lukewarm, but why should we open the door to the groom?

What will you do for love? Song of Songs 5 Marriages in the ancient Near East were usually sanctioned through civil contracts rather than through religious ceremonies As Christians we enter a covenant with God to the marriage of the Lamb Love between Israel and God, Jesus and the Church Bride ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Handling Offences With Maturity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025

Offences are unavoidable, but bitterness is optional. When you respond to offence with maturity, you shut the door to the devil and open the door to healing and peace.

HANDLING OFFENCES WITH MATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 17:1-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 19:11, Colossians 3:12-13, Romans 12:17-21, Ephesians 4:31-32 INTRODUCTION: Offences are a reality in life and ministry. Jesus said it plainly: “It is impossible but that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Study In Revelation 13 Who Can Open Open The Book Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 23, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

STUDY IN REVELATION 13 Who Can Open The Book? Revelation 5: 1-14 Chapter four runs right into chapter five, with no break. John sees God holding a book in His right hand. The book is sealed and has never been opened. The book is the key to understanding the rest of Revelation, it is the official ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist