Sermons on Locked Doors:

Commitment To Christ Requires Growth

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This is a sermon about moving your life beyond the place where you came in at the door.

(1) In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village who walked by an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one tourist asked, "Were any great men born in this village?" "Nope", The old man replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

7 Reasons To Bless God As We Face Death Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 21, 2001

DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST

BIG IDEA: DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Remember that this is a Messianic Psalm -- Acts 2:25-28; Acts 13:34-35; True of David in his own experience, but ultimately speaking of the Resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11, Psalm 16:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Invitation For Fellowship Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 9, 2007

To remind the readers that the Lord is patiently waiting at our door, seeking to keep our fellowship.

AN INVITATION FOR FELLOWSHIP Revelation 3:20 Dr. Harry Ironside used to tell about a group of believers who thought only of "internal fellowship." They had little concern for reaching the lost or for defending the faith against its enemies. In front of their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 22, 2009

People and missions -equals church Neighbors are the people you choose not the ones next door.

Choices Luke 10:25-37 In the weeks since Easter we have been looking at Bible passages that dealt with God’s vision and expectations. I applied the over all view to being a church that lives and ministers beyond the walls of this building as being an absolute necessity if we were to be living as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Congregational

Are We Really Ready For Christ's Appearance? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 27, 2012

What do we look like on the other side of the door Jesus is knocking at?

Please grab your Bible and your Bulletin. We continue to study the Gospel of Luke. We have noted that Jesus Christ who is God became a human being on earth not only to die for man’s sin but taught people how to live a life. In Chapter 11 of Luke Jesus taught about prayer, dealing with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is A Big Thing To Give Thanks To God Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 3, 2021

Jesus clearly teaches us that gratitude opens the door for more blessings in your life.

Introduction HOW DO I STRUGGLE WITH THIS? Saying thank you is hard! Look at young children, it is not a natural response for a child to say thank you. Children are expecting; they are not appreciating. Children are expecting when they go with you to Wal Mart and you past the toy aisle that you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (6 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

A fellow was taking a census. He came to a home where a little girl answered the door.

The man said, "Young lady, may I please talk with your Mother?" The young girl said, "She is not here, she is in the insane asylum.” The man said, "I am sorry to hear that, would you let me talk to your daddy?" She said, "He isn't here either, he is in jail.” He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (19 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

When God miraculously opened the door for the gentiles to be saved, it was an exciting time for His church.

God selected Paul and Barnabas to carry out His first missionary assignment. They were not self-appointed, nor were they appointed by men. As they were serving the Lord, the Holy Ghost called them out, saying, “Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work...” They were APPOINTED BY GOD, SENT BY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Baptist

When God Blocks You For Your Own Good Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

Sometimes, the greatest blessings from God are not the doors He opens but the ones He shuts.

WHEN GOD BLOCKS YOU FOR YOUR OWN GOOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 29 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 37:23-24, Isaiah 30:21, Revelation 3:7 INTRODUCTION: Sometimes, the greatest blessings from God are not the doors He opens but the ones He shuts. In 1 Samuel ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience That Moves Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

Obedience is a powerful key that unlocks the doors of heaven and ushers in God’s blessings and intervention.

OBEDIENCE THAT MOVES HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, John 14:21, Isaiah 1:19, Acts 9:6 INTRODUCTION: Obedience is a powerful key that unlocks the doors of heaven and ushers in God’s blessings and intervention. Throughout Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Than Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008

Jesus’ words to the disciples in the days following the Resurrection

MORE THAN KEEPING UP APPEARANCES John 20:19-21:19 Sunday, April 6, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Did you ever wonder where Jesus was when He wasn’t appearing to people after the Resurrection? My first guess is that He was in Paradise and would come and go from there. I conclude this because He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Easter Meditation

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 20, 2018

This was a day that changed history forever.

An Easter Meditation Mark 16:1-8 It was the worst of days; it was the best of days. It was a day of darkness; it was a day of light. It was a day of anguish; it was a day of fear. It was a day of doubt; it was a day of great faith. It would be a day that ranks as the most influential day in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep On Celebrating The Lord's Ascension

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 22, 2007

Keep On Celebrating the Lord’s Ascension 1) With a worry-free life 2) With a power-filled life

“5, 4, 3, 2, 1…lift off!” I’ve always thought it would be cool to watch a rocket being launched into space. As the rocket would struggle to escape earth’s grip, the sound must be deafening and the ground must shake under your feet. As exciting as it would be to watch a rocket blast off from its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Lutheran

We Don't Know How To Pray

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 10, 2005

First in a series on prayer.

Some people are always full of confidence. Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of England during World War II, and while he may have privately harbored doubts and fears, publicly he radiated an air of confidence. In one of his first speeches after becoming Prime Minister, he addressed a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Belief In The Risen Lord

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 14, 2014

The resurrection of Christ is the most important event of both history and the individual's life.

Belief in the Risen Lord John 20:19-29 Easter Sunday Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist