Hi friends! Below you’ll find my notes for Pastor Stephen Chandler’s sermon at Elevation Church titled The Blessing of a Closed Door.

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Please remember that these are not my own words, but the notes I took while Pastor Stephen was speaking. Context will be needed. Click here to watch The Blessing of a Closed Door on YouTube. Also, I’ve linked the Bible verses, so you can click to read those.

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Sermon Notes : The Blessing of a Closed Door

• John 20:19-22
• Watch God work.
• Are you worshipping God because of what he can do for you, or because of who he is?
• If all you’ve experienced is open doors, you’ll begin to take it for granted.
• A closed door makes you grateful for an open door.
• A closed door is not the end of the story but the beginning a decision.
• Not All Closed Doors Are The Same
• God doesn’t close all doors – fear can do that too.
• A subconscious defense mechanism.
• 3 John 1:2
• There’s closed doors outside of you because there is a closed door inside of you.
• Unlock what’s on the inside to unlock what is on the outside.
• If you don’t let anyone close enough to hurt you, no one will be close enough to bless you.
• God loves you and will walk through the walls of your heart.
• Revelation 3:20
• Some Closed Doors Are A Setup
• Sometimes God closes doors.
• Acts 1:4
• God calls you to something beyond your ability.
• He will put you in a position that is over your head.
• If God has closed the door in your life it is either because you aren’t ready for your breakthrough or your breakthrough isn’t ready for you.
• Wait on God’s timing.
• Are you mature enough to thank God for the no’s in your life?
• When the door opens, it’s game time.
• There’s nothing worse than getting the right thing at the wrong time.
• The right thing at the wrong time is not a blessing.
• So often when we have a problem, we look everywhere but God.
• Preparation time.
• Matthew 6:6
• If I’m praying and looking, I’m not praying in faith.
• We have to know that God will do it.
• Our faith builds in the closed door seasons.
• Don’t Get Used To Closed Doors
• Closed doors are preparation time, but you don’t need to get used to losing.
• It’s a season, not a life sentence.
• Some closed doors are the enemy, and those are the doors that God will kick in.
• The miracle is at the door.
• Pray with expectation and faith.