Sermons on Doors Close:

Why People Don't Answer The Door

Contributed by Don Austin on Jul 21, 2001

Reasons people don’t answer God’s call.

"Why People Don’t Answer The Door" Rev 3:20 Have you ever gone to someone’s house and knocked on the door and they never came to answer it? You know their in there, the TV is going or the radio going, tape player going, but they don’t answer the door. I was told a story once about a guy went ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Five Lies That Open The Door To Temptation's Trap

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2006

This message analyzes the things that we say to justify giving in to temptation and then looks at the biblical truth on each issue.

Five Lies That Open The Door For Temptation’s Trap: 1. “It couldn’t happen to me.” - v. 12. - Often we are the most vulnerable when we believe we are the strongest. We don’t take the proper precautions against sin and soon we find ourselves deeper into a mess than we ever imagined we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Secret Weapon For Getting People To Want Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 19, 2018

In this passage Paul speaks of throwing his "heart wide open" to the Corinthians. Could it be that the deep relationships that will come from doing that might be the church's secret weapon for attracting people to Jesus in a culture overwhelmed by loneliness?

DANGER SIGNS ON CHURCH FRIENDSHIPS: Shallow conversation, safe prayer requests, and busy pastors. - Sometimes church members can be mean to each other, but even in good times many church friendships are characterized by their lack of depth. What are some of the signs? a. Shallow conversation. - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Prepared Are We, Really?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2020

In the parable of the 10 virgins, the whole point is being ready - truly ready - for coming face to face with Jesus - either when He returns or when we go to Him. This message, which relies heavily on William Barclay for context and content in the first part, explores this theme.

How Prepared Are We For Jesus? If we look at this parable with western eyes, it may seem an unnatural and a "made-up" story. But it actually telt tells a story that could have happened at any time in a Palestinian village and which could still happen today. A wedding was a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Found Heaven's Narrow Door? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

There are two doors after death: destruction or delight and we choose which door we will pass through while we are alive; either the narrow door to heaven or the wide door to hell.

Have You Found Heaven’s Narrow Door? Luke 13:22-30 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Since I first learned about heaven as a child, I’ve been fascinated with the thought of living with Jesus forever. When I was a senior in college I was the Youth Minister at First Baptist Church in Prattville, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

When You Hit A Wall, Look For A Door

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Aug 31, 2019

As we grow older we will face walls, walls that old age all by its self produces. Some may be walls that we may have thought that were only for other people, like the wall of “Old Age.” Old Age is for others and not me.

“When You Hit a Wall, Look For A Door” Gen 18:11-14 11 Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. 12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also? 13 And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus "i Am" The Door Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2021

Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway.

Video transition: “The Work” from Skit Guys! “I am the Door/Gate!” Thesis: Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway. Introduction: The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Amazing Prophetic Power

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2012

There are few passages of Scripture that open the door on God’s incredible prophetic power than Daniel 11. Don’t close your eyes to this amazing passage.

Passage: Daniel 11:2-20 Intro: No wonder Daniel was sick for three weeks when he saw this vision! 1. here he was, eager to see his nation of Israel restored to God’s favor. 2. instead, this vision presents them as a battleground between two warring empires, then the victims of terrible ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:2-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Life-Changing Lessons: Rejection At Nazareth

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 7, 2019

“When God closes a door, he opens a window, but it's up to you to find it. In the meantime, you can praise Him in the hallway.”

If you never get a no, then you aren’t taking enough chances. But the same areas of the brain become activated when we experience rejection as when we experience physical pain. This is why rejection hurts so much (neurologically speaking). Patience under disappointment is one of the great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Catholic

God's Seven Doors: Pathways To Personal Growth SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

In this sermon, we explore seven opportunities God provides for our personal and spiritual growth. We'll learn how God not only opens doors for us, but also empowers us to walk through them.

Seven Doors that God Opens for Us! In this sermon outline, we will explore seven open doors that God has for our lives and personal ministries. We can trust that God will make a way for us even when it seems impossible. It's important to remember that when God opens a door, He also gives us the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11

Topics: Holy Spirit General

When Facing Midnight Danger Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Your fasting bridges the gap between your pain and God’s provision.

“But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed.” Acts 16:25-26 “At ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26, Matthew 25:6

Denomination: Baptist

Sweep Around Your Own Front Door

Contributed by Robert Mckenzie on Jul 12, 2003

Before you judge someone else you had better judge yourself first.

Sweep Around Your Own Front Door… Matthew 7:1-5 1 Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Proverbs 28:3-28

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Door (John 9-10) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 3, 2024

Week 4 of "What's in a. Name-- The 'I Am' Statements of Jesus"

What’s In a Name? Week 5: I Am the Door Good morning! Please open your Bibles to John 10. Speaking of opening, since we are talking about Jesus being the door, in preparation for this I tried to count all the doors I’ve opened so far this morning. The first door I opened today was the cabinet ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Strive And Those Who Seek

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Those who Strive and those who Seek

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Those who Strive and those who Seek Luke 13:22-30 Jesus has been teaching about the Jews need to respond to his message. He has now left the large crowd and continues on his way to Jerusalem (9:51). Someone asks him if just a few will be saved and as we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sweep Around Your Own Front Door

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

Sometimes I feel more like a volunteer fire fighter than a pastor. We spend much of our time outing unnecessary fires created by gossip. Thank You Robert Mckenzie from "Good Shepherd Baptist Church" for the original messsag

We used to have an award that we gave out each month at the VW dealer, where I worked as shop foreman. It was called the “Crybaby” award and it was a baby’s pacifier mounted on a piece of wood. We gave it to the technician that griped and complained the most, each month. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist