Sermons on Open Border:

Seeing The Unseen

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 4, 2006

Are your eyes open?

Seeing The Unseen A lot of skeptics laugh at Christians because they say that we have blind faith. We cannot see God and yet we believe in Him. We believe in souls, angels, Heaven and Hell yet we have not seen any of these things. Skeptics and Atheists say that they only believe in what they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Tell The Truth

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 3, 2005

We are to be open and honest.

TELL THE TRUTH Acts 4:32 – 5:11 S: Integrity Th: Community Pr: WE ARE TO BE OPEN AND HONEST. KW: Section TS: We will find in Acts 4:32 – 5:11 a community that is growing in faith and fear. Type: Inductive The ____ section of the narrative describes… I. UNITY (32-33) II. GENEROSITY ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 30, 2018

The opening of the 7 Seals

THE FOUR HORSEMAN OF THE APOCALYPSE 1. DECEPTION The White Horse Matthew 24: 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. Revelation 6: 1 And I saw when the Lamb opened ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Six Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 15, 2023

The seven seals are opened.

In the last chapter, we were introduced to the scroll with the writing within and on the back. What is the writing? Nobody seems to know for sure, but what we do know is that this is the beginning to the judgments that's going to come to the earth after the Rapture occurs. The beginning of the ...read more

Faith Is One And Catholic Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2014

The word "catholic" means universal. It means we are open to all humans and open to all Truth.

Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei Today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles gives us a glimpse of the first ecumenical council, and an important look at the hierarchical structure of the early Catholic Church. Remember that the debate was over circumcision. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:7-21

Denomination: Catholic

Israel’s Experience With Human Kings The Case Of The Open Window Shade Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

II Samuel 11 allows us to see him at a time of weakness and brokenness. God allows us to see "the interior hurt, anguish, and ambiguity that operate" in the palace. Comments and title from Rev Charles Swindol

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “The Case of the Open Window Shade” Today we turn to II Samuel 11. God allows us to watch the private life of a royal family. And despite their best efforts to put on a good front, we discover pride, lust, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

You Need Not Fear, God Is With You

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 15, 2018

In our darkest night, when situations border on the shades of death, in our darkest hour when all help and comfort seems to flee, it is comforting to know that our weary and wandering spirit finds solace in the God of our salvation.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. (KJV) (Ps. 23 : 4) “It was a poisoned mushroom.” The doctor said after he examined Lawrence. He looked into his eyes and shone a light at the undilated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Visionary View: Are Your Eyes Closed To The Truth Of God? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

Today, let us embark on a journey together, seeking to open our eyes to the profound truths that God has laid out for us in His Word. God desires us to have open eyes, open ears, and open hearts to receive His truth.

Visionary View: Are Your Eyes Closed to the Truth of God? Today, let us embark on a journey together, seeking to open our eyes to the profound truths that God has laid out for us in His Word. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a word of prayer. Heavenly Father, we come before you with open hearts ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:10, Proverbs 20:12, Matthew 13:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just For You

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Feb 14, 2019

The Israelites paid attention to their heritage. They knew that there was more to the advent of the Messiah. Their people had hoped in a God who brought more meaning to life’s experience. But for many years, the people outside of Israel’s border have no such hope.

Just for You! (For Unto You...) For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. -Luke 2:11 KJV There are certain signals we all observe which informs that Christmas is around the corner. The presence of Santa Clause, various adverts of Christmas fiestas, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11, Luke 1:79

Denomination: Baptist

The Manifesto Of Jesus

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 30, 2007

Opening up the manifesto of Jesus

Could you imagine president bush or the queen visiting your neighbourhood you would go to great lengths to pull out all the stops, with the fanfare and pagentry, no doubt. Well I want to say there was a greater visitation this planet has ever witnesssed 20 centuries ago when Jesus of Nazerath ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

All The Small Things

Contributed by Stephan Sandness on Dec 19, 2003

An open letter to God at Christmas

Christmas Eve December 24, 2003 Micah 5:2, Luke 2:1-20 Trinity Lutheran Church All the Small Things But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

What If I Forgot To Say Thank-You?

Contributed by Stephan Sandness on Dec 19, 2003

An open letter to God on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Eve November 24, 1999 Luke 17:11-19 Trinity Lutheran Church What If I Forgot To Say “Thank-You?” An open letter to God: Lord, I have a question. It’s something that’s been on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Freedom Ring!

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 5, 2008

Opening Sermon at Oakton UMC

Let Freedom Ring! 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Matthew 11:25-30 "Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" Matthew 11:28 Shall we pray: O Lord, we pray, speak in this place, in the calming of our minds and in the longing of our hearts, by the words of my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Lifting The Curtain To Pray

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 11, 2009

Learning to open the way to prayer

What a blessed place when we see the unseen, and start to look at life and all it’s challenges and temptations with our spiritual eyes! B) What happens when we pray (behind the scenes) Daniel has just seen the glory of the One he prays to, and is now about to learn more about what happens when we ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Mount: The Blessed Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Opening Scriptures to the Sermon on the Mount

Title: Self and the Sermon on the Mount Theme: Text: Matthew 5:1-16 Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God