Sermons on Spiritual Doors:

Don't Shut The Doors

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 7, 2003

Worship takes many forms. Understanding why we do it helps with how we do it.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships --------------------------------------------- "Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would not light useless fires on my altar! I am not pleased ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Deader Than A Door Nail

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2011

He didn’t say they were sick! He didn’t say they were ill! He didn’t say they were dying! He said they were dead!

One November day in 2002, Jim Sulkers, a 53-year-old retired municipal worker from Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada), climbed into bed, pulled the covers up, and died. Nearly two years later, on August 25, 2004, police who had been called by concerned relatives entered Sulkers' apartment and found his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Check Your Attitude At The Door

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• Tonight I want us to examine our attitude. Our attitude is a key factor to having success in our life. • As Christians, we must live with the expectation that God is going to do something good for me today. • God wants to bless us; however we must h

Introduction • Tonight I want us to examine our attitude. Our attitude is a key factor to having success in our life. • As Christians, we must live with the expectation that God is going to do something good for me today. • God wants to bless us; however we must have an ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Open The Door To Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2025

This is not a call to the unbelieving world. This is a call to a church. And it is not a gentle “If you get a moment, let’s talk.” It is urgent. It is personal. And it is eternally important.

Go! And Open the Door to Jesus Introduction — The Knock That Changes Everything If you’ve ever been at home and heard an unexpected knock at the door, you know the feeling. Your heart jumps a little — Who could it be? You peek through the curtains, maybe even stand there debating whether to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14, Revelation 3:20, 2 Corinthians 1:20, John 1:3, Matthew 6:24, Revelation 3:15-16, Luke 22:29-30, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, James 4:8, Matthew 25:10-12, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Check Your Attitude At The Door

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 15, 2007

This week I want us to examine our attitude. Our attitude is a key factor to having success in our life. As Christians, we must live with the expectation that God is going to do something good for me today. God wants to bless us; however we must have an

Introduction · Last week we discussed the Holy Spirit in you. The Holy Spirit comes upon us when we give ourselves to Jesus and become a Believer. · We feed the Holy Spirit by spending time in the Word of God, prayer and in fellowship. He is our guide that leads us to complete the will of God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Up And Bar The Door

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

a 20th Century Poem that gave me insight.

Get Up And Bar The Door Matthew 6:5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opening The Door To God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009

The fifth of a series of six sermons from Jeremiah on sexual sin. This message focuses on God’s mercy for those suffering in the grip of sexual sin and how to gain it for yourself.

For free MP3 downloads of sermons by Alan Kraft, visit www.cccgreeley.org. For Alan’s blog, visit www.stoptryingharder.com A. If you have your Bible, please turn to Jeremiah 3. We are in the midst of a series of messages entitled Behind Closed Doors. In this series we are looking at the issue of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When God Closes The Door

Contributed by Jason Miller on Mar 29, 2010

A story of someone that wanted to do something for God, but God told him no. Instead of letting his human nature take over and throwing a temper tantrum, or becoming jealous or callous, he did everything he could to enable the person that God had called t

When God Closes the Door, Don’t Build a Wall in Front of It 1Chronicles 22:1-11 First, I just want to say it’s good to be back behind this pulpit. I really missed not being able to share with you a month ago, when my turn came around. It would’ve been a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:7-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Enter Through The Narrow Door!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 26, 2025

In this Gospel Lesson we hear our Savior speak words of warning and encouragement. Jesus said that there is only one way to enter heaven. He said that we should make every effort to: “ENTER THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR”

“How do you get into heaven?” A Sunday school teacher asked that question of her 2nd grade class. It seemed like a simple question for a group of little Lutherans. But no hands went up. Silence. Crickets. The teacher was confident that the students knew the answer, so she waited patiently. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Through The Open Door Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 7, 2003

6th in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

OVERCOMING THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR REVELATION 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION: The church we have before us today is a church doing things right. A church with a positive presence in its community and in its world. A church, which by this account also breaks many of the so-called characteristics of what today ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Unlocking The Doors Of Divine Help Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 10, 2025

God is our ultimate helper, and He is always ready to intervene in our lives.

UNLOCKING THE DOORS OF DIVINE HELP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 121:1-2 "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Chronicles 20:12, Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Valley Of Trouble For A Door Of Hope

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

Sometimes, in order for God to get our attention and turn us back to Him, He must take us to the Valley of Trouble before we can find the Door of Hope.

"A VALLEY OF TROUBLE FOR A DOOR OF HOPE" Mark McCool TEXT: HOSEA 2:14-16 I. INTRODUCTION Has there ever been a time in your life that you remember how when you were so set to do your own thing, and it did not matter who it effected or hurt? And then perhaps, instead of mom and dad doing or ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do Doors Open?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2002

We discuss waiting on doors to ministry to open.

HOW DO I GET MINISTRY DOORS TO OPEN? BY Wade Martin Hughes,Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Cor. 9:22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. Subj: ministry Date: 7/24/2002 2:14:06 PM Central Standard Time From: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Closed Doors And Open Hearts Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 13, 2016

This sermon is a brief survey of Paul's Second Missionary Journey. I try to draw lessons from Paul's experiences that can apply to our journey with God.

Introduction: A. Many years ago, a certain mountain man, by the name of Shorthorn Bill, had become a noted guide in the Montana Territories, but he decided to move to Colorado. 1. Having settled outside Denver, he again began working his trade as a trail guide, principally with wealthy easterners ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Door: Access Granted Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 18, 2008

Jesus is the door that gives us access into a living relationship with God (includes background info on shepherds & sheep).

Jesus the Door: Access Granted John 10:1-10 Intro: [Review series The 7 I AM Sayings of Jesus in John.] When Jesus made these statements, He was using the equivalent of God’s name, as He revealed it to Moses at the burning bush – I AM! It is possible He spoke it in Hebrew or Aramaic, since He was ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God