Sermons on Opening:

The Open Door Of Assurance

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 3, 2021

God desires to assure/reassure his people of his love. Assurance can help us overcome the battles of life.

THE OPEN DOOR OF ASSURANCE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. WE HAVE A GREAT ASSURANCE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22, 1 Samuel 30:6, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Challenge Of The Open Doors

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 25, 2023

Let us consider how open doors might be great opportunities to trust God's plan. Do we pray the prison doors open instead of see the opportunity to advance the cross?

THE CHALLENGE OF THE OPEN DOOR OF TRUST… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) OPEN DOORS CAME IN MANY WAYS! Seems there was a lot of police activity and sirens in the area. This was one of the hottest days of the summer. A lady got out of her car and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22, Colossians 4:3, Acts 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Open Door Of Revival

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction If you had a chance to read the Pentecostal Evangel last week you read the powerful testimonies of multiple dozens of churches experiencing the fanning of revival's fire.

Introduction If you had a chance to read the Pentecostal Evangel last week you read the powerful testimonies of multiple dozens of churches experiencing the fanning of revival's fire. From Maryville, WA to Cedar Rapids, IA, from Pensacola, FL to Salt Lake City, UT, millions of souls have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Their Eyes Were Opened

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

We don’t have to blow things away if we don’t like them, or seek to escape from the realities of life if we can’t seem to do anything about them. There is a third alternative.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. When you were a child, did you ever daydream about being a superhero? Did you ever wish that you were like Superman or Wonderwoman, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, or fly faster than a speeding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Openings (Easter)

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2001

Luke chapter 24 contains several divine openings which deal with the resurrection of Christ.

DIVINE OPENINGS Luke 24:1-3, 13-16, 28-32 INTRO.- I Cor. 16:9 Paul said, “A great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” A GREAT DOOR HAS OPENED TO ME. Many times throughout our lives certain doors are opened to us. Doors of opportunity. ILL.- A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Open To The Crumb Snatchers

Contributed by Andre Johnson on Oct 5, 2001

jesus opened up to everybody and so should we

Mark 7:24-37 Friendship Baptist Church 9-10-00 Be Open to the Crumb Snatchers Whether we want to admit it or not, we all want to be included. We want to be where the happenings are. We want people to call us and let us know what’s going on. Even if we can’t make it, just the fact somebody ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Open Door

Contributed by Kevin Phillips on Mar 15, 2002

Examines scriptural open doors of oportunity before today’s Christians and today’s church.

I. Introduction Key Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13 “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2002

This is a sermon preached to a church in danger of becoming discouraged over a lack of recent growth.

Welcome once again to WestShore Community Church. It’s been twenty-seven months since we began weekly services, and during that time we’ve been through a lot together. We’ve shared times of rejoicing and celebration – Linda and Scott’s wedding, for instance, and the birth of their daughter Hope. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lines Of Communication Are Open Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002

Experience the privilege of authentic prayer.

THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION ARE OPEN Matthew 6:5-15 S: Prayer Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: Experience the privilege of authentic prayer. ?: How? KW: Behaviors TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 6:5-15 three behaviors we must have to experience the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Open My Life Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001

The purpose of fellowship is to enable us to live for God everywhere we go.

This past Monday and Tuesday I attended the annual all boards¡¦ retreat for our state ministry at Waycross Retreat Center down in Brown County. I was there as a new member our state Board of Christian Education. It was a time for getting better acquainted with other colleagues around the state. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21, Acts 2:44

Denomination: Church Of God

The Curtain Torn Open

Contributed by Michael Hoke on Apr 17, 2003

Ways Jesus identified with us on the cross other than the physical pain. He is calling us to identify with Him to find our breakthroughs.

Illustration: (Recuperating in her hospital bed in Southwest Germany, Army Private First Class Jessica Lynch had several requests for her doctors: pink casts for her fractured legs and arm, a new hairbrush and a menu of turkey and steamed carrots for when she was stable enough to eat solid food. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Mouth Disease

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 21, 2003

People in the church need to avoid getting the open mouth disease. This disease always originates from the heart. If the heart is not guarded and taken care off it will have a heart attack and cause open mouth disease to pour out onto all that are in its

Open Mouth Disease? Thesis: People in the church need to avoid getting the open mouth disease. This disease always originates from the heart. If the heart is not guarded and taken care off it will have a heart attack and cause open mouth disease to pour out onto all that are in its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ephphatha--Be Opened! Series

Contributed by Frederick Davison on Sep 7, 2003

Baptism--the deaf hear, the mute speak, God sighs and the dead become "living soul"

“ ‘Ephphatha… Be Opened’ ” Isaiah 29.18-24; 2 Corinthians 3.4-11; St Mark 7.31-37; Psalm 146; TLH 26 the Sunday Sermon preached at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—UAC 6843W 400N Kokomo, Indiana 46901 for the 12th Sunday after Trinity; August 18, 2002 by the Rev. Frederick E. Davison, Pastor + ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37, Isaiah 29:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

Sometimes, like Israel’s King, we are blind to the things around us.

OPEN YOUR EYES 2 Kings 6:8-23 INTRO: Syria was to the North of Israel and made many military thrusts into Israel. Much like modern Israelis and Palestinians. Israel’s king was able to anticipate these military moves and avoid the battle. Look at what the young man saw. He saw horses and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping An Open Heart Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Continue hearing what the Lord has to teach us about HOPE.

Introduction: Continue in hearing what the Lord has to teach us about hope. As a means of review and introduction…I want to begin by distinguishing three types of hope. Those based on… · Promises (of God) – “He will…” (Anchor) Began on Easter Sunday… the resurrection of Jesus Christ is our ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational