Sermons on Wide Door:

A Voyage Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 24, 2021

Noah believed God, and he built an Ark to save his family. What can learn from Noah's faith, and what is there in the story of God's judgment that we need to share with the world?

(I opened by pretending to read a children story about Noah. Then I read Hebrews 11:7) “By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household.” PRAYER Now, the first part of Hebrews 11:7 tells us that God WARNED ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death And The Christian - Set Your House In Order For You Shall Die And Not Live – Was Hezekiah’s Time Up? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 22, 2023

News of impending death comes more of a shock the younger we are. What is our attitude to all this? How do we digest it mentally and emotionally? Here we look at death for a Christian, setting one’s house in order, and specifically at King Hezekiah who was about to die.

DEATH AND THE CHRISTIAN - SET YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER FOR YOU SHALL DIE AND NOT LIVE – WAS HEZEKIAH’S TIME UP? [A]. INTRODUCTION {{Isaiah 38 v 1 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, ‘SET YOUR HOUSE IN ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, Isaiah 38:21, Amos 4:12, Psalm 91:5, Psalm 91:4, 1 John 1:8-9, Revelation 1:17-18, Psalm 31:15, Isaiah 38:2-3, Isaiah 38:5-6, Isaiah 38:7-8, Isaiah 38:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church At Philadelphia

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 1, 2017

The Messenger to the CHURCH IN PHILADELPHIA identifies Himself by saying, “THESE ARE THE WORDS OF HIM WHO IS HOLY AND TRUE.” These are divine attributes. Deity is delivering the message to the church of brotherly love.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 6-19-15 Lesson: II.F: The Church at Philadelphia (3:7-13) Revelation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trust In The Lord!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 20, 2013

Trust God enough: 1. To focus on His Word (vs. 1-4). 2. To follow His guidance (vs. 5-6). God guides with: closed doors (Acts 16:6&7), divine appointments (Acts 16:6-8 & 10), dreams (Acts 16:9), a daily diet of His Word. 3. To fear the Lord (vs. 7-8).

Trust in the Lord! Proverbs 3 1-8; Acts 16:6-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 24, 2013 *Who do you trust? I trust my wife. And I know many good, Godly Christians I would trust with my life. But standing over and above all, we can trust God! The cross of Jesus Christ proves ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Lamb's Blood SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Our text takes place on the eve of the Israelites' liberation from Egypt. They are instructed to slaughter a lamb and prepare it for consumption with bitter herbs. They are also commanded to take the lamb's blood and use it to mark the outside door posts of their houses. This act of faith and obedience would signal their homes to be passed over during the final plague. This message explores the significance of this act and the powerful symbolism it holds for us today.

Today, we gather to reflect on the significance of the blood of Jesus Christ. Just as the Israelites applied the blood of a lamb to their doorposts for protection and deliverance, we too can find hope and transformation through the blood of Jesus. Let us explore how the blood of Jesus provides ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:7-13

Topics: Easter, Good Friday

The Resurrection Of Deliverance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 22, 2025

1 of? Mark records some of the historical events that surround the actual resurrection of Jesus Christ. True Deliverance is found in the resurrected Jesus....He IS our Deliverance! ?How” or “Why? is true deliverance found in Jesus’ resurrection? The Resurrection of Deliverance informs your...

The RESURRECTION Of DELIVERANCE-I—Mark 16:1-14(:1-20) Sunday & Wednesday the week before last, we looked at: ‘The DEATH Of DELIVERANCE’—Mk. 15:1-47 Today, we’ll delve into: The RESURRECTION Of DELIVERANCE—Mark 16:1-14(:1-20) Need: People struggle with various means of so-called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6, Mark 16:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays At The Gethsemane

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 18, 2026

Jesus did what any real human being would do. He said, “I don’t want this. Let me out. I don’t want to die. Let this cup pass from me.” In effect, Jesus banged on the door to heaven, and it didn’t open. He says to the Father, “Father, I don’t think I can handle it. Let this cup pass from me.”

It’s late on Thursday, and we find Jesus just hours away from His arrest. Again, it is Thursday night, and we are approaching midnight. Jesus and the Disciples have just finished the Last Supper. It is a week that has been full of last things: Jesus’ last visit to the temple, His last sermon, His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2018

Death is certain but the promise of Resurrection is more certain. Why is that promise so powerful and what difference can our resurrection mean to us?

(We began the sermon by singing the favorite hymn: Victory In Jesus “I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory, How He gave His life on Calvary to save a wretch like me; I heard about His groaning, of His precious blood's atoning, Then I repented of my sins and won the victory. O ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Released From Chains Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2019

Jesus offers to give us "newness of life" - a rebirth and a 2nd chance put our lives right. How does that work, and what do I need to do to lay hold of that promise?

OPEN: His name was Harry Houdini, one of the greatest escape artists of all time. He freed himself from handcuffs, chains, ropes, and straitjackets and even jails. He first attracted notice in vaudeville in the US and then, later, as "Harry Handcuff Houdini" on a tour of Europe where he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Provisions For The Sanctuary

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 5, 2015

God has established principles for His people to guide their giving. The principles are outlined even as Israel journeyed on the exodus.

“The LORD said to Moses, ‘Speak to the people of Israel, that they take for me a contribution. From every man whose heart moves him you shall receive the contribution for me. And this is the contribution that you shall receive from them: gold, silver, and bronze, blue and purple and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

1 Corinthians Part 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 9, 2025

NASB, footnotes by biblegateway.com

1 CORINTHIANS 12 - The Use of Spiritual Gifts 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however you were led. I HAD TO OPEN UP SPACE FOR PAGANS AT FEDERAL PRISONS FOR 12 YEARS. I PRAY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1

Denomination: Vineyard

23. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl Of Greatest Price – Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025

The matching church for the Parable of the Pearl of Greatest Price is the church at Philadelphia, the next in the order. Every one of these Kingdom Parables has a matching church and a period in Church History. We examine in some detail the church in Philadelphia.

23. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl of Greatest Price – Part 3 of 4 WHAT DOES PHILADELPHIA REPRESENT? WHAT’S ITS PLACE IN CHURCH HISTORY? [1]. INTRODUCTION FOR PART 3 We have completed the Study of the Pearl of Great Price, and looked at the Merchantman and the formation of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, Revelation 3:7, Revelation 3:8, Revelation 3:9, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 6:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, 2 Peter 3:8, 2 Timothy 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

24. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl Of Greatest Price – Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 29, 2025

The final posting on the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price looks at the church at Philadelphia again, then moves to the period of Church History that is represented by this parable. It is not a denomination or a particular church. It is explained in the message.

24. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl of Greatest Price – Part 4 of 4 In this final Part we look especially at the place the Parable of the pearl of greatest price has in Church History as we have done with each of the parables. Before that though, there is a bit to finish off from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, Revelation 3:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10, 1 Peter 1:22-23, 2 Timothy 3:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Promise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 20, 2014

What would you say to a man who was afraid of dying? A man who knew his death was just months away but couldn't handle that truth? Would you be able to turn his fear into hope?

OPEN: I recently listened to a man named Chris tell of visiting his relatives in Kokomo, Indiana. One night his family took him out to and treated him to a special meal at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant. Sometime during the evening, Chris got up and went into the bathroom, and while he was there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Room Of Death Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2022

The fear of death is universal. And through the centuries, people have tried various ways to overcome their fear of death, but Jesus offers us a solution that actually works. What does Jesus offer that no one else can give?

In the early 1900s there was a famous psychiatrist by the name of Dr. Carl Jung. He developed an intriguing test that psychiatrists/Psychologists will sometimes use to help their patients deal with a specific fear everyone seems to have. They tell their patients to imagine being in a white room, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ