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Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 23, 2011

Thsi sermon is about life: recognize it, when you open your eyes in the morning

The right conduct is with most of us but only in the morning by the arousal of life with one’s eyes open and greeting the morning light only (Revenge will do) (John 3:19) “And this is condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eye Opening Prayer

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 12, 2007

Just as Paul did for the Ephesian churches, we should pray to have our eyes opened to the fullness of who Jesus Christ is.

1. Introduction (1:15-18) 2. The first eye opening petition is that the church might know the grace of Christ. (18a) 3. The second eye opening petition is that the church might know the glory of Christ. (18b) 4. The third eye opening petition is that the church might know the greatness of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 31, 2012

What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes “Financial clout and leverage.” Is th

“Open Heart Surgery” 1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22 What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

The Open Door Of Hope Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 6, 2012

This sermon is second in a series of "Open Doors". The theme is one of God who, no matter how far we think He is from us, no matter how far we have strayed, He is there to open a door of hope.

THE DOOR OF HOPE Hosea 2:14-23 “Therefore, behold, I will allure her, will bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfort to her. I will give her her vineyards from there, And the Valley of Achor as a door of hope; she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, as in the day when she ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

It’s so easy for us to grovel in our ingratitude, gripe and grumble. It’s so easy to be negative about people and life. When it comes to ingratitude, we all must plead guilty. There is so much good, beauty and kindness all around us, and we see only th

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army INTRODUCTION: Syria was to the North of Israel and made many military thrusts into Israel. Much like modern Israelis and Palestinians. Israel’s king was able to anticipate these military moves and avoid the battle. Look at what the young man saw. He saw ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Great Door Is Open

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 15, 2011

God knows how to open the door of opportunity to us to do his work. And though there are many that oppose his work, none can impede it. Even the gates of hell cannot prevail against it! I Cor 16:9, "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and th

Pastor Toby Powers, Truth Baptist Church, Bremen, GA. www.trumpetoftruthonline.org I Corinthians 16:9 "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." KJV A GREAT DOOR IS OPEN I Corinthians 16:9 Intro: Paul, writing to the Corinthians from Ephesus on his third ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Doors: Open Or Closed

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 24, 2017

The majority of the body of Christ believes that God opens doors (a "yes" answer to prayer) and closes doors (a "no" answer to prayer) in their lives. Does scripture support such a belief?

The message today is one that I believe is going to challenge traditional thinking in the Body of Christ. How many of you have heard the following statements and, perhaps, even said them? ? When God opens a door no one can close it. ? When God closes a door no one can open it. ? When one door ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:29-32, John 2:1-6, John 11:41-42, Hebrews 4:14-16, Jeremiah 2:11-13, Acts 16:6-10, Romans 2:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Heaven Torn Open"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2018

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“Heaven Torn Open” Mark 1:4-11 Throughout the Old Testament, from the Fall in Genesis—forward—God is cloaked in mystery. Throughout the wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness, Moses is God’s mouthpiece through whom God speaks. When the Tabernacle was set up, the Lord led the people by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Adversaries At The Open Doors

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2019

When you ask God to give you opportunities do not expect the devil to rejoice when He does.

1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2019 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

An Open-Ended Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 20, 2018

Waiting faith and expectant trust.

AN OPEN-ENDED PRAYER. Psalm 123:1-4. This is a short, impassioned prayer: a plea for help in the face of adversaries. It begins with adoration, with an abrupt “Unto You…” (PSALM 123:1). This is a song of Ascents and its opening may be paralleled to another: ‘I to the hills will lift ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Open Doors

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 4, 2018

God's Open Doors There are many kinds of doors spoken of in the Bible and there is a spiritual picture found at each door. Some doors we are to walk through and some doors that are open to us can lead to problems.

God's Open Doors There are many kinds of doors spoken of in the Bible and there is a spiritual picture found at each door. Some doors we are to walk through and some doors that are open to us can lead to problems. Not every door open before us is of the Lord. This is why it is so important that we ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Psalm 141:3, Ezekiel 8:8

"Ephpheta, Be Thou Opened”

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2018

We need to get very, very serious about promoting priestly vocations

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Extraordinary Form “Ephpheta, be thou opened,” Jesus said, after groaning, “and immediately his ears were opened, and the impediment to his speech was loosed, and he spoke clearly.” Come to any baptism–as we’ll have here on Saturday the eighteenth, and you’ll hear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10, Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Catholic

The Gates Must Be Opened Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 11, 2022

If these gates remain shut, it will limit our service to God and hinder our destiny fulfilment; but when these gates are opened, we will have exponential church growth, improvement in our church finances and abundant blessings.

THE GATES MUST BE OPENED “When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him” (Acts 12:10) We shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:10, Mark 7:34-35, Isaiah 60:11, Revelation 2:25, Psalm 126:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Door Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 22, 2022

When you find that God has opened a door you do not want to miss the blessing of going through it. Once Jesus closes that door there is nobody who can open it.

Oftentimes life’s great opportunities last only for a moment. You must seize that moment. It is the time to grab the brass ring. Take advantage of the opportunity or it will be gone. I am talking about real life changing opportunities that we have. These are the moments when you sense there is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Open Door Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021

Has God opened a door of opportunity to you ? Then seize the moment! Step out in faith and experience all God has designed to bless you with.

Many of you will remember the game show “let’s make a deal”. In this game show the show’s host, Monty Hall, would often give people the option of choosing what was behind 3 doors. The reason I draw this to your attention is because the Lord Jesus opened a door of opportunity to the church in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist