Sermons on Eastern Gate:

A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 25, 2015

Belshazzar is confident and cocky. With the enemy at his gates he is throwing a party. Into this pride comes the hand of God. What is the message? You have been weighed and you don't measure up!

Intro: When we look at chapter 5 we are seeing the second part of a trilogy of pagan kings. Chapter 4 we see Nebuchadnezzar and his repentance after God’s warning. Chapter 6 we see Darius the Mede acknowledge Daniel’s God but not accept Him. Here in chapter 5 we see Belshazzar and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

You Are The Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2016

The gates of hell will not destroy this church. Jesus said that in Matthew 16:18. When he said that, he was not talking about a building. He was talking about the people, because people are the church.

Intro I’m going to utter a prophecy. The gates of hell will not destroy this church. Jesus said that in Matthew 16:18. When he said that, he was not talking about a building. He was talking about the people, because people are the church. Goal Let’s learn that real estate is not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Accomplishes What We Can’t Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the concept of grace, demonstrating how God's intervention enables us to achieve what we cannot on our own, as seen in the experiences of Peter and the church's triumphs over the gates of Hades.

Hello Church! We are going to learn some incredible truths today about how God works in our lives. The gospel is good news. It’s better than that, really. It’s actually mind-blowing great news. And we don’t have to wait until we die and go to heaven to experience it. God is eager to do amazing work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Topics: Grace Of God, Church Victories, Trust In Jesus

God’s Prophetic Agenda Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

The Day of the Lord refers to the time when God will dramatically intervene in human history and set in motion the events of the end of the world, as we know it.

INTRODUCTION God has a great way of humbling us. This week I had the privilege of driving my two granddaughters, Lizzie and Caroline to school. They call me Dee Dee, so when I get to hang out with them, I call it Dee Dee duty. But I always say that when I get to be with them it’s a happy Dee ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sudden Impact 3

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003

The "I Am" proclamations of Jesus in John’s gospel reveal that Jesus was the Messiah and that He was the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush. When Jesus said he was the gate for the sheep and the Good Shepherd it became a sudden Impact momen

Sudden Impact Part III – “I AM” Series Thesis: The "I Am" proclamations of Jesus in John’s gospel reveal that Jesus was the Messiah and that He was the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush. When Jesus said he was the gate for the sheep and the Good Shepherd it became a sudden Impact ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-9, Luke 10:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 26 – Proclaim God’s Message - Move Away From Deception And Amend Your Ways Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

This message examines the importance of God’s word; then the challenge given to Jeremiah to preach faithfully at the door to the temple. The burning message from God was that the people needed to repent and amend their ways. Sin is contained in “deceptive words”.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 26 – PROCLAIM GOD’S MESSAGE - MOVE AWAY FROM DECEPTION AND AMEND YOUR WAYS PART 26 - Jeremiah 7:1-4 CHAPTER 7 {{Jeremiah 7:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, Jeremiah 7:2 “Stand in the gate of the LORD’s house and proclaim there this word, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-2, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Peter 2:2, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 118:19-20, Psalm 24:7-10, Jeremiah 7:3-7, Hosea 4:17, Hosea 5:14, Colossians 3:25, Micah 3:11, 2 Kings 23:4, 2 Kings 23:7, Isaiah 57:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory Gone Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 27, 2025

When the glory is gone and you find yourself in a dark place, yes, mourn, but don’t stop there. Repent—turn from your idols to Christ. Then hope—look forward to your restoration.

Several years ago, Business Insider ran an article titled “7 Brutally Honest Job Rejection Letters.” Here are just two of them. Sub Pop, an independent record label in Seattle, sent the following rejection letter: Dear Loser, Thank you for sending your demo materials to Sun Pop for consideration. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:1-22, Ezekiel 11:1-25, 2 Kings 25:8-9, Ezekiel 24:1-5, Ezekiel 24:10, 2 Chronicles 6:36-39, 1 John 5:13, Psalm 23:4, Zechariah 12:10, Romans 11:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Church 101

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2003

Just the basics about the Church. Jesus said, "I will build my church at the gates of hell will not overcome it". Also, some personal thoughts in the conclusion about the importance church attendance, involvement, and support.

June 1, 2003 Title: Church 101 Text: Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction 1. When I was in college, some of the classes would be designated "101" For example, Psych 101 (intro to Psychology) Greek 101 (intro to Greek) Sociology 101 English Lit 101 and so on. The "101" simply means an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Triumphant Church – Triumphing Over Trials

Contributed by Chew Chew on Oct 20, 2006

The church of Jesus Christ is a triumphant church. That is why Jesus said, “Upon this rock I will built my church and the gates of hell will not prevailed against it.” The church of Christ is to be a church triumphant over trials.

Title: The Triumphant Church – Triumphing over Trials Text: James 1: 1-12 Introduction The Apostle James wrote the letter to Christians that were scattered because of persecution. The Christians were going through difficult times and Apostle James wrote this letter as an encouragement to them so ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

30 Days To Live- The Art Of Being There Series

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015

Listen to what Bill Gates said about being there and staying focused, “Only through focus can you do world-class things, no matter how capable you are.”

30 Days to Live- the Art Of Being There Acts 16:16-34NLT Sometimes you’ve got to zoom out and look at the big picture. That’s what the following college student did in writing this letter: Dear Mom and Dad, I have so much to tell you. Because of the fire in my dorm set off by student ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Marriage Forever?

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The answer of Jesus, to the trick question of the Sadducees, does not, in any way, rob heaven of one of the great hopes of Christian lovers through the ages.

One of the greatest romance stories of all history is that of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning. Elizabeth was a normal active girl up to age 15, but then life ceiling tumbled in for her. She became an invalid, who for the next 20 years was confined to bed in a darkened room. She was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

The Defeat Of Satan’s Superman Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Satan has power to perform miracles. Just because someone claims to perform a miracle, doesn’t necessarily mean they are from God.

INTRODUCTION There have always been religious people who are a little wacky announcing that the end of the world is near. Somebody emailed me a joke about two preachers standing beside the road holding a sign that said, “The End is Near. Turn Yourself Around Before It’s Too ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

When I Give Up That One Thing

Contributed by Patrick Lenney on Mar 6, 2001

Haman carried bitterness and anger. He allowed one man at the gate destroy his entire world and ultimately it led to his demise. This too can be a challenge to christians, to let certain things go in their lives.

WHEN YOU GIVE UP THAT ONE THING! ELDER PATRICK J. LENNEY SCRIPTURE TEXT: ESTHER 3:1-5 NEW LIGHT CHURCH OF CHRIST DUMFRIES, VA 22026 WE MUST FIRST UNDERSTAND THE HISTORY OF A SITUATION OR THE HEART OF PEOPLE BEFORE WE CAN ASSESS AND APPLY THE PRINCIPLES LEARNED FROM THEM IN OUR LIVES. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Revolutionary Servants

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

In Nehemiah 11, the people are faced with the challenge of re-populating the holy city of Jerusalem. Since the walls and gates of Jerusalem were now restored, it was important that the builders inhabit their capital city and make the population grow. Now

Revolutionary Servants Nehemiah 11:1, 12:26 In Nehemiah 11, the people are faced with the challenge of re-populating the holy city of Jerusalem. Since the walls and gates of Jerusalem were now restored, it was important that the builders inhabit their capital city and make the population grow. Now ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Jonah And Yom Kippur Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 8, 2010

A message relating how Jonah told the Ninevites they would be destroyed, and yet they weren't, and how on Rosh Hashana a persons fate is written in God's book, but it can be changed before the closing of the gates on Yom Kippur.

Jonah Jonah is read every year on the most Holy Day in the Jewish calender, the day of Atonement. (Yom Kippur) To understand why we have to back up and explain a little bit about the Jewish feasts. There are 7 major Jewish feasts. The Hebrew word for feasts (moadim) literally means "appointed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal