Sermons on The Open Door Church:

Beware Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 9, 2019

If Jesus is not in control of your church it is not a church. It is a religious club often managed by a Diotrephes.

3 John 1:9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Swords Into Plowshares

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

• It is my prayer every week that you hear something that inspires you to crack open your bible and dig into Gods word.

• I’m hiding in a closet that is in the hallway between the living room and bedrooms in the house of my childhood. I’m about 12 years old, holding a toy gun. • My two younger brothers are trying to find me. They also are armed with toy guns. • I played similar games with my uncles except we made ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Mail Call - Pergamum Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2012

A series of messages from Jesus to the 7 churches in Revelation.

March 4, 2012 Revelation 2:12-17 Church at Pergamum Every city likes to have unique and catchy nicknames. Something powerful, positive, attractive and welcoming. Here are a few from Indiana. I admit I spent too much time on this part of the message . . . There’s ~ Churubusco - Turtle ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through Acts (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024

As we study this snapshot of the early church life, a pattern emerges: they focused on gathering, on the Gospel, on goodwill and on glorifying God. Because the early church maintained this four-fold focus along their journey, God continually added to their number those who were being saved.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2017 If you were with us last week, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. It’s a faith-journey that began on a remote hillside near Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Fortifying The Foundation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2016

Jesus is the foundation of the Church. A unified church fortifies that foundation. How do we avoid causing division? How do we handle the divisive person? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

(This is a sermon by our associate Scott Jewell concluding our sermon series "God's Blueprint For His Church") Jeff started this series a month ago telling us about an episode of “This Old House”. It was about a young couple who purchased a 1906 church building in San Francisco to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Legalistically Stubborn Paul Experienced Jesus For His Indwelling Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023

The most defining experience of your life will be touching/encountering Jesus.

A. INTRODUCTION: SAUL PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS 1. Saul was a successful failure. He was going to top of the religious ladder. “Paul was better qualified than all the legalists ... the best of all ... born a Jew into the tribe of Benjamin, and circumcised on the eighth day. He spoke Hebrew, kept ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:6, Acts 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

Today we are going to see how Jesus can open your eyes, and what you will see when he does.

WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? Mark 8:22-9:1 INTRO: The Truman Show features Jim Carrey as a naive insurance salesman whose humdrum existence is, unbeknownst to him, being telecast live around the globe 24 hours a day. The film evolves from an intriguing premise. A corporation, personified by a sovereign ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dear Sleeping Beauty Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

Letter to the church in Smyrna

Dear Sleeping Beauty Isaiah 52:1-6 Rev. 3:1-6 Mark Twain once said, “The reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated.” Well, just the opposite was true of the church in Sardis. Today we continue examining the series of letters Jesus writes to the seven church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Leader’s Life Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 17, 2012

This passage gives us insight into the life of church leaders.

Introduction This passage gives us insight into the life of church leaders. Having instructed the churches on how to respond to persecution, Peter now addresses the church leaders. He first establishes the basis by which he instructs the elders. He then exhorts them to be shepherds with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dangerous Liaisons

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 4, 2017

Sermon dealing with unsaved church members.

Introduction: Dr. James Binney, the director of Moorehead Manor and editor of Issues of the Heart Journal, in an article titled, "Can Church Members Go to Hell?" said this: When I first became a Christian, I assumed that all church going people were automatically qualified for the fast track into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Anatomy

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 10, 2025

There is a space in Christ’s body that only you can fill. Some part of his hand, his eye, or his heart is missing when you are not there

A couple of weeks ago, I used the image of a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate that the gift of God takes some assembling before it starts to take shape in our lives. That is why you were given a piece of a jigsaw puzzle on the way in to the sanctuary this morning. The gift of God’s spirit comes in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Time To Shout

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Sep 11, 2009

The time to shout victory is before you even enter the battle.

In Judges 7 Gideon is facing a Midian army and armies from the east that was as many as a swarm of locust, their camels were too many to count. This was huge army of the enemy camped against them. Now the natural tendency would be to increase your own army, to gather every able body for war, but ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Target Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2015

God has many directives for the church, and under the inspiration of the Spirit, Paul hits the ground running, implying what some of those directives are.

The Target (I Timothy 1:1-5) 1. Men’s retreat/turkey shoot. Barri usually wins… 2. Bud Newell and his friend Tony often practice corn-hole tossing. They are very proficient at it, and Bud has won a number of championships; a matter of aim. 3. Hitting the target, good aim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Small Beginnings Series

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016

A sermon showing how a church can start small and grow from there.

Introduction: Look at this picture of these two kids. See the difference in their sizes. It is hard to believe that just two years ago the one on the left was the size of the one on the right. Little by little they grow, so little that it is hardly noticeable from day to day. The day after Hannah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Supernatural Results Of Stepping Out In Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025

The supernatural manifests when we obey God’s instructions even when circumstances seem impossible. Our faith unlocks doors, moves mountains, and brings breakthrough beyond natural explanation.

THE SUPERNATURAL RESULTS OF STEPPING OUT IN FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Joshua 6:1-20, Mark 5:25-34, Acts 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the foundation of the Christian walk. It is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Joshua 6:1-20, Mark 5:25-34, Acts 3:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God