Sermons on The Open Door Church:

Praying Exodus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2009

How God uses instruments and methods for His glory.

A. THE ROD OF GOD USED BY MOSES 1. Symbol. An outer instrument with an inner spiritual meaning. “A rod . . . it became a serpent; and Moses fled from it” (Ex. 4:2-3). 2. A test to do God’s Word. “Stretch out your hand with your rod over the streams . . . frogs” (Ex. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Men & Women - Equal But Different? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008

Are their differences between men and women and do those differences matter in the church

Men and women – Equal but Different? Slide We live in an age where merely recognizing differences in people can sometimes be interpreted as discrimination. Since the 1960’s it has been unlawful in the workplace to discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. While ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tug Of War Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 27, 2008

God loves humanity and looks at us with favor; this should transform how we look and treat others.

TUG OF WAR Mark 12:13-17 Sermon Objective: God loves humanity and looks at us with favor; this should transform how we look and treat others. Supporting Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27; Psalm 139:13-16; Mark 12:28-34 Can I think out loud with you today? I just want to talk to you for a few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Compromiso... Responsabilidad ¡sí! Series

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Jun 3, 2008

La falta de compromiso de los creyentes coloca a la iglesia, que es la plenitud de Cristo, en un estado de sobre vivencia y desánimo, y no de poder.

Una de las cosas que más disfruto son las bodas. El momento culminante en la ceremonia es cuando los novios intercambian sus votos matrimoniales. Los votos son más que un requisito ceremonial. Son las palabras más poderosas de amor y compromiso que dos personas puedan decirse la una a la otra. El ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Building The Ultimate Community Requires Acceptance

Contributed by W F on Jun 4, 2008

Building the ultimate community requires more than just lush parks, modern facilities and nice homes. Building the ultimate community starts at the heart of who we are.

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God (Romans 15:7). Right at the heart of the ultimate community is a culture of acceptance. 1. WHO IS ACCEPTED IN THE UTLIMATE COMMUNITY? “Accept one another” (Romans 15:7a) Everyone is acceptable in the ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: *other

The Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 3, 2007

People will let you down, but God never will.

The Lord is a faithful God: • “Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands” (Deuteronomy 7:9). • “He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ, Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 27, 2007

The body of Christ is one unit. Regardless of our race, our nationality or our social status, we are all one in the body of Christ.

I had friends in Scotland. They were Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Mary McNeill; they served in China when the Japanese invaded China they were interned in China. They were interned with Eric Liddell. Eric became famous because of the movie made of him, Chariots of Fire. He won an Olympic gold medal in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Soft And Effeminate Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2004

Sometimes love is pointed and hurts.

A SOFT AND EFFEMINATE CHRISTIANITY HORATIUS BONAR ON BIBLICAL REPROOF AND CORRECTION - Circa 1890 "There is some danger of falling into a soft and effeminate Christianity, under the plea of a lofty and ethereal theology. Christianity was born for endurance; not an exotic, but a hardy plant, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Toolbox

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 23, 2011

The Toolbox necessary to STAY Christians

The Christian’s toolbox Every Christian should have a toolbox of helpful things designed to help him STAY a Christian. Just as you would need a 15mm socket-wrench to change your OIL; You also need tools for being a better Christian. The Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Warning Light

Contributed by Jonathan Barcus on Dec 5, 2009

God allows the warning light to go on in our lives to let us know that something is wrong. We need to get on our knees in prayer and allow God to fix the problem.

God’s Warning Light Psalms 51:4-13 Recently I had the "check engine" light come on in our vehical and there is nothing worse then that paticular light because you don’t have a clue as to what it indicates. The only thing you can do is take it to a sevice center and find out what is wrong. God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:4-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Influence

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 6, 2009

God, through His Holy Spirit, has given to each believer spiritual gifts. These gifts are given to men so they can be used to bless others.

Christmas season- invokes- many thoughts/emotions- as well as advertisements … (show picture- American Humanist Association) No God? … No Problem! Be good for goodness’ sake. Humanism is the idea that you can be good without a belief in God. This ad poses an interesting question- can people truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Fulfilling Our Commitment Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

Every era, every generation has the same responsibility - to rebuild the temple of God.

“Fulfilling Our Commitment” Book 1 Psalms 1-41 (corresponds to Genesis) Man with God Book II Psalms 42-72 (corresponds to Exodus) Slavery, bondage and freedom Book III Psalms 73-89 (corresponds to Leviticus) Tabernacle worship Book IV Psalms 90-106 (corresponds to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Heeding His Call

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 3, 2013

Today is pledge day, for the next 2 years, we will start our phase 2 of our building project raising over one million dollars. Sermon is based upon this great day, and remember, "We give into what we believe in."

Heeding His Call Nehemiah 1:1-4NLT These are the memoirs of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah. In late autumn, in the month of Kislev, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes’ reign, I was at the fortress of Susa. 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came to visit me with some other men who had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thou Art Faithful

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Mar 5, 2013

This sermon was preached last December 8, 2012 during the silver Anniversary of Filipino International Christian Church United Arab Emirates.

Thou Art Faithful Psalm 100:1-5 Psalm 100 A psalm. For giving grateful praise. 1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow In Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2013

Christians need to let go of the world and take hold of God's word to enjoy God's grace and avoid God's wrath.

How We Grow in Christ It’s called failure to thrive, (FTT), and it usually occurs in the first two years of life. This is a growth condition that can be fatal if it is not addressed and repaired. FTT may be organic (OFTT) meaning there is something wrong with the baby’s body that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ