Sermons on Narrow Door:

Vital Truths For Effective Soul Winning

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 18, 2007

THIS SERMON HIGHLIGHTS VITAL TRUTHS FOR EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNING AND STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL EMPOWERMENT IN EVANGELISM

VITAL TRUTHS FOR EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNING ************************************************ OUTLINE 1. WHEN WE SHARE CHRIST WITH PEOPLE WE MUST RELY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT TO CONVICT THEM OF SIN AND THEIR NEED FOR CHRIST AND REVEAL CHRIST TO THEM. 2. WE MUST BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT AND WITNESS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Thing

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 10, 2014

It’s interesting to try to narrow things down to one. When you do that you are identifying the most significant thing. We see this principle applied in scripture. Let’s look at some of these incidents and see what we can learn from them.

ONE THING If you could have only one thing in the world what would it be? If you could only go one place where would you go? What about if there was only one thing standing in the way of you accomplishing something. It’s interesting to try to narrow things down to one. When you do that you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Has Not Failed Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

God has not failed, nor has His Word been unfulfilled, for God's process of selection has narrowed down His elect to those of like faith with Abraham. All who had this faith among the Jews were the remnant, and they were the true Israel of God.

A story told among Jews in Yeman, Afghanistan, Iraq and Russia concerns two beggars who use to wonder in the streets collecting alms. They use to pass the king's palace, and he always gave them charity. One of the beggars always praised the king for his goodness and generosity, while the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6

Lament Over Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 10, 2015

Jesus' lament over Jerusalem as set forth in Luke 13:31-35 shows us Jesus' loving determination to die in Jerusalem for his people.

Scripture Jesus is still on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only has a few months left to live. He knows that he is going to Jerusalem to pay the penalty for people’s sin by his death. He will sacrifice his life in order to reconcile sinners with a holy God. Along the way Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 30, 2019

Does the prize you win worth the price you pay?

The Cost of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 Does the prize you win worth the price you pay? To truly follow Jesus Christ, we must consider the cost and put Him above everything else. Salvation is both absolutely free and yet it costs you your very life. You receive it freely as a gift from the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Build An Ark Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

When we follow the Lord, he gives us the most detailed instructions and provisions to accomplish the task.

George Mueller was a man of faith. He was a prayer warrior who financially supported missionary operations, especially orphanages in 26 different countries. Near the end of his life he admitted to reading the entire Bible about 200 times; 100 times on his knees. Apparently if you went to his house ...read more

Priorities

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Mar 16, 2004

Do our life-priorities match God’s goals and plans for our life?

A CHANGED LIFE REQUIRES NEW PRIORITIES “A Changed Life---Priceless” 3-14-04 1. A woman was sitting next to an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium. A man asked the woman about it. The woman explained, “It was my husband’s…but he died.” The man said to her, “I’m surprised that another relative ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Keys To A Happy And Blessed Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

The Lord has given us seven keys to unlock doors of blessedness. May we ever realize that God’s blessings are not always in finances and materials but more importantly spiritual!

Intro: There are still people in the world who foolishly rely on weird superstition and rituals supposedly designed to “attract” blessings and happiness. The Bible gives us seven principles and promises to remain truly blessed. The word blessed=happy (Hebrew "asher" and Greek ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-12

Denomination: *other

Practice Makes Perfect

Contributed by David Crank on Sep 12, 2011

Your personal best requires that you take on the mindset of an athlete. An athlete runs to win. They exercise disciplines for the win when the door opens for opportunity. They sacrifice for what they believe in.

Everyone has heard the phrase “Practice makes perfect” or at least I think they have. It’s such an old adage, I’m not sure if anyone knows who said it first. Regardless of who coined the phrase, the Bible is full of wisdom concerning this very notion of practice and results. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Start

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012

This message was preached 5 years @ Elim Bible Church, a "start-over" Church. I am thrilled to say is still moving foward, after nearly closing her doors.

A Fresh Start Ph.3: 13-14 Have you ever felt like you just needed a fresh start…a do-over? Sometimes we are given an opportunity for a fresh start but how we handle the fresh start will determine how we finish. Let’s look at three things that I believe will help us when we find that we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Heavenly Throne Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 27, 2017

John see the Ancient of Days on His throne. A door was opened. A voice commanded John to "come up here". John was then in the presence of God. John begins to describe his vision.

I. Introduction A. Turn to Revelation 4:1 Revelation 4:1-2 After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this." (2) At once I was in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Making Decisions

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2015

What should we do when we have to make an important decision? The Bible says, "Seek and you will find, ask and it will be given to you, knock and the door will be opened to you."

Object: A coin and a fortune cookie. Scripture: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matthew 7: 7 People do different things when they have a difficult decision to make. • Urim and thummim. Like dice. • Draw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Afterlife: Hades Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2015

What lies beyond death's door? The Bible describes three realms: Hades, Hell, and Heaven. The first of this three-part sermon series explores that first realm of the Afterlife - Hades.

Afterlife: Hades Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/17/15 On January 18, 1989, around 11:45 a.m., thirty-nine-year-old Larry Donald Piper’s Ford Escort collided head-on with a semi-truck. EMTs arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced him dead at the scene. Unconscious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

"Decision Making Made Easy"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

What should we do when we have to make an important decision? The Bible says, "Seek and you will find, ask and it will be given to you, knock and the door will be opened to you."

Object: A coin and a fortune cookie. Scripture: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matthew 7: 7 People do different things when they have a difficult decision to make. • Urim and thummim. Like dice. • Draw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spare Me

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2015

God's grace through Christ Jesus unto us all---some grafted in opened the door; it is our belief and strong convictions to the truth in the faith of Christ Jesus that keeps us.

SPARE ME by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 13, 2015) “For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee” (Romans 11:21, King James Version [The Gentiles forbidden to boast]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My sisters and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Friends