Sermons on Church Opening:

Letter #6 "Dear Philadelphia: The Door Is Open!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

The History of Philadelphia: 1 John 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God." (HCSB) Philadelphia: means "city of brotherly love." 1) Jesus presents Philadelphia with an opportunity! Vs. 7b-8a "What he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Open My Eyes, Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 13, 2014

To show that we need to open our facets of learning when reading the Bible to receive from GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you open your eyes when you read the Bible? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to open our facets of learning when reading the Bible to receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 119:18 (Amplified Bible) Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everybody Has An Open Invitation To God's Love

Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2011

The Church reminds the world today that Jesus is coming again and the world should get its house in order.

Everybody has an open invitation to God's love Have you ever invited anyone to dinner? One of the greatest compliments an individual can pay to another is to invite him/her home to dinner. The nature of our society is of such that we are selective about the calibre of persons we invite to our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Door Closes, Another Door Opens

Contributed by Greg Moller on Feb 6, 2020

What happens when a church closes doors for the last time but Jesus isn't done with them yet.

Our ministry has been holding services as part of a mainline denominational Church ( I won't name names) and for the last couple years I had been pastoring there. I was informed a few weeks ago that the church would be shutting down and closing the church. About a week later I was informed ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Divisions In The Church?

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 1, 2024

For Christians today, many practical lessons of righteous behavior are found in the teachings of the Apostle Paul. Paul opened the letter to Corinth telling them he had heard of divisions among them.

We began studying practical teachings for everyday life for Christians taught from the Apostle Paul to Corinth. Paul opened the letter to Corinth telling them he had heard of divisions among them. A correspondence had come to him with many concerns of these divisions and other behaviors for which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23, 1 Corinthians 1:12, Romans 12:1-3, 1 Corinthians 2:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of Philadelphia: Words Of Praise To A Faithful Assembly (Revelation 3:7-13)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 13, 2024

The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and be delivered from its enemies and the coming hour of trial upon the world.

The seven churches of Revelation 2-3 were literal, authentic, verifiable places of worship in the region of Asia Minor within the boundaries of the Roman Empire. These churches are not the product of allegory, nor are they tales of mystics and sages of ancient days. There is nothing written in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:12, Luke 12:8, Romans 10:9, 1 John 2:23, 1 John 4:15, Revelation 3:7-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revelation 13 Who Can Open Open The Book Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 23, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

STUDY IN REVELATION 13 Who Can Open The Book? Revelation 5: 1-14 Chapter four runs right into chapter five, with no break. John sees God holding a book in His right hand. The book is sealed and has never been opened. The book is the key to understanding the rest of Revelation, it is the official ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Sustaining Your Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 11, 2020

Are you struggling to keep the doors open? Stop! God is most likely calling you to a better pasture because yours is brown.

"What God does not ordain, He does not sustain." - Unknown This may well be why so many church starts fail. Intentions may have been good and demographics screamed, "GO!", but the still small voice of God said, "No" or "Not now" or "Not you." It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, John 17:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Alive And On Fire

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 11, 2013

It is quite clear that the church is under attack. It’s open season on pastors and the entire church as well. It is almost as if the world system is pushing the church into a corner and challenging the church to produce its credentials

4 The Lord will wash away the filth from the daughters of Zion. He will wash away the blood from Jerusalem. With a spirit of judgment that burns like fire, he will make everything pure. 5 Then the Lord will create a cloud of smoke in the day and a bright flame of fire at night over every building ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

4 Ways To O-P-E-N The Gate Of The Promised Kingdom!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 6, 2012

Jesus CHRIST fulfilled the Prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1-2), in Luke 4:18, using KJV, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To PREACH the GOSPEL to the POOR; He has sent Me to HEAL the BROKENHEARTED, To proclaim LIBERTY to th

O – Overview of CHRIST’s AUTHORITY! P – Preparation for the CONQUEST! E – Edification & Strengthening for the BATTLE! N – Navigation towards the PROMISED KINGDOM! INTRODUCTION: Jesus CHRIST fulfilled the Prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1-2), in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:30, Leviticus 13:25-32

Denomination: *other

Welcome Newest Members: "Demoniac, Adulterous Woman, Church Persecutor

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 30, 2011

There is no such thing as the perfect church member. A sermon with three monologues: The Insane Demoniac, the Adulterous Woman, the Former Heavy Weight Champion Persecutor of the Church.

Welcome Our Newest Members: “The Insane Demoniac, The Adulterous Woman, and The Former Heavy Weight Champion Persecutor of the Church.” Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church For The Churched

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wake Up Church!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 13, 2010

In this outline we see that the Church must be awake and alert to what is happening around about them. The way is to have our eyes open and have a divine vision rising from the Word of God! It is time for the Church to awake; rise and do the commission go

WAKE UP CHURCH! In this outline we see that the Church must be awake and alert to what is happening around about them. The way is to have our eyes open and have a divine vision rising from the Word of God! It is time for the Church to awake; rise and do the commission go Christ and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12, Acts 20:7-12

My Month Of Open Heavens: Attitude - Gateway To Our Open Heavens

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

Welcome to the month of our open heavens. This month Thy Lord will open your heavens.

Welcome to the month of our open heavens. This month Thy Lord will open your heavens. Open Heavens means a lot to many people. Generally it is about a gradual or sudden change of spiritual, material or financial status, from the position of hardship, struggles, frustrations and tightness, to times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Job 42:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep Your Eyes Open Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 2, 2008

A study through the book of Jude Part 2 of 4: We need to stay alert against our tendency to slip into “feel good sin.”

ME Open your bibles to the book of JUDE…if you don’t have a bible with you, the ushers will gladly hand you one. [Ushers hand out bibles to any who need them] We’re going to be looking at verses 5-11 today… Let me start by saying that I like things that feel good… • Roller coasters • Warm ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-11

Denomination: Wesleyan