Sermons on Eyes Were Opened:

Living Under Open Heavens

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 20, 2016

Most christians don't realize the benifits of their redemption, nor can they over night, but we can all grow.

Living Under Open Heavens Genesis 28:10-16NKJB Willie Mays began his major league baseball career with only one hit in his first 26 at-bats. Though he went on to hit 660 home runs (third on the all-time list), and steal more than 300 bases, his debut was so unimpressive it seemed unlikely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Open Heaven Thru Prayer Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2005

This is part one of a three part series on praying in the spirit and tongues. A church that experiences miracles signs and wonders is a praying church. It?s a spiritual church that is sensitive to spiritual things. You want to see miracles in your life

"They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles? teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed were together and had all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion - Open, Closed, Or Cracked? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 7, 2020

Is the Communion Meal Open to all who profess Christ? Or is it overseen by the congregation hosting the meal and thus restricted to those who are in open fellowship with the assembly? The message is a study of this controversial question.

“In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, for there must be factions among you in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Church With An Open Door Anointing

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Aug 13, 2005

This sermon is about the 6th of the 7 churches that Jesus sent a personal message unto; the church in Philadelphia. Because they had been faithful and kept the commands of Jesus, He gives them an "OPEN DOOR" of anointing that no man, not even Satan could

The Seven Churches of Asia: Sermon #06: The Church in Philadelphia: The Faithful Church With an Open Door Anointing Introduction: Our text brings us to the 6th of the 7 local churches that Jesus send a "personal Messsage" unto. The Town of Philadelphia: Known as "The City of Brotherly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Genesis 1:1

Open Up And Say Ah!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 17, 2002

God can & will open doors for us in ministry, but we must remember to keep our focus on Him. We cannot afford to look at those things which would deter us from God’s will.

Stand & Read - Rev. 3:7-13 "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this: [8] ’I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, James 4:10

Denomination: Other

Breaking Open Our Doubts

Contributed by Clarence Semonious on Mar 29, 2008

That the hearers be thankful we can believe even if we cannot "see".

When my son was in high school, he left his jacket in his car while he was with friends at a fast food spot. A crowd gathered so he went back to the car. The jacket was gone. He made a report, describing the jacket and said the boys who were in the area went to a certain school. The officer asked ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Windows Blown Out Or Open? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 8, 2002

God’s mercy is available to us, whether we call on Him in disasters only or whether we are constantly in His presence. But how much more ready we would be for disaster if we cultivated His presence. A sermon for the 9/11 anniversary.

(Singing): “Sitting by the window praying, waiting for the break of day; sitting by the window praying, hearing what God might say.” (Repeat) Of all the images which linger, a year later, of the events of last September 11, none is more haunting than the picture of people falling from the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"If God Were Your Father" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jun 17, 2006

This message stresses the Bibical truth that we as Christians have but one Father, and that is God.

"If God Were Your Father" Text-Matthew 23:1-10 dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- When I was in college I remember being taught that a child’s first concept of God is his or her earthly father. If a child’s earthly father was cruel and uncaring, and showed no interest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"If God Were Your Father" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jun 17, 2006

This message stresses the Bibical truth that we as Christians have but one Father, and that is God.

"If God Were Your Father" Text-Matthew 23:1-10 dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- When I was in college I remember being taught that a child’s first concept of God is his or her earthly father. If a child’s earthly father was cruel and uncaring, and showed no interest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Philadelphia--Church Of The Open Door" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Christ opens the right doors for us, and encourages us when life hurts.

Philadelphia-"Church of the Open Door" Revelation 3:7-13 The Letters to the Seven Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Imagine the heartache of an athlete striving to qualify for the Olympic team, only to be disqualified by a technicality. Consider ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Congregational

Opening Scene Of The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 7, 2014

A sermon about Jesus washing his disciples' feet (Material adapted from James E. Smith's book, The Longest Night in the Bible, and outline at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/you-want-me-to-do-what-joe-friend-sermon-on-christian-disciplines-11827)

HoHum: Dave Thomas said: “I got my MBA long before my GED. I even have a photograph of me in my MBA graduation outfit; a snazzy knee length work apron. I guarantee you that I’m the only founder among America’s big companies whose picture in the corporate annual report shows him ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Sunday - The Way Is Open

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 21, 2014

our message for Easter Sunday dealing with 2 proofs that Christ has done more than enough

On Monday, I got a call from a cousin of mine who lives in Tulsa… His mother-in-law passed away after a battle with cancer. I had been praying for her as it was a difficult time for them. My cousin told me that in trying to console his daughter he said, “Yes, your grandma is gone, but ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Open Hearts Before God Series

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Aug 9, 2010

God has givin us an awesome opportunity to become His child. We are now children of light. What does this mean? How do we play this out in our lives? Paul gives us some examples in his letter to the Ephesian church.

Living as children of Light: Open hearts Ephesians 4:17-19 To live as children of light means I. We live as though God _were are Father_ Ephesians 4:17 a. The gentiles were fatherless when it came to God. b. As a believer in Christ we now become his Children c. We should act that way since we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Through The Eyes Of...joseph Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 13, 2001

Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) If you were going to make a list of the great loving couples of history, who would be on your list? Romeo & Juliet? Anthony & Cleopatra? And if you turn to the Bible maybe you would add the names of Abraham & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Through An Open Window To Life

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2003

Funeral sermon for Cecil Gordon Davison, Jr., Army retiree and U. S. Marshall, member of the church’s Building and Grounds Committee.

Do not be alarmed, for his life is in him ... The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. My first glimpse of the kind of man Cecil Davison was came just a few feet from where I am standing now. It was over at that window. We had scheduled a workday to get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12, Deuteronomy 33:27

Denomination: Baptist