Sermons on Blue Door:

How Do I Keep From Getting Down? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Larry King was famous for interviewing the biggest celebrities just a few decades ago. But King was interviewed on a New York City radio program was asked, “Larry, if you could meet God and ask Him one question, what would it be?” Larry King, who was a Jew, said, “Do you have a son?”

Today, I want to speak to you about “How Do I Keep from Getting Down.” We are moving verse by verse and sentence by sentence through the New Testament letter of Colossians together. Here are some key background facts to better understand Colossians. You can move through the four chapters of this ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

After The Storm

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 27, 2021

In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem entitled “The Rainy Day” we find this famous line which says “Into each life some rain must fall” meaning that everyone will experience difficulty and heartache at some point.

After the Storm By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem entitled “The Rainy Day” we find this famous line which says “Into each life some rain must fall” meaning that everyone will experience difficulty and heartache at some point. Matthew 5:45 says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40, Matthew 5:45, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Apostolic

The Mountain Perspective Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

This is why people fly and why they climb mountains. They want to see things differently. If you can just get high enough you can see from heaven's perspective, and from that viewpoint you can always be optimistic.

\ Mary Crowley is one of the richest women in America. She is founder and president of the multi-million dollar empire of Home Interiors And Gifts Inc. She was the first woman to sit on the board of directors of the Billy Graham Assoc. In reading her book Think Mink, I discovered she has a retreat ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-14

Created In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 8, 2022

This message looks at the concept of being created in the image of God, what that means and how the image becomes distorted.

In the Beginning. That’s where it all started and where God created all things. Now, I have no interest in dating when that creation may or may not have happened. Everybody has a theory. For me, it’s enough to believe that God created everything. That this world as we know it was not an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

Children are different in many ways, but almost always they are alike in one way

• You tell a child to do something and invariably they will say, “why” ? • You tell a child not to do something and invariably they will say “why”? One of the reasons it annoys us as parents when our children do this, is because sometimes we know they should do something, but we do not always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To Terms (Romans 3:21-31) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 22, 2022

The second half of Romans 3 gives us a crash course in theological vocabulary, and the most important paragraph in the Bible.

Good morning! Please turn to Romans 3. We are going to pick up where we left off last week. Last week we talked about the Grand Finale of Paul’s argument that no one is righteous before God. And I realize that it’s a hard thing for people to accept, that there’s nothing we can do to earn our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Children are different in many ways, but almost always they are alike in one way.

• You tell a child to do something and invariably they will say, “why” ? • You tell a child not to do something and invariably they will say “why”? One of the reasons it annoys us as parents when our children do this, is because sometimes we know they should do something, but we do not always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha’s Ministry - The Passing Of The Great Man Of God – Elisha Dies, Now With His Lord 2 Kings 13: 14-21 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 21, 2022

Elisha was a prophet mightily used by God because he was available and faithful. However like all of us, our ministry comes to an end, and we are called home. This completes the series on Elisha and is a fitting close to this great man.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY - THE PASSING OF THE GREAT MAN OF GOD – ELISHA DIES, NOW WITH HIS LORD 2 Kings 13: 14-21 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 21 [A]. THE LAST DAYS OF THE PROPHET. 2Kings 13 v 14 When Elisha became sick with the illness of which he was to die, Joash the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, Hebrews 11:32-39, 2 Kings 13:14-21, 2 Kings 13:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep To The Script

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 23, 2018

“rejoice always?” Really, Why? Instead of asking why, I’m going to ask you why not? Is the accuser going to help your situation? Is the world going to help your situation? Does the world and the accuser, even care about your situation?

Keep to the Script Philippians 4:4-9 Voice 4 Most of all, friends, always rejoice in the Lord! I never tire of saying it: Rejoice! 5 Keep your gentle nature so that all people will know what it looks like to walk in His footsteps. The Lord is ever present with us. 6 Don’t be anxious about things; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Doe God Want? Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

44th message from Ephesians dealing with knowing and doing the will of God.

“What God Wants” Ephesians 5:17 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 E. Live in Wisdom 5:15-6:9 Wisdom is the practical application of ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Is Our Shield

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 16, 2016

Proposition: In Genesis 15:1 - The LORD GOD tells Abraham (and therefore us) that 1. He will be Abraham's Shield 2. He will be Abraham's protector, defender and guard. 3. All Abraham has to do is allow God to lead

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12; Psalms 27; Philippians 3:17 - 4:1 Theme: God is Our Shield Proposition: In Genesis 15:1 - The LORD GOD tells Abraham that 1. He will be Abraham's Shield 2. He will be Abraham's protector, defender and guard. 3. All Abraham has to do is allow God to lead ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Learning What Counts (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 22, 2018

In contrast to the works righteousness that Paul had been striving for before he became a Christian, Paul embraced the faith righteousness that comes through the grace of God by faith in Jesus.

Introduction: A. When life goes well for people who do not know the Lord they feel elated. 1. When hard times come they sink into despair. 2. But true joy enables us to rise above the rolling waves of circumstance. 3. Joy comes from a consistent relationship with Jesus Christ. 4. When our lives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciples Of Jesus Have The Heart Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 18, 2021

Jesus' own life and purpose was to serve and to give, and as His followers that must be our purpose as well.

A. One day a kind old gentleman saw a little boy who was trying to reach a doorbell. 1. The boy asked the old gentleman for his help, and the old man lifted the boy up so the boy could push the doorbell. 2. As the old gentleman put the boy back on the ground he asked the boy, “What now, little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Philippians 2:5-11, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I’ve Got A Mansion…do You?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 28, 2022

A little boy got on the elevator with his father at the Empire State Building. They were going to the observation deck at the top and view the city.

• As the elevator ascended the boy watched the signs flash as they went by the floors: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. • The farther up they went, the more nervous the boy became. • Finally he looked up as his dad and said, “Daddy, does God know we're coming?” (Leighton Ford, "Hope for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Providence Part 3 - God’s Plan Now And Our Problem With It Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 8, 2018

What are God's requirements in the post-garden period, and man's problem with it.

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 3 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3, Matthew 7:24, Micah 6:8, James 4:17, Romans 7:7-11, Hebrews 1:1-2, John 1:1, John 1:1-14, Philippians 3:8-11, Romans 7:7-25, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, John 16:13-15, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 13:50, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Revelation 21:8, Matthew 7:21, 2 Corinthians 5:1-4, 1 Peter 2:5, Romans 3:23, 1 Corinthians 15:35, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Revelation 20:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ