Sermons on Closed Door:

Faith In The Storm Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 6, 2014

Jesus' teaching closes Mark chapter 4 by revealing to us the truths of the Kingdom of God and the importance of having faith. However, if we aren't willing to do what Jesus has called us to do, can we really ever have faith in the storms of life?

Faith in the Storm Mark 4:21-41 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - Last time we saw ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Christians Suffer

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 21, 2013

Peter wants the elect of God to not lose hope but to realize that suffering is one tool that God uses to prepare us for life and service in the Kingdom of God. A close view of our text reveals four things that God promises to His elect who are enduring trials and tribulations, sufferings

"In His kindness God called you to His eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation" (1 Peter 5:10) NLT. In this 1st letter of the Apostle Peter, he expresses from first-hand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

When Christians Suffer

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 21, 2013

Peter wants the elect of God to not lose hope but to realize that suffering is one tool that God uses to prepare us for life and service in the Kingdom of God. A close view of our text reveals four things that God promises to His elect who are enduring trials and tribulations, sufferings

"In His kindness God called you to His eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation" (1 Peter 5:10) NLT. In this 1st letter of the Apostle Peter, he expresses from first-hand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014

Candle-mas, the story of Simeon is a simple story, but if you look closely, there is a lot about the way we should be living our lives … as either Jesus will appear one day on earth, or we will die and meet him in heaven; either way, we want to be ready.

Word Count: 2579 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2014: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: "Candle-mas", the story of Simeon is a simple story, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Episcopal

#7 Is Homosexuality A Sin? Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 28, 2016

This sermon describes God’s plan and design for sex. This sermon take a close look at how does the Bible describes homosexuality? Man’s terminology or God’s terminology. Terms the Bible uses to describe homosexuality, exposing the Lies about Homosexuali

Is Homosexuality a Sin? 10/11/15 Introduction: As Christians we must make a choice to either go along with our society’s standards or to go by the standards of God’s Word. As Christians we must be informed about what the Bible says about homosexuality. Some claim the Bible has little ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are A Fundie Bible Thumping Mentally Retarded Crutch Needing Holy Ro... Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2016

"You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded backwards thinking ignoramoose God loving hypocrite." You believe in Jesus? Jesus, Paul, and Peter says you will face opposition to your faith.

YOU ARE A FUNDIE BIBLE THUMPING MENTALLY RETARDED CRUTCH NEEDING HOLY ROLLING HOMO-HATING DIRT IQ CLOSE-MINDED BACKWARDS THINKING IGNORAMOOSE GOD LOVING HYPOCRITE 1 PETER 4:12-19 You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Eye View

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 4, 2016

Tough love or tender love. The disciples toiling in rowing, and Jesus unusual response. (He would have passed them by.) When we get close to God we will have sympathy for others, we can also gain insight into the best way to help them.

God's Eye View Intro: In many video games there is something called, "God's Eye View." What they mean by that is seeing things from a much better perspective and vantage point. For example, if we had a battle scene, there is the perspective of the individual soldier facing enemies that his limited ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalms 13 – God’s "Waiting Room”? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 11, 2021

“There is so much we still don’t know about this virus,” says a researcher. “Until we have better data, we’re just going to have a lot of uncertainty.” The world is temporarily closed. But this is not God's Waiting Room. Psalm 13.

Psalms 13 – GOD’S “WAITING ROOM”? The World is Temporarily Closed. Image by Edwin Hooper on Unsplash Psalm 13:1 “O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way?” THE WORLD IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED The Covid 19 virus continues to spread with lockdowns and locked ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mind Your Manners (Be A Servant To All)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 31, 2025

My mother instilled in us to have good manners. Stand up when a women approaches the table. Eat with your mouth Closed. The Lord also is calling us to have a manners the manners of a Servant. Jesus came to be not just a servant but a servant of all. Yield to have such a heart.

Have you ever dined at a fancy restaurant ... or at someone's home ... and felt a little ... uncomfortable? President Calvin Coolidge ... invited some friends from Vermont ... to dine with him ... at the White House. They were extremely ... nervous. And were concerned ... about the correct ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14, Matthew 15:36, John 13:14, 1 Corinthians 11:27

Denomination: Anglican

Bearing Much Fruit!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 6, 2023

Jesus said, if you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing. Imagine living so close to Jesus that even your prayers become prophetic utterances because they are given in His name and will!

If You Remain in Me John 15:1-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As time unfolds, providing us with the opportunity for retrospective contemplation over weeks, years, and decades, we often find ourselves questioning the impact we've had on the world around us. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 12 - The Final One Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 14, 2023

We close this whole series with a poem that suits the subject very well. It is a poem about Satan’s evil and activity. The poem may prove difficult for some but take it as a challenge. There are footnotes to aid in the understanding of the themes. I hope you can slowly work through it.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 12 - THE FINAL ONE This is the closing Part of this study on not being ignorant of Satan’s devices and it is a difficult article. It might only appeal to those who like poems and like to inquire into things. The poem is fairly difficult. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12, Genesis 10:8-10, 2 Chronicles 11:15, Isaiah 34:14, Matthew 13:33, Mark 8:15, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Galatians 5:7-9, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 12:10, 2 John 1:7, John 8:44, Revelation 9:1-11, Revelation 20:1-3, Ephesians 6:16, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 John 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:13, 2 Timothy 3:1, Matthew 13:39, 1 Timothy 5:14, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Revelation 11:15, Ephesians 2:2, Ephesians 6:12, James 1:13-15, 2 Corinthians 11:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whom Will You Meet In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 7, 2022

There is so much speculation about heaven but we have very little to go on in the word. People express the hope of heaven being a reunion and we look at that. Whom do you want to meet in heaven? That is what we will consider here. Heaven could be very close.

Whom will YOU meet in heaven? INTRODUCTION Talk to Christians about heaven and what that will be like, and you have so many variant answers. That is normal, for none of us knows any details and a lot of what we think is more in line with our own assumptions. What will you do there? Will we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 12:20-21, Matthew 10:37, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Psalm 116:15, Psalm 31:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Time For A Spiritual Audit – Philippians 3:7-10 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 2, 2022

What do we value? What do we strive for, day to day? And the interesting challenge here is that even when we value good things (e.g., loving our family, helping others), they don’t come close to who Jesus is.

A couple of weeks ago I was looking at my credit card balance, and it was much higher than I expected it to be. So I knew I needed to do a little audit there myself. I checked it out and realized that some of these charges aren't even mine. So I called the credit card company and we together ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wednesday - An Extravagant Giver And A Ruthless Taker Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 21, 2022

These two stories of the extravagant giver and the ruthless taker are excellent examples of what we should and should not be. Both people were very close to Jesus, but ended up having very different reactions to him. Jesus loved them both in spite of what they did to Him.

A. We might oversimplify things by saying that the world is made up of two kinds of people: givers and takers, but there is some truth to that statement. B. I love hearing stories about big tippers and I try to be a good tipper myself. 1. A man named Greg Rubar was a waiter at D'Amico’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Soldiers Faith 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Only when we are willing to risk surrendering everything in life do we come close to experiencing the miracle that is God’s love in Jesus Christ. We must be willing to abandon all other authority in our lives if we are to see God move in a miraculous way.

A Soldiers Faith 2017 Today we mark Remembrance Day as a church family. It is a day that holds a unique significance for each of us. For some it marks the Remembrance of a loved one who fell in service for their country or those who had been taken prisoner never to return. For others it is a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed