Sermons on Doorkeeper:

How To Have A Happy Year

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 1, 2003

This sermon explains steps neccessary in having a happy year and explains that God wants to effect our lives all year long making the entire year joyful and not just the beginning of the year.

“How To Have A Happy Year” For New Years Day-- night Wed. Jan. 01st 2003, Communion Following Sermon OPENING TEXT: Rev 3:8 (KJV) God says to the Church in Philadelphia 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8, 1 Corinthians 7:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Preparing To Hear God Series

Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004

The first in a series on learning to listen to God.

Can You Hear Me Now? Preparing To Hear God Intro: Starting a new series…Can You Hear Me Now. Be interrupted by someone walking across the stage, and then asking that in their cell phone. Let me ask you….If God were to call you today, could you hear Him now? Illust; C.B. Radios. We had one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Transfiguration Is Revealing

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2005

TRANSFIGURATION(B) - Jesus’ transfiguration is revealing as Jesus reveals divine glory and as Jesus prepares for sacrifice.

JESUS’ TRANSFIGURATION IS REVEALING (Outline) MARK 9:2-9 - February 6, 2005 - TRANSFIGURATION INTRO: People often take note of the seasons that change. The signs can be very obvious. This past week provided days that seemed like spring. But a sudden snowstorm reminds us that we are still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What To Do When Surrounded By Evil Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2013

We see people getting victimized, we see people rejecting God, we see people acting in very ungodly like ways. What should we do about it? As we study these psalms we get a picture of who God is, who we are, and we get a perspective to help.

This psalm was written for the Sabbath day. Upon returning from their captivity to Babylon, Israelis sang this on the Sabbath at the time of the morning sacrifice. The psalm extols knowing God, and being transformed by God and contrasts that with those who refuse a relationship with Him. 1 – ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Gives Righteousness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 13 (A) - Our gracious God gives righteousness both to enjoy and also to share.

GOD GIVES RIGHTEOUSNESS (Outline) August 22, 2010 - Pentecost 13 - ISAIAH 56:1,6-8 INTRO: Human beings have a certain need to belong. In our day and age we have all sorts of groups and organizations, clubs and societies that one can join to fulfill that sense of belonging. But even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"We Always Thank God..."

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Reformation - We always thank God for every faithful believer and for God's powerful word.

“WE ALWAYS THANK GOD…” (Outline) October 31, 2010 - Reformation - 1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-5a INTRO: “Always” is one of God’s strong words of encouragement. Two weeks ago God reminded us to “rejoice always”. Only with the strength God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cowardly Denial

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

This study is about Peter’s denial of Christ. But it’s about more than that. This passage is a descriptive picture of cowardly denial—the cowardly denial of both the world and a close disciple of the Lord’s.

When you look at tonight’s title you probably are saying that tonight’s study is about Peter’s denial of Christ, and you’re right. But it’s about more than that. Tonight’s passage is a descriptive picture of cowardly denial—the cowardly denial of both the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Chain Of Witnesses Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

We see the need for the spread of the gospel as we are introduced to "a chain of witnesses" after Jesus' resurrection.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “A Chain of Witnesses” John 20:11-18 Introduction: “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” A game show even used that concept as contestants competed to discover “The Weakest Link”. In a group of people the one that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Growing Seed And The Parable Of The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 10, 2021

In God's Kingdom, growth comes from small beginnings

Mk 4:26-34 Illustration: There’s a traditional saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin which says, " For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost; For the want of a shoe the horse was lost; and For the want of a horse the rider was lost, being overtaken and slain by the enemy, all for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Anglican

Set Free In Our Minds

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 11, 2018

In today's world we find that more and more people including Christians are becoming enslaved to "prisons of thinking". Here is a sermon that will set you on the road to freedom.

Psalm 124:1-8 If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel now say—if the LORD had not been on our side when people rose up against us, they would have swallowed us alive because of their burning anger against us. The waters would have engulfed us; a torrent would have overwhelmed us. Yes, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cowardly Denial Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 27, 2024

A descriptive picture of cowardly denial—the cowardly denial of both the world and a close disciple of the Lord’s. It graphically shows what the Lord faces day by day.

When you look at tonight’s title you probably are saying that tonight’s study is about Peter’s denial of Christ, and you’re right. But it’s about more than that. Tonight’s passage is a descriptive picture of cowardly denial—the cowardly denial of both the world and a close disciple of the Lord’s. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

To Him Who Sits On The Throne.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 4, 2021

In 1861 there was in England a man by the name of Reginald Heber who composed a hymn that has always been a favorite of mine.  He used Isaiah 6:1-3 and Revelation 4:8-11, as the basis for this great hymn of the church.  The hymn is “Holy, holy, holy.” 

To Him Who Sits On The Throne. Revelation 4:1-11NKJV  In 1861 there was in England a man by the name of Reginald Heber who composed a hymn that has always been a favorite of mine.  He used Isaiah 6:1-3 and Revelation 4:8-11, as the basis for this great hymn of the church.  The hymn ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11, Isaiah 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Of The Night?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 14, 2025

Can we hear the call: "WHAT OF THE NIGHT?" God calls all people to the role of being a WATCHMAN! Are we sounding the alarm: ARE WE READY!

WATCH MAN, WHAT OF THE NIGHT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Youtube: Wade Hughes) Text: Isaiah 21:11 The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? 12 The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12, Deuteronomy 11:26-28, Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are Mine

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 19, 2024

Going through waters of hardship, rivers of difficulty, or the fires of adversity will either cause you to live in fear or force you to grow stronger. If you invite the Lord to go with you, He will because He said that You are Mine!

Isaiah 43:1-7 (NKJV) You Are Mine May 19, 2024 Before the kingdom was overthrown by Assyria, then by Babylon and then by Persia the children of God had stopped calling upon the LORD. The Israelites had grown weary of Him (verse 22). Their worship may have been lavish but was often only outward and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Win Of Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 13, 2005

Worship satisfies. It gives us right priorities. More joy, peace, hope. When your blessings go up to God, His blessings come down to you.

We are wired for worship! Several years ago a businessman here in Brecksville said to me, “I don’t like that word ‘worship.’ Sounds soft. It’s not for me.” Well, last week, we learned that worship is why we were created. It’s what gives us fulfillment. It satisfies. It gives us right ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist