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When One Door Closes, Another Opens: God's Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Sometimes our disappointments in life can become God's appointments, so don't let closed doors bother you. The things we think of as failures and problems can often end up being blessings in disguise.

In life, we often encounter doors of opportunity that open and close before us. But are these doors being opened and closed by God? While the exact phrase "When God shuts one door, He opens another" is not found in the Bible, it aligns with the truth that we will explore in this sermon. We will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Topics: Apologetics General

We Are His Hands

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

• We are Jesus ambassadors to others here on this earth. • We are His hands and his feet to be a blessing to all those we come in contact with. • It’s my hope as we get ready to go back out into the world • That we recognize that we are Jesus hand an

We Are His Hands Michael Jordan is considered by some to be the greatest athlete of all time. • He finished his star-studded career with an incredible performance. • Time was winding down on the NBA championship game. • The Chicago Bulls were down by one basket. • The ball was passed to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian Church

The Fig Tree And Judgment Series

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Aug 17, 2018

So many people when they think of judgment they believe that it is a negative thing, but it is all about the outcome. If you are being judged or assessed on your performance and then rewarded for your effort it is a good thing, when you know you did your very best.

JUDGMENT! There are a number of judgements found in the Bible. So many people when they think of judgment they believe that it is a negative thing, but it is all about the outcome. If you are being judged or assessed on your performance and then rewarded for your effort it is a good thing, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: *other

"A Proper Perspective"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 31, 2002

We need a “Proper Perspective” about what matters most in life and the Apostle Paul will instruct us today about what God expects. When we know that, when we live like that we can look back on our lives with a sense of real accomplishment!

Southern Hills Baptist Church November 3rd 2002 Philippians 2:3-4 “A proper motivation” By Pastor Mark Hensley 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Uncensored: Anger Uncensored Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

We’ve been in this series called Christianity uncensored. We’ve been looking through the book of James. James was the half brother of Jesus. James brings a lot of really powerful and straight up teaching. He’s just peeling the facade back and laying out w

Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #5: Anger Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite Anger can be a reality in our lives. There is a term for anger on the road and it’s road rage. There is a Web site called roadragers.com that gives some interesting statistics. It says that when you are on the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Part 3 "good Friday" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2019

Hope is a significant key to finding in the journey of life because it is a wonderful gift from God. Hope will become a source of strength, power and courage in the face of life’s severest trials. Hope will bring you joy when you think there is no joy!

Series: Find Joy in the Journey Scripture Text Series: Phil. 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Sermon 2: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3, Hebrews 6:19-20, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Critical Element Of Faith”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009

The theme of these verses is found in 2:17. They were having faith problems, that due to lack of attention, had gotten out of hand. The sad thing is they were unaware of just how bad it was, what they were thinking and doing as a result of their weakene

“THE CRITICAL ELEMENT OF FAITH” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com MALACHI 2:17-3:6 The theme of these verses is found in 2:17. They were having faith problems, that due to lack of attention, had gotten out of hand. The sad thing is they were unaware of just how bad it was, what they were ...read more

Funeral Jimbo Carroll Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jun 18, 2009

I would like to open the Scripture for you, family members and friends of Jimbo, our friend who commited suicide. And let the word of God comfort you and comfort me… Not prejudices, not gossip, not what readers of the local newspaper are thinking, but wha

Funeral Jimbo Carroll I was a senior in high school when one of my neighbors, George, committed suicide. He was 19 the only son his mother, a poor widow, Mrs. Maria. He hung himself because some friends made fun of him… Mrs. Maria mourned over the terrible loss of her only son was not her only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Are You Imprinted? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 10, 2014

Many of us don’t realize that when we are born, and as we are raised, we are imprinted with a value set that comes from this age. It makes it impossible to think clearly about how the universe really operates. But in Jesus, there finally is clarity.

It’s really encouraging when you get good news about something, isn’t it? The Apostle Paul has gotten some really good news about the people living in Ephesus. The gospel first reached Ephesus in Acts 19. The people he met had been baptized into John’s baptism. They had incomplete ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When The Mountain Won't Move...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 5, 2016

The problem is, when we hear the word mountain, we immediately relate it to our own capabilities. And we begin to think literally about how much dynamite and explosives it would take to move "our heaven and earth" size of dilemma, or mountain!

When the mountain won't move... Illus. By James Davis Some time ago a man was staying in a chalet in the Swiss Alps. Early one morning he heard what sounded like an earthquake. Hurriedly he got out of bed and ran to the front desk and asked if there was something wrong, if the mountains were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enjoying God's Countless Thoughts About You - Psalm 139:17-24 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 28, 2025

What does God think about you? Explore Psalm 139's encouraging message of God's intimate, infinite thoughts about you and the surprising call to stand boldly for His honor in a world that rejects Him.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Psalm 139:1 O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:17-24

8 Highly Practical Prayers To Pray Over Your Leader Series

Contributed by Earma Brown on May 8, 2006

It’s hard to imagine the darkness that won’t be held back if we don’t pray or the good that will not come because we haven’t prayed. The list below is not a comprehensive list of prayers. We have only scratched the surface with what can and should be pray

Our pastors and leaders are gifts to the body of Christ and as a result serve on the frontlines of the battle of faith. Saturday night can be one of the toughest times on the frontlines for a pastor. Any night before he feeds the sheep can be stressful. Why? Because the pastor’s number one enemy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quit Prancing Around Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 21, 2012

Are you doing your spiritual disciplines for the pat on the back? Giving to the needy, praying, and fasting is to be done in secret not so all can see your spiritual works of righteousness. It’s about giving not getting! It’s about God getting the glory n

Series: Cliff Hangers Introduction: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of exhilaration. Some people would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should I Be Baptized?

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

I guess my dad summed it up pretty simply. In fact, I was taken back at his statement. He said,“You know how I would answer that question, why I should be baptized? Because the Bible says to do it.”

Why Should I Be Baptized? Introduction: Last week we took a look at several facts concerning Biblical baptism. Just a recap: The Authority = In the name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit The Method = 5 requirements o Water o Much water o Going to the water o Going down into the water o Coming up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Ain't Over

Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on May 6, 2005

NO matter what life may deal out to us we can stand tall knowing that God has purposed our lives and because He has spoken into our spirits, we can keep faith that His word will not return back void.

Scriptural Text: Psalms 118:17 -18 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. Sermonic Topic: It Ain’t Over There are no two ways about it, in the life of every person we sometimes find that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:17-18

Denomination: Methodist