Sermons on Eastern Gate:

1 Accord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 30, 2012

In Acts 1:12-26 we see 1) The Submission of the Disciples (Acts 1:12–15), 2) The Suicide of a Disciple (Acts 1:15–20), and 3) The Selection of a Disciple (Acts 1:21-26).

Omar Khadr is a convicted terrorist. He was born in Toronto, has been detained in Guantanamo Bay for nearly a decade. In October 2010, he pleaded guilty to war crimes committed when he was 15 years old in Afghanistan — namely, throwing a grenade that killed a U.S. soldier in 2002. He was sentenced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Other

Getting Through Customs Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 23, 2014

The Bible tells me I can't get into Heaven if I have sin in my life. But how do get rid my sin? How can I make myself acceptable enough to God so that God will let my through Customs at the Pearly Gate?

How many of you have ever traveled to a foreign country? For those of you have not, there’s an arm of the government that you’ll encounter on the way back in to the states. Does anybody know what government agency we’re talking about? It’s called the U.S. Customs and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus – There Is Just Something About That Name!

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jan 13, 2009

NAMES ARE IMPORTANT! NAME BRANDS – Starbucks, Levi, Nike, Sony, Liz Claiborne, Bayliner, Nintendo NAME DROPPERS – People playing off of other people’s names. I know Bill Gates (I do, but he is a car dealer in Indiana!) NAME RECOGNITION – FedEx,

Cornerstone Church July 4, 2004 JESUS – THERE IS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NAME! Matthew 1:21 Imagine trying to distinguish me from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Believers In Fellowship. Pastor's 15 Year Anniversary.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 10, 2021

Believer and fellowship go hand n hand. The early church gained momentum because of fellowship. Remember, Jesus ordained the body as His living-breathing believers. Jesus also clarified, that the gates of hell shall not prevail against His church—His body. Meaning me and you.

Believers In Fellowship. Acts 2:37-47NKJV Believer and fellowship go hand n hand. The early church gained momentum because of fellowship. Remember, Jesus ordained the body as His living-breathing believers. Jesus also clarified, that the gates of hell shall not prevail against His church—His body. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47, Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Message

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Had you gone to Jerusalem that day so long ago, and had you gone just outside the wall to the north, out through the Damascus gate, there you would have seen a rocky hill. And on that hill, you would have seen three crosses, with the men on those crosses.

Today, we both celebrate and mourn the loss of our friend, Jim. A great father and husband as well as a pillar of our church for many years. I know of few places of greater comfort in a time of loss than Jesus on the cross. Let me show you why this. Today’s Scripture Two others, who were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Rejoice In Your Heavenly Citizenship - Psalm 87 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 15, 2025

Imagine standing before the gates of Heaven one day. Will you present your own works, your own goodness, your church attendance? Or will you have the one passport that Heaven recognises — your name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, purchased by the blood of Jesus Christ?

Go! And Rejoice in Your Heavenly Citizenship - Psalm 87 A Gospel-Centred Call to Know Where You Belong Introduction – Where Do You Truly Belong? Imagine arriving at Heathrow Airport with no passport. You walk up to the immigration desk, smile, and say, “Trust me, I belong here.” The officer looks ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:6, Revelation 21:2-3, Matthew 7:24-25, Ephesians 2:13-14, Revelation 7:9, Revelation 20:15, Philippians 3:20, John 3:16, Romans 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"will You Make The Last Parade?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 26, 2024

After praying over Jerusalem at the Mount of Olives, Jesus fulfilled a prophecy by riding on a colt of an ass. As he rode, people threw down palm branches. The next significant event after the tribulation will be when Jesus returns to sit on the throne of David and rule over the nations.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Zechariah 9:9) "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10, Luke 19:29-34, Luke 19:35-40, Matthew 21:4-9, Daniel 9:24-27, John 12:13-15, Matthew 21:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Should A Spirit-Filled Church Do? Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

We see the power of God healing a human life. We see people who have been touched by the power of God touching others. It’s the story of the lame man who begged by the gate called Beautiful. We see a real example of the power of God to heal.

Luke has described the early church by saying, “Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.” (Acts 2:43). In Acts 2 Luke doesn’t give us any indication what those miraculous signs and wonders may have been. But now, when we come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Parables Of Jesus: The Lost Sheep & The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2022

Time and again in the New Testament we see Jesus sharing parables and stories related to shepherds and sheep. It’s very very common. From psalm 23, talking about the rod and staff of the shepherd, to Jesus calling himself “the gate for the sheep” it’s throughout the scriptures.

“Dr. Andrew Bonar told me how, in the Highlands of Scotland, a sheep would often wander off into the rocks and get into places that they couldn't get out of. The grass on these mountains is very sweet and the sheep like it, and they will jump down ten or twelve feet, and then they can't ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Is Crucified Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Had you gone to Jerusalem that day so long ago, and had you gone just outside the wall to the north, out through the Damascus gate, there you would have seen a rocky hill. And on that hill, you would have seen three crosses, with three men on those crosses.

Good morning to Cross Church and happy Palm Sunday to you. Turn to Luke 23 with me this morning. The universal symbol of Christianity is the cross, the old rugged cross. While the empty tomb is the foundation of Christianity, the cross is the focus of Christianity. And while I cannot take all of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Baptist

Tongues Of Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 4, 2012

In Acts 2:1-13, the harvesting of souls can be seen in 1) The evidence of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:1–4), 2) The Effect of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:5–11), and 3) The Explanation of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:12–13).

The revamped Canadian Wheat Board is starting the first day of the new crop year with a grain-handling deal with one of the country’s largest agribusinesses. Winnipeg-based International Richardson says it will accept grain deliveries from farmers with wheat board contracts at all its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Other

Message – Sons Of Korah – Psalm 87 – God Loves Zion (Jerusalem) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 5, 2022

This wonderful Psalm focusses on Zion, the Lord’s foundation there, and the glorious promises for the future. Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. Blessing becomes part of the surrounding nations.

MESSAGE – SONS OF KORAH – PSALM 87 – GOD LOVES ZION ZION WILL BE BLESSED IN A COMING DAY Psalm 87:0 A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song. Psalm 87:1 His foundation is in the holy mountains. Psalm 87:2 The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwelling places of Jacob. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:32, Jeremiah 33:16, Isaiah 19:23-25, Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 14: Return Of Jesus And The Millennium Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 25, 2015

Eventually life as we know it will end, and life as Jesus wanted it will come to earth in the person of Jesus Himself and His saints.

The return of Jesus and defeat of the Beast (19:11-21, 14:14-20) John relates three pictures of the coming of Jesus. We saw two in chapter 14. The picture here is of an invading army, with Jesus at the head of it. He has gathered His troops together, and on the day of battle He is the hands-down ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Great Door Is Open

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 15, 2011

God knows how to open the door of opportunity to us to do his work. And though there are many that oppose his work, none can impede it. Even the gates of hell cannot prevail against it! I Cor 16:9, "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and th

Pastor Toby Powers, Truth Baptist Church, Bremen, GA. www.trumpetoftruthonline.org I Corinthians 16:9 "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." KJV A GREAT DOOR IS OPEN I Corinthians 16:9 Intro: Paul, writing to the Corinthians from Ephesus on his third ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

The story of love coming from an unexpected source.

The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 We’ll read the passage a little later but turn to Luke 10:25-27. Do you like rules? For the most part I think rules are good for keeping other people in line but most of us only like them when they work to our advantage. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist