SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on The Open Door:

showing 1,546-1,560 of 111,366
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Laren Whaley avatar

    The Matter Of Thomas

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Apr 17, 2023
     | 2,875 views

    This morning’s message brings us behind closed doors with the disciples in those bewildering first days after Resurrection.

    The Matter of Thomas John 20:19 - 29 (NKJV) 19Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20When He had said this, He ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Always Pray, Never Give Up

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,330 views

    Praying to God as His sons and daughters is an honor. We should beat down the doors to heaven and seek God's will.

    Do you wonder what some of Jesus’ parables mean? Do you ever feel like Jesus’ message is obscure and obtuse? “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God have been given to you, but to them, I speak in parables” (Lk. 8:10). Well, there is not room for misunderstanding ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steve Ely avatar

    A Power Grab Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 4,175 views

    An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

    Unlocked Pt. 1 - A Power Grab I. Introduction It may be truth. It may simply be legend, but either way it is a story worth retelling. I have told it to you before but stay with me. Harry Houdini, the famed escape artist, issued a challenge wherever he went. He could be locked in any jail cell in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    A Place Holder Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,069 views

    An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

    Unlocked Pt. 3 - A Place Holder I. Introduction If you don't believe an unlocked door is just as strong and restrictive as a locked door if you don’t know that the door is unlocked, then all you need to do is google bank robbery failures. Watch footage of stupid criminals who push a door open ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kyle Campbell avatar

    Challenges Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jun 1, 2022
     | 1,251 views

    In 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, Paul appealed to the Corinthians for mutual openness in affection and in speech. His own heart is open wide to them, but both he and they know why they can’t reciprocate as fully as they should.

    Introduction. In 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, Paul appealed to the Corinthians for mutual openness in affection and in speech. His own heart is open wide to them, but both he and they know why they can’t reciprocate as fully as they should. Some of them have an uneasy conscience about their continuing ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Purpose Of The Church- Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 31,045 views

    The church is not to stop once we get a person in the door and on the church roll. Our work just begins at that point

    INTRODUCTION • Talk about the goal of a baseball team. Get people across home plate. Don’t push the details of the analogy. • Does a team cheer and quit when it gets a person to 1st base or 3rd base? They will cheer because they expect to bring that person around the bases to score. • At the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    Can The Community Depend On Shipps Baptist Church?

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,167 views

    If we were to close our church doors today, would the community even know we were gone?

    Can the Community Depend on Shipps Baptist? Jonah 1:4-6 Not too long ago, I read a statement I have not been able to get off my mind ever since. You may recall it and then again maybe it didn’t sink in to your mind. Here’s the statement: If Shipps Baptist Church were to close its doors tonight, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Standing In The Way Of The Spiritual Progress Of Others Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,571 views

    This message looks at how we sometimes block the door for spiritual seekers and keep them from finding God.

    BIG IDEA: We can point people to God, but we can also stand in their way. - Matthew 23:13. - The idea here is blocking the door or pointing someone in the wrong direction. - This is something we should pause and consider how heartbreaking the image is: someone seeking spiritual truth, someone ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCosker avatar

    Refocusing Vision

    Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,628 views

    I believe that every local church has a Divine commission and purpose. Seeking God will unlock the doors to that purpose

    Text Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 5:13-16 Focus Every Christian has the responsibility and privilege to share the gospel Introduction This morning we are going to begin a time of refocusing in which we will focus on one main question this morning, “Why does the North Hinsdale Community Church Exist, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    22 Years Of Benefits

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 20, 2020
     | 3,443 views

    This is one of the last sermons Pastor Chuck Brooks preached before the doors of GraceWay Church were closed.

    The psalmist says, “Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! Selah” (Psalm 68:19 NKJV) Another psalm provides us with this word of blessing to the Lord: Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Increase Our Faith For Total Dependence

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 20, 2022
     | 1,112 views

    The rich ruler wants to know what to do for salvation. Jesus slams the door on him. Why? Find out.

    10.23.22 Luke 18:18–30 18 A certain ruler asked Jesus, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 Jesus asked him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good, except one—God. 20 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery. You shall not murder. You shall not steal. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dan Thompkins avatar

    A Subtle Intrusion

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Feb 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    “Every time God’s people suffer destruction it is because the deceiver has been allowed just a little foothold in the door.

    A Subtle Intrusion A SUBTLE INTRUSION Sunday, 7/21~/07 A.M. PPHC Text: Matt. 24: 3-4 “And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eston Williams avatar

    Lord, Give Me Patience....now!"

    Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,530 views

    Patience is a gift of the Spirit to be openned each day, not a form of self discipline to be mastered.

    On Tuesday mornings at 7 a.m., I meet with a group of six men where we offer each other support, encouragement and accountability as each of us seek to live like Jesus lived and love like Jesus loved. Last Tuesday one of the men in the group asked us all to pray for him to be more patient. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    He's Alive; I'm Forgiven; Heaven's Gates Are Opened Wide

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Mar 25, 2021
     | 5,147 views

    Sunrise Service - He's Alive by Don Francisco - a perfect blend of words and music that communicates powerful truths.

    There is a new, old song that I have loved ever since the first time I heard it. It’s new in the sense that’s it’s not a hymn of yesteryear but it’s old b/c it was first released in 1977 & some of you weren’t even alive then – 41 years ago. I wish I could play the guitar & sing it for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dr. TONY YOUNG Jr. avatar

    More Than Enough!

    Contributed by Dr. Tony Young Jr. on Mar 11, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,827 views

    Pastor TB Young shares an encouraging message on how a poverty-stricken window cries out and leaves having NOT ENOUGH and enters into a new destiny of having MORE THAN ENOUGH. God wants to do the same thing for you and your family.

    GREETINGS PRAYER TEXT: 2 Kings 4:1-7 2Kings 4:1 ¶ A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, "Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal