Sermons on The Open Door Church:

Surprised By Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 7, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 23

Sept. 5, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 7:24-37 Surprised by Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s an old saying: “A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.” In order for a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church At Pergamum: A Compromising Church Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

The church at Pergamum

The Church at Pergamum: A Compromising Church - Revelation 2 - 1/24/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 2. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confessing Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 6, 2020

Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world bully us into silence about our faith? Are we courageous disciples?

Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world bully us into silence about our faith? Are we courageous disciples? Let’s examine confessing Jesus in the midst of opposition in Matthew 10:24-39. “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for a disciple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Baptist

Called

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 15, 2024

A sermon for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

January 14, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Samuel 3:1-10; John 1:43-51 Called Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our scriptural texts today center on being called. We meet the young boy Samuel who is awakened in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Official Or Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 3, 2025

Formal church membership that involves special membership and voting rights is contentious. In this Part 2, I open up the matter to show how out of sync the matter is with the membership of the one Body of Christ, and the discrimination. We delve into some scriptures to bring this out.

IS OFFICIAL OR FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE – PART 2 In Part 1 we looked at the practice some churches have of there being an official local church membership that divides “members”, adherents and attendees into “MEMBERS” and “NON-MEMBERS” depending if one has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 16:17, 1 Corinthians 6:15, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 1 Corinthians 12:18-20, 1 Corinthians 12:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Anniversary. Birthday Of Church

Contributed by John Oquinn on Oct 23, 2018

A look at Pentecost

120 YR Anniversary Acts 2 How many here enjoy having birthdays and growing another year older? I'm not even going to ask who the oldest person is. Just think about all of the changes that have taken place in our lifetime. Do you realize NASA had less computing power when they landed man on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Puerta Estrecha

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022

puerta estrecha

puerta estrecha   Sagrada Escritura Lucas 13:22-30   Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Hay muchas personas en el mundo que hacen las preguntas correctas. Hay muchas personas en el mundo que hacen las preguntas equivocadas. ¿Qué es lo que realmente hace una pregunta ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Other

Makitid Na Pinto

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022

Makitid na Pinto

Makitid na Pinto   Banal na Kasulatan Lucas 13:22-30   Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Maraming tao sa mundo ang nagtatanong ng mga tamang tanong. Maraming tao sa mundo ang nagtatanong ng mga maling tanong. Ano ba talaga ang ginagawa nitong tamang tanong? Ano ang ginagawa nitong maling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Other

Back The U-Haul Up To The Door Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 27, 2005

Obedience to God’s word puts the blessings of faith into action.

Back the U-Haul Upto the Door Text: Gen. 12:1-4 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 12:1-4 2. During an especially trying time in the work of the China Inland Mission, Hudson Taylor wrote to his wife, "We have twenty-five cents--and all the promises of God! 3. Over the next several weeks we are going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Valley Of Achor Will Become A Door Of Hope

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Aug 29, 2021

God raised up Hosea during the darkest days in the history of Israel. God gives a wonderful promise to His people through the life and message of Hosea. God can turn the Valley of Achor in your life into a door of hope.

‘Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope.’ There she will respond[b] as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt. - Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-15, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Dust On The Shelf: Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2026

Dirty lives from dusty Bibles grow. Spiritual dust can hid the real issues.

DUST ON THE SHELF --- OPEN YOUR EYES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) GROWING DUST BUNNIES? I FINISH A BOOK, NOW WHAT? I love Leonard Ravenhill’s books. I heard Ravenhill speak several times. I bought his books and read every one of them. They were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11, 2 Samuel 11:1, 2 Samuel 21:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Unlocks Divine Favour Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025

Divine favour is a supernatural key that God uses to open doors of opportunity, promotion, and blessings that human effort alone cannot achieve.

THE GOD WHO UNLOCKS DIVINE FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 102:13 Key Verse: “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.” (Psalm 102:13 KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4, Esther 2:17, Genesis 39:21, Luke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Activating Supernatural Favour For A Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 8, 2026

This sermon reveals how God’s supernatural favour can be activated to open doors, accelerate progress, and secure a greater tomorrow.

ACTIVATING SUPERNATURAL FAVOUR FOR A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 5:12 Key Verse: “For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.” — Psalm 5:12 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4; Genesis 39:21; Luke 2:52; Esther ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

How To Be A Externally Focused Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be and Externally Focused Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? Oct.15, 2006 Read Rev.3:7-13 In the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at the Church as Jesus comes to her and gives her an evaluation. As we’ve seen, there’s a difference between what Jesus died for His church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Wesleyan