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How We Slam The Church Door In God’s Face

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 22, 2017

This passage shares that God's prophet was banned from God's house. What are some ways that we do similar things?

NOT WELCOME: Am I slamming the door of God’s house in God’s face? - Jeremiah 36:5. - Can you imagine a visitor walking up to the church door on a sunny fall morning and having one of our greeters slam the door in their face and lock it from the inside? That would loudly and clearly let the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

His Name Is On My Heart

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Mar 16, 2024

Sports stars wear corporate logos and represent them. We also put our name on things that belong to us. If Jesus is on our heart, the we become his representative and we become his children.

One of the funnier on-line rants was a friend of our son’s, over a seat in a classroom. They were all about month into the semester at A&M and when he came to the class, someone was in his seat. His reasoning was if your two weeks into the semester, that is your seat. So yah, I could see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:3, Proverbs 3:3, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Jeremiah 31:33, Matthew 23:5-7, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Corinthians 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Man Who Kissed The Door Of Heaven, Yet Went To Hell.

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 24, 2010

Judas could have chosen Heaven but chose Hell instead. Are you playing religion, like Judas, or do you have a relationship with Christ?

Intro. The Sheepfold in Israel, the shepherd would lay in the opening, literally the door. The sheep would have to go over the Shepherd to get out. A predator would have to go over the Shepherd to get to the sheep. AMEN. Jesus is the Door - Only way to heaven - Only one way in. 1. He is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:44-48

Denomination: Baptist

P.t.s.d. Praise Through Satan's Door

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 29, 2014

Enter into his gates with Tahanksgiving and into his courts with praise is not just entering into God's kingdom.

P.T.S.D. “PRAISE THROUGH SATAN’S DOOR” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE :- Psalms 100:4 "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise be thankful unto him and bless his name". Understand that this scripture is a principal. It tells us how we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Apostolic

When God Gets In Your Way

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 7, 2010

Are you struggling with knowing God’s will? Are you frustrated over some closed doors? God wants you to trust Him. The doors He closes are for a reason and the doors He opens are the right ones for you to confidently walk through. Like Paul and his compan

When God Gets In Your Way 11/12/06 Pastor Greg Tabor Lighthouse Assembly of God Read Acts 15:36-16:10 This was Paul’s second missionary journey. The reason for this trip was to visit the churches that he and Barnabas planted on their first missionary journey. They also delivered to the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dead Ends Become Open Doors: Paradox Is The Rule Of Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

There is something resplendent in the dark and cold. It's like a cold winter night. The snow muffles all sound, so an incredible silence takes over. It should be dark but it isn't, not really.

There is something resplendent in the dark and cold. It's like a cold winter night. The snow muffles all sound, so an incredible silence takes over. It should be dark but it isn't, not really. There is a pale orange light that shines across the horizon, all night and into the morning. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Is In The Midst

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 25, 2018

A sermon examining what happens when Jesus moves in the lives of His people.

Jesus Is In The Midst John 20:19-22 5-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn't want to go in alone. "It's dark in there and I'm scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she said, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Community, Not An Ark But An Opportunity

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 9, 2007

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

Hope

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 16, 2006

The disciples who followed Jesus in the day of his flesh had some wonderful advantages. However, when Jesus died on the cross every shred of hope they had was gone.

Mark 16:9-11 9 Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. 10 And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept. 11 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Would You Do If Jesus Comes Knocking On Your Door

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Sep 17, 2014

A question form a church member for our Wednesday night Question and message time. Food for thought What would you do if Jesus came knocking on your door. This deals with our fellowship with God.

Introduction: The question before us is what would you do if Jesus came to your house? I found a poem written by someone named Gregory, If he came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do. Oh, I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored Guest, And all the food you’d serve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

"The Knock"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 8, 2011

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

Resurrection Revelations

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Apr 26, 2003

A confused and fearful group of disciples needed more than anything a word of confidence from someone who could give them back the security that had been taken from them at the cross.

RESURRECTION REVELATIONS John 20:19-22 It was resurrection evening: the disciples were unorganized (Judas was dead; Thomas was gone; Peter was humiliated; and all were distraught). They were hiding in fear, doors were shut and locked, and there was no leadership or boldness among them. (Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by John Beehler on May 23, 2001

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

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

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