Sermons on Open Doors:

The Letter To Laodicea

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

Jesus is waiting at the door. The door is symbolic of your heart. Are you going to let him come in? The choice is yours because God gave us free will.

The Letter to Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22 Michael H. Koplitz This letter to the church at Laodicea is the most negative of the seven letters. Jesus tells us that He doesn’t like lukewarm followers. This means those passionate for God when they want to be and cold toward God when they don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Hearts Wide Open: Differences Are Okay

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 23, 2019

Mary and Martha are different - sermon speaks to open hearts toward both expressions.

Hearts Wide Open: Differences Are Okay Intro: Australian author Nikki Rowe said, “The greatest asset you could own is an open heart.” Open hearts compel doctors to give free medical care in the inner city. Open hearts lead Christians live out their baptismal vows and serve Christ in all people. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Episcopal

The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: The Shut Door

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Aug 27, 2015

In Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish virgins, we are challenged to get ready for the second coming of Jesus.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #7: THE SHUT DOOR INTRO TO TOPIC: Can you imagine spending your whole life climbing the stairway to heaven, only to reach the top and find that the door was shut to you? What a tragedy that would be! In today’s parable, we learn how we can make sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: *other

Open The Window Of Opportunity. God Is Enough.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 24, 2024

We have opportunities all around us. There is a window of opportunity we must learn that God is enough to handle our situation.

OPEN THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY? GOD IS ENOUGH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) DEFINE: *OPPORTUNITY: to make possible, favorable, a good chance, something you want to do. *POTENTIAL: capacity to develop into something, able to develop, to achieve, have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-17, James 3:7-8, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting In Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

It is important to people to get in. They wait in lines all the time to get into a favorite restaurant, or into a movie, or some sporting event. Nobody wants to be left out, and everybody wants to get in somewhere.

Everybody wants to get in on the action. Back in 1982 a crowd began to form one Monday afternoon in December at the River Front Coliseum in Cincinnati. By the time the police arrived at 3:00 P.M., hundreds of fans had gathered at the doors, even though they would not open until 7:00 P.M. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:23-27

Shut The Door, Keep Out The Devil Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Oct 23, 2010

We need to be careful because our enemy, the devil, wants to destroy our lives. God’s Word gives us some keys to shut the door, and keep the devil out of our lives.

SHUT THE DOOR, KEEP OUT THE DEVIL A Believer’s Practical Guide to Spiritual Warfare OPENING TEXT: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8). THE BIG IDEA: We need to be careful because our enemy, the devil, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: *other

Faithfulness, Key To Unlocking God's Door

Contributed by Kamau N'namdi on Jul 19, 2002

Faithfulness to God will get us access into God’s heavenly blessings

“ Faithfulness: The Key To Unlocking God’s Door ” Hebrews 11:1-6 “Now what is faith to each one of us, and what does it make us do? One of our church members offered that it is our hope that we are going to Heaven”, (by the way we are living). Another member offer that faith is “living right”. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Colossians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s Behind The Door? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Adapted from a series done by Joseph Rodgers "A Journey to the Cross"

How many of you watch “Let’s Make a Deal” You have no idea what’s behind door #1 or door #2. It could be something great or a Zonk, which NOT something great. Well, in this passage of Scripture we find two different people behind two different doors with two completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Jesus Behind Locked Doors

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 15, 2023

This is from a series I preached on encounters with Jesus in the Gospels.

Title: Jesus Encounters the Disciples in the Locked Room Script: John 20:19-23 Type: Expos./Encountering Jesus Where: GNBC 4-16-23 Intro: Over the past 2k years countless men and women have met Christ in a locked room. For millions it has been in the confines of a jail or prison cell. For ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grand Opening Earns Rave Reviews! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

Creation work pleased God, it was perfect without any need for anything to be repeated, repaired, or revised.

Intro: 1. One wrote, "Grand Opening Earns Rave Reviews! What a report! God’s creation was a complete success! All goals were accomplished not just for the initial launching of Creation, but with all systems on "go" for hundreds and thousands of years." 2. God’s creation work pleased God - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

From Locked Doors To Joyful Praise

Contributed by David Simpson on May 17, 2016

The living and resurrected Christ ought to make a difference in our lives. The resurrection changes us!

Sermon - Lanier Christian Church April 3, 2016 David Simpson From Locked Doors to Joyful Praise SLIDE #1 John 20:20 and Luke 24:52-53 SLIDE #2 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20

Denomination: Christian Church

Positioning Oneself For Favour

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025

God’s favour is still available today and can turn any life around in an instant. However, it is not automatic—it flows to those who are rightly positioned in heart, attitude, and obedience.

POSITIONING ONESELF FOR FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ruth 2:1-17 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4, Psalm 102:13, Genesis 39:21, Esther 2:15-17, Luke 2:52 INTRODUCTION: Favour is a divine advantage that causes a person to stand out and be preferred above others. It is not merely luck ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Heart Open To Healing. Isaiah 57

Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 25, 2024

A message for the times we live in of hope for today and tomorrow. Concentrating on opening our heart to more of God's love.

Good morning Stand with me and lift your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn more of the Word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living Word of God. I will never be the same. I will never be the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Lord, Open My Lips

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

15th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:15-17 4/1/18 (Easter) (Create in Me a Clean Heart #15) O Lord, Open My Lips Well, we started this series on Ash Wednesday, and oddly, Ash Wednesday this year fell on Valentine’s Day. And instead of taking your date to a restaurant, many of you came here and were blessed to hear once ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, The True Shepherd

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2013

Jesus is the door, the only way in, and the shepherd who stands watch. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Jesus, the True Shepherd John 10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TrueShepherd.html Jesus, the True Shepherd John 10 v. 11 Jesus is called the Good Shepherd, who gives his life for the sheep. The good shepherd speaks of redemption. The Bible also calls Him the Great Shepherd, which speaks of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist