Sermons about Open Opportunities

Lesson 2: Learning From Opening The Book

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 19, 2007

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“ Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!” (Rev. 5:13)

A. INTRODUCTION: Revelation 5:1-14 1. The title deed to the universe. What is “the book and the seven seals”? (v. 5). 2. Sin separates and destroys. Why could “no man . . . open and to read the book, neither to look thereon” (v. 4). 3. Who had temporary rulership of the world? “The god of this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Open The Eyes Of Our Young Men

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 30, 2007

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This sermon encourages our young men to look beyond the difficulties of life to the unseen power of God.

Intro. Oh that God would open the eyes of our young men. What a tremendous prayer for our times. We often tell our sons and our daughters that they need to open thier eyes. If our daughters or sons meet the wrong person base on our opinion, we encourage them to open thier eyes. But how often do we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Opens Our Blind Eyes?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 29, 2007

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You may be suffering from blindness that you are not aware of! It’s worse than physical blindness.

“The LORD opens the eyes of the blind…” (Ps. 146:8, New American Standard Bible – Updated Edition.) No doubt the Almighty Creator can open the eyes of the blind. When Jesus was on earth, He fulfilled the words of prophet Isaiah: "THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:8

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Opening The Door To Your Spiritual Journey Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 17, 2005

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An introduction and first sermon in a three part Advent Series developed loosly from The Chronicles of Narnia. Additional Sermons: Turkish Delight, Trickes of the Evil One and Miracle at the Stone Table.

Narnia: Introduction & Explanation It may seem a little strange that we are building our Advent series around a “fairy tale” as C.S. Lewis called his novel, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. Let me set your mind at ease, we’re going to do what Lewis himself hinted at concerning all of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 17 "My Life Is An Open Book" Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 21, 2003

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David’s life is an open book before God. He hides nothing. We sometimes try to hide things from God. We need to try to live our lives as an "open book" before God.

August 17, 2003 Title: Psalm 17 My Life Is An Open Book Text: Psalm 17:1-15 Introduction Things you should never say once without thinking twice: - It’s no trouble at all. - I love dogs. - We have plenty of room. - Call me any time. - Is there anything I can do? - My husband is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Everybody Has An Open Invitation To God's Love

Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2011

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The Church reminds the world today that Jesus is coming again and the world should get its house in order.

Everybody has an open invitation to God's love Have you ever invited anyone to dinner? One of the greatest compliments an individual can pay to another is to invite him/her home to dinner. The nature of our society is of such that we are selective about the calibre of persons we invite to our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Opens Hearts, And Opposition Comes Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011

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God directed Paul to Philippi to preach the gospel. Acts 16 reveals both the open hearted reception and the opposition he faced. We should expect the same when we share Christ today.

When God opens hearts he comes into them to dwell. Acts 16 gives us the history of how the gospel was planted in Philippi, how God opened their hearts to hear and obey the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This lesson continues our introduction to the letter of Philippians. Let's read ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Advent Is Not About Waiting To Open Presents On Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 27, 2008

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A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent.

Isaiah 64:1-9 “Advent is Not about Waiting to Open Presents on Christmas” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gracumcsd.org Our Old Testament Lesson for this morning is a lament from the community that raises the question of whether their waiting for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Speak Up! Open Your Mouth For God Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Apr 23, 2009

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We know we are full of the Holy Spirit when we speak for God.

Speak Up! Open your mouth for God! Youth April 22, 2009 Thankful: God is working among you – we can see it! God is not limited by age! Speak up! Today is Earth Day and people have a lot to say. T-Shirts – say, “Love Her (the earth)” and “Try to Save Yourself” - people say all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Against Open Theism #3 God And Time

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2013

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A sermon on God and time (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, pages 87-92)

HoHum: Age to age He stands; And time is in His hands; Beginning and the End, Beginning and the End WBTU: Exegesis of Isaiah 43:9- 13 Vs. 9 This is probably alluding to the prophecy about Cyrus again considering vs. 14. Because of uncertainty of that time the pagan nations will seek comfort ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Against Open Theism #4 God And Immutability

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 26, 2013

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A sermon loosely based on Isaiah 45 that focuses on impassibility and the eternal decree (Based on Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 25 "The Immutability of God")

HoHum: Simon, Garfunkel “I Am a Rock”: I've built walls, A fortress deep and mighty, That none may penetrate. I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain. It's laughter and it's loving I disdain. I am a rock, I am an island. I have my books, And my poetry to protect me; I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth Chapter Two: "Open Your Mind" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 21, 2012

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If we are going to see our lot in life improve, we must open our minds to consider what God would have us do.

As we mentioned last time, the book of Ruth is a love story. Not just in the sense of telling about the relationship between Ruth and Boaz, but a love story from the standpoint of God’s love for His children. Chapter one tells how life had become bitter for Naomi. She had lost her home in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Ruth 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Penetrating The Open Heaven In 2007 With Your Prayers

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jan 19, 2007

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We are going to discuss how as Believers, we can penetrate the Open Heaven in 2007 with our prayers. Prayers put things into motion in the spirit realm. Let’s see how we bring the Kingdom of God to this Earth.

Introduction •Last week we discussed how we can expand the Open Heaven in 2007. •We discussed about having a heart full of the Word (seed) of God. We talked about being about the Father’s business and never giving up or quitting in 2007. Even thought there will be test, trails and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Door Is Open, You're Free To Go

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Feb 17, 2014

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Jesus paid the price for our emancipation. We no longer have to be slaves to sin or to any human being

THE DOOR IS OPEN, YOU’RE FREE TO GO! Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II, M.Div. TEXT: John 10:9, Luke 23:43, Galatians 5:1 SCRIPTURE John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. Luke 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9, Luke 23:43, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: *other

Open Invitation--Jesus Invites All Of Us

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

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Jesus invites all of us to consider the possibility of becomeing his disciple, but he he is clear on the cost that is involved in doing so.

Fan or Follower Part 2: The Open Invitation Exodus 4:10-13- Luke 9:21-26 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. Have you seen one of those car commercials that says lease a brand new Kia for only $99? You see this beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-13, Luke 9:21-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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