Sermons on Open:

An Open-Ended Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 19, 2018

Waiting faith and expectant trust.

AN OPEN-ENDED PRAYER. Psalm 123:1-4. This is a short, impassioned prayer: a plea for help in the face of adversaries. It begins with adoration, with an abrupt “Unto You…” (PSALM 123:1). This is a song of Ascents and its opening may be paralleled to another: ‘I to the hills will lift ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doors: Open Or Closed

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 24, 2017

The majority of the body of Christ believes that God opens doors (a "yes" answer to prayer) and closes doors (a "no" answer to prayer) in their lives. Does scripture support such a belief?

The message today is one that I believe is going to challenge traditional thinking in the Body of Christ. How many of you have heard the following statements and, perhaps, even said them? ? When God opens a door no one can close it. ? When God closes a door no one can open it. ? When one door ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:29-32, John 2:1-6, John 11:41-42, Hebrews 4:14-16, Jeremiah 2:11-13, Acts 16:6-10, Romans 2:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Ephpheta, Be Thou Opened”

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2018

We need to get very, very serious about promoting priestly vocations

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Extraordinary Form “Ephpheta, be thou opened,” Jesus said, after groaning, “and immediately his ears were opened, and the impediment to his speech was loosed, and he spoke clearly.” Come to any baptism–as we’ll have here on Saturday the eighteenth, and you’ll hear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10, Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Catholic

"Heaven Torn Open"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2018

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“Heaven Torn Open” Mark 1:4-11 Throughout the Old Testament, from the Fall in Genesis—forward—God is cloaked in mystery. Throughout the wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness, Moses is God’s mouthpiece through whom God speaks. When the Tabernacle was set up, the Lord led the people by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Open Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 18 November 2012 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey Introduction This is the latest sermon on Elisha, who ministered for 50 years. In this narrative, there is another skirmish in Middle East – with Israel being attacked by Arameans, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Open The Doors Of The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 29, 2014

Jesus enjoins us to do the will of the Father, but learning how to do God's will is a lifelong journey.

Thursday of the 1st Week in Advent Joy of the Gospel When I read this passage from the great prophet of Advent, the Hebrew priest Isaiah, my memory goes back almost ten years to our pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Both the Old and New Testaments contain a recurring theme, one we see most perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

Ears Wide Open Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 4

EARS WIDE OPEN (EXODUS 5:1-12:30) A father once tried to talk to his son about how college was going. The father said, “How are things going?” The son said, “Good.” The father said, “And the dormitory?” He said, “Good.” The father said, “How are your studies going?” He said, “Good.” The father ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 9

EYES WIDE OPEN (ACTS 4:32-5:11) Stumpy and his wife Martha went to the State Fair every year. Every year Stumpy would say, “Martha, I’d like to ride in that airplane.” And every year Martha would say, “I know, Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs ten dollars, and ten dollars is ten dollars.” This ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel's Open Invitation

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 29, 2012

In Christ alone the longing of the human heart can be satisfied.

THE GOSPEL’S OPEN INVITATION Rev. 22:16-17 Big Idea: In Christ alone the longing of the human heart can be satisfied. Rev. 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.” 17 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Open Doors Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 11, 2016

The Bible gives truths to help us discern God's will for us. Yes, we are to live by faith. However, our faith is to be based from Biblical truths that are eternal.

Title: Open Doors of Opportunity Theme: God Does Not Contradict His Word Series: Three Foundational Truths to Grasping Gods Will Introduction: The greatest frustration to many people is the inability to determine God's will for them. Many find themselves in circumstances which are unpleasing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adversaries At The Open Doors

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 5, 2019

When you ask God to give you opportunities do not expect the devil to rejoice when He does.

1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2019 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Christians Open Door Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 2, 2019

Do you work for a company that has an Open Door policy? We serve a God that does.

The Christians Open Door Matthew 7:7-12 Through the shed blood of Jesus, we as Christians, have an open door to God and to the throne of grace. We have an open door to the holy of holies, to the unshakable riches of Christ. Many of us, however, stand at the door with a wistful eye and refuse to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

An Eye Opening Journey Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Jesus opens my eyes when I understand Him through the lens of all the Scriptures

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Encounter Of Openness And Truth

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 28, 2019

It is God who sets things in motion, and God who opens hearts to the Gospel.

THE ENCOUNTER OF OPENNESS AND TRUTH. Acts 16:9-15. It is a bit of a cliché, but ‘when God closes one door, He opens another’. This was certainly the experience of Paul and his companions: Silas (cf. Acts 15:40), Timothy (cf. Acts 16:1-3), and Luke (cf. Acts 16:10). We are not told how, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

You must learn the language and literary method that the people in Jesus used if you truly want to understand the Scripture. Hillel's method of asking questions is the optimal way.

Near Eastern people in Yeshua's (and later on) wrote in allegories, metaphors, and parables. Is this healing story real? In the minds of Near Eastern people, it does not matter. The lesson of the story is the key. The lesson is that everyone must open their eyes to reading the Torah and live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21-37

Denomination: United Methodist