Sermons on Closing The Door:

A New Beginning - Part 1

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2001

In this message we begin a study of Nehemiah to see how we can have a new beginning.

"A NEW BEGINNING" TEXT: NEHEMIAH 1:1-11 Have you ever needed a new beginning, a fresh start, a clean slate - a do over, have you ever needed a second chance after you had really blown it? I’m sure Bill Buckner would love to have a second chance at that ground ball hit to him on the 6th game of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival And The Prayer Of Power Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2022

Unless the Lord builds the house, those who labor on it labor in vain. And unless we pray for God to build our upcoming Revival, all our labor will be in vain. But what should we pray for God to do?

A woman told of their family moving into a new house in town after years of living on a farm. Early the next morning, their 3 year old boy ran into the bedroom to wake them. “I dressed him and told him to play in the yard and to quit bothering us.” About 20 minutes later, he came running back. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1 -Pray Regularly Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 10, 2015

How can I pray? How long should I pray? How do I hear God?

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Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

God's Providence Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 26, 2020

With our limited sight and insight, we trust in the One who has foresight and foreknowledge. We trust in God's providence.

Hello all. Hope that everyone is keeping well, physically and spiritually. • Let’s honour the Lord together, faithfully, as we gather each week to worship Him, to read His Word and hear from Him. • So let’s commit this time to God in prayer. We are blessed, Lord to be able to come before You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ministry Of Accepting No

Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 6, 2003

This sermon is designed to encourage the believer that God has a purpose in saying no to his children.

Have you ever asked your parents for something and they said no. Have you ever asked the teacher at school to allow you to do something and they said no. Have you ever asked God why did you allow my friend or loved one to go into a coma, and die. What did you do? Did you throw a temper tantrum, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Concluding Affirmations In John’s First Letter For All Christians – 1john 5:15-20 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 8, 2022

Unanswered prayer in your will, is answered prayer in God’s will for you. Assurance of salvation is one of the greatest themes we find in the scriptures for a person’s relationship with God. 5 great Affirmations close Chapter 5 of First John.

THE CONCLUDING AFFIRMATIONS IN JOHN’S FIRST LETTER FOR ALL CHRISTIANS – 1John 5:15-20 There are 5 of these affirmations at the end of this letter, and 4 statements marked by the words “we know” and we will consider them this morning one by one. It is very clear that John is strong on knowing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:15-20, John 20:28-29, 1 Peter 1:8, Romans 8:28, Luke 17:12-15, Philippians 3:10-11, Revelation 3:20, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning Is Not Easy Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

Even when we win the battle the war is not over. This is part 5 of 5 in a series of sermons on Gideon.

Gideon Winning is Not Easy Judges 8 Intro. Review life and Victory of Gideon It seems everyone stops with Gideon’s victory over Midian. Gideon and his army continue chasing two kings of Midian and about 15,000 soldiers. Vs 8:10 You would think that when you win, things get better. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Privately

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 3, 2001

An expository lesson stressing the need for private time and private involvement in prayer.

PRAYING PRIVATELY Matthew 6:5,6 INTRODUCTION: Opening remarks about the resurgence of prayer and lack of opposition. READ TEXT First of all, it needs to be clearly understood that this is not a prohibition against public prayer. Unfortunately some have made it out to be as such when in fact we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listen! God Is Speaking!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 16, 2014

If you obey God’s voice carefully and walk in His ways 100 percent, victory is yours! Learn to patiently wait and claim God’s promises, there are no short cuts!

Listen, God is speaking! Jeremiah 37:17..then Zedekiah the king sent and took him out. The king asked him secretly in his house, and said, "Is there any word from the LORD?" John 10:27”My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” (Memorize) One boy lost a valuable ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Encounter Of Openness And Truth

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 28, 2019

It is God who sets things in motion, and God who opens hearts to the Gospel.

THE ENCOUNTER OF OPENNESS AND TRUTH. Acts 16:9-15. It is a bit of a cliché, but ‘when God closes one door, He opens another’. This was certainly the experience of Paul and his companions: Silas (cf. Acts 15:40), Timothy (cf. Acts 16:1-3), and Luke (cf. Acts 16:10). We are not told how, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Ahead To 2021

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 4, 2021

We must cling to God no matter what the future may hold. (Or, “don’t trust a new year; trust God!”)

Looking Ahead to 2021 January 3, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must cling to God no matter what the future may hold. (Or, “don’t trust a new year; trust God!”) Focus Passage: Habakkuk 1:2-5 Supplemental Passage: Some trust in chariots and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Right On Discipleship Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 21, 2003

Christian ministry can never distance itself from teaching. Are you growing as a Christ follower? Many parents make a mark on the wall by the door to indicate a child’s height as the child grows year after year. If the Heavenly Father did that, would

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on October 26, 2003. It is the fourth installment in a series of sermons on the Biblical church that includes The Biblical Church is right on growth, worship, leadership, discipleship, family and money. The series is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

3. Thoughts In 2 Peter - Number Three - A Listening Discipline - 2 Peter 1:18 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025

How well do you listen? How should Christians listen? This message is about a listening discipline, and we need to discipline ourselves in how to listen. Lots of points from life’s observations are shared here. Allied to listening are attitudes of hearing.

3. THOUGHTS IN 2 PETER - NUMBER THREE - A LISTENING DISCIPLINE - 2 Peter 1:18 “Didn’t you hear what I said?” “Weren’t you listening!” “Pay attention!” - a favourite of teachers. We hear these expressions often around the home and at school, though not confined just to those places. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18, Matthew 11:15, Isaiah 6:9-10, Isaiah 42:20, Jeremiah 5:21-23, Jeremiah 6:10, Acts 7:57, Colossians 1:19, Psalm 46:10, Isaiah 30:15-16, 1 Samuel 3:9-10, Mark 4:23-24, James 1:19, Psalm 27:14, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life's Toughest Challenge

Contributed by Bret Bone on Jan 7, 2013

I would like to begin today by asking you a simple question… What is the greatest challenge each of you will face in 2013? Before I even asked this question…I knew how the majority of people would answer… Most people when asked this question… ans

Video- We Are the Church Slide #1 Welcome… Prayer I would like to begin today by asking you a simple question… What is the greatest challenge each of you will face in 2013? Before I even asked this question…I knew how the majority of people would answer… Most people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

"The Praying Knight"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 2, 2008

Shows the need for prayer warriors and teaches how to become one

A Praying Knight” September 7, 2008 "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Holiness