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Unlocking Life's Gate: A Biblical Perspective SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A gate serves as a crucial element in any structure, providing security and protection. In the Bible, the gate holds significant power, serving as a venue for business, military planning, and judgment. This sermon explores these aspects and their implications for our lives.

Genesis 28:12 says, "He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it." In this verse, Jacob saw a ladder connecting heaven and earth, with angels going up and down. Verse 13 says, "There above ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:12-13

Topics: Bible Truth, Life's Gate

God-Spell

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION The title of this morning's message is the Anglo-Saxon word from which modern English has derived "gospel," the most common translation of the Greek noun euangelion, or "good tidings.

A. INTRODUCTION The title of this morning's message is the Anglo-Saxon word from which modern English has derived "gospel," the most common translation of the Greek noun euangelion, or "good tidings." The origins of the word itself are not of the church, but its rendering as "good tidings" or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

A Few People Meet A Savior Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003

Tonight we are going watch clips from the Jesus video to show the reality of Christ’s death, the results of Christ’s death, and the response to Christ’s death.

A Few People Meet the Savior We’ve been walking to the cross over the last three Sundays ­ now we’re finally there. Watching some clips from the Jesus video has helped us, and we’re going to watch another one tonight. Clip #1: The Reality of Christ’s Death The first clip we’re going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

Judging

Contributed by David Tack on Aug 31, 2011

Biblical Judging

Judging (1) AN INTRODUCTORY STORY: Steven Covey tells in 7 Habits for Highly Effective People, the story of a man who riding an a bus and was greatly disturbed at a young boy who was running up and down the aisle of the bus screaming and laughing at the top of his lungs, while the young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Judge Not, But Discern Wisely Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 15, 2023

Jesus warned about the problems associated with criticizing others, and of the need to do some spiritual self-examination before passing judgement. He then said that we need to use discernment when dealing with some people.

This morning, we are going to look at the problem of judging others. The definition for the word “judge” that applies to our passage means, “to form a judgment or opinion” and to “decide upon critically.”(1) The key word here is “critically,” for when we judge others we are often being “critical” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #12 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

Expository teaching on Romans chapter 5

Book of Romans Lesson # 12 Romans 5:1- 5:8 By Rev. James May Over the past several weeks we have learned through Paul’s letter to the saints at Rome, that we are all equal in the eyes of the Lord; that his love is the same for each of us, whether Jew or Gentile; and that the new covenant of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Like A Centurion

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 14, 2024

This passage shares the account of a soldier; one who had enough faith to take Jesus at His word and receive an answer to His request. The centurion had great love for his servant and great faith that Jesus could heal his servant.

I want to begin our message this morning with a sermon illustration: “It is said that Napoleon [Bonaparte], while looking at some papers, let slip the bridle of his horse, which reared [back] so that the emperor was in danger. A corporal . . . leaped forward and caught the bridle, bringing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Neglected Principle

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 29, 2014

A study of generosity as taught from the Old Testament.

“I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed. From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of hosts. But you say, ‘How shall we return?’ ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

"A Means Of Grace" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 7, 2004

How can communion help us to enter in to receiving God’s grace in our individual lives?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches World Communion Sunday October 3, 2004 “A Means of Grace” Romans 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is World Communion Sunday where people of diverse backgrounds can come together in unity to participate in a service that Jesus instituted. Sometimes this means of grace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Good Eats Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Give us this day... is the focus of this week’s message

Why the title Good Eats? It’s the title of a show on the Food Network in with host, Alton Brown. Brown is a culinary version of Bill Nye, the science guy. His goal is for us to capture a bit of the why that goes into the taste we all love. Now, look at what we call "the Lord’s prayer". The only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Needless Worry? Ask A Dumb Question?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 6, 2023

The cross is the end of the beginning. Then the cross is the beginning of the end. Three women discuss: WHO WILL ROLL THE STONE AWAY?

NEEDLESS WORRY… ASK A DUMB QUESTION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE CROSS IS THE END OF THE BEGINNING… THEN THE CROSS ESTABLISHES THE BEGINNING OF THE END… Our concerns, doubts, fears, worry, anxiety --- can cause physical and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:3, Matthew 27:63-65, Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Excuse On The Judgement Day Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 22, 2021

God is going to use the same standard of the knowledge of Him we possess to judge us.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS Reference NO: 007 Romans 2:12, NLT: "When the Gentiles sin, they will be destroyed, even though they never had God's written law. And the Jews, who do have God's law, will be judged by that law when they fail to obey it." NO EXCUSE ON THE JUDGMENT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12, Galatians 3:23-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Understanding And Walking In Divine Favour

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

Divine favour is the supernatural grace of God that positions a person for blessings, promotions, and breakthroughs beyond human ability and effort.

UNDERSTANDING AND WALKING IN DIVINE FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 5:12 "For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:3-4, Luke 2:52, Genesis 39:21, Esther 2:17, 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12, Proverbs 3:3-4, Luke 2:52, Genesis 39:21, Esther 2:17, 2 Corinthians 9:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking Down Walls Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 19, 2024

Because of our union with Christ, our differences are put to death so we can live in communion with one another.

Breaking Down Walls Ephesians 2:11-22 Rev. Brian Bill February 3-4, 2024 My four sisters and I spent a lot of time outside when we were growing up, probably because my parents wanted us out of the house. We played hide-and-seek, kickball, dodgeball, Simon Says and Red Rover. We ran all over the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Secret Place

Contributed by Segun Omole on Jul 13, 2013

I usually feel very privileged and honoured when people share their secrets with me. I mean "their own" secrets, not those of others (gossip)! This is because it's an indication or proof of trust.

Secret Place - Holy Ghost Psalms 91:1 - He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I usually feel very privileged and honoured when people share their secrets with me. I mean "their own" secrets, not those of others (gossip)! This is because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Pentecostal