Sermons on Open Heart:

It's Wide Open Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

The second in a series of messages about the family. This sermon concentrates on the man's perspective in relationships, family, and healing.

I want to talk to the men. We often preach to the men...messages of how to better care for and understand the women. But, seldom, if ever, do we give insight to the man's world to women. * I want you to notice in the text: "A Blind Man" * Never in scripture do you hear of a blind woman * God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Grand Opening Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the nineteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“God’s Grand Opening” Acts 10:34-48 September 16, 2007 It came to be known as “Black Sunday”. Following a 15-day heat wave, the thermometer on that July day registered 110 degrees. The asphalt, laid only the night before, was still steaming, and thus the ladies who came attired in high ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Eye Opening Prayer

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 12, 2007

Just as Paul did for the Ephesian churches, we should pray to have our eyes opened to the fullness of who Jesus Christ is.

1. Introduction (1:15-18) 2. The first eye opening petition is that the church might know the grace of Christ. (18a) 3. The second eye opening petition is that the church might know the glory of Christ. (18b) 4. The third eye opening petition is that the church might know the greatness of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Fountain Opened For Cleansing Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 25, 2008

Zechariah’s message points to the ’Day of the Lord’ when the climax of God’s plan of salvation comes in the Cross of Christ, tracing The Fountain Anticipated, The Fountain Experienced and The fountain Applied.

A FOUNTAIN OPENED FOR CLEANSING From a casual reading of the prophets of the Old Testament it’s easy to get the impression that they had a gloomy message of doom for the nation of Israel and the surrounding countries. They are certainly strident in their condemnation of sinful practices which ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Open Door Policy Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011

It isn't size, or status, or wealth, or popularity that measures the worth of the church: it is faithfulness.

We began the week with the story of the Chicago nightclub fire in which 21 people were killed as they rushed to the exit. The club had already been cited for overcrowding and other safety violations - like not enough doors and windows. What happened was that a bouncer used pepper spray to break ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

First message in a series on spiritual vision

(material taken from Andy Stanley, John Maxwell, and Jeffrey Richards) SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: PROVERBS 29:18 TITLE: “EYES WIDE OPEN” OPEN: A. In the late morning of Dec. 17, 1903 – 10:35 A.M. to be precise – Orville Wright executed the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Throw Open The Windows Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2004

God has promised that we could be blessed. Wheat do we have to do and what will he do?

I was in McKay, a community just off the Great Barrier Reef in Australia when it happened. We were there on holidays, which was to include a diving trip on the reef and a trip to a Alligator reserve and also a visit with Kevin Hudson, a pastor friend of mine. Kev and I hadn’t seen each other for ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

True Heart

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 10, 2013

David was a repented man, he was a man after God's own heart; and God sought him out.

Quotes: A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge. - Thomas Carlyle A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. - Nelson Mandela A loving heart is the truest wisdom. - Charles Dickens The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Church With An Open Door Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 31, 2014

We’re all so different. We come from different backgrounds, different convictions. But when we all love each other and open arms to all kinds of people, that’s when the beauty of unity is seen. And God wants that here.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 15. I am preaching through the book of Romans verse after verse. We are actually coming down to the last two chapters. Paul is trying to get very practical as he speaks to the church there in Rome. And you’ve got to remember, there are all different ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Grace-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 12, 2023

Grace is God’s gift to us. Therefore, we can’t earn it because no one earns a gift. Instead, we need to receive and open it. We’ll be looking at three qualities of a grace-filled heart. These are gratitude, endurance, and the fear God. Join us as we look further into God’s Amazing Grace.

A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czOvASK0lSg In this series on a Christian’s heart, we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:6, James 4:6-8, John 1:17, Romans 8:1, 1 John 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Opening The Dreaded Box Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 4, 2005

In this series it is my goal that you not question your faith, but be able to ask the questions about your faith that you have always wondered, but never knew the answer

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Introduction: “Opening the Dreaded Box” Text: 1 Peter 3:15 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: We are going to begin a very special series of sermons this evening called, “Questioning the Faith” In this series it is my goal that you not question your faith, but be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church With The Open Door

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003

A sermon on the church at Philadelphia. What does a open door mean ?

THE CHURCH WITH AN OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-13 Letter written to Church at Philadelphia(brotherly love) Written by Christ who has the keys to unlock doors that are locked..and lock doors that are open. This shows his sovereignty, and superiority over the church. If Jesus desires for something to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

Sometimes, like Israel’s King, we are blind to the things around us.

OPEN YOUR EYES 2 Kings 6:8-23 INTRO: Syria was to the North of Israel and made many military thrusts into Israel. Much like modern Israelis and Palestinians. Israel’s king was able to anticipate these military moves and avoid the battle. Look at what the young man saw. He saw horses and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tear Open The Roof

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about getting people to Jesus anyway we can.

Imagine if someone all of a sudden began banging on the roof. Then a hole opened up. We are being showered with sheetrock and debris. Then, slowly, a cot is let down through the hole in the roof with a man lying on it. Could you imagine someone so desperate to get to Church that they would open ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Heaven Opens

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 1, 2003

I recently saw a sign for a store advertising a grand opening. The store manager boasted of great give-a-ways and all sort of wonderful prizes. However, none of these things compare to what we gain when Heaven opens.

In our text Heaven opened to show Peter a vision from God of our world,both Jews, Gentiles and Samaritans. God also showed Peter that he would have to work among the unbelief, prejudices, and despair of this world. Heaven opened to give Peter a promise of continual divine assistance. (1) Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God