Sermons on The Open Door Church:

Alive To God - Baptism Sermon

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 8, 2014

This is a message given before a baptism at an inner-city mission church, Church at the Mission (www.catm.ca)

Baptised for the Glory of God - June 8, 2014 We are here to CELEBRATE. We’re here to celebrate and to acknowledge two very important types of decisions being made today. We’re here to celebrate the baptism of Brent and Christina and Nick, and we’re here to celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Me To Live Is Christ And To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 9, 2024

Funeral sermon for an older member of our church

Funeral for George Hafele Today we gather to celebrate the life and future of Mr. George Hafele. Times like these are never fun. But honestly, my grief today is not for George because he is in a better place, but rather for those of us who are left behind. We are the ones left with the void. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

We Want More

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 6, 2004

Revival is waiting to break out in your church.

February 8, 2004 Morning Service Text: Hebrews 6:1-8 Subject: Maturity Title: We Want More God has placed it heavily on my heart to begin praying once again for revival in this church. The wind of the Holy Spirit is beginning to fan a flame in my heart once again to see it happen. I now that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Harmony Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Harmony(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

Jim and John were both elders at Prince of Peace Christian Church, but they never got along. In fact, whenever an issue came up where Jim voted “Yes”, you could be sure that “John” would vote “No.” As was bound to happen, Jim passed away. There he was at the Pearly Gates and St. Peter was there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And The Winner Is . . . Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2011

The church in America may be struggling - but the Church of Jesus Christ is doing just fine, thank you. The worse things look, the more likely it is that God is about to do something amazing.

Ray Bakke, the Executive Director of International Urban Associates, tells a great story from World War II. An American named MacDonald and a Scottish chaplain bailed out behind German lines, were captured and put into a prison camp, with MacDonald in the American barracks and the chaplain with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Something New

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 4, 2007

First Sunday in a new church. Shareing the common fear of change.

Something New Acts 10:27-48 Today our topic is change. It seems like it is a subject that we are all focused on today. In general everything changes but there are parts of our lives that we like just like they are. Our homes, cars, favorite chair, or a favorite restaurant, we never want to see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:27-48

Denomination: Congregational

Vision 2010

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 16, 2009

In this New Year (2010) will we take the challenge to be humble, open to the Holy Spirit, have a repentant heart, a genuine hunger and thirst for God, pursue holiness, stay continually anointed and be of one mind and spirit within the Body of Christ.

Introduction: Something’s happening ... This last week I began reading a book by James Rutz. James wrote this book to make the Christian church aware that God is moving all across the world. His observations are a wake-up call to the American Christian and churches in America. Listen to some of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conterfit Christrian Series

Contributed by Rev. Baker on Nov 3, 2006

this is a dicusion of about playing church

BROTHERS, SAINTS. I begin with these observations. We live in a society that embraces deceit. We want every thing to be easy. We do not want to have to put out any effort. We want every thing short and sweet. Father in heaven help me express these words with the help of the Spirit. Father ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Supporting The Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 17, 2002

A deductive exposition of selected texts on supporting the church’s ministry with attendance, lifestyle and financial giving.

Introduction: 1. This is God’s church because gave His life for us (Acts 20:28). 2. “Commitment” is so important to God that He searches the world for it (2 Chronicles 16:9). Each Sunday this month, we are becoming aware of a different commitment you and I can make to God through His church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:2, Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Wesleyan

"A Lesson In Fishing"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 24, 2004

There is no acceptable excuse for a church to die.

John 21:1-14 “A Lesson In Fishing” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our Gospel Lesson for this morning takes place in Galilee, near the place where Jesus fed the five-thousand another meal of bread and fish. Seven of the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

“finding Help To Live In An Anti-Christian Culture”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2014

In an ever-increasing anti=Christian culture, how are American Christians to respond?

We live in a scary time. During my lifetime, I remember a time when our country was what I would call, “Christianized.” In witnessing, you could start with statements like, “You believe the Bible, don’t you?” or “Where’s your church membership?” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Unity

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 5, 2012

Unity vs. Uniformity. The role humility plays in the kind of unity that God desires within the Body of Christ.

Dakota Community Church August 5, 2012 Simple Unity I hope and pray that you are enjoying these combined services as much as I am. The Sunday of the long weekends in Winnipeg summers can be a challenging experience for those in leadership and those without cottages or campers, this helps! I can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Sermon On Golf - A Source Of Life?

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 23, 2025

Golf is defined as a game played on a large open-air course, in which a small hard ball with dimples is struck with a club into a series of small holes in the ground, the object being to use the fewest possible strokes to complete the course.

P. G. Wodehouse, a British writer once remarked: “Golf… is the infallible test. The man who can go into a patch of rough alone, with the knowledge that only God is watching him, and play his ball where it lies, is the man who will serve you faithfully and well.” Proverbs 27:17 reminds us: “Iron ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:13, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 16:9

Who Is Jesus To You? (Part 2)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

The question Jesus asked in Matthew 16:15, “Who do you say I am?” remains relevant today. The world has various opinions about Jesus, but the most important revelation is who He is to you personally.

WHO IS JESUS TO YOU? (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:15 "But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:9-11, John 10:9-11, Isaiah 53:3-5, Hebrews 12:2, Revelation 22:12-13 INTRODUCTION: In the first part of this teaching, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15, Philippians 2:9-11, John 10:9-11, Isaiah 53:3-5, Hebrews 12:2, Revelation 22:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lover Of Those Who Don't Know God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 5, 2001

7th in a series on mentoring/shepherding in the church.

Sermon for 3/4/2001 Christians love those who are unsaved Luke 15- pg. 79-80 Introduction: A. Lynn Anderson, They Smell Like Sheep- Dr. Varner was an elder at the Highland Church when I first began ministry there. Everyone in town knew Dr. Varner. This tireless man had a busy medical practice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ