Sermons on Opening Up To The Enemy:

Growing Up

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 30, 2018

Our maturity in Christ involves our holiness.

1. Children often ask, “What will you be when you grow up? a. A life’s vocation is what is meant by the question. I thought I would join the Navy, Not Ministry b. There is an old rhyme that children used to say when counting the sections of an orange or petals on a flower that was supposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wake Up! Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 28, 2021

The Bible says to have no partnership with people who do these evil things. What kind of people am I to avoid? People who are sexually immoral, impure, greedy for people and things. Avoid partnering with people who speak trash, talk foolish, and joke crudely.

A twelve-year-old Taiwanese boy was visiting an art exhibit in 2015 when he accidentally tripped at a museum. Thankfully he was ok because he broke his fall by reaching out to support himself on a 350-year-old painting valued at $1.5 million. Insurance paid for the restoration, and I am sure he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14, Psalm 10:4, 1 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Up With Jesus

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 18, 2023

Jesus ascended to His Father after His death, burial, resurrection, and appearances. We lift Him in proclaiming the gospel, our lives, and our worship.

Up with Jesus! President GW said good-bye to the nation in his famous Farewell Address. In it, he included: …Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion, and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Takes A Thief!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018

To catch a thief you have to think like a thief. What has the thief taken stolen from you? How can you stop him?

It Takes A Thief I. Introduction ?The stars were Matt Johnston (who actually lived in Weatherford, OK for a period) and Jon Rainey. Both burglarized homes and businesses, including a police station and stealing Corvettes from a Miss America Pageant, as young men. In 2005, Discovery Channel ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Adds Up Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2017

One of the problems in too many churches is the issue of "Whose church is this?" The answer to that question is summed up in this simple phrase: "The Lord Adds to His Church." What can that mean to us and how can it change how the church functions?

OPEN: How many people were baptized into Christ at Pentecost? (about 3000 souls) That story in Acts has inspired many churches, evangelists, missionaries and 1000s of others to attempt to reach as many as they can to bring more and more people to Christ. One such church was one from New Jersey ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13, Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Huddle Up! Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

Using a football analogy throughout this series. This sermon is an overview of the series on living the five biblical purposes together in community

Prelude Music—(This week we’re starting a new series with a football metaphor so we’re using “Jock Jams” music for prelude. Whatever countdown you pick please mute it and go with the Jock Jams music instead) Opening Set: (A) Everybody Praise the Lord (G) Holy is the Lord (E) Let Everything that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: *other

Man Up

Contributed by Ron Geisler on Aug 4, 2012

Message to encourage and motivate men to deeper discipleship.

Many of us men grow up without any idea of who we are or how we’re supposed to be in life. Quite a few of us didn’t have the best role models of men/fathers. For so many of us men, even though we have faith values, we’re often less outspoken or passionate about faith than women ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Defeat Your Enemies

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

Exposition of 1 Sam. 24

How to Defeat Your Enemies 1 Samuel 24 A reporter was interviewing an man on his 100th birthday, and asked, “What are you most proud of?” “Well,” said the old man, pondering the question, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” “That’s quite an achievement!” said the reporter. “Yep,” added the old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22, 1 Samuel 24:22

Denomination: Baptist

Your Enemy Is Going Down

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

In Psalm 18 David recounts some of his struggles and celebrates the victories God gave him over his adversary. This Psalm is full of encouragement for the child of God and full of assurance that we win!

Psalm 18 6/5/16 In Psalm 18 David gives testimony of God’s faithfulness in his life. He talks about some hard times that he went through. He was not exempted from those. But in the midst of that trouble, he found God to be a very present help the moment he called on Him. The title of this Psalm, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50, Jeremiah 33:3, Zechariah 2:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Let Jesus "Open The Door"

Contributed by Neal Gray on Mar 17, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor preaches on how we want to be effective servants of the King. But more than our desire is required. Jesus must allow us to succeed in His work here on earth.

A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let Jesus "Open the Door" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Revelation 3:7-13, KJV Purpose: We want to be effective servants of the King. But more than our desire is required. Jesus must allow us to succeed in His work here on earth. Allow us, please, Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Holiness

Philadelphia: The Church Of The Open Door Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Seven Letters to Seven Churches (6th in series).

PHILADELPHIA: THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-13 INTRO: The church at Philadelphia was a very special church. It was one of the two churches of the seven that didn’t receive any criticism, condemnation, or blame. In fact, Jesus said that the day will come when all will know that “I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

When God Opens The Book Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

Malachi Series - 6 of 6.

WHEN GOD OPENS THE BOOK Malachi 3:16-4:5 INTRO: Tom Dooley, the American physician who became famous as the jungle doctor of Laos, was once asked how he overcame disappointments and setbacks caused by uncaring people. “I simply remind myself of who is really keeping score,” he said. No Christian ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Flinging The Door Wide Open

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 26, 2009

The necessity of and activity resulting from the decision to invite Christ into one’s life.

Flinging the Door Wide Open Revelation 3:19-22 HAVE YOU EVER GONE DOOR-KNOCKING? Have you ever been involved in a situation that required you to go to someone’s front door—cold turkey or otherwise? For example: - Census taker - Survey taker - Charitable fund ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Breaking Open Our Doubts

Contributed by Clarence Semonious on Mar 29, 2008

That the hearers be thankful we can believe even if we cannot "see".

When my son was in high school, he left his jacket in his car while he was with friends at a fast food spot. A crowd gathered so he went back to the car. The jacket was gone. He made a report, describing the jacket and said the boys who were in the area went to a certain school. The officer asked ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Philadelphia: The Church Of The Open Door Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

Here was a cutting edge church! They were the original Bb4D church! Is your church a Be Before Doing church?

Revelation 3:7-13 Philadelphia: The Church of the Open Door The Mandate for the City 7a Philadelphia had four directives. First, their mission was to promote Hellenism. Their intent was to advance the culture and civilization of ancient Greece, especially in the period after Alexander the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist