Sermons on Unlocking:

Obedience To The Lord

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

Obedience is the key to growth

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * April 2, 2006 AM Read, Pray, Witness and Obey. 4 Essentials, I’ve heard ‘em my entire life. What is it to obey? Obedience- being in agreement (harmony and union) with and submission to another’s authority and rules It is a KEY to unlocking doors in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

I believe God does intend His teachings to be taken seriously. So He not only speaks the words, "Peace on earth, good will toward men," but He gives us the key to unlocking the door to peace so we really can attain it.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2023) TEXT: Proverbs 25:21-22; Exodus 23:4-5; Isaiah 9:6; Acts 2:38 A. It’s the Sunday after Christmas & the beginning of a New Year, & our hearts are still full of the hymns that we sang proclaiming the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:21-22, Exodus 23:4-5, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Binding Up And Letting Loose

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Jun 8, 2012

The Apostles were given keys of a sort and the power to bind and loose.

Binding up and Letting Loosing By Rev Stanley Baker Matthew 16:13-20 During the time of Jesus the caring of keys was a symbol of the delegated power of opening and closing. The Apostles were given keys of a sort and the power to bind and loose. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Doorways To Evangelism

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2001

Have we explored every possible way we can use the doorways of our church buildings to give the unchurced and unsaved access to Jesus Christ?

DESPITE LIVING UNDER THE TEACHING OF JESUS CHRIST FOR NEARLY THREE YEARS THE DISCIPLES ARE NOW HUDDLED TOGETHER BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IN UTTER CONFUSION. WHY? JESUS HAD DIED ON THE CROSS AND THEN BURIED, BUT REPORTS STARTED TO SURFACE THAT JESUS HAD BEEN SEEN ALIVE OUTSIDE THE TOMB. UNFORTUNATELY, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In God’s Promises”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 9, 2025

Obedience to God’s word is our declaration of faith and the key to unlocking God's promises. Today, as part of our series on elevating our discipleship to the next level, I want to explore how we can receive God’s promises through immediate, complete, and joyful obedience.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living in God’s Promises” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcmzI59k0rs Here's a question I’d like you to consider for a moment. Who in the Bible showed the greatest faith? Was it Noah, who built the Ark? Was it Abraham, the father of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Deuteronomy 5:33, Psalm 119:60, Psalm 119:2, James 4:11, Psalm 119:47, 1 John 5:3, Psalm 119:111-112  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

T Is For Temptation Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "temptation"

Introduction 1. Keys... These are my keys (explain what my different keys do...focusing on unlocking things) Keys are very important... They unlock other things... Cars...trucks...motorcycles...homes...sheds... Safety deposit boxes and much more... In fact, the word KEY means among other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 141:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

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

Kingdom Keys To Supernatural Breakthroughs Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025

In the Kingdom of God, breakthroughs are not by chance but by divine principles. Jesus has given us access to supernatural breakthroughs through the keys of the Kingdom (Matthew 16:19)

KINGDOM KEYS TO SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGHS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:19, Isaiah 45:2-3 "And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19, Isaiah 45:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keys To Open Doors

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 9, 2025

Open doors symbolise divine opportunities, breakthroughs, and access granted by God for advancement, blessing, and fulfilment of destiny.

KEYS TO OPEN DOORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7-8 Key Verse: “I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.” (Revelation 3:8, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19, Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Opens The Door - 1 John 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 25, 2005

Faith is the key that opens the doors to many spiritual truths and divine experiences in our life.

Faith opens the doors! Thesis: Faith is the key that opens the doors to many spiritual truths and divine experiences in our life. Video Illustration: From backstage Volume 2 “Faith In the White House” Scripture Text: 1 John 5:1-21 1Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not What You Know...it's Who You Know PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores truly knowing Jesus as our King, understanding our kinship with Him, and embracing the keys to His kingdom through faith and understanding.

Good morning, cherished brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today as we open God's Word together. The very book that serves as our compass, our comfort, and our constant reminder of God's unwavering love for us. Today, we find ourselves in the Gospel of Matthew, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:54-58

Topics: Know Him

Joshua’s Gigantic Faith

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 14, 2024

The source of Joshua’s faith is his alignment to God’s will or his knowledge of God’s plan. Joshua when he knew from God that defeating the 5 kings was God’s will, he went to the extent of stopping the sun in order to carry out God's plan.

And the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not fear them, for I have delivered them into your hand; not a man of them shall stand before you.” Joshua 10:8 Then Joshua spoke to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel: Sun, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-13

Applying God’s Promises Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 10, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the importance of applying God's promises and the benefits that come from doing so.

As children of God, we have been given a treasure trove of promises in His Word that are meant to guide, comfort, and empower us. However, simply knowing these promises is not enough; we must apply them to our lives to experience their transformative power. In this sermon, we will explore the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4, Hebrews 4:12

Desperate Times - What Would You Do?

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 8, 2005

This sermon is designed to challenge traditional church thinking regarding waiting for "open doors", faith requirements to healing, and the true illness of the lost.

(This first paragraph was actually a list of bullet points to comment on, and transition through into the beginnning of the message. They will not have a flow like the remainder of the transcript that follows after this opening paragraph) Tonight I want to challenge your thinking. Let me begin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Rewards Of Seeking God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

The Bible clearly affirms that God is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Seeking God is not in vain—there is a guaranteed return for every spiritual investment made in pursuing His presence.

THE REWARDS OF SEEKING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 34:10, Proverbs 8:17–21, Isaiah 45:19 INTRODUCTION: The Bible clearly affirms that God is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Seeking God is not in vain—there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 34:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God