Sermons on Wide Door:

Preparing For People

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 26, 2003

Are you ready to receive 3000 people today? 1000?500? 5? 1? What do we need to do to prepare to receive those that God has placed just outside our doors?

Tell the person next to you, “It’s no coincidence… that you are here.” “God brought you here!” We need to understand that the only reason people talk about God, or come to church, is because God draws them. That is why we need to be prepared. Bob called his wife from work in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Message For Us

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 27, 2006

A message for believers & seekers alike, regarding how Jesus stands at the door and knocks. The seeker should feel drawn towards Jesus, and the beliver might feel a little ashamed at how we treat Jesus.

Please turn to REVELATION 3:14-22. This is our main text for this message. ‘To the angel of the church in Laodicea, write: ‘These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

From Fear To Boldness Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 14, 2015

How was it that the disciples of Jesus went from locking the doors in fear of the Jews to giving them the message about what a mess they had made of things, how do we boldly approach our faith?

Sermon: from fear to boldness. There was a shift that occurred in the lives of the disciples. I remember as a young boy doing things for the first time and a lot of them involved overcoming fear, swimming across the Maitai River, riding a bike, riding a bike no handed, riding a bike down the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Halloween, An Aroma Of Fear Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 12, 2015

It is that time of the year when writers create horror stories and performers act out scenes that may unsettle people enough to want to check their doors, windows, closets and even take a look under the bed.

An Aroma of Fear God's Sovereignty In Horror Productions It is that time of the year when writers create horror stories and performers act out scenes that may unsettle people enough to want to check their doors, windows, closets and even take a look under the bed, perhaps even more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 7, 2011

3 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. What is the tragedy? The tragedies of unrepentance are a Lost...

THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-III—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why don’t I have the relationship to God that others seem to have? Where is the power of God in my life?....Does God even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Through Prayer Pt 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 27, 2019

Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord.

Series: Find joy in the journey through Prayer! Scripture: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, 1 Chronicles 4:10, John 16:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruth The Risk Taker Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

She pushed open the door into the life of Boaz, and by her assertive risk taking pushed herself into the blood line of the Messiah. Ruth is only famous, and was only used of God, because she was a risk taker.

Fort Lee, which is now Charleston, West Virginia was under attack in 1791. Colonel George Clendenin assembled his men to ask for a volunteer to ride to Lewisberg over 100 miles away to get powder. They were almost out, and their survival depended upon a renewed supply. No one volunteered, for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

Mary Mother Of The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2020

Let’s imagine that Mary is a contestant on something like “the Price is Right” or some other TV game show, and the announcer is announcing what she will win when she chooses the correct door.

Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church 2020 Today we heard the familiar stories of the fall of humanity, and the redemption of humanity. The first concerns the first Adam and the first Eve, who disobeyed the Lord and lost original innocence. The second involves the second Adam, Jesus, God and man, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-20, John 19:25-34, Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is Literally Alive Right Now

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

The disciples were terrified. They hid together in their dwelling in Jerusalem, trembling with fear. They didn’t know if roman soldiers or temple guards might burst through the doors at any moment and arrest them all.

The disciples were terrified. They hid together in their dwelling in Jerusalem, trembling with fear. They didn’t know if roman soldiers or temple guards might burst through the doors at any moment and arrest them all. They might all die, just like Jesus died, scourged with whips, and nailed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Salvation Army

Moses Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 10, 2024

Overcoming fear and allowing our faith to supersede fear opens the door to see the finger of God at work around us. Growing our faith will enable us to see the glory of God in a godless society!

Sermon: Moses’ part 2 Thesis part 1: Moses saw the invisible God and it empowered him to persevere through anything and He heard God say, “What is in your hand?” He looked at the staff in his hand and God used that staff to deliver the people of Israel from slavery and bondage! God used that staff ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29, Exodus 4:2, Exodus 19:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Seek The Kingdom Matthew 7:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 22, 2025

Matthew 7:7-8 speaks directly to our relationship with God and His heart for us - For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.

Go! And Seek the Kingdom Matthew 7:7-8 Introduction Good morning, dear brothers and sisters! It is such a blessing to gather together in the presence of our Lord to worship, learn, and grow in His Word. Today, we will focus on the powerful and encouraging words of Jesus in Matthew 7:7-8. These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, James 4:2-3, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 13:44, Luke 18:1-8, Lamentations 3:22-23, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 21, 2023

To follow Jesus as your Good Shepherd, hear the Shepherd’s call, enter the Shepherd’s door, know the Shepherd’s care, rest in the Shepherd’s hand, and trust in the Shepherd’s deity.

Many years ago, Candid Camera staged their prank at an exclusive boy’s prep school where all of the students tested well above average. Candid Camera staff posed as career consultants who assessed and interviewed the brilliant young men to determine what career would be best suited to them. At ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-42, Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2024

On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a protest against the Wittenburg Church door against the church’s selling of indulgences. This was the “starting gun,” if you will, where a monk and a mallet make real and lasting changes to our entire world.

This year, we celebrate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing the 95 Theses to the Wittenburg Door. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a protest against the Wittenburg Church door against the church’s selling of indulgences. This was a catalyst to make real and lasting changes in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The Finish Line - Part 2

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 2, 2003

A retirement home resident asked some children who were touring the home if they had any questions. “Yes,” one girl said. “How old are you?” “I’m 98,” she replied proudly. Clearly impressed, the child’s eyes grew wide with wonder. “Did you start at one?”

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: A retirement home resident asked some children who were touring the home if they had any questions. “Yes,” one girl said. “How old are you?” “I’m 98,” she replied proudly. Clearly impressed, the child’s eyes grew wide with wonder. “Did you start at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

I Thirst/It Is Finished - Palm Sunday 2022 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 10, 2022

What if you spent thirty minutes in solitary thought about one of these seven statements? What if you spent thirty minutes in conversation about one or two of these seven statements? Do a wide sweep in your mind just now and see all those witnessing His crucifixion. Take it all in.

Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus Christ enters into the city of Jerusalem to make this memorable last week before His crucifixion. This week means so much as it culminates in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The cross of Jesus means so much even all these years later. Mary George was martyred ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist