Sermons on The Doors Were Shut:

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

Letter #6 "Dear Philadelphia: The Door Is Open!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

The History of Philadelphia: 1 John 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God." (HCSB) Philadelphia: means "city of brotherly love." 1) Jesus presents Philadelphia with an opportunity! Vs. 7b-8a "What he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven I Ams Lesson 3: I Am The Door

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006

The Seven I AMs of Jesus

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (John 10:9). 1. Definition: (a) A passage into a room, Jesus is the way into Heaven, (b) A barrier usually turning on a hinge. Jesus keeps out those who will not believe. (c) An opportunity, i.e., ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Through Open Doors, Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Open Doors Walking Through Open Doors, part 4

Open Doors Walking Through Open Doors, part 4 Colossians 4:2-6 October 20, 2013 So far we have seen that open doors starts with open hearts before God and that prayer is often the means that God uses to open doors. Open doors is a metaphor in the New Testament which describes how God opens an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decision-Making When Facing Doors

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

Guide to making decisions ion the will of God.

A. DOORS TO HEAVEN 1. The door of salvation. “I am the door, by Me if any man enters in he shall be saved, and shall go in and out and find pasture” (Jn. 10:4). 2. The door of discipleship. “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

Shut Up Devil, God's Just Not Showed Up Yet

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

Don’t let the devil convince you that God doesn’t love you and care for you!

MATTHEW 14:22-25 “SHUT UP DEVIL, GOD’S JUST NOT SHOWED UP YET” A) There are three facts that we need to reckon with about the devil ....... * One: He is real! * James 4:7 “Submit yourself ...” * 1 Pet. 5:8 “Be sober ...” * In 2 Cor. 11:14 “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-25, Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

An Open Door, But Only A Little Strength Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 13, 2013

Continuing our series on doors this message is about open doors we face in life that require more strength than we seemingly have.

An Open Door, But Only a Little Strength Last week we began our series on open doors with the message entitled: "the door your grandpa opened." We talked about how God said he would judge some sins to the third and fourth generation, and we looked at several people where that happened: David, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:8, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Men Were On Their Way To Hell.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This sermon was preached at Easter and it looks at the fate of Jesus and the two men who were crucified with him.

Three Men Were On Their Way To Hell Easter 4/30/2000 Luke 23:32-43 Matthew 28:1-15 Their mothers had told them time and time again, "Child if you don’t change, you’re heading for a world of trouble. There is no such thing as easy money." No doubt when the two guys got together they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Types Of Open Doors God Offers

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 9, 2025

God is a God of opportunities. He opens doors that lead to salvation, breakthrough, deliverance, and divine promotion.

TYPES OF OPEN DOORS GOD OFFERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7-8 Key Verse: “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.” — (Revelation 3:8, NKJV) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

You Were Shaped For God's Service Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 6, 2003

Part of a series on Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life. Worship without service is idolatry; fellowship without service is self-indulgence; discipleship without service is perfectionism. Pay the price of service.

Not long ago an insurance salesman called, wanting to sell me long-term care insurance. I was tempted to tell him I had an unbeatable plan for long-term care, called heaven, but I didn’t. Not this time, anyway, because some aches and pains we had been feeling did remind us that we might actually ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Maybe My Will, Maybe Gods' Will

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 7, 2019

Sometimes the Will of God is not Black and White. Sometimes it is a Maybe.

MAYBE MY WILL, MAYBE GODS' WILL Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. There is no doubt that God can show us His will for our lives. Scriptures are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Genesis 16:2, 1 Samuel 14:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Gotta Come In Through The Door

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 13, 2011

The way to life with God is through the door, and Jesus Christ is the door. There are two groups of people that ‘gotta come in through the door.’ First, there is the shepherd, and then there are the sheep.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas May 15, 2011 YOU GOTTA COME IN THROUGH THE DOOR Isaac Butterworth John 10:1-10 (ESV) 1 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stand Up Or Sit Down (Put Up Or Shut Up)

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012

Sermon based upon the thought of commitment to Christ - commitment to others.

Stand Up or Sit Down (Put Up or Shut Up) Hebrews 10:19-25 April 13, 2008 AM Sermon God has richly blessed our church with many decisions over the past few months. He has richly blessed us with good attendance and faithful giving. He has blessed us with His presence during worship. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Opens Unusual Doors

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 8, 2025

God alone has the authority to open doors that defy human logic, limitations, opposition, and closed systems.

THE GOD WHO OPENS UNUSUAL DOORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7-8 Key Verse: “These things saith he that is holy, he that is true… behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.” — Revelation 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:1-3; 1 Corinthians 16:9; Acts ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God