Sermons on Letter Closings:

A Letter Of Concern- How To Please God With Your Body Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 21, 2021

This is the 79th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 10th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#79] A LETTER OF CONCERN- HOW TO PLEASE GOD WITH YOUR BODY 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Introduction: We have come to a new section of this Letter to the Corinthians- How to please God with your body. It should matter to Christians to please God in all areas of their lives. We need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- Which Door Are You Standing Behind Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2021

This is the 73rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#73] A LETTER OF CONCERN- WHICH DOOR ARE YOU STANDING BEHIND? 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Introduction: The Bible teaches us that we are to be different than those that are not Christians. In our text this morning we find 3 types of persons. Do you remember the game show “Let’s Make A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: A Life-Changing Letter (An Overview Of Ephesians)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 6, 2024

A Life-changing Letter - An Overview of Ephesians - sermon by Gordon Curley (MP3 Audio only) (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Background of the Letter: (a). The City (b). The Church (c). The Correspondence The Structure of the Letter (a). The Sections (b). The Purpose (c). The Ideas SERMON BODY: Ill: • Sports brand logos quiz. • Diadora • Umbro • Under Amour • New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

Understanding Our Father

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Aug 9, 2021

Everybody likes to be kind of understood. We may not understand all, but we can start somewhere.

Understanding our FATHER 1 John 1:5 Of course, it is impossible to understand The MOST HIGH. One word usually describes HIM in modern times, good. Those who know HIM more intimately will tell you that HE is Excellent and that that is an understatement. HE is WONDERFUL beyond description. One way ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Close Encounters Of The God Kind (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006

In order to build effective relationships, there must be a desire to be close. This is what drives every good relations, friendship, marriage, and devotion to God.

Premise: Relationships are the most important things in life. They connect people in ways allow us to express God’s love through taking our mind off of ourselves. However, in order to build effective relationships, there must be a desire to be close. This is what drives every good relations, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intimacy With Christ--How Close Do You Want To Get

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

God calls us in order for us to be in a personal relationship with Him. Why is it that we want to keep Christ at a distance in our lives.

Not A Fan: Choosing Intimacy 1/21/2018 Psalm 139:1-18 Luke 7:36-50 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are in our third message in our series Not A Fan. We have looked at “Fan or Follower”, an “Open Invitation, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discern Friendships And Maintain A Respect For Those Who Are Close To You Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Discern Friendships and Maintain a Special Respect for Those Who Are Close to Your Family

We only have one chance to raise our children. I would hate to get to the end of it and have to say, “Boy, that strategy sure didn’t work very well.” It might be ok to try some new ideas out when it comes to decorating the house or golf, but when it comes to children we must not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Daddy, Stay Close By Me, Catch Me If I Fall!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 20, 2013

The book of Jude closes with the above beautiful scripture which says that God is able to keep us from stumbling and present us holy and blameless before God. How lovely!

Daddy, stay close by me, catch me if I fall! Jude 1:24”Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy” When my son Joshua was a little boy, my husband would take him to the park and it would be ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Will You Be When The Door Closes? (November 12. 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Today’s text is about the stewardship of your soul. Have you been saved or is salvation like a taxi cab ride? There is a relationship beyond your baptism because as it has been said, “your baptism is like a wedding ring”.

WHERE WILL YOU BE WHEN THE DOOR CLOSES? Text: Matthew 25:1 - 13 The story is told of neighbors having a conversation. The “…were talking over the back fence. “I went to a wedding this weekend,” said one, “but I don’t think the marriage will last.” “Why Not?” asked the other. “well when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

God Our Refuge And Strength A Close Look At Psalm 46

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 19, 2025

Psalms 46 is a powerful declaration of the Sovereignty of God over all creation declaring that victory does not come through human might but by His divine power, when what was once stable and secure has crumbled and become chaotic.

God Our Refuge and Strength A Close Look at Psalm 46 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - One of the most powerful verses in scripture yet seemingly the hardest for us to adhere to is Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God…” I believe part of this may be due to our misunderstanding ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Apostolic

When One Door Closes, Another Opens: God's Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Sometimes our disappointments in life can become God's appointments, so don't let closed doors bother you. The things we think of as failures and problems can often end up being blessings in disguise.

In life, we often encounter doors of opportunity that open and close before us. But are these doors being opened and closed by God? While the exact phrase "When God shuts one door, He opens another" is not found in the Bible, it aligns with the truth that we will explore in this sermon. We will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Topics: Apologetics General

A Covenant Community Communicates Clearly Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 30, 2024

As James closes his letter to exiles, he concludes with instructions on three different topics - communication (oaths), prayer, and care. This sermon looks at the first of those in the context of a covenant community.

In the run up to the 1988 Presidential Election, Vice President George H.W. Bush famously said “Read my lips: no new taxes.” He was running on a platform of consistency. He sought to take the policies and success of the Reagan years into a new term. He, in essence, swore an oath, made a promise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12, Romans 12:5, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 5:34-37, Matthew 23:16-22, Matthew 19:22, Zechariah 8:14-17, Psalm 32:3-4, 1 John 1:9, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Some Doors To Close And Others To Open?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2009

In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others.

Why Does God Allow Some Doors to Close and Others to Open? (Acts 16:6-32) In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others. Our God is the one who opens doors that no man can close and opens other doors that no man can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Life Of Prayer

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 10, 2010

The disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. Jesus gives the pattern on how to pray which in fact a pattern on how to live so that our lives become a life of prayer to God.

TEXT: Mat 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Mat 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven. Mat 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. Mat 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Mat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Ministry Of Death Or Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 18, 2014

Here Paul contrasts the glory of the Ten Commandments with the glory of the life-giving Spirit. If the Law that leads to death was glorious, how much more glorious is God’s plan to give us life through His Spirit

2 CORINTHIANS 3: 7-11 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] A MINISTRY OF DEATH OR LIFE [Exodus 34:29-35 / Hebrews 9:11–28; 10:11–22] In our study on 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 we again heard that by works of law no one shall be justified or sanctified (Gal. 2:16, 3:11). Only by accepting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist