Sermons on Open The Doors:

What Happens When We Get Tired Of Waiting On God’s Answer?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2013

A look at the consequences of trying to manufacture an answer rather than waiting on God to come through for us.

OUR SITUATION: We have a real problem and God seems to be late. - Genesis 16:1, 3. - Verse 3 notes that they’d been living in Canaan for 10 years at this point. Ten years is a long time to wait, especially for something as meaningful as a child. - We don’t want to minimize the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Benefit From Saving People By Grace? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 25, 2014

A look at why God saves by grace and how that should impact what the church looks like.

- The "reverses the line" story off Preaching Today. “FOR THAT VERY REASON”: Grace “reverses the line.” - 1 Timothy 1:16. - This verse continues with the thought from verse 15 that we discussed last week: that Paul considered himself the worst of sinners. - The overall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Paul Knew -- Father's Day 2014 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 30, 2014

Father's Day Message that looks at What Paul knew about His relationship with God and what Father's today should know about theirs

What Paul Knew ILLUSTRATION: BRUCE LOCKERBIE WRITES IN HIS BOOK FATHERLOVE THE FOLLOWING STORY, “WHEN I WAS ELEVEN YEARS OLD, OUR FAMILY DROVE FROM TORONTO TO EASTERN ONTARIO, TO THE REGION NORTH OF THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER, WHERE MY FATHER HAD BEEN BORN. WE REACHED THE LITTLE VILLAGES OF ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Life And Covid-19

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 31, 2020

The sermon wonderfully explains the beauty of our discipleship and our eternal life in the time of COVID-19.

The Eternal Life and COVID-19 Matthew 25:1-13 Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we have the text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 25:1-13): “Jesus told his disciples this parable: ““The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Other

Forgiving One Another: Transformed By God's Mercy Ephesians 4:32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 11, 2024

Ephesians 4:32 reminds us of the profound impact of God's mercy on our lives and challenges us to extend that same mercy to one another. Let's explore this truth together.

Forgiving One Another: Transformed by God's Mercy Ephesians 4:32 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of forgiveness as we reflect on Ephesians 4:32. This passage reminds us of the profound impact of God's mercy on our lives and challenges us to extend that same ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13, Matthew 6:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Could Your Tragedy Be The Result Of God’s Love? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 9, 2022

Hosea has a message of warning about a judgment coming. The purpose of this judgment is to cause brokenness that leads God’s people to a turning back to God. The purpose is for Israel in their brokenness to turn and restore their relationship to God.

When a young man, who was a college baseball star, got in his car he had no idea what was about to happen. His blood alcohol content was way over the legal limit. The car sped to ninety miles per hour. The next thing he knew when he finally came out of a coma he was hooked up to machines. He was ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

Afflictions

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 30, 2022

What has affliction accomplished in your life?

Have your afflictions worked on you? No doubt they have an effect on you. Psalm 34:19 Scripture tells us ,”Many are the afflictions of the righteous but The LORD delivers him from them all” Afflictions serve many purposes in our lives. I will not get into this. Affliction is guaranteed in this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19

Gehazi

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 18, 2021

For the love of money is the root of all evil

It is said that Gehazi is a name associated with vision or sight. If that is the case, how could he be so blind. For, him to have been around Elisha , it means he knew about Elijah and had seen or heard of the translation of Elijah into heaven. He could have asked for a double portion or used ...read more

Little Foxes

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 26, 2021

Clean up your vineyard

A common proverb here where I come from is loosely translated as “if you do not seal the breach in the wall, you will build a new wall”. This is used to warn people about the danger of not resolving problems that are seemingly small. This is a common failure in life generally today. We let ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

My Father's Car

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 4, 2021

No eye has seen , nor ear has heard

My FATHER’S car Ezekiel 1 Yes, The LORD has a car. And to say it’s fabulous and magnificent is an understatement. Ok, so you may say that we should not take these things literally. And that it’s a figure of speech etc. I don’t agree with you. If scripture describes something so meticulously ...read more

David, The Protector

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Nov 8, 2021

King David protected and went after what was under his care when he was a shepherd. A character trait to be emulated.

DAVID, the protector of what was entrusted to him At an earlier time in his life, before the fame and glory hit, David tended his father’s sheep. Now, David was not his father’s favorite son, infect, the leaving out of David in the line up of Jesse’s sons makes one cringe. It would almost appear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34

The Ups Of Working In The Vineyard Of The Lord

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Nov 8, 2021

Our LORD s faithful and just, we do not labour in vain

The LORD is a good and benevolent MASTER. Omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent, yet asking you to partake in the affairs of HIS Kingdom. Beloved, then how about you give it your best shot. Some of the benefits of working in the Vineyard of The LORD are: i. HE takes great care of you. HE puts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21

Enlarge My Territory, Oh Lord! (Prayer Of Jabez) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 7, 2025

A Sermon on Expanding Your Spiritual and Life Boundaries.

ENLARGE MY TERRITORY, OH LORD! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praise As Our Constant Anchor. Psalm 108:1-8

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 5, 2024

A message of hope and encouragement about keeping praise as our way of living in the world we are living in.

Praise as our Constant Anchor Psalm 108:1-8 Good Morning Please stand with me and hold up your Bible. Say this with me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. Today, I will learn more of the Word of God. The never ending, everlasting Word of God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 108:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Notes Or Take Note?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2004

Taking notes and taking note are important to the Christian life.

INTRO.- ILL.- W.G. Blaikie says in his Life of Livingstone that when David Livingstone was sent as a student to preach at Sanford Rivers, he stood up in the pulpit and completely forgot what he was going to say. Although this incident would have signaled the end of public speaking for many, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ