Sermons on Locked Doors:

The Cage Of Fear Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 3, 2009

We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

Ultimate Cage Fighting The Cage of Fear I. Introduction Cage fighting. 2 go in and only 1 exits as victor. A test of will, a test of strength and dexterity and ultimately one must exert authority and impose His will on the other. There are two ways to think about cages. We can either see a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cage Of Addiction Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 24, 2009

We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

Lights Go Off Video Intro Music Intro, Spot Light follows me to front, Stage Lights come back up, round girl crosses stage (Slide 1) Ultimate Cage Fighting (Slide 2) Pt. 3 – The Cage of Addiction I. Introduction In Round 1, we dealt with the Cage of Fear. Last week, in Round 2, we discussed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perspectives On Suffering, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008

Focuses on the wonderful comfort that God gives to us in the midst of our afflictions, and suggests five ways He ministers to us in such times.

PERSPECTIVES ON SUFFERING January 20, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Introduction- In his book The Pressure’s Off, psychologist Larry Crabb tells this story from his childhood. One Saturday afternoon, I decided I was a big boy and could use the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Is Believing? Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 1, 2011

God understands our need to know.

Title: Seeing Is Believing? Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: God understands our need to know. The Season of Easter Series: When Jesus Shows Up During the Season of Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Christ as he shows up in unusual and unexpected ways. Introduction Mable Godfrey lived in a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Reality Of Easter”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 10, 2002

Proof that the resurrection realy occured.

Intro: An atheist complained to a Christian friend, “Christians have their special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter; and Jews celebrate their holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur; Muslims have their holidays. EVERY religion has its holidays. But we atheists,” he said, “have no recognized ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Up With Jesus' Ascension?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 22, 2007

What’s Up with Jesus’ Ascension? 1) Our understanding 2) Our usefulness 3) Our joy

How excited were you about coming to church this morning? Easter Sunday excited? Did you wake up extra early so you could get a good seat in church? There is something special about Easter isn’t there? After all how can you top the message of Jesus’ resurrection? However, we’re not celebrating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Lutheran

The Nettles Of God's Love

Contributed by Michael Bell on Feb 22, 2001

This sermon answers the question: HOW ARE WE AS BELIEVERS TO HANDLE THE DISAPPOINTMENTS & DIFFICULTIES OF CLOSED DOORS IN OUR LIFE?

INTRO: Vance Havner in his book IT IS TOWARDS EVENING tells the story about a town where the living of most came through farming cotton. Then the Boll Weevil invaded...devastated the cotton crop - the very source of their income - threatening to put everyone in poor house. THE DOOR TO A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:4-10, 2 Corinthians 12:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Reverence For Communion Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

When the church starts to reverence communion then we are using another key to unlocking the door to revival in the church.

7 keys to revival – Sermon 4 – “Reverence for Communion” Thesis: When the church starts to reverence communion then we are using another key to unlocking the door to revival in the church. Introduction: Meaning of the word reverence and communion: REVERENCE Respect or honor paid to a worthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-33, Hebrews 10:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To The Heart Of The Problem / Or/ Honest To God Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

Being Honest to God no matter how hard the questions, Opens the door for God’s gracious response.

Passage: Genesis (14:17-24) 15:1-6 When Abram returned from defeating those many kings in war, and after he had met with Melchizedek, and after he had refused to accept the reward money from the king of Sodom, God came to Abram to make him a promise. This aging man had just risked his life to save ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cry Of Hezekiah

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 27, 2006

Hezekiah stripped the gold from the doors of the temple of the Lord, and gave his own gold to the king of Assyria.

The Cry of Hezekiah Bible Text: Ii. Kings 20: 1-7 Ahaz was the king of Judah and he did everything he could against the Lord; Hezekiah could easily say He came from a dysfunctional family. Today, I would like to introduce you to a man of which God says, "AND THE LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Extra Mile Pt 3 In The Home Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 25, 2010

When the Door to your home closes the extra mile should continue www.preaching.co.nr

“The Extra Mile.” (Matt 5:41) Do more than just enough, your efforts to go the extra mile can open the door to change a life, win a soul and change a home. The extra mile in the home is in many ways where the rubber hits the road when living a life that goes the extra mile because in the home we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"thanks"giving Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

The way to enter into God’s presence is with THANKSGIVING. Thanksgiving is the knock that opens the door to God’s presence.

“Thanks”Giving Steele Creek Church – Eastfield Campus November 25, 2018 - Tom Bartlett Good morning and welcome to Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus. We’re launching this campus because we believe that God wants to change lives in this community and that He’s calling all of us to be His ...read more

Denomination: Other

Golden Scepter

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 21, 2019

When God is with you in whatever project that you are doing, He would open iron doors for you.

Golden scepter Esther 5:2”….Esther came near and touched the top of the golden scepter… Listen to me, if you want to live a normal life then there would be no sweat but if you are a queen in the palace then there are responsibilities, is anybody listening to me? In the above scripture queen ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way God Blesses Us Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 24, 2022

The passage (verse) teaches us how God uses our gift to open bigger doors for us.

REF NO: 025 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International BIBLE PASSAGE: Proverbs 18:16, NLT: "Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!" BACKGROUND: The passage (verse) teaches us how God uses our gift to open bigger doors ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:16, Luke 6:38, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Charismatic

Beware The Shadows (John 13:21-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 16, 2022

A practical call to avoid falling away. Don't live in sin-- it opens the door to Satan.

Let's start today by simply rereading from last week's passage, John 13:1-20. Our story today directly builds on these verses, and the easiest way back into John 13 is through a reminder of where we've been. John 13:1: (1) Now, before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30