Sermons on Private Doors:

God’s Perfect Instructions

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

Most of us have had to stop and ask for directions as we traveled from one place to another.

And have you noticed some people are better at giving directions than others? Illus: A helicopter was in a storm flying around above Seattle, when an electrical malfunction disabled all of the aircraft's electronic navigation and communications equipment. Due to the clouds and haze, the pilot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes Part Ii

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 14, 2020

This is the second in a series of sermons I preached on the Beatitudes.

Title: The Beatitudes Part II Script: Mt. 5:6-8. Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-21-18 Intro: In 1965, The Rolling Stones went from being just another band to one of the most popular bands of all times with the release of the song“ I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”- I try and I try and I try and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus For Skeptics Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 10, 2021

When you consider the influence of Jesus Christ upon human history, he is like the tail of a comet, which darts across the night sky. His life brings inspiration to art, science, medicine, government, and education.

We begin a new series this morning in the Gospel of Luke but more on that in a few moments. For the next few moments I want to talk about our church and a personal challenge for you in 2013. That challenge is why I am and we are wearing these t-shirts today. I want us to think about the next twelve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wedding Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 10, 2022

Through regular sex with your spouse, pay him or her what you owe, praise the Lord, and put yourself at ease.

Rita Fischer of Dexter, Michigan, recalls her wedding day, which was unseasonably warm. To make matters worse, the air conditioning in the church wasn't working. She became increasingly uncomfortable in her gown. She grumbled during the photo session, then endured the receiving line, cutting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sing! Sing! Sing! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2023

Why do we sing when we worship? What difference does it make if we do that... or if we don't?

There’s an old chorus that was based on Psalm 96 and I’d like you to sing it with me: “Sing unto the Lord a new song. Sing unto the Lord all the earth; Sing unto the Lord a new song. Sing unto the Lord all the earth. For God is great and greatly to be praised. God is great and greatly to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consumer Or Worshipper? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 5, 2018

Using Jesus reaction in the temple, the idea of being a consumer of a religion versus a worshipper of God is explored.

Consume or Worship Gospel of John Series CCCAG March 4th, 2018 Scripture- John 2:13-22 Illustration- How many people here had a dad that was the disciplinarian of the house? The most dreaded words your mom could ever say is “Wait until your dad gets home!” That was a horrible thing to do to me. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Consumer Or Worshipper? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 12, 2018

Using the story of Jesus cleansing the temple, Pastor John teaches on the importance of pure worship

Consume or Worship Gospel of John Series CCCAG March 4th, 2018 Scripture- John 2:13-22 Illustration- How many people here had a dad that was the disciplinarian of the house? The most dreaded words your mom could ever say is “Wait until your dad gets home!” That was a horrible thing to do to me. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Man From Arimathea Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2018

How did Joseph become a member of the Sanhedrin and ultimately become a secret follower of Jesus? This first person presentation explores one possible explanation.

(I entered the auditorium from the side entrance to our baptistery – reading a scroll and entranced in thought. Much of the message was presented on floor level with me standing close to the audience and speaking directly to them) (Looking up, a bit surprised) Oh… shalom. I am afraid I am a bit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Secret

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Nicodemus

OPEN SECRET (JOHN 19:38-42) Fourth century church theologian Augustine told of a Victorinus (a renowned philosopher and teacher in Rome; who had even been honored with a statue in the Roman forum) who was converted to Christianity in his old age. He came to Simplicius, one eminent at the time for ...read more

Scripture: John 9:28-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Recycling My Pain" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 28, 2017

Pain qualifies every member to be a minister.

God's Desire for Deacons Acts 6:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 1, 2013 *You know there are a lot of jokes out there about preachers and deacons. Over the years I've heard some preachers (men a lot better than me) tell some of these jokes about deacons. But I don't ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Which One.."Are You?"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016

The question is, are we doing everything (having faith in Him and believing) we can to be good soil? You would think the answer to that would be a resounding yes! But the fact of the matter is, for far to many Christians the answer is no...

Which One, are you? Illus. by Wanye Major A church just had a change of ministers and was to be served by their first woman pastor. One of the parishioners was having a hard time accepting it, not because of any prejudice, but because his favorite pastime was fishing, and he had always enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Saves A Tender Heart: Europe’s First Convert Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 24, 2017

In Acts 16 Paul received vision of a man from Macedonia to come over & help him. Paul & Silas immediately crossed the Aegean Sea to Europe to reach this man. Instead of a man, he found a woman, Lydia, Europe's first convert to Christ.

God Saves a Tender Heart: Europe’s First Convert Series: Acts Chuck Sligh April 23, 2017 NOTE: A PowerPoint and ProPresenter 6 slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from a sermon by Jerry Shirley on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Oscar Winning Performance Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 24, 2025

Jesus warns against the hypocrisy which can happen to disciples when they fall into the the spiritual danger of having a righteousness that is being done to be seen by others.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 6:1-18 “An Oscar Winning Performance” Every year in late-February or early March the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences holds a ceremony where the Academy Awards … commonly known as the Oscars … are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For His House

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 16, 2025

This message was a part of a stewardship series that looked the cost and sacrifices associated with Solomon's Temple.

A Heart for His Building He walked across the dusty, stony ground, kicked a rock and bent and drew in the dirt. He looked around at the desolate land scape and down at the city below and wondered if his dream would ever be a reality. Would it really happen, someday would the people of God worship ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Treasures Of The Snow Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

That part of nature we want to focus on is--snow. There are 25 references to snow in the Bible, and we are to live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God, and so snow is to be a part of creation that teaches us something about God.

It was one of the strangest funerals on record. Nobody was being buried, but things were being buried in a lot of little graves, and in one, the Bible was being buried. Shackleton and his men were exploring the Antarctic when they were over whelmed by the forces of nature. Their ship, Endurance, ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:1-14