Sermons on Guard The Door:

"Be On Your Guard, Don’t Be Fooled”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 13, 2024

What a year we have experienced! People worried. Will there be a peace transition of power? It seems the world is on fire...wars and rumors of war. Will there be peace? In Mark 13 Jesus tells about the future destruction of Jerusalem.

In Jesus Holy Name November 17, 2024 Text: Mark 13:1-2 Pentecost XXVI Redeemer “Be On Your Guard, Don’t Be Fooled” What a week it’s been for all of us! This has been one of those rare ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8, Matthew 24:1-14, Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Guarding Against The Enemy's Schemes Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 16, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of individuals who guarded their minds, hearts, and actions, and remained under the cover of God's protection.

The Bible warns us that the devil is like a roaring lion, seeking to devour those who are not prepared to resist his attacks (1 Peter 5:8). Sin, whether secret or open, can give the enemy a foothold in our lives, leading to destructive consequences such as broken relationships, anger issues, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Job 1:21-22

"guarding Our Hearts And Minds"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2023

A sermon about putting our worries and anxieties into the faithful hands of Christ.

“Guarding our Hearts and Minds” Philippians 4:4-9 Recently, I got an email from a friend living in another state. She writes: “Everything feels uncertain. My mind often jumps to worst-case scenarios. I have no control over my life… …No control over what might happen to me tomorrow… …I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Go! And Trust The God Who Guards You Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 2, 2025

Psalm 121 is relevant for modern pilgrims who walk through the dangers, uncertainties, and temptations of the 21st century.

Go! And Trust the God Who Guards You - Psalm 121:5 (NLT) Psalm 121:5 (NLT): “The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.” INTRODUCTION — WHEN YOU FEEL UNPROTECTED Have you ever stood somewhere and suddenly felt exposed? Perhaps walking down a dark ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Psalm 121:5, Psalm 91:1-4, Isaiah 43:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, John 10:27-30, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Open The Door

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 17, 2021

This message is about the doors we have open that gives Satan an opportunity to enter our lives and cause havoc. God has empowered us to resist the devil and close doors to him.

Don’t Open The Door! Scriptures: Genesis 4:6-7; First Peter 5:8; Revelations 3:20 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “Don’t Open The Door.” New Light, as we go through 2021 I want to encourage all of us to walk in the authority that God has given us through His Son Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shut The Door, Keep Out The Devil Series

Contributed by N A on Oct 23, 2010

We need to be careful because our enemy, the devil, wants to destroy our lives. God’s Word gives us some keys to shut the door, and keep the devil out of our lives.

SHUT THE DOOR, KEEP OUT THE DEVIL A Believer’s Practical Guide to Spiritual Warfare OPENING TEXT: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8). THE BIG IDEA: We need to be careful because our enemy, the devil, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: *other

Wholly Devoted Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 17, 2012

In this sermon, we explore the importance of the spiritual heart, diseases of the heart, how to have a wholly devoted heart.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a mechanic who was working on a car motor when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon enter his shop. 1. The heart surgeon stood at the counter waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his car. 2. The mechanic shouted across the garage, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gaurdian Jehosheba Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 15, 2025

Jehosheba’s name barely appears in Scripture, but her act altered history. She wasn’t a prophet like Elijah, or a warrior like David — she was a guardian.

THE GAURDIAN JEHOSHEBA TEXT (2 Kings 11:1–3; 2 Chronicles 22:10–12) “But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Jehoram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king’s sons which were slain; she hid him… even him and his nurse, in the bedchamber from Athaliah, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Opens Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

The God who opens closed doors is not limited by time, space, systems, or enemies. His authority supersedes that of men and principalities. When He opens a door, it stays open.

THE GOD WHO OPENS CLOSED DOORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 22:22, Psalm 24:7-10, Acts 12:10, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Matthew 7:7 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when opportunities, breakthroughs, and divine visitations are hindered by closed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Opens Prison Doors Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

Throughout Scripture, God is portrayed as the One who sets captives free and opens doors no man can shut.

THE GOD WHO OPENS PRISON DOORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:5-11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1, Psalm 107:10-16, Revelation 3:7-8, Acts 16:25-26 INTRODUCTION: Throughout Scripture, God is portrayed as the One who sets captives free and opens doors no man can shut. Life can place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Opens Unusual Doors

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 8, 2025

God alone has the authority to open doors that defy human logic, limitations, opposition, and closed systems.

THE GOD WHO OPENS UNUSUAL DOORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7-8 Key Verse: “These things saith he that is holy, he that is true… behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.” — Revelation 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:1-3; 1 Corinthians 16:9; Acts ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Precedence Of Excuses...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 1, 2020

Consider they all with one consent... "THEY" established a pattern of making the offering of excuses as a norm to the Master's invitation. Consider: PRECEDENT.

THE PRECEDENCE OF EXCUSES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is the third installment on the lessons of excuses. 1. The veneer of excuses. 2. Even the best offer excuses. 3. The precedence of excuses. EXCUSES ARE TOOLS OF IMCOMPETENCE USED TO BUILD BRIDGES TO NOWHERE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18, Philippians 4:13, Luke 9:59-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Out From Behind Locked Doors Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 14, 2011

Opening Sermon to an Acts series, although this passage is not in Acts but in John, the passage bridges from Resurection to the begginnings of the Acts community. Main Passage is John 20:19-23

Well, we have come out of Easter having taken some time looking at some of the area’s where God is calling us to follow in his steps. And we have seen how God is inviting us to walk with him in resurrection power, so we are now moving beyond the resurrection to see. Into the bigger picture, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Answer The Door

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024

The Bible tells us that we have an enemy actively seeking someone to devour. When the enemy comes knocking, we are empowered to not answer the door. This is a message about how to keep our doors closed to that enemy.

Don’t Answer The Door! Scriptures: Genesis 4:6-7; First Peter 5:8; Revelations 3:20 Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning, I am here to warn you, so the title of this message is, “Don’t Answer the Door!” The message I will be delivering this morning is a warning, not just to Strangers Rest, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When They Open The Door...what Will They Find?

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 6, 2003

When people come to your church, what will they find there? Will they find Jesus there? Will they find love, acceptance, fellowship, salvation there?

The story that I begin with today is a true story. Her name was Helen. She lived in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. They found her body one night at the door of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. Helen had been trying to get into the church. But she never got further than the door. There ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal