Sermons on Tombs Opened:

Windows Blown Out Or Open? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 8, 2002

God’s mercy is available to us, whether we call on Him in disasters only or whether we are constantly in His presence. But how much more ready we would be for disaster if we cultivated His presence. A sermon for the 9/11 anniversary.

(Singing): “Sitting by the window praying, waiting for the break of day; sitting by the window praying, hearing what God might say.” (Repeat) Of all the images which linger, a year later, of the events of last September 11, none is more haunting than the picture of people falling from the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Let Jesus "Open The Door"

Contributed by Neal Gray on Mar 17, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor preaches on how we want to be effective servants of the King. But more than our desire is required. Jesus must allow us to succeed in His work here on earth.

A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let Jesus "Open the Door" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Revelation 3:7-13, KJV Purpose: We want to be effective servants of the King. But more than our desire is required. Jesus must allow us to succeed in His work here on earth. Allow us, please, Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Holiness

Open Up And Say Ah!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 17, 2002

God can & will open doors for us in ministry, but we must remember to keep our focus on Him. We cannot afford to look at those things which would deter us from God’s will.

Stand & Read - Rev. 3:7-13 "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this: [8] ’I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, James 4:10

Denomination: Other

What Will Your Key Open?

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

The key to seeing the miracles of God is faith

" WHAT WILL YOUR KEY OPEN?" MARK 5:25-34 HAVE YOU EVER WATCHED THE PRICE IS RIGHT? SOMETIMES I WISH THAT I COULD GO ON THAT SHOW AND WIN ALL THE PRIZES BECAUSE I ENJOY PLAYING ALL THE GAMES. ONE OF THE ONES THAT I LIKE IS CALLED THE MAGIC KEY. YOU HAVE TO GUESS AT THE PRICE OF A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Through The Open Door Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 7, 2003

6th in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

OVERCOMING THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR REVELATION 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION: The church we have before us today is a church doing things right. A church with a positive presence in its community and in its world. A church, which by this account also breaks many of the so-called characteristics of what today ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Opened Eyes, And Burning Hearts

Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 25, 2002

What happens with Divinity,and humanity unite.

Opened Eyes, and Burning Hearts. Unaware of the reality of the resurrection of Christ, two men embarked on a two hour journey, that was interrupted by the son of God himself. They spake as if he were just another prophet, and believed as if he were still dead, all the while, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Re-Opening The Old Wells

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 30, 2002

After Abraham’s death the Philistines stopped up the wells that his servants had dug. Isaac began a reclamation project by having the wells dug again. This outline submits that Satan will endeavor to fill with debris the spiritual wells of our life...an

RE-OPENING THE OLD WELLS Genesis 26:13-22 There was much in the life of Isaac from which we can benefit. His unrelenting determination to patiently face any challenge is evident by the manner in which he had the wells his father Abraham had dug re-opened and new wells dug. Inasmuch as he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus With Open Eyes Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001

A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible Study by C. Nystrom to aid in story telling abilities

SEEING JESUS WITH OPEN EYES JOHN 9:1-41 QUESTION: HOW DO YOU SEE JESUS? We want to see Jesus, and hear Him, and know Him. But sometimes we encounter times in our lives when we almost deaf and dumb and unfeeling to His touch. Yet, if we really think about it and review our lives with Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Schoolyard Violence (Opening The Circle)

Contributed by David Swinney on May 11, 2001

The only Biblical, Christian response to the violence of our society is to let the love of Jesus be the rule for the way that we treat others.

Schoolyard Violence (Opening the Circle) Matthew 5: 21-26; 38-48 Sunday Morning, March 11, 2001 Introduction: The Bus Ride Home The boy was already a little worried when he walked up the stairs to of the school bus. He was running late that afternoon, and the front seats, the ones near the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ambassadors With Wide Open Hearts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001

The cross teaches us to allow ourselves to be misused in the name of giving so that others might find salvation; the alternative is to hoard and thus to lose.

The woman answered a knock on her door, and found there a homeless man who said that he was looking for odd jobs to do so that he could earn a little money. “Well,” she said, “around the back of my house I do have a porch that needs painting. Can you handle a paint brush?” He said that he could, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Open The Eyes Of My Heart

Contributed by Greg Glassford on Aug 7, 2001

GOD IS IN THE CORRECTIVE VISION BUSINESS! GOD IS IN THE EYE-OPENING BUSINESS! WHEN GOD OPENS EYES, THINGS BECOME VERY, VERY CLEAR.

MARK 8:22-25 (read) INTRODUCTION How many of you wear glasses, contacts, or have had Laser Eye Surgery to correct a vision difficulty? Now you can see BETTER! ILLUSTRATION When I was in the First Grade, one day while walking home from school I began running through a backyard only to find myself ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25, Matthew 20:29-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Philadelphia--Church Of The Open Door" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Christ opens the right doors for us, and encourages us when life hurts.

Philadelphia-"Church of the Open Door" Revelation 3:7-13 The Letters to the Seven Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Imagine the heartache of an athlete striving to qualify for the Olympic team, only to be disqualified by a technicality. Consider ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Congregational

Walking Through Open Doors Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 20, 2005

Does the American church remember what the Great Commission really is?

October 16, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 4:2-6 Subject: Witnessing Title: Walking Through Open Doors In the four years that we have been in this church much of my preaching ministry has been spent on the subject of the importance of witnessing. I’ve shared what the bible says about it, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Glory Through An Open Door Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 6, 2005

Your labour is never in vain, keep praying, keep digging, and keep seeking. There will be a release of Glory.

Isa 64:1-3 “Oh that you would rend the heavens! That you would come down! That the mountains may shake at your Presence.” An Open heaven ~ Jacob received angelic visitation and the Nation of Israel was born Peter had a trance when heaven opened and the Gentiles received Salvation as a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church With An Open Door Anointing

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Aug 13, 2005

This sermon is about the 6th of the 7 churches that Jesus sent a personal message unto; the church in Philadelphia. Because they had been faithful and kept the commands of Jesus, He gives them an "OPEN DOOR" of anointing that no man, not even Satan could

The Seven Churches of Asia: Sermon #06: The Church in Philadelphia: The Faithful Church With an Open Door Anointing Introduction: Our text brings us to the 6th of the 7 local churches that Jesus send a "personal Messsage" unto. The Town of Philadelphia: Known as "The City of Brotherly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Genesis 1:1