Sermons on Doorways:

Clarifying Communion

Contributed by John Gullick on May 1, 2002

A sermon that attempts to take an overview of communion - It begins with a little play with two seagulls - easy to produce-

The communion service. Seagull 1. (Arms flapping circling around something) Aaah aaah out of my way Colin gull. Seagull 2. You can call me C gull Clara - amyway this is my spot I come here every Sunday. Seagull 1. What for. Seagull 2. It’s the bread man - there’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Warning! Straddling Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2002

Keeping one foot in the world and one foot in heaven just does not work. There is a danger in being uncommitted to Christ.

WARNING! STRADDLING CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH! I KINGS 18:17-21 INTRODUCTION: A woman getting onto a sky lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

"It Is Well."

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

This shows a mothers trust in God.

MOTHERS DAY 2002 "It is well." MOTHER M ... is for the million things she gave me, 0 ... means only that she’s growing old, T ... ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37, Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Wisdom Works Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Everyone who puts Jesus’ words into practice builds a great life.

September 30, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 3 INTRODUCTION Who would have guessed that a series of books “…for Dummies” would sell more than 35 million copies? You’re probably familiar with these big yellow self-education books. People a lot like you and me purchase them to help us learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother, A Thief & A Pharisee

Contributed by Garry Warren on May 5, 2003

Jesus’ mother, a thief that was crucified with Jesus and the two pharisees who placed Him in the tomb all responded differently to Jesus’death on the cross. How will you respond?

A Mother, a Thief, and a Pharisee Read John 19: 16-42 Today we are looking at the actual crucifixion of Christ When I came to seriously consider and study for this message I soon realised there were many ways that I could approach the topic. I could do a verse by verse exposition and bring ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-42

Denomination: Brethren

Why Do We Need To Be Born Again?

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 14, 2002

Unless a person has a personal revelation of the Risen Lord Jesus, by faith, they will never see the need to be born again

Why... be Born Again? 14-04-02 Chris Jordan Reading: Isaiah 5:18-25 18 Woe to those who draw sin along with cords of deceit, and wickedness as with cart ropes, 19 to those who say, "Let God hurry, let him hasten his work so we may see it. Let it approach, let the plan of the Holy One of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

How Precious To You Is Life

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Sanctity of Human Life

“How Precious to You is Life” Exodus 1 Intro: You know, there is one thing that is common in all of mankind. Whether rich or poor, young or old, in America or Africa or Australia. Life is precious! Sometimes the lives of others don’t seem precious to us, but when it comes down to our own ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002

God’s exiled remnant preserved.

ESTHER Theme: God’s exiled remnant preserved. Key Verse: Esther 4:14 "For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Father With Many Good Sons Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Dec 12, 2006

A good son will want to meet with his daddy – be near him, spend time with him – for instruction, impartation, counselling, prayer, etc. The prodigal (Luke 15:11-32) left home too soon from under the guidance, training & instruction of his daddy.

A GOOD FATHER WITH MANY GOOD SONS 2 Kings 6:1-7 (by Herman Abrahams) Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: hermanabrahams@yahoo.com Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

A Spiritual Malfunction

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

When we hear what God wants us to be and what he wants us to do in our worship and we do something else, this says that there is a critical "disconnect," a spiritual malfunction.

A man was hired to paint the lines on the highway that divide the lanes. Now the company didn’t have a lot of resources so he had to do his painting on foot. After the first day at work his supervisor was very impressed when he learned that this new employee had painted three miles’ worth of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Experience Versus Obedience In Faith

Contributed by Michael Trask on Feb 6, 2007

We put a high premium on our experience in life. This limits us and also prevents us from the greater experience and reality which Jesus calls us to enter. Peter was "experienced" in fishing. But Jesus would take him beyond his experience. Us too.

You are talking to someone about something, something that you know is true with all of your heart. And right in the middle, of making your most convincing point, they stop you and they say those words that bring a sudden end to all discussion. “ That has not been my experience!” They say. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jude & Revelation Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

Twelfth in a Series going through the New Testament

JUDE & REVELATION Sermon 12 Introduction: In the previous lesson we studied the Epistles of Peter and John. This lesson will begin with Jude, the book to expose Apostasy. We will conclude this lesson and this study with the Revelation. The Revelation is the Book of Final Consummation. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Draw Near To God - In The Temple Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007

This sermon is about drawing near to God, especially in Church!

Last Sunday I called on you to draw near to God, and He will draw near to you, and I spoke of how Enoch walked with God. Enoch became intimate and personal with God and for 300 years had a relationship with God. If you have ever noticed, that in those times that you find yourself pushing in to God; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Draw Near To God - In The Temple Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007

This sermon is about drawing near to God, especially in Church!

Last Sunday I called on you to draw near to God, and He will draw near to you, and I spoke of how Enoch walked with God. Enoch became intimate and personal with God and for 300 years had a relationship with God. If you have ever noticed, that in those times that you find yourself pushing in to God; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Character Of Peace Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This sermon is 3rd in a series on the fruits of the Spirit, or Charcter of a Christian: Peace

I. I have to begin with a little story that came across my e-mail this week about a "haunted car" in Lousianna. (1) This story happened about a month ago in a little town in Louisiana, and while it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock tale, it’s said to be true. This guy was on the side of the road ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist