Sermons on God Opens Doors:

Comparing The Dominant Doctrines Of Calvinism, Arminianism, Provisionism, Open Theism, Molinism And Biblicism

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 11, 2023

Certain aspects of various Church doctrines have divided the church and created multiple denominations and divisions requiring great debate and careful thought to biblical interpretation.

Today, I will present a short summation of the dominant schools of theological thought in the Church to help provide a cursory understanding of them. "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! For who has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan's War Against God's Creation I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 2, 2009

Having taken the scroll from the Father, the Lamb now begins to open the seals. As each seal is opened, (think of it as different chapters in a book) a new judgment comes upon the earth.

Part I Revelation 6:1-2; 12:1-2,6a Purpose: To show Satan’s true nature. Aim: I want the listener to see Satan as he really is and avoid his allurements. INTRODUCTION: Having taken the scroll from the Father, the Lamb now begins to open the seals. As each seal is opened, (think of it as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grow Free From Bondages

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013

Self-deliverance is one of the most important parts of the deliverance process. The devil will seek to enter legally through open doors into a person’s life. Once these doors have been identified and shut, believers can break off any legal grounds that th

Grow Free From Bondages Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

5 Blessings Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 7, 2007

The one who had opened blind eyes, made the lame to walk again, and the deaf to hear. The one who could raise the dead-was dead Himself! They placed Him in a tomb, sealed the door, and placed guards at the door. At that moment the devil rejoiced; he thoug

5 Blessings of the Resurrection Text: Matthew 28:1-8 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Ways Jesus Blazed The Trail To God Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 11, 2019

It is God’s plan to send Jesus to open up a new path: to be a pioneer.

Five Ways Jesus Blazed the Trail to God   Hebrews 2:10-18 Introduction 1. In 1804-1806, two explorers, Captain George Clark and Captain Meriwether Lewis, were spent by President Thomas Jefferson to find a way across the old, trackless West from St. Louis to the Pacific Coast. Such an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

# 6 - Letter To The Church At Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 30, 2025

This message is based on the Letter to the Church at Philadelphia as found in Rev.3:7-13

Letter # 6 – Letter to the Church at Philadelphia Revelation 3:7 – “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens’” Jesus begins by introducing Himself ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, 1 Peter 1:13-16, John 14:6, Matthew 5:11-12, 2 Peter 3:8, Revelation 21:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"How Does God Speak?"

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 2, 2006

This is an evangilistic message to reach the unchurched. Paul opens up quite clearly a number of reasons why people are without excuse.

1)God speaks to us through creation.Rom: 1 v20 Gen.1v1 In the beginning God created. Men since the enlightenment period 18th –19th century the age of reason have come up with all types of theories in regard to the origin of life. Six theories pushed forward as Science yet only one is empirical ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Advent Is Not About Waiting To Open Presents On Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 27, 2008

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent.

Isaiah 64:1-9 “Advent is Not about Waiting to Open Presents on Christmas” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gracumcsd.org Our Old Testament Lesson for this morning is a lament from the community that raises the question of whether their waiting for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Marked Moments? "Open Your Eyes, There Everywhere"!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 9, 2012

Those were small stepping stones, compared to what was going to happen next. This would be the one that would put him on the map, the one that would make his name a household word forever

Marked Moments? Open Your Eyes, There Everywhere! Eccl. 9:11 NKJ 11. I returned and saw under the sun that— The race is not to the swift,  Nor the battle to the strong,  Nor bread to the wise,  Nor riches to men of understanding,  Nor favor to men of skill;  But time and chance happen to them ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: Open Eyes And Changed Hearts Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2024

The song by Third Day says, “You took my heart and You changed it with Your words of life. You took my eyes and You opened them and gave me sight.” These lyrics beautifully capture the transformative work of Jesus in our lives.

Transformed by Truth: Open Eyes and Changed Hearts Theme: Jesus transforms our hearts and opens our eyes to His truth. Big Idea: Through the Word of God and the power of Christ, our hearts are made new, and our spiritual sight is restored. Introduction: The Power of Transformation Imagine an ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26, Psalm 119:18, John 9:25, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Matthew 5:16, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Destiny Is Sealed But Then Opened - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

This book or scroll is the official document of the last days of human history. The world’s future is about to be unfolded before our eyes.

There should be no break between chapters 4 & 5. We are still at the scene of the throne of God. Read verse 1. So God is seen sitting on His throne and holding a sealed book in His right hand. The book is sealed. It has never been opened. We must emphasize again and again that the book is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Open My Ears To The Spirit Of Counsel

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 30, 2020

Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

LORD, OPEN MY EARS TO THE SPIRIT OF COUNSEL "The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise."(Proverbs 15:31 ) To make vision work, it must be coupled with instruction. Jesus excelled not just because He had a vision, but because His ears were tuned to hear ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:31, Psalm 33:11, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ministering Under An Open Heaven - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 15, 2005

BY TODD BENTLEY. In this second article on how to open the windows of heaven, we will learn more about the open heaven, and how we can open the windows of heaven in our life, ministry and experience living in the increase of the supernatural.

Ministering Under an Open Heaven - Part II by Todd Bentley : Jan 22, 2003 : http://www.freshfire.ca How to Open the Window of Heaven In this second article on how to open the windows of heaven, we will learn more about the open heaven, and how we can open the windows of heaven in our life, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Lesson 2: Learning From Opening The Book

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 19, 2007

“ Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!” (Rev. 5:13)

A. INTRODUCTION: Revelation 5:1-14 1. The title deed to the universe. What is “the book and the seven seals”? (v. 5). 2. Sin separates and destroys. Why could “no man . . . open and to read the book, neither to look thereon” (v. 4). 3. Who had temporary rulership of the world? “The god of this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Uniqueness Of Jesus - The Tomb Opener!! (Sermon #1) Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Sep 17, 2021

The only person in the whole universe was raised by himself from dead and never died again is Jesus! All the others were raised by someone's prayer but then later on, died again.

Wages of sin is death! Romans 6:23 1. WHY DEATH AND TOMB COULD NOT HOLD JESUS FOR MORE THAN 3 DAYS AND 3 NIGHTS? The reason behind is, Jesus was sinless, there is no sin in Him, death & tomb's can only hold the ones who had sinned and died. In the other words we can say the requirement ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11, John 10:17-18, Mark 16:9, 1 Corinthians 15:4, Luke 23:46, John 14:6, Matthew 12:40, Acts 2:24, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)