Sermons on tombs opened:

Open My Life Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001

The purpose of fellowship is to enable us to live for God everywhere we go.

This past Monday and Tuesday I attended the annual all boards¡¦ retreat for our state ministry at Waycross Retreat Center down in Brown County. I was there as a new member our state Board of Christian Education. It was a time for getting better acquainted with other colleagues around the state. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21, Acts 2:44

Denomination: Church Of God

Beyond The Open Door

Contributed by Kevin Phillips on Mar 15, 2002

Examines scriptural open doors of oportunity before today’s Christians and today’s church.

I. Introduction Key Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13 “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2002

This is a sermon preached to a church in danger of becoming discouraged over a lack of recent growth.

Welcome once again to WestShore Community Church. It’s been twenty-seven months since we began weekly services, and during that time we’ve been through a lot together. We’ve shared times of rejoicing and celebration – Linda and Scott’s wedding, for instance, and the birth of their daughter Hope. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Opening The Windows Of Heaven

Contributed by John Miller on Jan 16, 2003

God wants to give everyone blessings no matter what the circumstances are.

OPENING THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN Read: 2 Kings 7:1-17 Intro: This morning I want to talk about the blessings of God that he wants to give everyone no matter what the circumstances are. When I was growing up, we sang that chorus-“The windows of Heaven are open, the blessings are falling tonight, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

This sermon encourages hearers to allow Jesus, the Great Physician, to heal the blindness of their hearts.

OPEN OUR EYES Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: ILL> Hymns & Haws Dentists Hymn - Crown Him with Many Crowns Contractors Hymn - The Church is One Foundation Weather Forecasters Hymn - There Shall be Showers of Blessing Optometrist - Open My Eyes Tailors - Holy, Holy, Holy Bakers - I Need Thee ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Heaven Opens

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 1, 2003

I recently saw a sign for a store advertising a grand opening. The store manager boasted of great give-a-ways and all sort of wonderful prizes. However, none of these things compare to what we gain when Heaven opens.

In our text Heaven opened to show Peter a vision from God of our world,both Jews, Gentiles and Samaritans. God also showed Peter that he would have to work among the unbelief, prejudices, and despair of this world. Heaven opened to give Peter a promise of continual divine assistance. (1) Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Open Up The Sky

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Dec 12, 2003

This message teaches us that everything we possess or get from God comes ONLY by revelation.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Open up the Sky Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:12-14, Numbers 6:8-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church With The Open Door

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003

A sermon on the church at Philadelphia. What does a open door mean ?

THE CHURCH WITH AN OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-13 Letter written to Church at Philadelphia(brotherly love) Written by Christ who has the keys to unlock doors that are locked..and lock doors that are open. This shows his sovereignty, and superiority over the church. If Jesus desires for something to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Open Invitation" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

How do we respond to God’s invitation?

Iliff and Saltillo UM church November 24, 2002 Thanksgiving Message "God’s Open Invitation" Isaiah 25: 6-9 Luke 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION: This week is Thanksgiving. You probably have certain traditions and special ways you celebrate with family and friends. More than likely you will have turkey ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9, Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Curtain Torn Open

Contributed by Michael Hoke on Apr 17, 2003

Ways Jesus identified with us on the cross other than the physical pain. He is calling us to identify with Him to find our breakthroughs.

Illustration: (Recuperating in her hospital bed in Southwest Germany, Army Private First Class Jessica Lynch had several requests for her doctors: pink casts for her fractured legs and arm, a new hairbrush and a menu of turkey and steamed carrots for when she was stable enough to eat solid food. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Throw Open The Windows Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2004

God has promised that we could be blessed. Wheat do we have to do and what will he do?

I was in McKay, a community just off the Great Barrier Reef in Australia when it happened. We were there on holidays, which was to include a diving trip on the reef and a trip to a Alligator reserve and also a visit with Kevin Hudson, a pastor friend of mine. Kev and I hadn’t seen each other for ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Keeping An Open Heart Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Continue hearing what the Lord has to teach us about HOPE.

Introduction: Continue in hearing what the Lord has to teach us about hope. As a means of review and introduction…I want to begin by distinguishing three types of hope. Those based on… · Promises (of God) – “He will…” (Anchor) Began on Easter Sunday… the resurrection of Jesus Christ is our ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Mouth Disease

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 21, 2003

People in the church need to avoid getting the open mouth disease. This disease always originates from the heart. If the heart is not guarded and taken care off it will have a heart attack and cause open mouth disease to pour out onto all that are in its

Open Mouth Disease? Thesis: People in the church need to avoid getting the open mouth disease. This disease always originates from the heart. If the heart is not guarded and taken care off it will have a heart attack and cause open mouth disease to pour out onto all that are in its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ears Wide Open Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 4 of 15

EARS WIDE OPEN (EX 5:1-12:30) A father once tried to talk to his son about how college was going. The father said, "How are things going?" The son said, "Good." The father said, "And the dormitory?" He said, "Good." The father said, "How are your studies going?" He said, "Good." The father ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tear Open The Roof

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about getting people to Jesus anyway we can.

Imagine if someone all of a sudden began banging on the roof. Then a hole opened up. We are being showered with sheetrock and debris. Then, slowly, a cot is let down through the hole in the roof with a man lying on it. Could you imagine someone so desperate to get to Church that they would open ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan