Sermons on Doors Close:

Becoming A New Testament Believer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 19, 2010

What does it mean to be a New Testament believer? Most, sit in Church every week with their mouths closed, maybe, maintaining a facade of respectability. Moreover, that might be our problem, most think and act as though praise and worship is about coming

Text: Psalm 150:1-6 Becoming a New Testament Believer Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary;praise him in his mighty heaven! 2 Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness! 3 Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn; praise him with the lyre and harp! 4 Praise him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Appropriating The Mind Of Christ In Light Of His Coming Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

Every day reports coming from the Middle East point to the unfolding of events that lead us to believe the rapture of the church is but moments away. Sometimes, my skin even bristles with an almost electric charge as I think of closeness and imminence of

APPROPRIATING THE MIND OF CHRIST IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING 2 PETER 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Every day reports coming from the Middle East point to the unfolding of events that lead us to believe the rapture of the church is but moments away. Sometimes, my skin even bristles with an almost electric ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fight For Truth Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 18, 2008

In the Army of the Lord, we are to defend the truth of the Gospel. Jude tells us to Stand Firm, Defend, Build Up, Pray, Seek Jesus, Stay Close, Stay Focused, Remain Strong, Help Others and Rescue them from judgment.

‘Fight for Truth’ The message from Jude is still prevalent today. We must defend the truth of the Gospel. We are to stand firm in our faith and build each other up in it. Basic Outline: In Jude, in vs 3, we must be defenders of the faith. Standing firm in what the bible says, with the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Pray

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 10, 2008

In today’s political climate, many are turned away by all the negativity and are disgusted with everything that is going on. So much so, that they just want to throw up their hands, close their eyes, and hope things will just get better by themselves...

Over the centuries, there have been many great revivals and moves of God. Yet, before each great move of God, there was always a move to prayer. The Lord will raise up many to pray and seek after Him. Right now men and women of God are being called to begin to pray and seek His face. There is an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Titanic Syndrom Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Tonight as we continue to take a close look into the mirror of God’s Word, James challenges us regarding how we treat people. The way we behave toward people indicates what we believe about God.

Titanic Syndrom Review "Quick, Get the Umbrella" & "Mirror, Mirror" Tonight as we continue to take a close look into the mirror of God’s Word, James challenges us regarding how we treat people. The way we behave toward people indicates what we believe about God. Text: James 2:1-13 My dear ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Goodwill Toward Us

Contributed by David Mcallan on Jun 26, 2008

God’s goodwill to us is not because of our worthiness or beauty, but because we belong to Jesus Christ. Stay close to Jesus & you will know the constant goodwill of God: the grace & peace from God the Father & the Lord Jesus Christ.

Intro Q. Are you familiar with the word “capricious” - The Greek gods in the days of the Ephesian Church were known to be capricious - Dictionary definition = “subject to sudden changes in behaviour, mood or opinion, often for no good reason”. - You never knew where you stood ---------------- - In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Improving Your Relationships

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

. This message provides a few exhortations on how to have healthy personal relationships. How do I have close relationships that don’t become controlling or co-dependent? How do I handle times when relationships are rocky?

Matthew 22:39 7/3/16 Intro The two great commandments are: “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” And “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”1 According to what Jesus said in Matt. 22:37-39, it is all about relationships: our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25, Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 7:1-5, 2 Timothy 2:23-26, Galatians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Centurion Julius’ Experience With Paul

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2016

What would it have been like to be the Roman officer who sailed in close quarters with the Apostle Paul during the harrowing trip from Caesarea to Rome? How did God’s bond-slave, Paul, affect this man?

CENTURION JULIUS’ EXPERIENCE WITH PAUL Acts 27:1-28:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING OLDER 1. Have you ever felt like everybody around you is getting older faster than you? 2. A woman was sitting in the waiting room for her first appointment with her new dentist. She noticed his diploma ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Food For Man And Beast. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 13, 2018

These final three verses are a closing statement to the first chapter. It states that God gave to man every “herb bearing seed,” and “every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed” from which he can derive his food.

June, 11 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.A.8: Food for Man and Beast. Gen. 1:29-31. (KJV) 29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall Of Babylon The Great Proclaimed And Mourned Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 24, 2018

A CLOSE-UP OF BABYLON'S JUDGMENT 1. The announcement of her fall (Revelation 18:1-8). 2. Consequences of her fall for the world (Revelation 18:9-20). 3. The finality of her doom (Revelation 18:21-24).

Book of Revelation Commentary By: Tom Lowe Date: 7/13/17 Topic # IV: VISIONS OF JUDGMENT AGAINST ROME (12:1-19:21) Subtopic C: THE FALL OF BABYLON, THE HARLOT (17:1-19:10) Lesson: IV.C.3?The fall of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed, Not Merely Reformed

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 5, 2011

The Lord does not merely help us fix up our lives or amend our ways; he transforms us into a new creation and wants us to spread this transforming message. But first, we must look more closely at this transformation.

Transformed, Not Merely Reformed (2 Corinthians 5:16-21) 1. Last week, many of you experienced power outages; transformers were exploding 2. Transformers increase (step up) or decrease voltage (step down). 3. It is more efficient to send electricity long distances at a higher voltage, and then to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

I want you all to know that the importance to all of this relates very closely to the subject of “Authority in Religion” . . . It is impossible to maintain unity unless we can agree upon a ‘standard’ of authority. Funny thing is . . .

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 5: “Determining Our Standard of Authority” Now that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s can be put behind us, maybe we can start putting more emphasis on those things we should be working on through out the year . . . starting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hosanna In The Midst Of A Pandemic

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Apr 7, 2020

The world is in a locked down mode this Palm Sunday. Streets are empty and businesses are closed. We are told to stay home and if we must venture out, to avoid touching our face and to wear mask to avoid spreading the deadly Corona Virus.

Palm Sunday “HOSANNA” IN THE MIDST OF A PANDEMIC Ezekiel Ette, Ph.D. (Matt 21 : 1 – 11) As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: United Methodist

A Better Tomorrow

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 24, 2015

When you sit, eat, fellowship and walk closely with the King of Glory, increase is guaranteed; the kind of testimony you can’t even ask or imagine will be given you and your tomorrow will certainly be better than your today..

Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-7 Introduction The story of Mephibosheth is a testimony of overnight increase. It is a story of how you can be suffering and weeping today and tomorrow you are smiling and dancing for joy (Psalm 30:5). It is a story of how you can be living with someone today because you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping Prayer In Perspective Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 8, 2008

Think for a moment about what it would be like to be blind. No vision of blue skies, wind-blown trees, loved ones, favorite movie. Close yours eyes for a moment right now. Notice the absence of things. Notice all that is missing.

Keeping Prayer in Perspective Matthew 20:29-34 As we come to the end of our study in Matthew 20, we find a short story that is included in three of the four gospels. Keeping in mind our general rule of thumb that whenever the Bible tells us something three times it is of major significance, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational