Sermons on Ear Gates:

Be Humble Or Be Humbled

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Oct 30, 2016

This sermon is an example of the thought that every sermon should begin with praising God and remembering his great deeds. This sermon also explores the right frame of mind that the Christian must have in order to approach God.

Be Humble or Be Humbled Luke 18: 9-14 How happy and honored I am to be here with you this morning. Brothers and Sisters we are all here today by the calling of Our Father. We have come to worship Him, the Great I Am. The only Worthy One who has graciously inclined His attention to us ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Kind Of A Shepherd Do You Want?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 20, 2002

Jesus tries to get the crowd to see the kind of shepherds the Pharisees were compared to him.

April 22, 2002 John 10:1-10 “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem And Jesus Clears The Temple Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 29, 2010

Jesus enters Jerusalem on the colt to the praises of a throng of followers and under the scrutiny of the religious leaders, but His mind is focused on the souls of the city of Jerusalem, which represented God's chosen nation.

Read Luke 19:41-48… Setting the stage: v.41-48 detail the conclusion of Jesus’ journey toward Jerusalem toward the destined sacrifice He was sent here to make for the sins of the world. For many days Jesus had been on a resolute journey toward the city of Jerusalem. He had predicted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40-48

Denomination: Baptist

A Thanksgiving Song Series

Contributed by Tim White on Nov 9, 2011

Principles of Thanksgiving found in Psalms 100.

The Thanksgiving Psalm Psalm 100 Thanksgiving is not natural. A small boy was given an orange by a nice man. His mom asked, "What do you say to the nice man who gave you the orange?" Handing the orange back to the man, the boy said, "Peel it." Psalm 100 can be organized in several ways. 1. Praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A New Heaven And A New Earth Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 28, 2010

Chapter 21 of Revelation

“Revealing the Revelation” Chapter 21 “A New Heaven and Earth” April 18, 2010 1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Holiness

Will God Give Me A Double Portion Of His Spirit If I Ask Him To

Contributed by Coz Von on May 14, 2014

The answers will surpise you, This is a study into the mysteries of the Workig of the Holy Spirit and our entitlement

The answer is yes, even to you! - But first off, you must realize that we cannot understand how the Spirit moves, neither can we understand how it operates in our lives; Be honest, we do not even comprehend God’s dynamic forces at work not even when it comes to our own experience. All we know ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9, 2 Kings 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sometimes We Must Stand Alone

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2024

As a child of God, we will all face times when we might have to take an unpopular stance for the word of God. When this happens we might find ourselves standing alone. This message tells us how to do it.

Sometimes We Must Stand Alone Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15; John 6:60-67; Matthew 7:13-16 Good morning, Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is, “Sometimes We Must Stand Alone.” The eleventh chapter of Hebrews records those of the Old Testament who walked with God in faith. It ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, John 6:60-67, Matthew 7:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 13, 2009

While judgment, salvation, discipleship, and the kingdom are elements of this story, this parable is about wealth. Jesus is concerned with the neglect of the poor because people are selfish with their wealth.

The Parables of Jesus The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 July 12, 2009 Now we turn to the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. It is true that this is parable about discipleship as well as the future kingdom. But it is a parable specifically about money. How discipleship impacts our use of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

National Revival That Began With The Butler

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2015

The Book of Nehemiah tells the amazing story of how a National Revival was ushered in through a Butler. A Butler is usually the bad guy in thrillers or a dull person, but here we have the most unusual Butler in history.

NATIONAL REVIVAL THAT BEGAN WITH THE BUTLER Neh. 1:1-2:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of people who need revival! 2. One lady, Vickie, called a lawyer’s office in the Yellow Pages. She made an appointment with their Family Law department. 3. "How can I help you, madam?" asks ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Day Set Aside

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 2, 2009

There is a day that we as Christians use for worship with each other. This day is special and should be kept special.

A Day Set Aside Griffith Baptist Church – 1/04/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 13:15-22 Key verse: Nehemiah 13:17 - Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day? Premise: There is a day that we as Christians use ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

A God Blessed Ministry

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 24, 2004

A message delivered to other pastors, noting the key ingredients necessary for a God-Blessed ministry.

- Read Hebrews 13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. In 1st Timothy 1:15 the apostle Paul says Jesus Christ came into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunity Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

It’s time for prayer - Healing comes to a beggar...opportunity... there is the expectation of something happening.

Opportunity! Acts 3 Here we are in week three of the diary of the early church…perhaps it is more of a scrapbook of little notes and pictures, news paper clippings of events that that the writer wanted noticed so we don’t want to forget. It had only been a couple of weeks since Jesus ascended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Congregational

What If? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 8, 2003

In this sermon we examine the perfect state in which man lived prior to the fall in order to lead to the gospel.

If I knew then what I know now, I thought I did you somehow. If I could have the time again, I’d take the sunshine leave the rain. No I don’t believe in if anymore, If’s an illusion, if’s an illusion. No I don’t believe in if anymore. If is for children, if is for children. Building daydreams. (I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

Hungering-Hearing-Honoring-Handling The Word Of God

Contributed by Richard Overman on Feb 11, 2003

Just because the water is muddy doesn’t mean it’s deep. Message derived from listening to many great men of God. (nothing original)

I. Hungering for the Word of God II. Hearing of the Word of God III. Honor Given to the Word of God IV. How to properly Handle the Word of God (1) Having a desire for the word of God Love it more than Gold. Little boy ask his father why there were so many Bibles around the house. Father ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mansion Or Pup Tent?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 11, 2013

The house isn Heaven is in good shape, but how is the temple here looking?

John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. KJV I once got into a bit of trouble because I suggested that these mansions are not of the antebellum Tara type, but possibly just a prayer closet where we can be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Baptist