Sermons on Door Of Opinion:

How To Find A Great Church - And What You Might Expect To Find There

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Aug 5, 2004

Many have noted to me that they wish they could find a really great church - one that might truely inspire them. These are my opinions and those of a great many others who have written on the topic. I hope you find them of use.

How to Find A Great Church - and What You Might Expect to Find There Salvation is by Grace and through faith in Jesus but the offerings of a great church can be of immense value in furthering your walk with the Lord and most importantly meeting your true obligations as a good Christian. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Use Caution": Manage Your Mouths Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 13, 2003

Our words are important not only so that we don’t hurt others but that we do not close the door on God’s blessing in our life.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches March 16, 2003 Second Sunday of Lent “Use Caution”: Watch Your Mouths I Peter 3:8-15 Introduction: Today’s scripture was written to Christians living in a pagan society where Christianity was being attacked and Christians were persecuted and even put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

One In The Spirit: God Shows No Partiality

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 22, 2007

This sermon compares Peter’s ministry with Cornelius in Acts 10 to the open door God is giving our congregation to be partners in ministry with a Hispanic speaking congregation.

One in the Spirit: God Shows No Partiality --Acts 10:34-48 On Sunday evening, January 27, 2002, Olympic gymnasts Mary Lou Retton-Kelley, Kerri Strug, and Bart Conner appeared on the Celebrity version of the TV Reality-Game Show “The Weakest Link,” along with five other famous Olympic athletes. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Methodist

Peter Softening To The Law Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is the 12th study in the book of Acts this study deals with Peter softening his heart to the Law so he could open the door of salvation to the Gentiles.

Peter Softening to the Law Acts 9:31-43 Acts # 12 As we start this section of Acts we will see that Salvation is getting ready to come to the Gentiles. The Gospel is meant for all people not just the Jewish people. In the start of this section we see that Peter, the leader of the church, is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 5, 2005

Facing obstacles to sharing the gospel is common, but God will find listeners who learn to live for Jesus. When one door closes he opens another.

Here in Acts 28:16-28 Paul explains himself, the gospel and their rejection of it. Why I’m wearing these chains. Why Jesus is the Christ. Why do your hearts reject him, and where will God go from here. Jenny and I were walking along in the neighborhood a few weeks ago when we came across ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Final Thoughts For A Pressured Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

Here in this last chapter Paul deals with some of the things a church, feeling it own pressure as well the external pressure of those outside its own doors.

FINAL THOUGHTS FOR A PRESSURED CHURCH INTRODUCTION: For everything we read about the Corinthian Church, and everything Paul attempts to teach this same church, for the most part we are left with a church struggling to identify itself to each other and in its community. It has been rocked by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

“promises And Proofs From The Good Shepherd” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 21, 2015

Jesus provides promises and proofs of His Deity and Messiahship after two I AM declarations; I am the Door and I am the Good Shepherd

“Promises and Proofs from the Good Shepherd” John 10:22-42 Last week we heard Jesus make two more “I AM” statements, emphatic declarations of His own Deity, identifying Himself as the YAHWEH, the Lord God of the Old Testament. He said, “I AM the DOOR of the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Baptist

Follow God’s Voice Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 16, 2010

1) The Voice of the True Shepherd (John 10:1-6) 2) Following the Voice through the Only Door to the Fold (John 10:7–10)

John 10:1-10. "Follow God’s Voice" Everton Community Church. Sunday October 17, 2010. This week saw two radically different outcomes from mine disasters. In Copiapo Chile, 33 miners began their first weekend above ground since a rescue that gripped the world, of their 69-day ordeal trapped deep in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Other

Be Opened!

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 23, 2014

Ever feel like you are trapped in a box? We all have something that traps us, we need to be freed, we need the door to be opened.

BE OPENED! Mark 7:31-7:37 31 Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. 32 They brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they implored Him to lay His hand on him. 33 Jesus took him aside ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dancing With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 4, 2015

In Acts 10 - God loves to challenge our thinking, He confronts our "box thinking" and He leads us to new doors of opportunity and transformation.

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48 Acts 10:44-48English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles 44 While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. 45 And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer For Those Who Say, “pray For Me” Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 28, 2014

Prayer is the constant force the moves the people in the neighborhoods in the communities of the world to ask God, knock on God's door and seek God out to affirm the faith of Jesus.

Prayer For Those Who Say, “Pray For Me” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 28, 2014) “And Samuel said, “Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray you unto the LORD”(I Samuel 7:5, King James Version [The ark in Kirjath-jearim]). “And said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Friends

Why Teamwork?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 24, 2009

A key to unlocking the door of revival at Christian Hills is teamwork and when the team players understand the following statement then we will have another key to unlocking revival.

Why Does God want Teamwork? Recognition of new members at Christian Hills Church during Praise and Worship. Opening video Illustration: Teamwork “The Blue Angels” Illustration: Movie Clip on Teamwork – From “Remember the Titans.” Movie is focused on bringing together different cultures and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s 3 Ways To Be Receive Blessings!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 5, 2019

GOD’S 3 WAYS TO BE RECEIVE BLESSINGS! If we follow these 3 steps not only does it open the door to blessings but you will certainly grow spiritually.

GOD’S 3 WAYS TO BE RECEIVE BLESSINGS! If we follow these 3 steps not only does it open the door to blessings but you will certainly grow spiritually. Revelation 1:3 (KJV) Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3, Romans 10:17, James 1:23, Psalm 119:11

Preaching Peace

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

This passage gives the first message ever preached to the Gentiles by one of the apostles. It’s the message that opened the door of salvation to all the people of the world.

Last week left us in the home of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, who, while in prayer, received a message from God to send some men to bring back Simon Peter. Peter along this same time had also received a message from God while in prayer to go with these men. Cornelius tells Peter in verse 33 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Baptist

God Of The Suddenlies Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025

The suddenlies of God are not accidents or coincidences; they are divine visitations—moments when heaven touches earth to shift destinies, open doors, release miracles, or execute judgment.

GOD OF THE SUDDENLIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-2 Supporting Texts: Malachi 3:1, Isaiah 48:3, Acts 16:25-26, 2 Kings 7:1-9, Luke 2:13-14 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when God interrupts the ordinary with the extraordinary. These are not slow, progressive moves—they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God