Sermons on Open Doors:

The Day After Christmas

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 18, 2009

Christmas is great, but what do you do after the presents have been opened and the turkey has been eaten. The day after Christmas is a time for pondering, praising and proclaiming.

THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS Around our house we start putting up decorations more than a month before Christmas. For our kids their focus is usually on Christmas morning. They wake up and open their presents. Then we go to church and come home for a big meal. Then it’s over. At the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:17-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Honest Conversations With God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 3, 2007

A man comes to Jesus with an open heart and mind. The Lord reveals to him some of the most amazing truths found in the Bible. Is it time you had a good, honest, talk with God?

Do you ever look for something so hard that you can’t find it? Maybe it’s just my age kicking in but sometimes I’ll lose something in the most obvious place possible. I think so hard about where I put it that I forget to look in the most likely place. I figure that I would have remembered easily if ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Beatitudes Of Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 18, 2021

Jesus uses the word blessed nine times in these opening verses. Clearly there is a significant emphasis on being blessed. He reveals the presence and assurance of blessing to those who follow Him.

The Beatitudes of Christ (Part 1) Matthew 5: 3-12 Our text begins the great discourse of Jesus, His preaching of The Sermon on the Mount. His powerful message began with what has become commonly known as the “Beatitudes.” The term beatitude comes from Latin and literally means “happiness or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

3d - Pt. 2 - Surrounded Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Is our world restricted to what we can see? What if there was another dimension? Activity . . . but we only catch glimpses. We need to open our eyes and see the unseen.

I. Introduction I recently read this statement about loss of sight. Vision problems may signal serious health conditions, and they can increase your risk for injury or death. I asserted last week that we have become so consumed with earthly things and in a knee jerk response to seeing demons behind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:13-23, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Bringing Back Bell Bottoms”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

The church through every changing trend still better be bringing back bell bottoms! Let me explain. My opening text described to you the outer ware of the Priest.

I. We live in a time of advancements and growth. Everything around us now is constantly moving forward and changing. Man has been on this earth some 6000 years but it has been the last 150 years that has seen the greatest advancements. A. Electricity was once a mere curiosity but now is the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:31-35

Second Sunday Of Easter (Or Sunday Of Divine Mercy)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 16, 2023

Prophecy: Jesus told St. Faustina that this Feast of Mercy would be a very special day when “all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened”. (Diary 699)

At the entrance to Jerusalem's church of all nations, next to the Garden of Gethsemane, there is a sign warning every visitor: "NO EXPLANATIONS INSIDE THE CHURCH." The sign is intended to discourage over-talkative tour guides but it's also what Jesus practiced after his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

The Joseph Experience – Path Of Pride 02 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jan 26, 2025

For this study, the Holy Spirit will open your eyes to see that Joseph caused his own downfall and destruction. He was not the innocent little lad that we were taught about as kids.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Last week, we took an in-depth look at Joseph’s teenage attitude problem. Did anyone do their homework on Attitude City? Don’t worry, we won’t ask for details. This week’s study, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6, Proverbs 11:2

Breaking The First Four Seals Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

The events that we will see with the seals are not the end of history itself. They are events that precede the end. The seals have to be broken before the book can be opened. This is exactly what Christ had said.

Now the time has come. God’s book—the Book of Destiny, the book that spells out what is to happen in the end time—is now to be opened. We need to note that the Lamb doesn’t open the book at this point. He merely breaks open the seals. The events that we will see with the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Striving For Excellence While Navigating Change Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 24, 2023

Daniel learned to navigate change in a healthy way that fosters growth and resilience. He remained open, accessible and available to be used again. This maybe the most challenging as we pursue execellence.

Sermon – Striving for Excellence While Navigating Change Scripture – Daniel 5:13-26 “So Daniel was brought in before the king. The king asked him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles brought from Judah by my predecessor, King Nebuchadnezzar? I have heard that you have the spirit of the gods within ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:13-30, Isaiah 21:9, Daniel 2:21

Denomination: Methodist

Is God Listening?

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025

Prayer opens heaven’s ear and renews earth’s heart—reviving believers, healing divisions, and proving again that God still listens when His people pray.

Dr. Ralph D. Nichols of the University of Minnesota once told of a moment every public speaker dreads. He was addressing a high-school commencement when suddenly a child began to cry. Then another joined in. A small boy galloped up and down the aisle chased by another. With sinking heart, Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5, Romans 8:15, James 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Bloodwork (Pt 2) Who Touched Me? Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 19, 2025

Each week I share Gods Word with you, I pray that something is said that is so provocative that you can’t wait to open your bible and dig in!

Today, we are in part 2 of a 3 part series called Bloodwork. RECAP: A couple of weeks ago, we examined Mark 5:25-34. I explained that after I read this passage, I had 3 questions: The first question was: Why was this story so important that God authored it and included it in His Word? After all, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:10, Leviticus 17:11, Luke 8:40-48

Deny Yourself Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Denying ourselves means looking introspectively, living with open hands, and not looking back at what we've left behind in order to fully follow Jesus and experience abundant life.

Today, we're going to talk about going "all in" for Jesus. You know, like when you're playing a game and you give it everything you've got? That's what we're talking about, but with our relationship with Jesus. So, let's dive in! Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Topics: Self-Denial, Spiritual Growth, Discipleship, Sacrificial Love

Seeing Through God's Eyes SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Elisha's servant experiences God's presence, protection, and provision when Elisha prays, 'Open his eyes and let him see.' How might we see as God sees?

In the midst of the war between Aram and Israel, the King of Israel seems to have an uncanny ability to predict Aram's army movements. This leads the King of Aram to suspect a spy in his camp. However, the truth is that God is speaking to the prophet Elisha, giving him divine knowledge and vision ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Topics: God's Protection, Spiritual Vision

God Can… So You Can Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

A four-part series on Jonah. A good reminder that you can run… but you can’t hide from God! Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

“God Can… So You Can” Jonah 3:1-10 Pastor John Bright Jonah 3 “1 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you.” 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Methodist

Truth Detectors 1.1: Why You Need To Know The Truth Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Apr 20, 2004

This is the opening message in a series that focuses on knowing and understanding the truths of basic Christian doctrine. It lays a biblical foundation for seeking God’s truth. Future messages will deal with specific doctrines. (04-18-04)

*Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 1 “Why You Need to Know the Truth” Ephesians 4:11-16 Opening Illustration There was once a certain ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist