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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. There are 10 places God’s open door leads the church.
GOD’S OPEN DOOR-I—Revelation 3:7-13 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places God’s open door leads the church. 1—God’s open door leads ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13
Denomination: Baptist
When we mess up, Jesus is there waiting for us . He leaves an open invitation for us to come an dine with Him.
We have a standing invitation - by Roger Roark John 21:1-19 -(key verse 12 ) John 21:12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. Summer time is on us. Barbecues, mowing yards, pool parties, ...read more
Scripture: John 21:1-19
To show that JESUS opened the way for all people to come to Heaven by His Perfect Sacrifice, therefore He wanted all people to be saved.
I. EXORDIUM: Did GOD made a way for us to be saved? Yes. JESUS is the WAY. Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth; do you not perceive and know it and will you not give heed to it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. John 14:6 Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Numbers 18:22
Denomination: Pentecostal
Israel, Rome, and we all think we have God figured out. God has in Christ done so much more; and when it looks as though the wrappings must be thrown away, there is more yet.
With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. Every child ought to have at least one mystery package. ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-12
THE DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN SO WE COULD ENTER IN AND WALK THROUGH! The Stone was rolled away so that we could look in. Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our Faith is the Door to Life
THE DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN…WALK THROUGH! Harford Senior Worship Center ©2007 - William Akehurst 4/8/2007 THE DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN SO WE COULD ENTER IN AND WALK THROUGH! The Stone was rolled away so that we could look in. Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our Faith is the Door to Life Scripture ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:2
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
With mankind it is impossible for us to gain our salvation through our own effort. God has made it possible because with God all things are possible!
The first of two camels in this sermon series Think of a time when someone has asked you instructions to get somewhere. What about this scenario? Someone asks you, what do I have to do to get into Jade Stadium to watch the test games in the 2011 Rugby World Cup? I think the answer would be a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30
Denomination: Salvation Army
It is more than education we need, we need the illumination of the Spirit. It is more than planning we need, but the leading of the Spirit. It is more than praying we need, but listening to the Holy Spirit.
Christianity is hopeless without the Holy Spirit. He is God’s agent on earth today. • Without Him, there is a disconnection with God; the line is cut off. We won’t fully understand God’s will. • The Holy Spirit reveals the will of God. He reminds us of the words of Jesus; he guides us into all ...read more
Scripture: John 16:7-15, John 14:25-26
Denomination: Independent/Bible
The terminology for how God will reward tithers is extreme.God says He will “open the floodgates of Heaven.” This phrase was first used to describe the amount of water that fell during Noah’s flood (Gen. 7:11).
PAY TITHES, GET FLOODGATES OPEN Malachi 3:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Texas Cowboy Humor 1. Where do cowboys cook their meals? On the range. 2. What advice do cows give? Turn the udder cheek and mooooove on! 3. Why did the bowlegged cowboy get fired? Because he couldn't keep his calves ...read more
Scripture: Malachi 3:10
Denomination: Assembly Of God
When people come to your church, what will they find there? Will they find Jesus there? Will they find love, acceptance, fellowship, salvation there?
The story that I begin with today is a true story. Her name was Helen. She lived in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. They found her body one night at the door of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. Helen had been trying to get into the church. But she never got further than the door. There ...read more
Scripture: John 12:20-21
A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter preached 4/26/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa
Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Since we are still in the Easter season, it’s quite appropriate that we begin our message for today with that great news. Two weeks ago, you heard me share with you, through the eyes of Mary Magdalene, how difficult it could be to really believe ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:36-49
Denomination: Lutheran
God entrusts the work of evangelism to ambassadors controlled by love for Jesus.
Scripture Introduction To teach pastors to dig deeply into the Bible, seminary students take Greek Exegesis, a course connecting study of the Greek language with work in the New Testament. During the semester, we translated and analyzed ten or so passages, each one revealing different methods to ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
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
Jesus promised Philadelphia an open door. What did it open to? And why would Philadelphia (a church of little strength) rate such an honor?
OPEN: There’s a story about a guy who happened to be visiting a friend who took him to an old one-room church building in the backwoods of Arkansas. He didn’t realize what kind of church it was until the minister started pulling rattlesnakes out of a burlap bag & passing them up one side of the ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Blessings
WHEN GOD OPENS A DOOR FOR YOU ESTHER 2:1-7; 16-17 INTRO. BY OUR OWN MEANS AND INGINUITY, THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS THAT WE CANNOT ACCOMPLISH: THINGS THAT REQUIRE THE DIRECT DIVINE INTERVENTION OF ALMIGHTY GOD. AS I ROLL BACK THE TABLETS OF MY MIND AND SHARE WITH YOU THAT IT WAS MAY 10TH, 1999, THAT ...read more
Scripture: Esther 2:1-17
Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places where God’s open door leads the church are
GOD’S OPEN DOOR-II—Revelation 3:7-13 Father’s Day—2002 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places where God’s open door leads the church are... 1. ...read more
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