Sermons on gateway to open heavens:

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

Worship In Heaven Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 20, 2020

At the end of chapter 3, Jesus invites us to open the door and allow him into our lives. At the beginning of chapter 4, he invites us into his world!

The Last Word Revelation 4 – Worship in Heaven August 30, 2020 At the end of chapter 3, Jesus invites us to open the door and allow him into our lives. At the beginning of chapter 4, he invites us into his world! Revelation 4:2-6a NIV At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-6, Revelation 4:6-8, Psalm 42:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Eyes, Open Hearts

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 2, 2021

The gospel is veiled to sinners, the eye of our heart is closed, yet God has devised a free and accessible solution in Christ Jesus. By him, God shines his Word into the darkness of our hearts, so that we may see him truly, and walk in the light of life.

Some of you may have enjoyed the benefits of cataract surgery. With this simple operation, one usually done in less than fifteen minutes, doctors remove the clouded lens of the eye and they replace it with a clear, artificial lens. Most people go home the same day with vision that is dramatically ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, John 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Open Ears, Open Heart And Open Praise

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 30, 2018

This sermon centers on the deaf man (verses 31 - 37). Mark shares with us that he experienced 1. Open Ears 2. An Open Heart 3. Open Praise It focuses on how the church must reach out!

Mark 7:24- 37 Theme: Healing Miracles of Jesus Title: Open Ears, Open Hearts and Open Praise This sermon centers on the deaf man (verses 31 - 37). Mark shares with us that he experienced 1. Open Ears 2. An Open Heart 3. Open Praise INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Effatha! - Open Up

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 3, 2021

Look up to heaven,” and have a constant connection with God. “Groan” for those in need and for those who do not know the Lord. And, “open up,” and put your faith into action.

Effatha! - Open up! “Jesus looked up toward heaven, and with a groan he said, “Effatha!” which means “Open up!” Mark 7:34 (CEV) As believers and churchgoers, we always enjoy worship service and listen to a new week’s sermon. But sometimes it is unavoidable to point out the time restraints that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gates Of Heaven

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008

Jacob wrestled with issues of faith. Would he take the God of his father and grandfather to be his God? As Jacob was running from his brother Esau, God opened up to him the gates of heaven.

Introduction Look at story of Jacob’s dream- general sense/what is God saying/doing in the earth now, here at COTR. Jacob’s Dream Gen 28:10-22 Gen 28:10 (who were Abraham, Isaac, Esau?) Jacob- on a journey by himself, alone, apart from family, running for his life. Jacob- deceiver- facing the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Charismatic

The Floodgates Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 3, 2023

There is a blessing for those who give and the opposite for those who refuse to give and rob God of what belongs to him. When you give to the Lord, look out, the floodgates of heaven are open to pour out a blessing.

When you give to the Lord, look out, the floodgates of heaven are open to pour out a blessing. Some pastors are not known for being too good at math. One of those pastors who did not excel in math said to his church, if you can’t give one-tenth, then at least give one-fifth. He may not have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Divine Provision

Contributed by Akanji Solomon on Sep 13, 2018

GOD MANIFESTATION OF ABUNDANCE

GOD'S PROVISION / DIVINE OPPORTUNITY THEME SCRIPTURE: NUMBERS 11:31 And there went forth a wind from the Lord, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day's journey on this side, and as it were a day's journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:31

Opening Heaven Thru Prayer And The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 28, 2005

Part two of a three part series on praying in the Spirit and tongues.

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. As you make your requests, plead for God?s mercy upon them, and give thanks. 2 Pray this way for kings and all others who are in authority, so that we can live in peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Between Heaven And Earth There Is An Open Door (Come On Up) Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 2, 2012

This sermon has many seeds. It concentrates on the rulership of God, His Power, Promise and Praise. An encouraging sermon for those discouraged by life.

BETWEEN EARTH AND HEAVEN IS AN OPEN DOOR Colossians 3:2 "Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth." Revelation 4:1 "After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven." John lived in the same world in which we live in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Eyes And An Open Heart

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Let us reach out to those who are pushed aside like the Jews have been, those who are marginalized because of their race or religion or other prejudice. We should not fear that which we do not understand but rather we should seek to understand that which we fear.

Open eyes and an open heart Matthew 25:31-46NIV This week I helped my Mom with her citizenship. My Mother is an American citizen and proud of it. But here in Canada she is a landed immigrant and the last time she went through the border at Canada she was reminded that her landed immigrant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Open Hearts, Open Homes

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The need to interact in one another’s lives

“Open Hearts, Open Homes” Luke 8:21, 9:5 Intro: Do you have a close friend, a brother or sister in Christ that you can turn to? Many of us don’t. Sometimes our friends are like the “body neighborhood.” Have you ever heard about the “body” neighborhood? Fred Somebody, Thomas Everybody, Susan ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Open Door

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 29, 2018

The door of opportunity is there for the taking and John in Revelation outlines this for the Church in Philadelphia.

An open DOOR Rev.3:7-13 Of all the seven churches in the book of Revelation, Philadelphia was the ideal Church, and the one against which Jesus had no accusations nor did He find any sin there. However, Philadelphia was not a perfect city it was a city of many temples, and was called “the little ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Colossians 4:3, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Behold I Have Set Before You An Open Door

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2015

1. OPEN DOOR 2. OPEN GATE 3. OPEN WINDOW 4. OPEN HEART 5. OPEN MIND 6. OPEN HEAVEN 7. OPEN WOMB 8. OPEN EYES 9. OPEN EARS 10.OPEN HAND

REV 3:8 : '...BEHOLD I HAVE SET BEFORE YOU AN OPEN DOOR WHICH NO MAN CAN SHUT' OUTLINE 1. OPEN DOOR 2. OPEN GATE 3. OPEN WINDOW 4. OPEN HEART 5. OPEN MIND 6. OPEN HEAVEN 7. OPEN WOMB 8. OPEN EYES 9. OPEN EARS 10.OPEN HAND THE MESSAGE BEHOLD I HAVE SET BEFORE YOU AN OPEN DOOR WHICH NO ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Opening Up To The Lord

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 28, 2016

Things that were opened for these two disciples (Outline and some material adapted from Bob Russell from Lookout Magazine under the Living Word article for September 30, 2001; other material adapted from Sermon Central Contributors, thanks!)

HoHum: When times are hard, I have trouble praying. When that happens, I go walking in a deserted place and talk with the Lord while I walk. This seems to help. On these walks I am able to open myself up to the Lord, express myself. “He walks with me and he talks with me and He tells me I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ