Sermons on Openings:

God's Wondrous Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 5, 2013

We need help in order to live as God has commanded us. God's blessing comes upon us in order that we may know Him & obey Him in a fallen world. In order to do this, however, He must open up our insight through His Wondrous Word

PSALM 119: 17-24 [The Ministry of The Word Series] GOD'S WONDROUS WORD [John 15:1-11 / 1 Cor. 2:11-16] This section reveals to us the God who intervenes in our lives through His Word (CIT). In these eight verses our psalmist pleas as God's servant and pilgrim, who increasingly finds himself ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Freak

Contributed by Bret Bone on May 22, 2012

Welcome to VP…it’s hard to believe that we are already in our third week of our Re-Discover Church “Open House” Month. I hope and pray that you have used this opportunity to share with your families, friends and neighbors the exciting things that have be

Video The Jesus Rant Slide #1 Welcome to VP…it’s hard to believe that we are already in our third week of our Re-Discover Church “Open House” Month. I hope and pray that you have used this opportunity to share with your families, friends and neighbors the exciting things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Experiencing God Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2013

Many are asking the question today, “How do you experience God?” The simple answer to this question is “You embrace Jesus and His message and then God provides the experience.” In other words open up the door to your heart and ask God to come in so you ca

Series: We are here! Summary of Series: This series is all about our 7 core values at Christian Hills Church. Sermon 8: Experiencing God Thesis: Many are asking the question today, “How do you experience God?” The simple answer to this question is “You embrace ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sealing Of The 144,000 On Earth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 14, 2017

The sixth seal had been opened, and the people of the earth tried to hide from God, asking who would be able to survive God’s judgment. Just when destruction seemed sure, four angels held back the four winds of judgment until God’s people were sealed.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 12/10/2015 Series: Verse By Verse Through Revelations Title: #20: Sealing of the 144,000 on Earth (Revelation 7:1-8) Revelation 7:1-8 (KJV) 1 And after these things I saw four ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Pouring With Rain. Put Your Umbrella Away!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 12, 2011

God’s Holy Spirit is willing to fill every believer but sometimes Christians don’t know that God’s rich resources are available. Some people put their umbrellas up and therefore stay very dry whereas God wants to deluge them with his Spirit. If we’re open

It’s pouring with rain. Put your umbrella away! In the 1920s Mr Ira Yates purchased a farm in West Texas in the United States. In many ways he was like a lot of other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land, and a lot of debt. He wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to keep up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 15, 2018

Jesus shows up to the disciples behind locked doors and reminds us: 1) Don't be surprised when he shows up in our lives. 2) Allow him to meet our doubts. 3) Allow him to open our minds to scripture, and 4) Take the witness stand for him.

Luke 24:36-48 From Fear to Faith Rev. Roy Almquist shares a peculiar story from the bloody second Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War. Captain Robert Clark and his men were surrounded by the Confederate forces but refused to surrender. In the terrible battle that ensued, Clark’s entire detachment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Baptist

Titus The Trouble Shooter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

No where do we find the Apostle Paul so troubled and restless that he cannot stand still and preach the Gospel. He had to hear from Titus, and until he did he could not concentrate on his ministry. This is the only record we have of Paul failing to go through an open door.

Somebody has to do the dirty work in life, and so all leaders need men who are trouble shooters. George Washington needed one when Benedict Arnold betrayed the colonies and escaped to the British forces. Washington was angry and was determined to get him back. He choose Sargent Major John Champe ...read more

Worship Is More Than You Think Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 29, 2024

“How should I approach God in worship? How should I prepare? What should I come expecting?” The writer of Hebrews in Hebrews 10: 19-25 opens the curtain and helps us see how God sees worship. He shows us that worship is more than we think.

Probably the most preparation I have ever made for one worship service was when Jan and I started a church in Northern Michigan in a small town called “Charlevoix.” I was fresh out of seminary, 25 years old and excited about launching the new church. Yet, if you ever have been part of a church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 34:9-11 - Part 4 - A Deeper Study Of Verses 9-11 – What Does It Mean Not To Be In Want Of Any Good Thing? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 1, 2025

We shall not want any good thing God tells us but what does it mean? Are we looking at material or spiritual or both? Not in want of any good thing! We open up “seeking the Lord,” and “the fear of the Lord.” Never be irreverent or casual in the Lord’s presence as some do. It is disrespectful.

PSALM 34:9-11 - PART 4 - A DEEPER STUDY OF VERSES 9-11 – WHAT DOES IT MEAN NOT TO BE IN WANT OF ANY GOOD THING? [1]. THE INTRODUCTION FOR PSALM 34 REVISED VERSES 1 – 7. We are introduced here to personal deliverance and because of that we draw promises for ALL of God’s people. The Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:5, Psalm 34:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Psalm 23:1, 2 Corinthians 6:4-5, Psalm 34:10, Job 24:13, Psalm 34:9, Ephesians 1:3, Romans 3:10-11, Luke 19:10, Isaiah 9:13, Isaiah 55:6-7, 1 Timothy 6:8, Philippians 4:11-12, Psalm 34:11, Proverbs 1:29, Proverbs 10:27, Romans 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Toolbox

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jan 10, 2026

Every home has a toolbox, but not every toolbox is used properly. In the same way, God has placed spiritual tools inside every believer—yet many of us don’t realize what we already have. The question is simple: will we open our toolbox and let God use us?

Praise be to the Glorious Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ God is Good and His mercy Endures forever I am going to title my short exhortation as ‘My Toolbox’ In Hebrew word for tools is Kli – (Klee). It’s a very flexible word in the Hebrew Bible. vessel, tool, Utensil or instrument. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 1 Samuel 17:45, Exodus 31:1-6, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 6:10-18, Zechariah 4:6, 2 Timothy 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

The Presence Of God Or I'd Rather Have Jesus

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 2, 2003

Why do we Pray? Why do we read our Bibles daily? Why do we Give? Why are we at the Church when the doors are open? Do we think that by doing these things that we are earning "points" with God? Are we trying to obligate God to bless us? Duty or Desire?

The Presence Of God Illustration In 1943, a lady by the name of Rhea B. Miller wrote one of the greatest hymns ever written: I’D RATHER HAVE JESUS! This wonderful hymn so influenced one young man that it determined the direction of his entire life. This young man had grown up with devoted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Temptation Fighters

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 12, 2012

“Temptation comes to everyone!’ When it comes,’ I want to give you 7 things to remember.” “Temptation is the devil looking through the keyhole. Yielding is opening the door and inviting him in.” (Billy Sunday) “Victorious living does not mean freedom fro

Seven Temptation Fighters James 4:7NKJ A certain boy was severely warned by his dad not to go swimming again, but he disobeyed and came back home all wet. His dad asked him, “why did you disobey me despite my warnings. He answered, ‘I was tempted by the devil. I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Meeting Place Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011

“He who once gave His blood for us will surely, every moment, impart its effectiveness. Trust Him to do this. Trust Him to open your eyes and to give you a deeper spiritual insight. Trust Him to teach you to think about the blood as God thinks about it

Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 3 “God’s Meeting Place” Text: I Peter 1:18-20 “He who once gave His blood for us will surely, every moment, impart its effectiveness. Trust Him to do this. Trust Him to open your eyes and to give you a deeper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Can We Do For Our Country?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 9, 2013

1. We must be aware of the battles we face (vs. 8-9). 2. We must be faithful to follow God (vs. 9-12). 3. We must be open to every opportunity for service (vs. 12-13). 4. We must look to the Lord for salvation (vs. 14-16).

What Can We Do for Our Country? Exodus 17:8-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 4, 2012 *Forty years ago I was a very skeptical young man, as well as an extremely liberal atheist. I was actually a card-carrying member of the ACLU, and I was cynical. Mostly I was cynical about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Idea Was This?

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT - It’s been said that, “With God, our lives are an open book.” Sometimes, however, we may find ourselves in the middle of the book and still asking, “Whose bright idea was this anyway? It sure wasn’t mine!”

WHOSE IDEA WAS THIS? Isaiah 55:1-9; 54:10 John 14:1-7 Luke 1:36-37; 13:1-9 Ps 63:1-8 1 Jn. 5:4 Rom. 8:28; 12:2 1 Cor. 2:9; 10:1-13 It’s been said that, “With God, our lives are an open book.” Sometimes, however, we may find ourselves in the middle of the book and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed