Sermons about The Door Was Shut

For A Little Guy, He Turned Out To Be A Pretty Big Man

Contributed by David Nolte on May 13, 2021

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People won't always like us and they shut us out, but Jesus will not reject us.

There are people in this world who just never fit in, who never find a place, who never get invited. Charlie brown for instance. Here’s a typical scene from his life: Charlie Brown is walking along when he approaches two girls. One of them says, “Well, what are you doing here?” Then both girls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Christ Liberate You From Slavery

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2024

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If you suspect the voice you hear is divine, then tell God you are listening and then shut up and listen.

Second Sunday in Course 2024 Samuel was a prophet, but he was not aware of that until he was literally shaken from sleep by God. Old Eli wasn’t a prophet, but after three divine attempts to get his and Samuel’s attention, he finally either got the message or was so irritated that instead of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20, John 1:35-42, 1 Samuel 3:3-19

Denomination: Catholic

Making The Most Of Opportunities

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025

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Life is a collection of moments and opportunities. Each day presents us with new chances to make decisions, take actions, and align ourselves with God’s purpose.

MAKING THE MOST OF OPPORTUNITIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:15-16 Supporting Texts: Colossians 4:5, Ecclesiastes 9:10-11, Galatians 6:10, 2 Corinthians 6:2, John 9:4 INTRODUCTION: Life is a collection of moments and opportunities. Each day presents us with new chances to make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Man In The Middle

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Nov 10, 2021

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Jesus was sentenced to death and later would bear His cross and and make the long walk to Golgotha and there be crucified with two other criminals who were beside Jesus and the Lord was in the middle.

John 19:13-18-When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. 14 And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your ...read more

Scripture: John 19:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Knock"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 8, 2011

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The sermon portrays Joseph knocking on the door and the Inn Keeper said, "there is no room." Also let us consider our response as Jesus is knocking on our hearts door and who will get the door.

“The Knock” Luke 2: 1-7 Dr. Bill Wilson was preaching a sermon explaining how the inn keeper just simply had no room for Jesus in the inn; as a result the Savior had to be born in meager circumstances in a manger for cattle. Explaining how God is calmly knocking on our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Community, Not An Ark But An Opportunity

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 9, 2007

based on 27 ratings

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the church is built as an open door to the lost, not an ark to preserve the saints

Intro: the other day Roger Lashley had a revelation from God. God spoke to him with these words, My church is not an ark. He relayed this to me, so I went to the book of Genesis and studied Noah and the ark. I tried to look at the difference between the ark and community. Here are four thoughts on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Showed Himself

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 24, 2009

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Jesus shows Himself to us in various ways.

Text: “After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias… (John 21:1). According to the Gospel of John, this is the third time Jesus appeared before the disciples. The first time was the evening of the Resurrection. “Then the same day at evening, when the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Ready Or Not Bridesmaids Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

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This is the 10th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#10] READY OR NOT BRIDESMAIDS Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction: As we have been studying about the last days before Jesus Christ returns, we come to a story about wise and foolish people. As we think about the last days, do you have any regrets? When we leave this earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter From The Lord

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 3, 2010

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Jesus sent a letter to the seven churches in Asia...what if He sent a letter to our church?

A LETTER FROM THE LORD Text: Revelation 3:7, 8 Introduction: • What if Jesus wrote us a letter like He did these seven churches in Asia? • Each letter has a commendation, a complaint, and a blessing or promise I. Commendation a. Fellowship b. Acceptance c. Tolerance d. Not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Year For Increase

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010

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God desires increase within and without, allow this text to help.

A Year of Increase! Matthew 6:31-34 31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by John Beehler on May 23, 2001

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An open door is not always open. We have choices to make in life as to which doors of opportunity we will pass through.

Let’s Make a Deal Another of those "What is this world coming to" weeks. For example.......... I wonder if Paul or Silas ever asked that question? Perhaps. That familiar story of the conversion of the Philippian jailer begins with Paul and Silas curing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Only Jesus!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 18, 2008

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There are not many doors that lead to heaven; not many paths that lead to God. There is only one door and only one way to the Father.

ONLY JESUS! “Therefore He is able also to save to the uttermost (completely, perfectly, finally, and for all time and eternity) those who come to God through Him, since He is always living to make petition to God and intercede with Him and intervene for them.” Hebrews 7:25 (Amplified Version) When ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2008

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There are specific reasons Christ opened the door of opportunity for the church at Philadelphia. Christ also gives promises to churches, though they be of a little strength, who respond in faith by going through the door of opportunity.

Revelation 3:7-13 THE FAITHFUL CHURCH [1 Corinthians 16:9 ] The church at Philadelphia was a church that was worthy of praise. Christ hands out their praise liberally. Jesus did not wait for their work to be perfect or for their character to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Midnight Cry

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 10, 2015

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The Parable of the ten virgins - by focusing on 3 symbols, a Wedding, foolish virgins, and the wise virgins leading up to a lesson to be watching for Christ's return and ready once He does.

The Midnight Cry Introduction: In an a news article from Austin, Texas: The headline read: MAN EXPERIENCES HEART ATTACK AFTER THE RAPTURE Herbert Washington, whom co-workers at Significant Plastics Inc. say was unduly concerned with the rapture and the second coming of Christ, suffered a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Give Up, Never Surrender

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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Motivation for the ministry and mission of the church.

Never Give Up! Never Surrender! John 20:19-21; Acts 1:4-8 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Holiness

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