Sermons on Open Border:

"Heaven Torn Open"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2018

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“Heaven Torn Open” Mark 1:4-11 Throughout the Old Testament, from the Fall in Genesis—forward—God is cloaked in mystery. Throughout the wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness, Moses is God’s mouthpiece through whom God speaks. When the Tabernacle was set up, the Lord led the people by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Adversaries At The Open Doors

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2019

When you ask God to give you opportunities do not expect the devil to rejoice when He does.

1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2019 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Sorry, No Job Openings Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 4, 2016

A study of the book of Job 33: 1 – 33

Job 33: 1 – 33 Sorry, No Job Openings 1 “But please, Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words. 2 Now, I open my mouth; My tongue speaks in my mouth. 3 My words come from my upright heart; my lips utter pure knowledge. 4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Open Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 18 November 2012 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey Introduction This is the latest sermon on Elisha, who ministered for 50 years. In this narrative, there is another skirmish in Middle East – with Israel being attacked by Arameans, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Their Eyes Were Opened

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 22, 2016

The two disciples on way to Emmaus, when they met the living Christ

I |Their eyes were opened, and they knew Him.| Luke 24:1-32 (key verses 31, and 32) Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Open Doors Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 11, 2016

The Bible gives truths to help us discern God's will for us. Yes, we are to live by faith. However, our faith is to be based from Biblical truths that are eternal.

Title: Open Doors of Opportunity Theme: God Does Not Contradict His Word Series: Three Foundational Truths to Grasping Gods Will Introduction: The greatest frustration to many people is the inability to determine God's will for them. Many find themselves in circumstances which are unpleasing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

Religious opposition to the Gospel!

PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31, Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Father's Opened Gift

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 30, 2013

If you have experienced the Father's Love in Christ at Christmas, this is not the end of all things but the beginning of everything: If anyone is in Christ, he is a new Creation.

The Father’s Opened Gift 2 Corinthians 5:11-17 We have been looking at some of the gifts of the Almighty God in sending Jesus, the Messiah, the one-and-only-one-of-a-kind “Son of God”, anointed to come to earth in the Flesh to demonstrate the lavish Love of God in Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2012

For you see: properly working eyes of faith see the world as Jesus would see it.

“Open Your Eyes” Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION (p) Now that same day two shepherds were going south to the city of Hebron, about thirteen miles from Bethlehem, to sell their sheep and barter wool. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened the night before. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Against Open Theism

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2013

A sermon describing open theism and gives reasons why it cannot be (much taken from Matthew Henry's commentary on this passage)

HoHum: The following list of statements are not meant to be offensive to the Open Theist.  They are meant to be both humorous and illustrative.  Open Theism teaches that God does not know future events, that He can be surprised by them, that He can make mistakes, and that He learns what will happen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:21-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 23, 2011

Thsi sermon is about life: recognize it, when you open your eyes in the morning

The right conduct is with most of us but only in the morning by the arousal of life with one’s eyes open and greeting the morning light only (Revenge will do) (John 3:19) “And this is condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 7, 2011

Too many neglect the Revelation because of ’all-kinds’ of reasons, yet it is the book which "Unveils" our Lord in His divinity. This message calls us to view this book with OPENED EYES.

The Unveiling Eyes Wide Open Rev. 1:1-3 * Have you ever felt neglected? Felt like you had something to offer & never given the opportunity? * In the 21st century, it would seem that Revelation is the one Bible book which receives that kind of treatment. Years ago, all we heard about was the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Open Door Policy Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011

It isn't size, or status, or wealth, or popularity that measures the worth of the church: it is faithfulness.

We began the week with the story of the Chicago nightclub fire in which 21 people were killed as they rushed to the exit. The club had already been cited for overcrowding and other safety violations - like not enough doors and windows. What happened was that a bouncer used pepper spray to break ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Open Door Of Hope Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 6, 2012

This sermon is second in a series of "Open Doors". The theme is one of God who, no matter how far we think He is from us, no matter how far we have strayed, He is there to open a door of hope.

THE DOOR OF HOPE Hosea 2:14-23 “Therefore, behold, I will allure her, will bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfort to her. I will give her her vineyards from there, And the Valley of Achor as a door of hope; she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, as in the day when she ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 31, 2012

What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes “Financial clout and leverage.” Is th

“Open Heart Surgery” 1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22 What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7