Sermons on Locked Doors:

The Knock On The Door

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 16, 2000

Someone is knocking on your door. Who is it?

THE KNOCK ON THE DOOR Matthew 7:7-8 INTRO.- Knock. Knock. Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive you too. Knock. Knock. Who’s there? Accordian. Accordian who? Accordian to the TV, it’s going to rain tomorrow. Knock. Knock. Who’s there? Radio. Radio Who? Radio not, here I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Open Door

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

When Paul saw that great door opening for him, he saw that it was a door of opportunity, a door of obligation, & a door of opposition.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As all of you are now very well aware, this is a special morning for us here at Central. And it is an emotional one, too. We feel sadness in saying "goodbye" to some who are a precious part of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Revelation 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opened Doors

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 20, 2004

We need to learn how to make the most of opportuntities to participate in God’s redemptive work.

Shakespeare once wrote: "there is a tide in the affairs of men, Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound in shallows and in miseries." The Latins had a phrase that expressed the same idea: "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero," which ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Of Works Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 7, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series,"Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We are saved by grace, not works.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#1] THE DOOR OF WORKS Galatians 1:1-10 Introduction: As we begin a new series in Galatians, I want us to realize that we are free in Christ. There are many doors that block the way to enjoying our freedom that we have in Christ- This morning we are going ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Of Witness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 10, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We are to look like Jesus Christ.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#2] THE DOOR OF WITNESS Galatians 1:11-2:10 There are many things that can rob a Christian’s joy and peace. In the last study we looked at one of these- Works. In this sermon we are going to look at another possible culprit- Your witness. A poor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Of Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom".

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom (Galatians) #5 THE DOOR OF IDENTITY Galatians 3:26-4:7 Introduction: 1. How can you know that someone is saved? 2. What does a Christian or a lost person look like? 3. In this sermon we will look at three keys to unlocking the door of identity. Galatians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Close The Door!

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Apr 12, 2005

Rejection hurts, and to one degree or another, every single one of us has tasted the pain of feeling rejected from other people.Before the birth of Jesus Christ, during the time of His earthly life, and after His resurrection and ascension, our world has

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church February 1999 “He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not” –(Isa.53:3). “He came unto his own (His domain, creation, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Doors

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 7, 2005

An open door of opportunity stands in front of all churches waiting on them to walk through in obedience to share Jesus with the world. A sermon to Calvary Baptist Church with an open door to reach a community for Christ.

No one came into this building tonight that did not come through a door. It was either opened for you or you opened it. But to gain access to this building tonight you had to make you way through one of its many entrances. We as Calvary Baptist Church have an Open door before us tonight. We can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Closed Door

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon is a short story called A Closed Door.

The Closed Door- Over the last few weeks we have examined the life and ministry of Nehemiah. How when he received a report of the devastation of Jerusalem was faced with a choice. He chose to get involved and risk his life and go before the king and ask first for permission to go to Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Open Door After The Flood Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 4, 2021

There are many kinds of doors spoken of in the Bible and there is a spiritual picture found at each door. Some doors we are to walk through and some doors that are open to us can lead to problems.

ILL.- A man hurried to the church door one Sunday around noon and said, “Is the service over?” One man said, “The worship is over, but the service is only beginning.” Christian service can take place within the worship and programs of the church, but it also takes place outside the church. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mercy Of God Locks Up Death And Hades Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 8, 2025

Jesus bears the keys that have locked up “Death and Hades” so that we no longer can fear dying, so that when we close our eyes for the last time here, we can look forward to seeing Our Lord in that New Life.

Sunday of Divine Mercy 2025 When the Church gets really excited about one of God’s wonderful works, She commits Liturgy over and over. So last Sunday was our celebration of Christ’s Pasch, His rising from the dead, and for the entire week we have been celebrating that same Mass every day. This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16, Psalm 118:2-4, Psalm 118:13-15, Psalm 118:22-24, Revelation 1:9-13, Revelation 1:17-19, John 20:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Which Side Of The Door? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 23, 2007

when God closes the door on the last day which side will you be left standing on?

Luke 13.22-30 The story is told of a little Jimmy who came home from school and asked his parents the following question: “Where did I come from?” Mum looks at Dad, Dad looks at Mum – the ‘birds and the bees’ moment has suddenly arrived. Mum smiles and as she leaves the room she says ‘This is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Open Doors

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

As we begin a new year, one with many opportunities of ministry, we must be prepared spiritually to recognized the doors opened by God as He invites us to be a part of His work. Growth is His business - Service is ours!

You have often heard me mention the name J. Vernon Mcgee. He began and developed the famous radio program “Thru the Bible” that is still broadcast today. Above their welcome desk was this verse. READ REVELATION 3.8 This verse is on the bottom of all of my church emails after God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Close Side Doors

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 16, 2014

Massive leakage through the side door leaves you a weak person. Close the side door please!

Side doors! Ephesians 5:15 “Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise..” Nestled in the midst of open fields, situated in the outskirts of the city, the simple, elegant, white colored duplex building was certainly gorgeous compared to the multi-hued houses all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:5-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Door Closes, Another Door Opens

Contributed by Greg Moller on Feb 6, 2020

What happens when a church closes doors for the last time but Jesus isn't done with them yet.

Our ministry has been holding services as part of a mainline denominational Church ( I won't name names) and for the last couple years I had been pastoring there. I was informed a few weeks ago that the church would be shutting down and closing the church. About a week later I was informed ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church