Sermons on Wide Door:

From Behind Closed Doors

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 9, 2011

Sermon for Ascension Sunday, 2011

Luke 24: 44 – 53 / From Behind Closed Doors Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s together with the answer to the puzzle that should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Check Your Attitude At The Door

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• Tonight I want us to examine our attitude. Our attitude is a key factor to having success in our life. • As Christians, we must live with the expectation that God is going to do something good for me today. • God wants to bless us; however we must h

Introduction • Tonight I want us to examine our attitude. Our attitude is a key factor to having success in our life. • As Christians, we must live with the expectation that God is going to do something good for me today. • God wants to bless us; however we must have an ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Closes The Door

Contributed by Jason Miller on Mar 29, 2010

A story of someone that wanted to do something for God, but God told him no. Instead of letting his human nature take over and throwing a temper tantrum, or becoming jealous or callous, he did everything he could to enable the person that God had called t

When God Closes the Door, Don’t Build a Wall in Front of It 1Chronicles 22:1-11 First, I just want to say it’s good to be back behind this pulpit. I really missed not being able to share with you a month ago, when my turn came around. It would’ve been a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:7-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Open Doors Of Opportunity (1) Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 21, 2014

Churches can be missional (other-centered) or tribal (self-centered). This first lesson reminds us of the need for awareness of others and opportunities to act on their behal -- in word and in deed.

Before we have our lesson this morning, there are two things I want to bring to your attention for PRAYER. 1. On September 21, there will be a Satanic Meeting in OKC at the Civic Center a. One purpose is to perform blasphemous acts directed against b. Another purpose is God their attempt to combat ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Doors Of Opportunity (2) Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2014

Are we open or closed as a congregation? Is the work and worship about us only or do we include others?

1. St Catherine's Monastery One of the oldest monasteries in the world is Saint Catherine's. Built by Emperor Justinian to protect the monks in the region, St. Catherine's sits at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. The walls are made of granite and are between 8 and 35 meters tall. Up until last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Door Leads To The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 21, 2020

Looking at I AM statements of Jesus. Combining the statements I AM the Door and I AM the Good Shepherd.

I am the Door / Good Shepherd John 10:1-14 May 24, 2020 I am standing in a doorway . . . because that’s part of what we’re talking about today. I want you to think about a time . . . maybe 15 - 20 years ago, and if you’ve got kids around you who won’t remember that time, tell them how you never ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Door Of The Sheep Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Jun 19, 2020

Week 4 of our discovering Jesus series: I am the door of the sheep

Welcome back to Week 4 of our discovering Jesus series. Jesus is the greatest name in all of history—even those that try to deny his divinity recognize that this man named Jesus existed—there is no denying this—there is just too much physical evidence related to Jesus, but many still deny the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Philadelphia: The Church With The Open Door

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 9, 2020

Like Smyrna, the Lord offered only encouragement for Philadelphia, with no rebuke. They were a people of little strength, and yet they held great potential. Christ promised to open doors no man could close. He reminded them of His preeminence and the security of their future.

Philadelphia – The Church with the Open Door Revelation 3: 7-13 Philadelphia is the sixth church addressed by Jesus. Like Smyrna, Jesus offered no rebuke, only encouragement for their faithfulness and endurance in the midst of opposition. Jesus knew they were a people of “little strength,” and yet ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

One Door And Only One Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2020

What does it mean for Jesus to be "the door?" And why should that matter to us?

There’s a cute little children’s song about Jesus that goes this way: “One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, inside and outside, on which side are you? One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, I want the inside - on which side are you? “One Lord, and only one and yet the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Huddled Behind Closed Doors

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 14, 2020

Today, many are huddled behind closed doors, fearing the dreadful disease - Coronavirus.

Message/Devotion April 19, 2020 John 20:19-31 Huddled Behind Closed Doors As I read today’s gospel message, it was abundantly clear to me that today masses of people are huddled behind closed doors due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Some are in a self-imposed lockdown. Some are in a lockdown ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Up And Bar The Door

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

a 20th Century Poem that gave me insight.

Get Up And Bar The Door Matthew 6:5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has A Door Open

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 20, 2019

The door today is open to all who will come to him.

GOD HAS A DOOR OPEN Revelation 3:8 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. (1) Noah had a door open for him. Hebrews 11: 7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Door And The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015

Jesus said, "I Am the Door," and "I am the Good Shepherd." But what does this mean for us? 1. Jesus wants to guide us. 2. Jesus wants to guard us. 3. Jesus wants to give to us.

Jesus is the Door and the Good Shepherd John 10:1-18 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 9, 2014 *Did Jesus ever claim to be God? -- The answer is: Yes He did, very often and very clearly. In fact, this was the main charge against the Lord from the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Knock On Opportunity’s Door! Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017

Prayer must be foundational to action. When you have prayed, expect God to give you an answer. When He does, get to work on the things you can do and watch God work through you.

Ruth: Knock on Opportunity’s Door! Ruth 3:1-11 1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? 2 “Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. 3 “Wash ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Opened Door Of Hope And Promise

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 2, 2017

When a door is opened what lies behind the door is revealed. John saw an opened door. What was behind that door?

An Opened Door…..of Hope and Promise "Behold, a door ... opened in heaven" Revelation 4:1 An open door… You may not have thought about it much but you have been walking through doors most all of your life They have been all sizes, all weights, all colors. In John 10:9 Jesus describes himself as ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational