Sermons on The Doors Were Shut:

Building Blocks For A Healthy Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000

This morning we’re going to look at three building blocks that helped to construct the church in Thessalonica.

Building Blocks for a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: Well, here we are. Hopefully you’re not too stressed out or haggard from our first experience in setting up for Sunday morning worship. Let me encourage you. It will get easier. Not only will we get better at it, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B-- Asleep In A Storm

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 18, 2021

The boat was 26.5 feet long, 7.5 wide and 4.5 feet high, the fore and aft sections were decked.

The boat was 26.5 feet long, 7.5 wide and 4.5 feet high, the fore and aft sections were decked. Jesus had gone to the back of the boat to catch a nap, and then a storm hits. “Why doesn’t he intervene?” “Do you not care that we are perishing?” E.g. Glen Scrivener says that a few years ago he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Catholic

"Which Side Of The Cross Are You On?”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

This morning we are going to talk about the two men who were crucified along side of Jesus.

“Which Side of the Cross Are You On?” Luke 23:32-33 OPENING JOKE: Can’t Take That Chance During a holiday to Israel, a man’s mother-in-law died. She was in Israel with the family, so there was the difficulty of making funeral arrangements for her in a foreign country. The Israeli morgue explained ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2009

Sermon for a 19 year old mother and her 20 month old son who were murdered

Domonique Sterling and Robert Claiborne What does one say when we face the brutal murder of two people so young? How are we to find the words to express the devastation in the hearts of Dana and Kevin and their families. Words seem completely inadequate. I know nothing that I can say which will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Like Sheep Without A Shepherd, Compassionate Giving

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 31, 2020

The 5000 were feed as an act of compassion, Jesus gave compassionately we should follow his example.

Like sheep without a shepherd Compassionate Giving: Mark 6:30-42 The Salvation Army at this time of the year we are asked to respond to developing further the work of the kingdom of God here on Earth by giving sacrificially. Now this is a challenge, it started through one or two individuals ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-14, James 2:14-19, Mark 6:30-40

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Am With You When You Are Weak Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 19, 2020

No one … including you … gets to see God’s power, God’s grace, God’s strength in theirs lives when we’re just sailing along … but we really see it and experience it when we’re going through difficult times … and the world can see it to!

“So … Satan … where ya been?” “As if You didn’t know, LORD … I’ve been here and there … to and fro … looking about … You know.” “And while you were ‘looking about,’ did you happen to notice my faithful servant … Job?” “Oh, yeah …” “Good man, that Job … no one like him. Always does the right ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Luke 22:42-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Elisha’s Ministry - The Wolf At The Door - Lust When It Has Conceived Brings Forth Sin - Gehazi 2kings 5:20-27 Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 19, 2022

Gehazi had to meet Elisha where he lied to Elisha, and God judged him by making him a leper. At that point Gehazi and Elisha separated for good. This sad, but important story has many lessons to teach us about our own deceitful natures.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY - THE WOLF AT THE DOOR - LUST WHEN IT HAS CONCEIVED BRINGS FORTH SIN - GEHAZI 2Kings 5:20-27 PART 2 OF 2 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 16 THE TIME OF RECKONING. There is a saying of man which is, “Beware, your sin will find you out.” That is not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27, Hebrews 3:12-13, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Going Home To Be With The Lord – With Him Forever Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 27, 2022

I am going home to be with the Lord. Heaven is all about the Lord Jesus and to be absent from the body will be then in His presence. Are you looking forward to meeting your Saviour or do you love the earth better? Jesus waits to welcome you. Those ideas are developed.

I AM GOING HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD – WITH HIM FOREVER Currently this is just a devotion I presented to a group site. It will be developed into a full sermon in the future. Written mainly on Sunday morning at 3 AM when I woke with the ideas (given by God of course). 12 June 2022. EYES THAT ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8, Acts 7:56, Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 10:12-13, Hebrews 12:2, Mark 16:19, Philippians 1:23-24, Revelation 1:18, John 10:9, Psalm 31:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Watch For Christ’s Return - Mark 13:32-37 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 23, 2024

Jesus told us to keep watch for his coming, but what does that mean? Were you keeping watch yesterday?

Mark 13:32 “But concerning that day or hour, no one knows. Not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Keep watch! Stay alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, Matthew 24:32-35, Luke 21:29-33

Anticipation: Meeting Jesus In The In-Between Times - 12 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

The period between Easter and Pentecost is divided into two distinct periods, punctuated by the Ascension of Jesus at the end of forty days. The final ten days were given a sharp focus by the final command of Jesus to wait. Those ten days were certainly an "in-between time."

May 17, 1998 John 14:23-29; Acts 16:9-15 The period between Easter and Pentecost is divided into two distinct periods, punctuated by the Ascension of Jesus at the end of forty days. The final ten days were given a sharp focus by the final command of Jesus to wait in Jerusalem for the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29, Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Close Is Not Enough

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 27, 2025

Today we’re looking at 3 people who were close to going to Heaven, but missed it.: Demas, Lot's Wife, and Cain. They all had been very close to spiritual experiences with God, but didn't end up on God's side.

CLOSE IS NOT ENOUGH INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TEETH MARKS 1. A wedding was taking place. The bride’s maids came up the aisle one by one. The flower girl came spreading her flowers. Instead of a ringbearer, the couple opted for a toddler nephew to carry up a Bible, representing the basis of their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10, Luke 17:32, Genesis 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Window Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002

Understanding the basic disciplines that were practiced by the FIRST CHURCH and leading God’s people to recapture that foundation.

2002: The Paradigm of Spiritual Passion ¡V Part Two ¡§Our Window of Opportunity¡¨ Acts 2:42-47 „¦Larry L. Thompson (1-27-2002) Introduction: This great country that we love has been given what I believe is one more chance, one more window of opportunity, to return to our spiritual heritage and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Going Fishing (Revised)

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 4, 2023

Understand no child of God is exempt from the dark clouds entering into their lives from time to time. The way we view and respond to times of disappointments and discouragements will determine how we press on and are able to persevere with joy.

I’m going fishing! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Let me open with the understatement of the year and say, “Life is hard sometimes”. We are constantly reminded of struggles, hard times, disasters, tragedies, heartaches, the failing economy, the decline of moral principles, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Amazing Savior Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 3, 2013

The Scriptures and our movie clip repeatedly told us that people were amazed at Jesus! They were amazed by what He did, by what He said, by His teachings, by His miracles, by His actions, and by His conduct. Jesus astounded the people of his day and that

Easter Series: “Amazed?” Palm Sunday: Amazing Savior Good Friday: Amazing Grace Easter: Amazing Love Opening Video Clip right after worship: Are You Amazed? - To introduce the sermon series “Amazed?” Question: “Are you Amazed at Jesus?” Sermon Palm Sunday: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Friend At Midnight Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 7, 2007

Putting persistence in our prayers--When Jesus was asked by His disciples to teach them to pray, He said they need to ask, then seek, and knock until the door opens. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Friend at Midnight Luke 11:1-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FriendAtMidnight.html INTRODUCTION 1. In studying the parables of Jesus, we have seen how He used the parabolic method of teaching on different subjects.... a. Mostly on the theme of the kingdom of heaven b. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist