Sermons on Open Praise:

Open Up Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

The church of Laodecia teaches us that letting Jesus in means letting Him take over. A mere profession of faith in Christ without a change in lifestyle is not enough.

Today our journey is completed. We have arrived at our final stopping point; we will hear the final word of God to the seven churches of the book of Revelation. You know, it seems highly appropriate to me that we make this momentous arrival at the time when the attention of Christians everywhere ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Parents, Praise, Prophecy, Prayer And Patience

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 27, 2007

A fairly short sermon asking the congregation to pray for parents, to praise God for Jesus, to be open to prophesy, to be regular in prayer and to be patient.

Luke 2: 22 to 40 This is such a lovely all-age event in the life of Jesus. We’ve got a baby (Jesus 2:21), parents (Mary and Joseph 2:22), a man of faith (Simeon 2:25), and a very prayerful and faithful widow (Anna 2:36). The whole event is a reminder to us that children are a gift from God. I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

The Father Says, "my Doors Are Always Open".

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 13, 2023

The doors of Heaven are always open as a result of God's amazing grace.

Romans 5:1-8 The Father says, “My door is always open” • Romans begin by telling us 5:1 we have peace with God. Not merely a feeling (peace of mind) but a new relationship with God: Once we were his enemies, but now we are his friends. • Romans shares with us we can rejoice in sufferings ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Open Door Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

this is part of a series that was designed to help people grow.

The Open door, # 2 of the enlarge your tent series, Isaiah 54: Main text Mark 2:1-11 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ March 3, 2002 A hairdresser in Colombia believes he has the baldness problem licked. The barber from Pereira, which is approximately 100 mile east of the Bogota ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-11, Isaiah 54:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Cracked Open

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002

The resurrection is the biggest Easter egg ever dropped into human existence.

Easter Sunday April 15, 2001 (Written with assistance from a sermon by Leonard Sweet, "Crack Open Some Easter Eggs and Be Cracked Open" at www.preachingplus.com) INTRODUCTION How many of you have participated in an Easter egg hunt this spring? (Either searching for eggs, hiding eggs, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Open Door

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 10, 2002

The apostle Paul would call this “An Open Door.” He refers to this thought in his first letter to the Corinthians. Today, we will be equipped in how to know a new opportunity or an open door when we see it and how to make a proper decision.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I remember applying to graduate school back in 1994. I submitted all of the necessary papers and finally received my acceptance letter. I was so excited that June day as I read my letter of acceptance. That letter meant so much to me that I kept it. [Read a portion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

A Fountain Will Be Opened Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Here is a prophecy that tells us about God’s plan for salvation for his people, including the suffering and glorification of Jesus Christ who is to come.

One of the difficulties people have when they first become Christians and begin studying the Bible, is what to do with the Old Testament. In fact some people never quite work that one out. It seems so foreign doesn’t it? It’s full of stories of wars; of God’s favouritism towards the people of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Opening Greetings Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OF GOD (WITH ITS MESSAGE OF ETERNAL LIFE) IS A SACRED TRUST

BIG IDEA: THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OF GOD (WITH ITS MESSAGE OF ETERNAL LIFE) IS A SACRED TRUST I. THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD ISSUES FROM A SENSE OF DIVINE CALLING Which results in an absolute commitment to the will of God; commissioned to fulfill a calling A. Paul as a Bond-servant of God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Opening Greetings Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

BIG IDEA: APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP I. AUTHOR = PAUL A. His Authority = "an apostle of Christ Jesus" one sent by God Ellicott: "didn’t merely derive his commission from Christ, but belonged to Him." B. His Authentication = "according to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Door Is Open Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on May 21, 2004

This is on the Letter to Philadelphia

Some places have locked doors where you can’t go. Many businesses have “security doors” to control who can and can’t get in or out. Stores have “open doors” at the front, but closed doors in the back. We are to use the “open” door, not the closed one. Read Revelation 3:7-13. There are some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Opening The Book

Contributed by Craige Lebreton on Feb 22, 2006

opening and closing the Bible Nehemiah and Luke

Opening The Book (Pastor Craige LeBreton) In one of the works…published after his death…Ernest Hemmingway… Tells his readers… of his inward experience…during a time… when he had just completed one book…and was trying very hard… to get started on another… He said… that these were…very dark days ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Open Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

Presented here is how we can be lead by Christ into new areas and to new challenges if we keep an open mind.

Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s, together with the answer to the puzzle that should have been printed yesterday. Therefore, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Open Minds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 26, 2006

The only way to fulfill the purpose of the church and of being a Christian is to be committed to opening people’s minds to receive Christ Jesus and eternal life.

Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: When I was in high school, I could not understand why it was necessary for me to take subjects like history, algebra, geometry or chemistry. --- Perhaps the reason I felt that way was because those were the hardest classes for me. --- Regardless, no one could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wide Open

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006

Find out how to open the door to the supernatural in this sermon on Spirit-Led Prayer!

Wide Open Opening the Door to the Supernatural 2/16/05 I. Introduction As a father and his five-year-old son were headed to McDonald’s one day, they passed a car accident. Usually when they see something terrible like that, they would say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so the father ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Open Letter Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005

In prison Paul writes his "son" Timothy and gives him final lessons in being a godly man and evangelist

An Open letter to a Son 1 Timothy 1:1-11 The epistles called 1 and 2 Timothy are a mentors heartfelt words to a son. Paul uses these letters as further instructions to a young evangelist that he has watched grow up in Christ. Timothy was an associate of Paul’s on his second and third ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ