Sermons on doors opening:

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 22, 2003

Jesus is the Door to salvation but He is also the door that is always open for us to enter into the Holy of Holies.

September 21, 2003 Evening Worship Text: John 10:1-10 Series: The Seven “I Am” Statements of Jesus Part 1: I Am the Door Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do people say I Am?” Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets. “But who do you say that I AM?” Simon ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Practice Makes Perfect

Contributed by David Crank on Sep 12, 2011

Your personal best requires that you take on the mindset of an athlete. An athlete runs to win. They exercise disciplines for the win when the door opens for opportunity. They sacrifice for what they believe in.

Everyone has heard the phrase “Practice makes perfect” or at least I think they have. It’s such an old adage, I’m not sure if anyone knows who said it first. Regardless of who coined the phrase, the Bible is full of wisdom concerning this very notion of practice and results. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opening Up Heaven Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Opening up the doors of Heaven.

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (spoken by Jesus, John 10:9, NKJV). “I’d rather be a doorkeeper in the house of God ... no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:10-11, NKJV). A. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1, John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is That Knocking At Your Door?

Contributed by James May on Jul 28, 2002

Jesus stands knocking without ceasing at the door to the heart of every man. Why won’t we open the door and let Him come in?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20-22, John 10:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Tested

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jun 30, 2010

God tests our faith when He closes doors, but this leads to an even better open door.

FAITH TESTED Hebrews 11:6 Thank you for the opportunity to share with you again. I’ve been asked several times, “Are you ready?” My answer is, I’m never ready. When it’s time you do it relying on God’s help. So let’s do that now. I like hearing Ptr ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Doors In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Doors play a major role in our life each day.

Have you ever counted how many times you go through doors each day? If you add it up, it will amaze you how much they play a major role in our life - ESPECIALLY THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR! Illus: A woman goes to a psychiatrist and says, "Doctor, you've got to do something about my husband -- ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Silent Nights - Pt. 2 - Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 15, 2013

We enjoy "Silent Night" at Christmas, but what if every night is silent? How do we endure quiet seasons of life when nothing is stirring . . . even God?

Silent Nights Pt. 2 - Closed Doors I. Introduction Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round your virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep heavenly peace, Sleep heavenly peace! Silent Night although it is one of the most popular (top 100) Christmas Songs of all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Now - Opportunity's Door Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Yesterday foundation for action, tomorrow power of dream, today action.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What word do you say most often? ___________________ 2. What is wife’s/husband’s favorite word? ________________ 3. The most powerful thing about yesterday _______________, tomorrow ________________, now _______________. 4. Most powerful word is now: today is the tomorrow you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

You will find that doing God's work, in God's way, will bring God's provision.

Facing Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-42 Introduction 1. In episode 5 of the A.D. series, we see how even in the midst of persecution, the apostles of the early church continued to be obedient in declaring the Gospel. They faced opposition from the religious and political leaders of the time, many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Battle Ground Of The Mind? Imprisoned?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2017

There is a promise land before us, what hinders us? Often times the battle is not from without but the battle is from within... Defeat can be a state of mind? Can God? vs God can! New opportunity?

THE BATTLE GROUND OF THE MIND... IMPRISONED? There is an open door of opportunity... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:5, 2 Corinthians 3:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Advantages Of Small Strength Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 26, 2017

Are you small? Are you weak? If so, you are in VERY good company, and God will set before you a door that no one can shut.

To the angel of the church of Philadelphia write: These things says the Holy, the True, the one having the key of David, the one who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens I know your works. Look, I have given before you an open door, and no one has the power to shut it, because you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: *other

Things Aren't Always As They Seem Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013

God sometimes has a bigger purpose, something you cannot see behind an open door you walked through or behind that door that closed so abruptly on you.

Have you ever had to say this to someone in your house? I have to say this to my kids all the time because my kids have this tendency to stand right in front of our tv. I mean, they just stop dead in their tracks, it’s like they’re hypnotized by what’s happening in that moment on ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 9 - Philadelphia: An Open Door No One Can Shut Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 27, 2020

How little faith opens big doors by keeping the Word of God

Philadelphia: An Open Door No One Can Shut watch this sermon https://youtu.be/b6EqN1OcVU8 Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church www.gracecommunity.com June 14, 2020 Revelation 3:7-13 Introduction This is a tough series of messages. Very tough. We are more drawn to the image of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Isaiah 6:3, John 6:68-69

Denomination: Brethren

How God Closes One Door And Opens Another

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

God guides us by using closed doors and opens doors if we are willing to submit to His total control

How God Closes One Door and Opens Another (Acts 16:6-18) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Letter To The Church Of Philadelphia: An Open Door To A New Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 23, 2023

I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close. You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word and did not deny my name

“He was christened Giovanni, the Italian name for John. His mother named him after John the Baptist in hopes that he would be devoted to Jesus. But Giovanni was hardly devout. As the son of a wealthy cloth merchant, the boy was a spoiled rich kid. One day a beggar in the marketplace asked Giovanni ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8, Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Salvation Army