Sermons on Open Arms:

Facts About Faith That Fetches Salvation

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024

Apostle Peter opens his first epistle with an overview of some glorious facts concerning our salvation.

1. The PROOFS of our salvation *verse 3, (we are saved because of the GRACE and the GREAT mercy of God the Father) "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Coins Of The Bible

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Masses of people are coin collectors and having this knowledge of Bible coins opens the door for you to be a witness to such people.

THE COINS OF THE BIBLE Based on Mark 12:41-44 Florence Banks in her book Coins Of Bible Days says that the handling of ancient coins does with time what radio and TV do with space. There are hundreds of miles between us and California, but TV eliminates those miles, and puts people there in our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

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

Visionary View: A New Chapter Begins Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 15, 2023

Are we open to God's promise of renewal and transformation in our lives, even in challenging circumstances?

Visionary View: A New Chapter Begins May the grace and wisdom of our Lord be with you as we gather to explore the topic of "A New Chapter Begins" Let us open our hearts to the Word of God and His message for our lives. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a prayer. Heavenly Father, we come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Question That Mankind Has Ever Been Asked

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 23, 2023

The Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros when he was playing in the Irish Open Golf Championship one of the evenings

after playing he turned up at the Club House not wearing a tie. • The doorman who was undoubtedly being a little too zealous stopped him, and pointed out that Club rules required the wearing of a tie, to which Ballesteros replied, “Do you know who I am.” “Yes, sir,” replied the doorman, but you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Digging

Contributed by Robbie Parnell on Jul 6, 2024

It’s time to start digging again and open up the wells the enemy has stopped up.

• Notice the last part of the verse: “when you shall search for me with all your heart” • Something that I always wanted as a child was a metal detector. Not a cheap one, but one that could really detect stuff deep in the ground. I could imagine hearing it going off really loud, grabbing the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Self-Examination

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

When believers examine themselves with humility and openness to the Holy Spirit, they position themselves for growth, restoration, and fruitfulness.

SELF-EXAMINATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:40, Psalm 139:23-24, Galatians 6:4, 1 Corinthians 11:28 INTRODUCTION: Self-examination is a spiritual discipline that is often neglected in the life of many believers. In an age of comparison ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Breaking Barriers Through The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025

When God arises, barriers collapse, and gates open. He specialises in making ways where there are no ways.

BREAKING BARRIERS THROUGH THE POWER OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:1-3 Supporting Texts: Zechariah 4:6-7, Psalm 18:29, Acts 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Jeremiah 1:18-19 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of barriers—spiritual, emotional, relational, financial, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Curse Of Disobedience: The Sin Of Achan Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025

Disobedience to God’s command opens the door to defeat, loss, and destruction, no matter how small it appears.

THE CURSE OF DISOBEDIENCE: THE SIN OF ACHAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 7:1-12 Key Verse: “Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Book Of Rememberance

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 12, 2025

The Book of Remembrance will be opened — and when it is, rewards will overflow, destinies will be restored, and your story will be rewritten for glory.

The Book of Remembrance Study Text: Malachi 3:16–18 Introduction: - There are times when it seems heaven is silent and man is forgotten, when prayers appear unanswered and good deeds unnoticed. Yet, our God is not unjust to forget (Hebrews 6:10). - He keeps records which are divine, detailed, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Makes You Laugh Again Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 8, 2025

A revelation of God’s power to turn prolonged sorrow, shame, and disappointment into laughter, joy, and open celebration.

THE GOD WHO MAKES YOU LAUGH AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1-7 Key Verse: “And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.” — Genesis 21:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 126:1-2; Isaiah 61:7; Job 8:21; Luke 1:37; Habakkuk ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Receive Your Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Understand the power of God's blessings in our lives and learn how to receive them with open hearts and gratitude.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a passage from the book of Numbers that highlights the significance of God's blessing in our lives and how we can receive it. The passage we are focusing on is Numbers 6:22-26, which says: "The Lord said to Moses, 'Tell Aaron and his ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-26

Topics: Blessing, Lord

Ruth, The Woman Who Went On An Adventure Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Mar 17, 2001

A message about how with God’s guidance we too can take a risk & go on an adventure

Message for Sunday March 11/01 Ruth, the woman who went on an adventure My wife has told me that as a child or even as an adult she never dreamed that one day she would be living in the United States. Her family, her friends, her life was there in El Salvador. When I proposed to her in December of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bid Him Come And Die Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2021

Following Jesus is an all or nothing proposal, and far too many so-called "believers" are riding the fence, playing a game, or trying to look devout when their character shows otherwise. Either follow and obey Him, or be honest in your unbelief and leave.

In today's social set-up, especially here in America, the prevailing philosophy seems to be, "I want it, and I want it NOW!" Young people are crying out for this at a pace that is bordering on the ridiculous, petty, and unrealistic. I do not see even the slightest awareness in most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Mark 7:6, Mark 8:34-38, Titus 1:6, James 3:14, 1 John 2:9, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist