Sermons on Open Door:

By Protecting The Fellowship Of My Church Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015

Jesus provides practical guidance to help His disciples maintain holiness within the body of Christ and thus protect the fellowship of the church

I love my church. I love my church because I love Jesus and Jesus loves the church. So that is why I’m so excited about our current sermon series. I want to share my love of the church with you in hopes that you, too, will fall in love with the church, either for the first time, or all over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is With You

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 12, 2015

In this passage, it almost seems like Peter is heavily focused on persecution of the Christians he's writing to... and then he just switches gears and talks about something totally unrelated. It seems that way, but it's not.

OPENING: When I asked you to turn to I Peter 3:13 this morning, did you realize that about 800 years ago… you couldn’t have done that? Do you know WHY you couldn’t have turned to I Peter 3 back then? Because there were no chapter divisions. That didn’t happen until 1227, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Request For Refuge

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 19, 2015

When times are tough its time to fight for your faith, knowing that your times are in His hands.

A Request for Refuge Psalm 31 Rev. Brian Bill July 18-19, 2015 Beth and I celebrated our 30th Anniversary on Monday. When I posted a picture from our wedding day many people complimented Beth. Me, not so much. Here are just a few of the comments: • Look, you have hair • She looks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Not Fair Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2015

Solomon is troubled by the unfairness of life. But he was the king - why didn't he just legislate away injustice and punish all the wrong-doers and give away some his vast wealth to feed the poor? Why wouldn't that work?

OPEN: Awhile back there was an article that appeared in a Kentucky newspaper which read: "I used to think I was poor. Then they told me I wasn't poor, I was needy. Then they told me it was self-defeating to think of myself as needy, that I was culturally deprived. Then they told me 'deprived' ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beauty Of Reconcilliation Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God

The Beauty of Reconciliation Matthew 5:9 blessed (makarious): supremely happy. peace (eirene): more than just the lack of conflict; it is a state of being bound together; being properly related. Where does this peace come from? God Colossians 1:19-20 How is this peace given? Through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Three Years To Bear Fruit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 26, 2015

To show that GOD placed a time even on our spiritual growth so don't waste time but use time for GOD's Glory. Ephesians 5:16 (Amplified Bible) 5:16 Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. Colossians 4:

I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD place a time on everything? Yes. Look at the creation, it's divided into 6 days of creation. GOD created a time and placed a time on everything. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (The Living Bible) 3:1 There is a right time for everything: 3:2 A time to be born; A time to die; A time to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jihad, A Muslim Pharaoh, Noah's Drowned Son... And More Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 26, 2015

It's all pretty strange territory for us, but Muhammad seems to be trying to show his awareness of Scripture by mentioning Bible names, then attaching weird narratives to them. Interesting, but so clearly contrived.

Lesson 26, Jihadists All. Now we finish Sura 7, and then move to sura 8, called "The Spoils", and sura 9, "The repentant". The ending verses of chapter 7 are yet another reminder of the insecure future afforded mankind by Allah, Islam's god. Verse 179: "And indeed, we have created for hell ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unless You Eat The Flesh And Drink The Blood Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

To eat Jesus’ flesh and to drink His blood means to believe in Jesus…by personally appropriating His sacrificial death… and by continually partaking of His life

A couple years ago on Christmas day our family was hanging out together when my brother started talking about this TV show that featured a family of Louisiana rednecks who had gotten rich selling duck calls. Now I’m at least a little bit redneck – not enough to be a NASCAR fan – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53

Denomination: Baptist

Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 3, 2015

In times of tribulation, worship God and be a witness for Christ.

A student in Bible School was confused when his theology professor began a series of lectures on Bible prophecy, or “eschatology” as he called it. The professor spoke about pre-millennialism, a-millennialism, and post-millennialism. Then he talked about the pre-trib, mid-trib, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Loyalty Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015

Authentic relationships are enhanced when I am faithful to others regardless of what’s in it for me

We live in a culture where loyalty seems to be an increasingly less valuable commodity. We see that reflected in many areas of our lives: • We see that in our jobs. In my father’s generation, most people worked for one company for their entire adult lives. Although the average job ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stress/Worry/Anxiety And The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 8, 2015

This is a sermon dealing with Stress/Worry/Anxiety. The answers - Prayer, Meditation (Bible), Releasing, Receiving and Adapting.

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34; Psalms 23; Philippians 4:6-7 Theme: Stress/Worry/Anxiety and the Christian Life Proposition: The Bible shares with us some wonderful ways to deal with stress/worry/anxiety 1. Pray 2. Meditate 3. Release and Receive 4. Adapt INTRO: Good morning and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Nazarene

It's A Boy! Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 24, 2011

In this sermon, we look at the birth of Moses and plan to protect him that was carried out by his family. We draw three important lessons from this part of the story.

Introduction: A. Top 10 Things Not To Say While Your Wife is in Labor... #10. Women are so lucky! I sure wish men could experience the miracle of childbirth. #9. Do you think the baby will come before Monday Night Football starts? #8. I hope you’re ready for a picture, the photographer ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Set Free To Love

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 25, 2011

This sermon is about being Set Free To Love by choosing to be willing to give to support the ministry of Christ Financially.

Set Free To Love Glenville Proverbs 3:5-10 Luke 10:25-37 5/22/2011 We are in a new series entitled Set Free. How many of you know we all have something in our lives that we need to be set free from. Pastor Toby preached last week on Set Free To Worship. will preach on being Set Free To Love, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:12-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Is Wonderful Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 16, 2011

A study of chapter 9 of the book of Isaiah verse 6

Isaiah 9: 1 – 21 He Is Wonderful In our last study we had only managed to reach verse 5. So, today we are going to continue to review this awesome chapter of the Bible. So, to properly maintain our understanding of God’s Word revealed to us in chapter 9 of Isaiah let us start reading ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Introduction Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2011

An introduction to the distinctive features of the accounts of the four gospel writers.

Note: Many of the main points in this message were developed from my reading and study of "Four Gospels, One Jesus - A Symbolic Reading" by Richard A Burridge. Let’s suppose that for some reason someone wanted a biography of my life. So I went to four different people or groups and asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist