Sermons on Doors Close:

Getting In Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

It is important to people to get in. They wait in lines all the time to get into a favorite restaurant, or into a movie, or some sporting event. Nobody wants to be left out, and everybody wants to get in somewhere.

Everybody wants to get in on the action. Back in 1982 a crowd began to form one Monday afternoon in December at the River Front Coliseum in Cincinnati. By the time the police arrived at 3:00 P.M., hundreds of fans had gathered at the doors, even though they would not open until 7:00 P.M. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:23-27

The Letter To Laodicea

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

Jesus is waiting at the door. The door is symbolic of your heart. Are you going to let him come in? The choice is yours because God gave us free will.

The Letter to Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22 Michael H. Koplitz This letter to the church at Laodicea is the most negative of the seven letters. Jesus tells us that He doesn’t like lukewarm followers. This means those passionate for God when they want to be and cold toward God when they don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Puerta Estrecha

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022

puerta estrecha

puerta estrecha   Sagrada Escritura Lucas 13:22-30   Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Hay muchas personas en el mundo que hacen las preguntas correctas. Hay muchas personas en el mundo que hacen las preguntas equivocadas. ¿Qué es lo que realmente hace una pregunta ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Other

Makitid Na Pinto

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022

Makitid na Pinto

Makitid na Pinto   Banal na Kasulatan Lucas 13:22-30   Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Maraming tao sa mundo ang nagtatanong ng mga tamang tanong. Maraming tao sa mundo ang nagtatanong ng mga maling tanong. Ano ba talaga ang ginagawa nitong tamang tanong? Ano ang ginagawa nitong maling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Other

Facing The Many Decision Doors Of Life Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2023

Opening life's doors.

A. DOORS ABOUT HEAVEN 1. The door of salvation. “ I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (John 10:9). 2. The door of discipleship. “You can enter God’s kingdom only through the narrow door. The highway to hell is a wide door for the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Close To Being Saved Are My Loved Ones?

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 19, 2003

Every true Christian has concern for the salvation of loved ones. For some, it is hard even to imagine them being saved. So we raise the question: how close are your loved ones to salvation?

HOW CLOSE TO BEING SAVED ARE MY LOVED ONES? SCRIPTURE: Romans 10:8-11 [8] But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; [9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006

You can have joy by the close fellowship of the body of Christ

The Joy of Fellowship I. Introduction I want to start today a series of messages called the Journey into Joy! Many Christians today are lacking the joy of the Lord. Many authors today go away to a retreat like a nice cabin to write a book. Note that Paul wrote this book from prison, not a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Principles For Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 1, 2008

What might happen if our church were to follow the Starbucks example and temporarily close its doors to examine the way we follow Jesus?

Starbucks Opens A new Starbucks has opened, of all places, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. We had never tasted Starbucks coffee, so last Wednesday we stopped in to see what it was like. With all the flavors and sizes and prices up on the board, it wasn’t easy to decide what we would order ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Can You Believe That?

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus is ready to work powerfully in every believer’s life. Faith welcomes His presence and purpose. Unbelief closes the door on His miracles.

There’s a strange thing happening in our world today. People have no trouble believing in the unbelievable…but when it comes to believing in God, suddenly we need proof, evidence, and footnotes. Surveys show large numbers of people believe in ghosts, UFOs, and reincarnation. Some even believe in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Mark 9:24, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:17, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Cm3 - Warning Not To Tamper With The Book, And Closing Prayers Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2019

These are the last words of the New Testament—the apostle John did not know that he was closing the canon of Scripture. If he had known, he could not have closed it more appropriately.

Tom Lowe 3/12/18 Book of Revelation Commentary Topic # C.M.: CONCLUDING MATERIAL (22:6-21) Lesson: C.M.3: Warning Not to Tamper With the Book, and Closing Prayers (22:18-21) Scripture (Rev. 22:18-21; KJV) 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Strive To Enter Through The Narrow Door, For All Of Life Is War Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 13, 2008

Jesus gives us very clear instruction on the way to God directing us to seek the 1) Right Door 2) at the Right Time 3) by the Right Way

In Jerusalem this week, President Bush and Prime Minister Olmert met as well as other mid-east officials to work on yet another middle-east peace process. As one commentator said, there is a lot of process and very little peace. This process is important for Mr. Bush, for in many ways he sees this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Other

What Would You Do If Jesus Comes Knocking On Your Door

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Sep 17, 2014

A question form a church member for our Wednesday night Question and message time. Food for thought What would you do if Jesus came knocking on your door. This deals with our fellowship with God.

Introduction: The question before us is what would you do if Jesus came to your house? I found a poem written by someone named Gregory, If he came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do. Oh, I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored Guest, And all the food you’d serve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

"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

Remembering Why We’re Here

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

God opens doors the world closes, sending Spirit-led people to welcome all, proving His unstoppable grace when culture says no.

Good morning, friends. Today we begin with a question: What do you do when the place you hoped would welcome you says there’s no room? That’s the question at the heart of Acts 8. > “An angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Go south to the road—the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39, Isaiah 56:3-7, John 14:2, Mark 11:17, Galatians 3:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

An Encounter With God

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

See from the scriptures what takes place when we have a close encounter with God.

An Encounter with God Turn to Isaiah 6:1-8 I. Something More Than A Shout (Introduction)... I’m glad I go to a church where I can lift up the name of the Lord right out loud! Amen? I love singing songs, clapping and shouting in church just as much as the next guy, maybe even more! But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8