Main Idea: Jesus is pursuing you to save you. Will you open up to him or will you refuse to open the door?
Key Verse: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20 NKJV).
Illustration: Knock on the pulpit as you preach.
Introduction: Did you know that Jesus is knocking on the door of your life right now? It’s up to you whether you open up for him or not.
I. Jesus is knocking on the door of your life.
A. Jesus is standing at the door.
B. Jesus is knocking.
1. Some people are too busy to open the door.
a. Some people are sleeping.
b. Some are eating.
c. Some are watching TV.
d. Some are playing video games.
e. Some are reading a book.
f. Some are talking to their friends.
2. Some are too scared to open the door.
a. Some think it is robbers.
b. Some think it is the police.
c. Some think it is a salesman.
3. Some are busy sinning,
a. Smoking.
b. Drinking.
c. Partying.
d. In bed with a girl.
4. Some are ignoring the knock.
a. Some want to wait until later.
b. Some have stuffed cotton in their ears.
5. But, no matter what you are doing, Jesus is still knocking.
II. Will you open the door?
A. Can you hear his voice?
B. Will you open the door?
1. You do not have to clean up the house, all you have to do is open the door. Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
2. It does not matter if your house is a rich house or a poor house, all you have to do is open the door. 1 Samuel 16:7b “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
3. It does not matter what religion you are, open the door. Galatians 3:26-28 “So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
III. What happens when you open the door?
A. Jesus comes in.
1. Jesus heals you. Psalm 41:1-3 “Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them – they are counted among the blessed in the land – he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.”
2. Jesus provides for you. Matthew 6:26 “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
3. Jesus brings you peace. Romans 5:1 “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ”.
4. Jesus brings you joy. Psalms 16:11 “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
B. You eat supper together.
1. Jesus wants to be your friend. John 15:4 “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.”
2. Jesus wants to spend time with you. James 4:8a “Come near to God and he will come near to you.”
3. Jesus wants to save you. 1 Timothy 2:3-4 “This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.”
IV. If you want to open the door to Jesus, today is the day.
A. Lead in prayer those who want to open the door to Jesus.
B. Dear Jesus, I hear You knocking on the door of my heart. Today, I open the door and invite You to come into my life. I know I am a sinner, and I need Your forgiveness. I believe You died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead. Jesus, forgive my sins. Wash me clean. Come into my heart. Fill me with Your peace, Your joy, and Your love. Today, I make You my Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me. From this day forward, I will live for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
