Sermons on Opener:

Eyes, Ears And Heart

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Through Jesus Parables we will be given “knowledge of the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven” not the kingdom of this earth. The knowledge that will be imparted to us will come from the Lamb of God Himself.

Eyes, Ears and Heart Matthew 13:1-23 NIV Last year our Sunday messages went through a series of topics on a closer walk with God that taught us how to be better disciples of Jesus. You may or may not have realized it but for 30 weeks that is what I spoke about. It was my prayer that these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Ezekiel 28:13-19, Isaiah 14:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Open Door PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of perseverance, faithfulness, and God's promise of an open door in our spiritual journey, as guided by Revelation 3:7-13. Key

Good morning, dear church family. We are gathered here today under this roof, under the watchful gaze of our Lord, to take a closer look at His Word and to draw strength from His infinite wisdom. As we gather in fellowship, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon who once said, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Topics: Open Door

The Opened Gate

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Sep 6, 2010

There are certain seasons when you enter into His gate with praises, present your body as a living sacrifice holy and exceptable to God.

Ezekiel 46 : 1 - 6 Six days have passed in the inner courts; a gate is still closed at the inner court yard Jesus says let’s go all of my people and, we all shall say where you lead; we will follow; Jesus leads us to open the gate on the Sabbath of the new moon because the gate has been ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 46:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Opening To Revelation Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

the opening of revelation

Revelation 1:1-20, “This is a revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him concerning the events that will happen soon. An angel was sent to God’s servant John so that John could share the revelation with God’s other servants. John faithfully reported the word of God and the testimony of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Open Door Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Open Door

Acts 19:1-20 The Open Door 1. The Providence in the Open Door 1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, Paul on his third missionary journey stayed in Ephesus for three years Acts 20:31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

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

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

The Open Door

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

When Paul saw that great door opening for him, he saw that it was a door of opportunity, a door of obligation, & a door of opposition.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As all of you are now very well aware, this is a special morning for us here at Central. And it is an emotional one, too. We feel sadness in saying "goodbye" to some who are a precious part of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Revelation 3:7-11

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

Open Doors

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

For a number of years the Apostle Paul endured strained relationships with Christians friends in a church in Corinth. Even though he had helped establish the church, some serious misunderstandings developed between Paul and his friends.

OPEN DOORS 2 COR. 2:12 17 For a number of years the Apostle Paul endured strained relationships with Christians friends in a church in Corinth. Even though he had helped establish the church, some serious misunderstandings developed between Paul and his friends. In order to repair this broken ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Always Open!

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

What does it mean for us that the "Stone was rolled away"?

Always Open Have you ever set out on a journey not knowing what was in store? I remember when I was very young our family would catch a bus each year for our summer holiday. I had no idea where we were going or what it would be like when we got there. I suspect that some of the younger ones here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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 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

And The Heavens Opened

Contributed by John Erickson on Jan 11, 2005

At Jesus’ baptism the heavens were opened and there was no longer a separation from God.

SERMON 01/09/2005 And The Heavens Opened Grace and Peace from God our Father and Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Genesis 1:6-8. And God said, "Let there be a dome in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters." So God made the dome and separated the waters that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran