Sermons on Shut The Door:

Opened Doors

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 20, 2004

We need to learn how to make the most of opportuntities to participate in God’s redemptive work.

Shakespeare once wrote: "there is a tide in the affairs of men, Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound in shallows and in miseries." The Latins had a phrase that expressed the same idea: "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero," which ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Door Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2007

When Jesus died, the veil of the Temple was torn from top to bottom. What does this teach us about Jesus and the message of Christianity?

OPEN: Several years ago I was flipping thru the channels on my TV set and came across a scene of a well-known sitcom of the day. It was a courtroom comedy that I really didn’t like all that much, but what I saw on the screen at that moment caught my attention. The judge was sitting alone in his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Door With No Handle Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 25, 2007

The painting by Holman Hunt shows Jesus outside a door with no handle requesting entry but will he be admitted?

Take a look at this picture. It’s a rather famous painting by an artist whose name was Holman Hunt. The original is hung in St Paul’s Cathedral in London. If you look at it closely there’s something rather odd about it. Can you spot it? It’s unusual because it’s a door with no handle! Now ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Door Of Hope Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Sep 18, 2009

I see a lot of modern day Christians, including myself, in the story of Hosea. But I don’t see us in the person of Hosea. I see us rather in the person of Gomer the prostitute. Are we very much different from those people?

Dallas and Irene Sherman of Cincinnati had a really stormy relationship. During one of their many rows Irene deliberately wrecked two of their cars, which was the last straw for Dallas and he filed for divorce. But as time went by, he found that he couldn’t live without her, so they were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Door

Contributed by Michael Adams on Mar 16, 2010

"Someone" (vs 23) asks a general question but God desires personal questons... Thoughts on our walk toward the Narrow Door. Can be a very fun sermon. A call for people to have a deeper walk with God. Concluding sugestions at the end of sermon.

In some of our previous messages I shared from: 1) Luke 13:31-35 where Jesus weeps for Jerusalem. The Pharisees have a pretense of caring for Jesus by warning Him of Herod's plans to kill Him, all while they themselves desire to do just that. We also talked about the animal imagery used in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:2-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Open Doors

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Oct 8, 2008

This sermon is about loving your neighbor and treating them with compassion and mercy. It also tells about the Good Samaritan in an updated version.

Luke 10:25-37 reads, “And behold a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” So he answered and said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Open Doors Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the eighteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Open Doors” Acts 10:1-33 September 9, 2007 Word association: “opening doors”. Did “Maxwell Smart” come to any of your minds? He does mine; the familiar opening of “Get Smart” featured, of course, Agent 86 doing something that we do now without thinking twice about it. I mean, when the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Open Doors

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

For a number of years the Apostle Paul endured strained relationships with Christians friends in a church in Corinth. Even though he had helped establish the church, some serious misunderstandings developed between Paul and his friends.

OPEN DOORS 2 COR. 2:12 17 For a number of years the Apostle Paul endured strained relationships with Christians friends in a church in Corinth. Even though he had helped establish the church, some serious misunderstandings developed between Paul and his friends. In order to repair this broken ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Answer The Door! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 9, 2009

Deliberately and passionately take a stand for Jesus.

ANSWER THE DOOR Revelation 3.14-22 S: Commitment Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: TAKE A STAND! CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE CONCERN IV. THE COMMAND V. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the change to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Easter Door Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2008

The kick off message for our ’One Month To Live’ Campaign. In this message I talk about the 3 doors, the Door Of: Forgiveness, Restoration and Hope.

The Easter Door One Month To Live I’M SURE - you’ve noticed that we have a door on the stage. NOW - whenever you walk through a door you’re going from one place to another. AND - as you walk through a door you have certain emotions, depending on what’s on the other side of the door. WHEN - you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Closed Door

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon is a short story called A Closed Door.

The Closed Door- Over the last few weeks we have examined the life and ministry of Nehemiah. How when he received a report of the devastation of Jerusalem was faced with a choice. He chose to get involved and risk his life and go before the king and ask first for permission to go to Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Is Open Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on May 21, 2004

This is on the Letter to Philadelphia

Some places have locked doors where you can’t go. Many businesses have “security doors” to control who can and can’t get in or out. Stores have “open doors” at the front, but closed doors in the back. We are to use the “open” door, not the closed one. Read Revelation 3:7-13. There are some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Door Of Self Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". Get out of the way so God can move in your life.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#6] THE DOOR OF SELF Galatians 4:8-20 Introduction: I’m not a fan of people who like to criticize me. In fact, I don’t know anyone that likes to criticized. The interesting thing about that is, I’m my biggest critic. I’m my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Of Proof Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom".

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom (Galatians) #9 THE DOOR OF PROOF Galatians 5:16-26 Introduction: 1. What does a Christian look like? 2. How do you really know if someone is a Christian? Matthew 7:15-23 3. Our text defines for us bad fruit and good fruit. Which is your life ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Of Action Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 10th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom".

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom (Galatians) #10 THE DOOR OF ACTION Galatians 6:1-18 Introduction: 1. Nike slogan: “Just Do It”! 2. We need to stop talking and take action. 3. This is probably most Christians’ greatest barrier to experiencing joy of their salvation. Galatians 6:1-10 Key #1: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist