Sermons on Open The Doors:

God Speaks To The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 18, 2009

Listen carefully to Jesus and take it to heart.

GOD SPEAKS TO THE CHURCH Revelation 1.1-20 S: Worship C: Obedience Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: LISTEN CAREFULLY TO JESUS AND TAKE IT TO HEART. CV: “We will wholeheartedly worship the everlasting God.” Type: Propositional I. SOVEREIGNTY II. LOVE III. PROMISE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Still Speak Today?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 25, 2020

The Holy Spirit was given to help lead and guide us each day as we walk through this world

"Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world." (Heb 1:1-3 ESV) Jesus said, "My sheep hear my voice, and I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, John 10:27-28, Revelation 3:20, John 14:26, John 16:12-13, 2 Peter 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20, 1 Corinthians 13:12-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Galatians 1:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Beautiful The Feet

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 6, 2022

Those who carry the gospel have beautiful feet because of their commitment to God, and because they bring good news to the lost. This message will convict believers to share the gospel, and convict the lost that they need Christ.

When I was in college couples would wear half heart pendants in order to express their affection. Each person wore half a heart symbolizing their incompleteness without the companionship of their significant other. There was one couple, though, that wore a different kind of necklace. Hanging ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time For A Breakthrough!

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

A message dealing with our need for the Lord to breakthrough our areas of resistance.

IT’S TIME FOR A BREAKTHROUGH! ISA 45:2-6 SUNPM 2/10/02 I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. 3 I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2-6, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wait For It ... And, Go!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 16, 2010

Nehemiah not only knew how to watch and pray and weep and pray...but also how to WAIT and pray. How to have success in impossible circumstances. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Wait for it ... and Go! Nehemiah 2:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WaitForIt.html Nehemiah is the cupbearer for King Artaxerxes, the most powerful man on earth at that time. He and his people the Jews are in captivity in Babylon, and their home town of Jerusalem is burned and destroyed, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 10, 2022

In this passage of scripture we are going to deal with a prayer that Paul prayed for the Ephesians. This prayer is considered by some as the second most important prayer ever prayed.

Folks have some strange ideas about prayer. Some folks do not have the slightest idea of what prayer is. Illus: This reminds me of Karin Wotten of Ocala, Florida who tells about the opening exercises of their Vacation Bible School, when they asked for volunteers to pray. One morning, a first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of God Is Our Comfort Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 7, 2008

Isaiah 40:1-11 tells us four truths about God who comes down to his people with a comforting promise.

Scripture In his book, titled The Pressure’s Off, psychologist Larry Crabb tells a story from his childhood to illustrate how God works in our adversity. One Saturday afternoon, Larry said, when he was three years old he decided that he was a big boy and could use the bathroom without anyone’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 20, 2005

At the end of this age and the beginning of the next, God will establish His eternal Kingdom ... we live between two worlds- one trying to crash in on the other.

The Kingdom of God The Kingdom of God is … that place where God’s authority is acknowledged and obeyed, where God or Christ rules and has the final say in the human heart. Hints of the Kingdom of God- beginning of time … Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: Charismatic

Breaking Free From Insecurities Of Becoming A Leader

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Jan 10, 2005

How to break the insecurities that stop us from becoming the leader God wants us to be.

Breaking free from insecurities of becoming a leader By Pastor Fernando Cabrera I Samuel 10:20-27 1. Change your identity (10:24) a. Saul was suffering from an identity crisis i. He felt the least, the last , and leftover 1. Saul insecurity stemmed from shame a. Guilt arises from what we do, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Season

Contributed by Ted Palaroan on Jan 17, 2003

Bringing out what is hidden from view

A New Season By Pastor Ted Palaroan Tabernacle of Living Waters As I look toward the future, I am drawn to the story of Elisha, especially to what happened to him, recorded in 2Kings: 2 Kings 6:1-6 And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "See now, the place where we dwell with you is too ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-6, Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Exist To Evangelize Series

Contributed by Matthew Smith on Sep 24, 2002

Helping students realize that we exist as a Student Ministry to evangelize the world.

If you brought your Bibles, I want you to hold them up in the air and repeat this after me: This is the Bible It’s the Word of God And it has the power To change my life God help me to understand it And to live it out in my daily life In the past several weeks we have been reminded of why we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Helpful Service Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 8 of 13.

THE GIFT OF HELPFUL SERVICE Romans 12:7 INTRO: Recently I came across this question, “Would you do for GOLD what you would do for GOD?” What does this mean? The answer is clear. If you’re not attending prayer services now, would you do so if you were paid for it? Would you witness for Christ more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

Commands Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THESE NT PASSAGES ARE SOME THE COMMANDS IN SCRIPTURE FROM THE EPISTLES.

COMMANDS (IN GENERAL) 2 Corinthians Open wide your hearts. Come out from among them and be separate. Make room for us in your hearts. Finish the work... Boast in the Lord. Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; Test yourselves. Aim for perfection... Listen to my appeal... Live in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Of Thyatira Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 11, 2014

The rebel attack on church.

THE CHURCH OF THYATIRA Rev.2: 18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is America In A Mess And How Can We Fix It?

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jun 20, 2012

A sermon on how to put America "Back on the Straight and Narrow"

Why America Is In The MESS That It IS, And How Can We Fix It? Robert A. Glass Everyone who is over 30 years old would agree America is in a mess. We have drugs on our streets; we have shootings in our schools, (Columbine HS). We have corruption in our Secret Service. And gangs have invaded our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ