Sermons on Books Are Open:

Cordless Christians

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. The book of revelation is a book of judgement and hope.

1. The book of revelation is a book of judgement and hope. We have spent much time on considering how the wicked will be judged and how God will destroy all evil including the one from whom all evil flows. As we said last week God’s judgement is complete. 2. And now we spend our last two weeks of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The New Jerusalem

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. The book of revelation is a book of judgement and hope.

1. The book of revelation is a book of judgement and hope. We have spent much time on considering how the wicked will be judged and how God will destroy all evil including the one from whom all evil flows. As we said last week God’s judgement is complete. 2. And now we spend our last two weeks of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The New Testament Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 22, 2009

New Testament: A brief survey of the New Testament including brief descriptions of each major grouping of books. The goal is to encourage greater use of the Bible.

[Start the sermon after the presentation of the video, The Bible, from sermonspice.com]. What did you think of the video? I think that the video truly unearths realities that we are often hesitant to speak about. I also think that we have to admit that there really is that sort of either ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

The invitation from Jesus is open to all who will recieve it.

As the family and friends of xxxx xxxxx, we are gathered today in the presence of God both to remember him and to find comfort from the word of God during this time of mourning. The psalmist wrote, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” and then the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Greatest Story Ever Told's Opening Act Tweaked To Advance Assorted Agendas

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 29, 2020

Greatest Story Ever Told's Opening Act Tweaked To Advance Assorted Agendas

In the frantic effort to co-opt all of culture to advance the cause of comprehensive revolution, not even the symbols of the sacred and solemn are immune from being hijacked for the purposes of advancing the agenda. In fact, it is often the only time that otherwise intended for destruction will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Open My Eyes, Lord: Discovering The Treasures Of God’s Word - Psalm 119:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 16, 2024

“Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.” (Psalm 119:18, NLT) This verse is a cry of humility, dependence, and hunger. It’s not just a request for physical sight but for spiritual illumination—to see, understand, and delight in the deep treasures of God’s Word.

Open My Eyes, Lord: Discovering the Treasures of God’s Word - Psalm 119:18 Introduction Today, we gather around a prayer that has been whispered by the faithful for generations, a prayer that leads us into the very heart of God. Our focus is Psalm 119:18, where the psalmist prays: “Open my eyes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18, Ephesians 1:17-18, Psalm 19:7-8, Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blinded By Stuffing

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

This thanksgiving open your eyes to God’s blessings

Sermon: "Blinded by Stuffing" Jn 6:25-35 November 18, 2001 I can’t believe how fast this year has gone. Can you believe it, it is only three days until thanksgiving - and for those of you with children that’s means its only 37 days to Christmas. Did you know that America’s first thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: United Methodist

The Great Shaking

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009

The Lamb opens six seals the prelude to the Day of the Lord

Revelation Chapter Six Title: ‘The Great Shaking’ Text: Revelation 6:1-17 Theme: The Opening of the Six Seals I. There Is A Great Sovereign Savior (v.1,3,5,7,9,12,7:1) [The Lamb Who Controls-He Gives/Allows-v.2,4,8] A. He Opens the 1st Seal (v.1,2) [Parallel: Matthew 24:4,5] 1. Introduced by One ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defeating Greed With Generosity

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 29, 2013

Generosity is not a matter of the wallet, it is an open heart and hand to others.

AVOIDING GREED THROUGH GENEROSITY LUKE 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” P.S. Generosity is more than the state of your bank account, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discovering Christ In Genesis

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 5, 2013

Genesis opens with a picture of redemption & closes with a promise of redemption

Discovering Christ In Genesis - Bible’s message – Redemption - Jesus Portrayed, Prophesied, Presented, & Proclaimed Gen. 1:1''In the beginning God Creation reveals the unity, power, and personality of God. • It denies atheism-- in the beginning God. • It denies ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Tongue Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 17, 2013

This sermon encourages believers to open their mouths and share their faith.

Series: Taming the Tongue---James 3 Introduction: Most of the messages we have looked at based on James 3 have focused on restraining an out of control tongue. We all envy the man or woman who knows exactly when to speak and when to be silent. Outspoken Christians and silent Christians.. Moments ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Starts Fires

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 21, 2010

open your heart and pray for the fire of heaven to fall

PRAYER STARTS FIRES 1st Kings 18:37Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the LORD God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again. 38Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:39

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Humbly

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 21, 2019

if we pray with an open heart, it will be heard and we will be forgiven

Last week we heard about the persistent widow, who by constantly praying and badgering an unjust judge, got the justice she deserved. And we were reminded that because of God’s love for us we can pray for justice in our own lives and it will be delivered. Today we heard another scripture that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Episcopal

The Song Of Zacharias

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2013

The old priest opens his mouth for God, and prophesies.

SONG OF ZACHARIAS. Luke 1:65-80. It is probable that Zacharias was elevated above purely personal petitions when he exercised his incense-burning office as priest in the Most Holy Place on the day that the angel Gabriel had appeared to him (Luke 1:9-11). The longings of the faithful remnant in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:65-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Said About Himself

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2020

Jesus was open about himself he hide nothing.

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT HIMSELF John 4:50 Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. John 21:4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:50

Denomination: Baptist