Sermons on Behind Closed Doors:

Something Always Happens When We Call Out To God. Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 18, 2023

Whatever our circumstances, something always happens when we call out to God. Calling on the Lord is a fundamental part of a thriving relationship with him. We should always make it one of our regular spiritual disciplines then we will begin to see God respond in ways we could have only imagined!

Whatever our circumstances, something always happens when we call out to God. We can see how God responds when His people need Him by looking at the words some of them wrote about their own experiences in both the Old and New Testament. Here are six things that you can expect to happen when you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:6, Psalm 120:1, Isaiah 58:9, Lamentations 3:55-57, Romans 10:13, Psalm 50:14-15, Psalm 145:18, 1 Corinthians 1:2, Romans 10:12, Psalm 86:5, Jeremiah 33:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Sermon:  Death Is Not The End Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Death, as painful as it may seem, is not a permanent separation. It is but a transition to a far better place for those who die in Christ.

Funeral Sermon:  DEATH IS NOT THE END By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 (KJV) Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Intimacy With God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

Intimacy with God is the foundation of a strong, vibrant, and victorious Christian life.

THE POWER OF INTIMACY WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 63:1-8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 5:24, Exodus 33:11, Daniel 11:32, John 15:4–7, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is the foundation of a strong, vibrant, and victorious Christian life. It is more than religious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Altar Of Intimacy Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit.

THE ALTAR OF INTIMACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:7-8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 26:25, Genesis 35:1-7, Leviticus 6:12-13, Psalm 91:1 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit. One of the most powerful biblical symbols of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:7-8, Genesis 26:25, Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unmutable Truth

Contributed by Christopher Easton on Sep 15, 2005

This is a sermon developed for telling the Easter story.

Scripture Text: Mark 16:1-8 The Introduction For four hours he held the cylinder, waiting for rescue or an immediate death. After digging up what appeared to be an unexploded WWI bomb, David Page held on to it, afraid that letting go would detonate the device. While holding the bomb, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

How To Have A Death Proof Ministry

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 16, 2015

A sermon examining the opportunity to leave behind a legacy of faithful Christian service.

How To Have A Death Proof Ministry Acts 6:8-15 (January 2023) There are certain people throughout the history of this church who have left a lasting legacy. There are others that I never had the privilege to meet because they went to glory long before I arrived. But their stories, legacies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fagedabowdit!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 24, 2014

If we are going to be able to move forward then we need to forget what is behind.

FAGEDABOWDIT Last week I talked about how we need to have confidence in God. We need to have confidence in God so we can overcome sin and get through the difficulties in life. If we lack confidence we won’t grow and reach our full potential. Today, in carrying on the theme of looking at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006

You can have joy by the close fellowship of the body of Christ

The Joy of Fellowship I. Introduction I want to start today a series of messages called the Journey into Joy! Many Christians today are lacking the joy of the Lord. Many authors today go away to a retreat like a nice cabin to write a book. Note that Paul wrote this book from prison, not a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Familiar Faces In The Flames Series

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 15, 2008

People we know that are either in the flames of hell or are standing at the door

Familiar Faces in the Flames Daniel 3:1-12 Introduction: ~In the times we live in of being “pc”, we find ourselves being lacked and lazy in our duty to tell those of Jesus and His wonderful salvation. ~Even though we know the outcome of our unwillingness. (HELL) ~Failure to tell someone of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Abundance In Times Of Austerity

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Oct 26, 2016

When we fail to tithe, the door to the devil is left open

TOPIC- ABUNDANCE INSPITE OF AUSTERITY LESSON 3- THE BLESSINGS OF TITHING TEXT- MALACHI 3:10, MATTHEW 23:23, GENESIS 14:20, PROV 3:1-3 Tithing is directly associated with opening the windows of heaven. This opening is what releases the blessings of God, His abundant provision upon His people. No ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fingerprints In The Church

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 25, 2023

A sermon examining the positive impact that faithful Church members leave behind.

FINGERPRINTS IN THE CHURCH Colossians 4:7-14 (February 2023) One week ago Brother Earl was right over there, seated in his regular place. Today he is worshipping at the feet of Jesus. Yesterday I spent most of the day here on campus and everywhere I went I saw things that reminded me of him. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

“pentecost: The Working Of God’s Hand To Unlock The Door Of Heaven” Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 7, 2014

This message deals with the entire second chapter of Acts for Pentecost Sunday. It shows the Work of God to bring the Kingdom of God to man in the Church.

“PENTECOST: THE WORKING OF GOD’S HAND TO UNLOCK THE DOOR OF HEAVEN” Acts 2:1-47 Dorn Ridge June 8, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today, many churches are celebrating Pentecost Sunday. 2.) Pentecost is really more of a New Testament term, but the Jewish festival was regularly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Influence Of A Servant Of God

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

Understanding the influence you can leave behind when you die.

THE INFLUENCE OF A SERVANT EVEN AFTER DEATH 2 Kings 13:21 Once while some Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a band of raiders; so they threw the man’s body into Elisha’s tomb. When the body touched Elisha’s bones, the man came to life and stood up on his feet INTRO: When we talk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dangers Of Religion

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 9, 2017

Paul addresses the dangers of hiding behind religion to avoid a relationship with God.

Last week, from Romans 1, we saw how people get so far from God, God gives them up to their vile choices and futile minds. That is the most tragic story in the Bible. We pointed out that all of us are susceptible to the same spiral stairway. Even believers, even Churches, can become cold towards ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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