Sermons on Open Doors:

A Study On Revival Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

In all this we see that the fruit of revival is more revival, the opening of hearts for both the preaching and receiving of the gospel. That was the case at this time in Samaria. There was a great revival going on.

Tonight’s passage shows us the great need for revival both within and outside the church. Let’s get into this long passage. READ v. 5. The preacher was Philip, a layman, one of the first deacons. As we said last week, the importance of this verse is in declaring that the first great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

7 Stars And 7 Lampstands Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

As the Revelation opens John sees a vision of Jesus standing among the churches of Asia and the vision is of one who shows the glory of God shining from his face

Today we begin a series on the book of Revelation. You may be aware that this is not an easy book to follow so let me give you a short introduction. The first thing to understand is that this is not a work of history, though it is firmly rooted in the history of the Church since Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Worship That Wins!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 16, 2013

For to worship is to quicken the conscience by the Holiness of God; to feed the mind with the truth of God; to purge the imagination by the beauty of God; to open the heart to the love of God; to devote the will to the purpose of God.

WORSHIP THAT WINS! Introduction: Many people have the wrong idea of what worship really is. One little boy was listening to his parents discuss the church service. The mother stated she did not like the song services. The dad said that the preacher’s sermon was too long. The little boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian Church

How Will You Be Broken

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Oct 28, 2010

Matthew 21:33-44 - When God sends messages our way, we are faced with a decision: shoot the messenger, or, with an open heart, accept the message.

Introduction • Throughout His ministry, Jesus had spoken about the time when His hour would come – the hour in which He would be called upon to fulfill His life’s purpose by dying on the cross to save humanity from an eternity in hell. He had always known that His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Choice. The Principle Of Living A Fulfiled Life

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Jun 26, 2024

There is always hope as long as we are alive. The gates to both life and hell are open continuously, allowing for the possibility to transition from one to the other at any given time.

Matthew 7:13-14 “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow, and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.” Regardless of how far one may have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joseph Experience – Changed, Blessed, And Wise 05 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jan 26, 2025

Change brought Joseph up to a higher place and opened him up to receive wisdom and greater blessings. We can expect that change will do the same for us.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Homework: Is anyone reading the chapters at home? Last week we talked about reading 1 Corinthian 2:1-5 in different translations. Did anyone do that this past week? Do you feel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

Hard Things To Understand

Contributed by James May on Jun 2, 2024

There are many hard to understand words in the Bible, but all of it can be understood if we will allow the Spirit of God to dwell in us and open the eyes of our understanding, and then receive it as Truth.

Hard Things to Understand Many people in the world reject the truths of God’s word simply because they find it impossible to understand. Although there have been many translations and versions created in order to help us read the word, because even in the church you would find that multitudes of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Add To Your Faith (God's Gift To Believers)

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 23, 2020

I believe everyone is born with a measure of faith, but that is not the end of things. "Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures" (Luke 24:45, HCSB).

We have it on proper authority that everyone is born with a measure of faith. "Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures" (Luke 24:45, HCSB). Wouldn't you love for someone to open your mind and give you a new understanding of what is and what will be? The Scriptures say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45, 2 Timothy 2:15, Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Other

Ephphatha!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 12, 2018

Jesus’s Ephphata prayer is the opening up, the removing of the “impediment” of spiritual deafness for us. It’s an Aramaic phrase which literally means “be released.”

Several years ago, in January a major newspaper conducted an experiment you may have heard about. The experiment involved Joshua Bell, one of the world’s greatest violinists who performed for almost all the world’s major orchestras. Joshua Bell was commissioned to play his $4,000,000 Stradivarius ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-5, Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Catholic

Go! And… Live The Kingdom Life - Matthew 5–7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 31, 2025

When Jesus ascended a Galilean hillside and opened His mouth to teach, He delivered what is arguably the most transformative sermon ever preached — The Sermon on the Mount.

Go! And… Live the Kingdom Life - Matthew 5–7 Living as citizens of God’s Kingdom in a world that rejects His rule Introduction: The Kingdom Manifesto When Jesus ascended a Galilean hillside and opened His mouth to teach, He delivered what is arguably the most transformative sermon ever preached ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Luke 18:13, Philippians 2:15, Romans 3:22, James 1:22, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perspective Of Praise Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 18, 2007

A series emphasizing private worship

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor The Perspective of Praise June 17, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A One of the six purposes of our churches is to worship God, praise. 1 Mouse: Will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:21

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience To The Lord

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

Obedience is the key to growth

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * April 2, 2006 AM Read, Pray, Witness and Obey. 4 Essentials, I’ve heard ‘em my entire life. What is it to obey? Obedience- being in agreement (harmony and union) with and submission to another’s authority and rules It is a KEY to unlocking doors in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Your Price?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 4, 2006

Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver; the price of a slave. This message examines Judas’ motivations and causes us to ask, "What am I selling Jesus out for?"

What’s Your Price? Matthew 26:14-16 (NLT) Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests [15] and asked, "How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?" And they gave him thirty pieces of silver. [16] From that time on, Judas began looking for the right time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church In Philadelphia

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 25, 2005

The sixth of the seven churches - what might it have to say to us today?

And so we come to the sixth of the seven letters to seven churches, the letter to the church in Philadelphia, which is of course in Asia, not the USA. What do we know about the city? Philadelphia was a strong fortress city, strategically located on the road from Rome to the east. It was a city of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The Wind Blow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

The wind of God is a powerful force that brings life, revival, breakthroughs, and divine direction. When God’s wind blows, everything changes.

LET THE WIND BLOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:9-10 "Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord God; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live. So I prophesied as he ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God