Sermons on Private Doors:

Heaven's Open Door

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 18, 2009

In the middle of nowhere, Jacob encounters God and realizes God’s presence encompasses more that what just his eyes see.

Last week, we looked at a central figure of the OT, Abram, later named Abraham. We talked about some of the similarities between the unknowns of Abrahams life, such as the lack of any information about his childhood, and that of Jesus and how little is know of his childhood. We discovered that as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Doors Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 4, 2009

Each door speaks to us as Christians and to all who are lost.

THE SEVEN DOORS OF THE LORD Psalms 14: 2The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. More Christians today have more “Downs” than “Ups” A down in the mouth Christian will never win souls to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:2

Denomination: Baptist

Shut The Door. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

We sometimes need to be alone with God

Verse 4-Shut The Door Mark 5:40- Raise from the dead the little daughter of the ruler of the synagogue after he put out every body. Acts 9:40-Peter put everybody out and prayed for Dorcas and she rose from the dead. If you really want something from God, then enter into your closet and talk to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2009

There is but one way to God, and that is through Jesus the Son of God. He presents Himself as the Door. The message explores some of the ramifications of that truth.

“Jesus again said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Door Is Narrow

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 14 (C) - Heaven’s door is narrow. By only trusting in God’s grace alone will believers live to make every effort to enter.

HEAVEN’S DOOR IS NARROW (Outline) September 6, 2009 -- PENTECOST 14 -- Luke 13:22-30 INTRO: Today Jesus points out that the door to heaven is narrow. This does not mean that heaven is full. The Lord’s will is to see all mankind saved. But not all people are saved! Why? When left on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Screen Doors On A Submarine Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 7, 2008

To go onto the battlefield for the Lord, all believers need to be properly outfitted and equipped with the FULL armor of God. The Shield of Faith is an important and vital part of that armor!

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 6, 2008 Date Preached: October 12, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Preparing to do Battle Sermon Title: Screen Doors on a Submarine Sermon Text: Ephesians 2:4-10 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Opened The Door

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 26, 2008

This Message Shows How Essential Praise Is In our Everyday Life Whether Afflicted Or Not.

Praise Opened The Door Acts 16: 25- 26 25) And at midnight Paul and Silas Prayed and Sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26) And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundation of the prison were opened, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus declares I Am the Door.

Therefore Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Automatic Door Openers

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 19, 2010

For deacon ordination: God has provided the wide door through which all may come, but also the narrow gate that calls for discipline and setting boundaries.

We seem to be fast coming to the place where we will scarcely have to deal with people at all. We can just deal with computer-driven machines to get what we want. I frankly cannot remember when I have dealt with a bank teller. I just roll up to an Automatic Teller Machine, punch in a few numbers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Door And Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

Jesus chose to become the door unto salvation, the one Good Shepherd to all who would believe.

The Door and Good Shepherd In His Own Words 11/09/08 PM Text: John 10:11-16 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the book of John, Jesus makes statements about Himself, revealing something important about His divine nature, His character, or His mission. Each statement speaks to a particular relationship of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Door Policy Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011

It isn't size, or status, or wealth, or popularity that measures the worth of the church: it is faithfulness.

We began the week with the story of the Chicago nightclub fire in which 21 people were killed as they rushed to the exit. The club had already been cited for overcrowding and other safety violations - like not enough doors and windows. What happened was that a bouncer used pepper spray to break ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The One Door Of It All Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2012

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus is the ONE DOOR that brings protection and provisions for the sheep of his pasture.

1. Candid Camera and Shepherd Story The “Candid Camera” TV show went to an exclusive prep school where all of the students were well above average. The “Candid Camera” people posed as career consultants who were going to advise these brilliant young men concerning the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Door, How To Get In

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 1, 2013

Jesus gives us simple instructions for entering life. These are plainly written so that all who are willing to follow Him may enjoy eternal life in Him. He is the one and only way.

The Door When I first moved here almost everyone who came to church entered through the front door. How many of you here today came through the front door into the lobby? Then when we started our addition in 2007 and built the parking lot on the north end of the building about half of us parked ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knocking At The Right Door!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 13, 2013

KNOCKING AT THE RIGHT DOOR! Finding the right door in our Christian walk will lead us to the blessings of the Lord. Finding the right door seems to be the difficulty in most Christian lives. In this simple outline we point out how we can find the right d

KNOCKING AT THE RIGHT DOOR! Finding the right door in our Christian walk will lead us to the blessings of the Lord. Finding the right door seems to be the difficulty in most Christian lives. In this simple outline we point out how we can find the right door to knock, to ask and to receive. In our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

The 3 Doors In Revelation

Contributed by Greg Thompson on Nov 13, 2012

Our Job as Christians

The 3 doors in revelations Rev 4:1 Introduction: How many of you remember the game show let’s make a deal? A lot of times a person would win a prize and then have a chance to exchange it for what was behind the curtain or door. Here in revelation we see 3 doors 1) is an open door for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal