Sermons on City Gate:

God's Involvement With Society Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 1, 2016

God cares and is involved with with every aspect of our lives, including society.

We have noted in our study of the book of Joshua how God brought the Israelites to the Promised Land with various powerful miracles and helped the 12 Tribes of Israel get settled in their territories (show map). Joshua himself, God’s leader, was given special land. Let’s continue to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Of Samson

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

What can we learn from Samson?

NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF SAMSON The circumstances of his birth. 1. Israel had done evil in the sight of God and were under the domination of the Philistines for 40 years. 2. This was a usual cycle for Israel. a. Sin b. Servitude c. Sorrow d. Salvation The family of Samson 1. Manoah was the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reward For Ruth Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022

Boaz accepted the right to marry Ruth and God blessed them with a son. The women of the town named him Obed, since God had redeemed Naomi.

I. The Preparation of Boaz 1. He recognizes the priority of the kinsman. a. 4:1 b. In the fact there is a kinsman ahead of Boaz who could redeem Ruth, so Boaz goes looking for him. c. The most likely place to find Him. The city gates. 1) People would congregate, watching for those returning and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 8 – Destruction Of The Temple, Wall And Gates Of Jerusalem, The Whole Jewish Ceremonies Gone - Chapter 2:6-9 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025

The LORD is blamed for the destruction of Judah and the Temple and the wall and gates, but it was brought about by the people’s gross s in. Today's verses see destruction God allowed in His permissive will. So much sin today is “allowed” by God in this age of grace, but a reckoning to come.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 8 – DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE, WALL AND GATES OF JERUSALEM, THE WHOLE JEWISH CEREMONIES GONE - CHAPTER 2:6-9 Jeremiah laments the overthrow of his nation by Babylon’s ruthless army and all around him is destruction. The people had been warned over and over to turn ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:6, Lamentations 2:7, Psalm 74:3-4, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Lamentations 2:8, 2 Kings 25:10, 2 Chronicles 36:18, 2 Chronicles 36:7, 2 Kings 25:9, Jeremiah 52:15, Lamentations 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Speak For God (Without Embarrasing Him) Acts - Part 23 Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

How can I authentically represent God?

How to speak for God (without embarrassing him) Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 23 Pastor Jeff Christopherson June 22, 2003 Acts 14:1-28 rep•re•sent re-pri-’zent: to describe as having a specified character or quality: to serve as a specimen, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Abimelech: Who’s In Charge Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 26, 2009

ABIMELECH TYPIFIES THE PURSUIT OF OUR WAY RATHER THAN GOD’S WAY.

Abimelech -- Who’s in Charge Lessons on Having It Your Way with God Judges 9 8/2/09 INTRODUCTION James Trafficant Born into a working-class, Catholic family in Youngstown, Ohio, He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1959 and the University of Pittsburgh in 1963 (where he was a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-57

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sharing Our Faith

Contributed by Roger Roark on May 31, 2007

We shouldn’t be selfish with the gospel.

Sharing our faith- by Roger Roark text - 1 Cor. 3:6-9 (nlt ) and 2nd Kings 7:3-9 1 Cor. 3:6-9 My job was to plant the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God, not we, who made it grow. [7] The ones who do the planting or watering aren’t important, but God is important ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-9, 2 Kings 7:9

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Jesus Build His Church

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 4, 2006

Jesus promised to build His church, but we often get in His way. Want to know how to work in partnership w/ Jesus so that He can do His job of building the church?

Letting Jesus Build His Church Matthew 16:13-20 After Caesarea Phillipi, Jesus heads to Jerusalem for the cross. What did the disciples need to understand before this could happen? They needed to know who Jesus was. The needed to know . . . v.13-15 There is no other hope for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Streets Of Gold Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 22, 2005

4th of 5 messages leading up to Easter on Death, Life after Life and the meaning of the resurrection. This message focuses on the Holy City and Streets of Gold.

What will Heaven be Like? We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. If this fallen world in all of its brokenness can be so wonderful, what must heaven be like? T. S. Elliot 9 But as it is written ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Worship - More Than Good Intentions

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 20, 2011

There are Lessons to Be Learned About Worship from the story of Cain and Abel.

Our text is Genesis 4:1-16. Here we saw that apart from GOD, sin dominates us. We learned that sin comes from our NATURE, not our ENVIRONMENT. Now, there are Lessons to Be Learned About Worship from the story of Cain and Abel. Arthur Pink notes, “The central truth of the chapter is that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Picking Up The Pieces

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 11, 2001

Now that tragedy has hit the country, what will we do now? That is the question.

INTRODUCTION  On 911, 2001 our country was struck by something that changed the lives of many people. Our nation was struck by something that destroyed the lives of many people. The act of terrorism that struck our country will forever change the lives of many if not all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Stay There Until You Die?

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

This is an inspiring,challenging and life fulfilling message.You dont need to just watch things happen in your life,do something in faith!

“Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate. They said to each other, "Why stay here until we die? If we say, ’We’ll go into the city’-the famine is there, and we will die. And if we stay here, we will die. So let’s go over to the camp of the Arameans and surrender. If ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah Makes A Comeback Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

The campaign to reach the city of Ninevah was nothing less than the work of God since Jonah obviously had no heart for these people.

Jonah makes a comeback Jonah 3 A man went to his doctor and said, "I don’t know what to do about my wife. She’s deaf as a doornail and she won’t do anything about it." The doctor said, "I’ll tell you what to do. When you go home tonight peek your head in the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Is In The Word Itself!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 16, 2005

Revival is so important. The word revival contains 21 items that will bring us to revival in our local churches, cities and nations.

REVIVAL IS IN THE WORD ITSELF! 2 Chr 7:14 KJV If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 2 Chr 7:15 Now mine eyes shall be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Why Are We Sitting Here Until We Die

Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009

We need to go forward with God and not just sit around procrastinating

Why are we sitting here Until we die? 2 Kings 7:1-11 1. Then Elisha said, "Hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord: `Tomorrow about this time a seah of fine flour shall be sold for a shekel and two seahs of barley for a shekel, at the gate of Samaria.’ ’’ 2. So an officer on whose hand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God