Sermons on Opening:

Psalm 5—perfect Man In The Midst Of Enemies. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 23, 2018

He wanted the Lord to carefully think about what he called here his “meditation;” that is, he desired him not merely to listen to his “words,” but to the secret and unexpressed desires of his soul.

Thursday, January 9, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 5—Perfect Man in the Midst of Enemies. 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

There Are No Closet Christians (John 7:1-52) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 3, 2022

Nicodemus tries to thread the needle, and secretly follow Jesus. This doesn't work. If you are silent about Jesus, you haven't really "come to" him.

This morning, we find ourselves (somehow) in John 7. Throughout the gospel of John, we have found people confronted with one basic choice-- will they give their allegiance to Jesus, or not? Some people, hearing Jesus' words, and learning, have come to place their trust in Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-52

The Death Of Death

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 20, 2023

Jesus died as he had lived, and his is the example to follow.

Death and disasters dominate the news, don’t they? We all know that if it bleeds, it leads. We typically have, in addition to the usual accidents and murders, natural disasters, mass shootings, genocide, and war. The murder rate has gone up in nearly all our major cities – including the one I live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Reception

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 21, 2023

How focused are you on listening for Jesus' voice amidst the clamor of the world?

Have any of you ever watched Joan of Arcadia? For those of you who aren’t familiar with the show, it was about a teenage girl who talks to God. Joan never knows when he is going to appear. He can show up looking like a substitute teacher or a garbage man or a cheerleader or a toddler at a day care ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ascension Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 26, 2020

Benediction of Christ is the greatest blessings in life. Ascension of Christ is a great foundation for the development of the Church. Your hope lies here. Please continue to read and be blessed.

Theme: Great Blessings of God Text: Luke 24:50-53 Introduction The Gospel according to Luke ends with this beautiful great joyous occasion after receiving the great blessings from Jesus Christ. This can be titled as the Great Blessings of God or as Benediction of Jesus Christ. Let us read the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Methodist

Worthy Is The Lamb Series

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 4, 2007

The seals are broken by the lamb before the book is opened. Notice the events of the seals are not the ending of time; they are however, the events which proceed toward the end of time. The seals must be opened prior to the opening of the book. The Discip

Revelation 6 Study Guide Hall Street Baptist Church Wednesday Sept 13, 2006 M. Blankenship The seals are broken by the lamb before the book is opened. Notice the events of the seals are not the ending of time; they are however, the events which proceed toward the end of time. The seals must be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: "we Had Hoped..."

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 27, 2020

We say it, just like the 2 disciples on the way to Emmaus. Jesus 1) opens the conversation, 2) opens the Scriptures, and 3) opens our eyes. Jesus is alive, and our hope is alive!

EASTER: “WE HAD HOPED…” --Luke 24:13-35 On a Sunday, about 2000 years ago, 2 disciples were walking down the road. It might have been 2 men, or a man and wife. They were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, about 7 miles. It was a walk of despair, for their hopes and dreams were gone. Read Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by John Beehler on May 23, 2001

An open door is not always open. We have choices to make in life as to which doors of opportunity we will pass through.

Let’s Make a Deal Another of those "What is this world coming to" weeks. For example.......... I wonder if Paul or Silas ever asked that question? Perhaps. That familiar story of the conversion of the Philippian jailer begins with Paul and Silas curing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Second Of Four Things That Will Change Your Life...obedience 3 Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 16, 2009

When we are obedient to what God wants us to do…He will open doors that seem impossible for us to be opened.

Four Things that will Change Your Life…2c…Obedience Over the past couple of weeks we have discussed obedience. We talked about the obedience of Noah doing all that God commanded him, even when it all seemed too much to accomplish. Last week we began talking about Jonah. And, that he was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Focus Of The Ministry Is..

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE FOCUS OF THIS MINISTRY IS OPEN PROCLAMATION O

THE FOCUS OF THIS MINISTRY IS OPEN PROCLAMATION OF THE GLORY OF CHRIST WITHOUT LOSING HEART ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Tomb Speaks Of Life

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

The open tomb proclaims that death is defeated.

Easter SONrise Service “The Tomb Speaks of Life” Mark 16:1-7 CHRIST IS RISEN! He is risen as He said. This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ–grace, mercy and peace be unto you, fro God our Father, and our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Ya'll Come

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 23, 2003

God’s invitations are open to everyone.

Ya’ll Come As I was working on this sermon one evening, researching the text and thinking about what this passage was saying to me and what I was to share with you about this particular passage at this particular point in time, I was watching one of my all-time favorite movies, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13, Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Journey In Galatians Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 6, 2005

This is the opening message in a series covering Galatians

Mark Twain wrote on Puddinhead Wilson’s calendar this thought: Behold the fool saith, "Put not all thine eggs in one basket,"…but the wise man saith, "Put all your eggs in the one basket and watch that basket." Paul’s letter to the Galatians is perhaps the outstanding example in Scripture of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love: A Matter Of Priority

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 3, 2006

Understanding love opens the window to life

Jn 15:13 In his book They Call Me Coach, John Wooden says, “It has always been my philosophy to follow our game plan. If we believe in it, we will wear the opposition down and we’ll get to them. If we break away from our style, and the commandments are our style, however, and play their style, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts

Contributed by John Hires on Apr 25, 2006

Christmas gifts are not valuable unles they are opened

Gifts Christmas gifts are not valuable unless they are opened and used. Do you have that one person whose house you go to after Christmas and there are still presents under their tree either people didn’t come get them or they forgot them while they were there? Some gifts are never used some are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal