Sermons on The Open Door Church:

There Go The Ships

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

There’s something majestic and fascinating about a ship, especially the great sailing ships! I see a wonderful example of the “Ship” as compared to the “Church.”

Scripture: Psalms 104:26 Title: “THERE GO THE SHIPS!” Introduction: There’s something majestic and fascinating about a ship, especially the great sailing ships! I see a wonderful example of the “Ship” as compared to the “Church.” Let me explain WHY. THE SHIP · Its purpose – Noah’s Ark was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courage To Maintain The Biblical Pattern

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 18, 2007

There is a pattern for the New Testament church in the Bible. But how do you get to it properly. Here are three steps to restore the church of the first century.

Courage to Maintain the Biblical Pattern Theme: The right way to restore the New Testament Church. It began in the break room, continued down the hall, and ended in the foyer of the church building. This debate took place at the Brown Trail School of Preaching. It was between Tom Pugh and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unfinished Work Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 20, 2007

The main person of the church is the Savior, the mighty power of the church is the Spirit, and the major purpose of the church is souls.

The Unfinished Work of Jesus ACTS 1:1-8 How do you launch a worldwide enterprise? In the last century, Coca-Cola did it. You can go just about anywhere in the world today and buy a Coke. They are the world’s largest multi-national corporation. Right behind them is Microsoft. The church is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Does Jesus Organize His Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 20, 2007

This sermon examines how Jesus organizes his church into elders, deacons, and the congregation.

Introduction For the past few Sundays we have been studying the topic of the church. I have been preaching a short series of sermons titled, “Jesus Is Building His Church.” We examined the nature of the church, and made distinctions between a true and a false church. Today, I want to examine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Every Member A Minister Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 30, 2006

Part 5 of our Mission/vision Series.

Sermon-10/8/06-E:Every Member a Minister Turn to John 13 Intro-Insurance Claim-A man injured on the job filed an insurance claim. The insurance company requested more information, so the man wrote the insurance company the following letter of explanation: Dear Sirs: I am writing in response to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-7

Denomination: *other

Lo Que Debes De Buscar En Una Iglesia

Contributed by Richard Perez on Dec 1, 2006

El lugar, la iglesia adonde usted y yo adoramos a Dios es de suma importancia y es una decisión que nunca se debe tomar ligeramente.

1 Porque quiero que sepáis qué gran lucha tengo por vosotros y por los que están en Laodicea, y por todos los que no me han visto en persona, 2 para que sean alentados sus corazones, y unidos en amor, alcancen todas las riquezas que proceden de una plena seguridad de comprensión, resultando en ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Pensando En Pequeno

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 27, 2006

El ideal de Dios para su iglesia es trabajar en grupos pequenos para la salud eclesiastica.

I. ¿Por qué pensar en pequeño? a. Se nos ha dicho que tenemos que pensar en grande, pero quiero proponer que la iglesia tiene que pensar “en pequeño.” b. La cultura Americana es una sociedad individualista c. La preocupación con la situación financiera por pagar la casa, carro, utilidades, tarjetas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

We Are In This Together Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 15, 2006

We are to be devoted to community.

A PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE: WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER Acts 2:42-47 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO BE DEVOTED TO COMMUNITY. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Practices TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four practices that demonstrate how we are to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Finest Steps #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 27, 2007

This is the fourth and the last in a series of messages for the "Just walk across the Room" emphasis. These messages are adapted from the book by Bill Hybels.

JWAR – THE FINEST STEPS - #4 Luke 5:1-11 (for powerpoint, check www.hueytownbaptist.com) (THE DASH – 1996 Linda Ellis) > It was In 1996 while on a lunch break that a lady name Linda Ellis penned these now immortal words. Working with a very large and successful corporation she has been witness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

7 Keys To Victory

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 30, 2007

7 Key things that should characterize every New Testament church.

In this passage we have recorded one of the most exciting events in all of scripture. After Christ ascended into heaven, the people who were believers met, and in Acts 1 it says, "These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer." Then on the day of Pentecost, Peter stood ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Expectation Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 30, 2007

How does a church with a sense of expectancy act

Living in Expectation Acts 1:9-26 My daughter is reading a book that appears to be a popular book in the homes of mothers who are expecting today. It has a catchy title and I’ll bet some of you have seen it, too. It’s entitled, “What to Expect when You’re Expecting.” Isn’t that a great title? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants A Church For Forgiven Sinners Who Get A Jesus Welcome

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 22, 2007

Saul was formerly a ’Preacher of Hate’. He was once a Religious Terrorist! After his dramatic conversion Saul, like us, was a forgiven sinner. He received a Jesus welcome into the Church from Ananias and Barnabas. That’s the Church God wants!

He was once a religious fanatic and a religious terrorist at the same time. He was once a preacher of hate. There was a time when he was “breathing out murderous threats against followers of Jesus” (9:1). Saul! We heard last week that Saul’s conversion was as dramatic as the transformation which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Missing God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 22, 2007

A wednesday night call to not miss God in our lives and the life of the church

MISSING GOD Numbers 13-14 * Have you ever considered what it is that God wants for this world, this community, this church, or you? Now, not just a passing thought, but have you ever sat and meditated on it. We say that God wants the best for us and yet, do we believe it, do we live like it? * It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Betrays Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Oct 2, 2012

This sermon will look at how Judas betrays Jesus for money.

Today you will find me in the book of Luke in the 22nd chapter. We will be looking at Luke 22 verses 1 through 6. It is here that we find Judas betraying Jesus in return for some money. Luke 22:1-6 reads as the following: 1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: *other

Much More

Contributed by Naro Chisho on Sep 11, 2011

God of abundance

MUCH MORE Maybe some today have lost their trust in God Maybe some on the edge and feel that God doesn’t care about you Some in sickness and you don’t want to bother God coz you feel that there wont be changes anyway BUT I WANT TO TELL YOU THAT HE DOES CARE A LOT ABOUT YOU. He is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:8

Denomination: Charismatic