Sermons on Revelation 3:11:

The Church With An Open Door Anointing

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Aug 13, 2005

This sermon is about the 6th of the 7 churches that Jesus sent a personal message unto; the church in Philadelphia. Because they had been faithful and kept the commands of Jesus, He gives them an "OPEN DOOR" of anointing that no man, not even Satan could

The Seven Churches of Asia: Sermon #06: The Church in Philadelphia: The Faithful Church With an Open Door Anointing Introduction: Our text brings us to the 6th of the 7 local churches that Jesus send a "personal Messsage" unto. The Town of Philadelphia: Known as "The City of Brotherly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Genesis 1:1

Memo To The Church: Part 2

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Revelation 2-3 provides a performance review for seven churches. How would we measure up? What does Christ think of this church?

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Memo to the Church—2 Revelation 3 Here’s the church . . . here’s the steeple, open up and.. Common thinking: building, institution ---- people Group of Christian people who meet together on the first day of the week ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forgotten Winner

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 22, 2007

This sermon teaches the importance of remaining faithful in your service to Christ and His recognition of your faithfulness.

Several years ago I watched a news story about the Boston Marathon. In the coverage they described the race, how many ran, the winner, the time, weather conditions and observations. At the end they covered a special human interest story. The reporter told about a wheel chair victim who was the last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 17, 2006

Do you feel insignificant in your service to God? You may be more powerful than you thought. Or do you feel pretty secure? You may be more in need and weak than you thought. Take some advice from Philadelphia and Laodicea.

Even as the Philadelphian church doesn’t receive even one rebuke - the church at Laodicea receives not one commendation - the contrast couldn’t be more stark - and that’s not the only contrast we’ll see as we compare these two churches. -The church at Philadelphia was small in appearance but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Philadelphia: The Church Of The Open Door Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Seven Letters to Seven Churches (6th in series).

PHILADELPHIA: THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-13 INTRO: The church at Philadelphia was a very special church. It was one of the two churches of the seven that didn’t receive any criticism, condemnation, or blame. In fact, Jesus said that the day will come when all will know that “I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Chapter 3:7-13 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 8, 2006

Revelation Bible Study outline for Revelation 3:7-13: The Revelation to Philadelphia.

Revelation Chapter 3 Vs. 7-13: to the church in Philadelphia Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Glimpses Into Revelation--A Church On The Move Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 20, 2004

Why can the Lord bless a Church on the Move? What made the church at Philadelphia different from the other six churches?

Iliff and Saltillo UM July 25, 2004 “Glimpses into Revelation: A Church on the Move Rev. 3:7-13 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write...I know thy works: behold I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.” INTRODUCTION--The church at Philadelphia was not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Open Door—1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. There are 10 places God’s open door leads the church.

GOD’S OPEN DOOR-I—Revelation 3:7-13 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places God’s open door leads the church. 1—God’s open door leads ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Open Door—2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places where God’s open door leads the church are

GOD’S OPEN DOOR-II—Revelation 3:7-13 Father’s Day—2002 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places where God’s open door leads the church are... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Philadelphia: Que Sera Or Carpe Diem? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 5, 2003

It’s hard to go forward if we continually look back. God puts before us an open door of opportunity, but we must know that we are capable of good, and we must know our identities.

Well, let’s get this over with. New Year’s resolutions: how many of you made New Year’s resolutions? Now how many of us have already broken at least one resolution? Come on, hands up, confession is good for the soul. How many have already, five days into the new year, broken at least ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Help Thou Mine Unbelief

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

Trusting God through a crisis you can’t understand

Help thou our unbelief! Revelation 3:7-13 Beloved the Lord Jesus Christ has a message for you that will transform your life so that even the old dog on the back porch won’t recognize you anymore. My dogs are barking at me when I come home because Jesus is good and gracious and reached past my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Open Door Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 9 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 9 “The Open Door Church” Christ’s letter to the Church at Philadelphia Date: July 31, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 3: 7-13 Introduction This is the sixth of the seven letters to the churches in Asia. Remember every church represents a period of the church age. From ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 7, 2003

This is number seven in an eight part series looking at the seven churches of Asia

And so here we stand, almost but not quite at the end of our journey. The scripture that Bonnie read earlier was the letter written by Christ to the Christians in the city of Philadelphia, which was the sixth of seven letters written to the churches in the area known then as the Province of Asia. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Diaries - Making An Open Door Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2002

Jesus promised Philadelphia an open door. What did it open to? And why would Philadelphia (a church of little strength) rate such an honor?

OPEN: There’s a story about a guy who happened to be visiting a friend who took him to an old one-room church building in the backwoods of Arkansas. He didn’t realize what kind of church it was until the minister started pulling rattlesnakes out of a burlap bag & passing them up one side of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Philadelphia--Church Of The Open Door" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Christ opens the right doors for us, and encourages us when life hurts.

Philadelphia-"Church of the Open Door" Revelation 3:7-13 The Letters to the Seven Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Imagine the heartache of an athlete striving to qualify for the Olympic team, only to be disqualified by a technicality. Consider ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Congregational