Sermons on Closed Door:

When Jesus Exhales Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001

3rd night of Revival Series using Philippians 1:19 as main theme.

When Jesus Exhales John 20:21:22 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Most of us have seen or heard of the movie Waiting to Exhale ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22, Philippians 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Do The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 20

DO THE RIGHT THING (MATTHEW 27:1-10) The parents of a teenage girl received a letter from the college freshman: Dear Mom and Dad, I just thought I'd drop you a note to let you know what's going on with me. I've fallen in love with a guy named Blaze. He's a really neat guy, but he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 4, 2014

Two areas life/Satan most frequently attacks people of God are in the “mind and emotions.”

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Ephesians 6:13-18 May 11, 2014 The Breastplate of Righteousness Intro: • Studying pieces “the whole armor of God.” • “armor or God” necessary tool/our fight against the devil • W/o every piece/armor/place, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2018

Death is certain but the promise of Resurrection is more certain. Why is that promise so powerful and what difference can our resurrection mean to us?

(We began the sermon by singing the favorite hymn: Victory In Jesus “I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory, How He gave His life on Calvary to save a wretch like me; I heard about His groaning, of His precious blood's atoning, Then I repented of my sins and won the victory. O ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying Focused And Finishing Strong

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 7, 2017

In each trial that we go through, we have the option of learning a life lesson. staying focused is a way that we can finish this race strong and accomplish all that God wants for our lives.

Life’s Pitfalls and Discoveries Staying focused and finishing strong Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction- We continue in the series called Life’s Pitfall and Discoveries. Week one, we looked at the problem of un-forgiveness and the positive discovery of what forgiveness does in our lives. Week two ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Stuck In A Place Called Troas

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 4, 2020

At Troas something remarkable happened to Apostle Paul that will change the course of the early church history.

STUCK IN A PLACE CALLED TROAS "6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them. 8 So passing by Mysia, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Time I'll Praise The Lord

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 17, 2003

Just as it was with Leah, we find the same story today. There are mothers today trying to get their husbands to love them. Trying to win the approval of others. Trying to find their identity in their children. The problem is—our husbands and children were

This message was delivered on Mother’s Day by Pastor Squires wife, Danice. Welcome 2 Groups 1. I want to welcome home our military families! If there is anyone here from the Abraham Lincoln, would you please stand? 2. I also want to welcome our new Moms! If this is your first Mother’s Day, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:17-20, Genesis 29:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praise God For Mothers

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 11, 2002

A tribute to the Godly Mother’s which God places in our lives. The Love of a mother is the closest thing that I can think of to a worldly view of "Agape" love of God.

Praise God for Mother’s I tell you when I call home I so look forward to the voice of my mother. I love my dad, but I do love to talk and spend time with my mother. Why is this so? I know that with certainty the love of a mother for a child far surpasses what is common in our world and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

I Just Need Is A Word

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 10, 2020

God delivered them from the hands of their enemies.

As our story opens up, we see that the children of Moab and the children of Ammon, and the Ammonites came against Jehoshaphat to battle. And we could so easily assign names to these enemies that apply to us personally. So easily we could name these same troubles as: attack on our character, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Widow, A Pot Of Oil, And God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 13, 2002

God always takes care of His own!

2 KINGS 4:1-7 "A WIDOW, A POT OF OIL AND GOD" * In the days of Elijah and Elisha in Israel, the principle prophets of God gathered about them a group of God’s workers called "the sons of the prophets." * One of these "sons of the prophets" died leaving debts and the creditor harassed the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Body Language

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 30, 2006

There is a message that the Body of Christ emits to the world. We issue Body language through the non-verbal communication of our presence and interactions with people on a daily basis.

(Picture) Rebecca Cory is a standup comic. She is best known for her appearance on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”. I do not vouch for her brand of comedy because I have never heard her personally. I mention her because her routine is apparently quite engaging and she draws large audiences. Part of her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Acts Of The Apostles 32 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

When Paul arrived in Jerusalem, he gave a report of how God had been using him to bring scores of Gentiles to the Lord.

. After his report, the church leaders in Jerusalem told him about the devout Jews who were still practicing the Jewish ceremonial laws along with their salvation. They suggested that Paul, rather than incite a riot, join four men who had just completed their Nazarite vow, so when the devout Jews ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27, Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

"The Four Faithful Friends"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 18, 2003

This story teaches us that we can make a difference in people’s lives ... and to overcome obstacles that keep us away from the power of God.

“The Four Faithful Friends” Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life Of Jesus’. TODAY, we want to look at a man whom Jesus healed. Luke 5:17-20 – all turn – READ 5:17 – Jesus was in a house, teaching a large group of people. The place was packed! Every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

sermon focusing on Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Matthew 6:9-13 A boy was in confession: Bless me Father for I have sinned... Father, I had bad thoughts... PRIEST : Did you entertain them? BOY : No Father... but they entertained me! A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Living As Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 27, 2011

Using 2 video clips I begin by encouraging people to turn to Christ if they haven’t yet. Then I unpack this passage as to what it means to live as children of light, full of forgiveness, avoiding even a hint or a whiff of impurity.

(Note to the reader: I began this talk by showing a video called Ribbons, available from PremierTV2006: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9K86vcHOLI. It shows how Jesus took upon himself the penalty for sin and all that binds us; see 1 Peter 2: 24-25.) ‘[Jesus the Messiah] himself bore our sins in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Anglican