Sermons on Fearless Living:

Through The Eyes Of A Prophet: "A Tender Shoot" [part Two Of Five]

Contributed by Cooper Mcwhirter on Dec 19, 2016

The Physical features of Jesus

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, January 2, 2005 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter Through the Eyes of a Prophet: “A Tender Shoot” [Part Two of Five] Isaiah 53:1-3 In his book titled, The Major Prophets, James E. Smith writes: “For the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

The 7 Windows Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 24, 2016

A beautiful story based on 7 windows. It tells the Christmas story from the perspective of an opening in heaven.

THE 7 WINDOWS OF CHRISTMAS The Bible speaks about the Window of Heaven being opened to allow the blessings of God to come to earth for those who love God and honour His Name. That got me thinking about windows, windows of the soul, shop windows, car windows, computer windows, all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redeemed From Wrong Thinking Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 30, 2016

The challenge to receiving the redemption of the curse begins with believing and obedience to God's word.

January 1, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 3:9; Philippians 4:5-7 Subject: Redeemed From the Curse of the Law Title: Redeemed From Wrong Thinking – Redeemed Part 6 This morning we continue in our series Redeemed from the Curse. And we also are celebrating communion as the Body of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatness Of Jesus (Complete Text)

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 6, 2017

The significance of the Transfiguration: Jesus is the greatest of all!

THE GREATNESS OF JESUS. Mark 9:2-9. Peter wanted to build three temples on the Mount of Transfiguration: one for Moses, one for Elijah, and one for Jesus. The impetuous disciple was so awestruck that he did not really know what he was saying. Just in that moment a cloud covered the little group ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, John 8:53, John 4:12, Matthew 12:6, Matthew 12:41-42, Hebrews 13:20, Hebrews 4:14, Hebrews 3:1-6, Titus 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wilderness Syndrome

Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 31, 2017

Our wilderness experience is a testimony of our divine companionship. In fact, it proves the reality of this companionship.

Song of Solomon 8:4-14 Some people think they have arrived when in fact they have only just begun their journey. An Olympian athlete will spend years preparing and training for an event at the Olympics. That event may only take a few moments and then it is over. In some regards, it does not seem ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:4-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love Without Limits

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 19, 2017

Jesus challenges the common wisdom of his day, stating God doesn't want us to "love our neighbor and hate our enemy" but to love everyone, including our enemies. This is impossible without the love of God flowing through us.

Matthew 5:43-48 Love without Limits Did you know your body is not designed to carry anger for very long? Now don’t get me wrong: anger is a helpful emotion. It tells you something is terribly wrong. But God designed your body to resolve anger as quickly as possible and to move on. Resentment and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Similarities In The Birth, Sacrifice And Return Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 31, 2015

Have you every noticed some of the similarities of the events that take place at Jesus' birth, death, resurrection and return? Not only are God's finger prints all over each event but it seems as if His power and majesty increases with each event!

Let's read a couple of Bible passages and see if we notice any similarities between the two. Luke 2:4-7 NIV (read from the Bible) “So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4-7

Denomination: Nazarene

False Prophet And His Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that GOD will remove all false prophets and false words from people that he never sent to preach the gospel. It will happen in the last days.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in GOD'S WORDS? Yes. Our faith in JESUS brought us salvation. Romans 10:9-10 (Amplified Bible) Because if you acknowledge and confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and in your heart believe (adhere to, trust in, and rely on the truth) that God raised Him from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Mary The Mother Of Jesus Can Teach Us In Her Lifestyle

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 29, 2016

There are I believe three important character traits that we as Christians would do well to adopt for ourselves in the character of Mary the Mother of Jesus 1. Her humility 2. Her commitment to God and 3. Her bravery.

TSL 31-01-2016 Sermon I would like to focus on one short phrase this morning from our Gospel reading. And it is the personal words that Simeon says to Mary: 34 ……..And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” Simeon has been prophesying about Jesus’s future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

A God's-Eye View Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 31, 2016

Paul helps us treasure the Bible as we should.

For years it sat on a farmhouse wall gathering dust. And when Fiona McLaren redecorated, she didn’t even take the time to cover the apparently worthless painting in a protective sheet, so it got flecked with specks of house paint. However, in an astounding twist, it has emerged that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are The Apple Of His Eye

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that GOD kept us as the apple of His eyes. GOD remembers who we were and what is our present status with Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you precious in GOD's eyes? Yes. So precious that I am kept as the apple of His eye. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD kept us as the apple of His eyes. GOD remembers who we were and what is our present status with Him. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Of Hosts Is With Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that GOD, the LORD SHEBAOTH, the GOD OF WAR Himself is always with me and He is also my Refuge, Fortress and Protection.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you protected by the LORD? Yes. Externally He always attacks my enemies and brings me victories left and right, all I have to do is stand still and see Him win, and from within He is my Fortress and Refuge. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A God’s-Eye View Of The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 21, 2016

Through faith in Jesus we are already unified. Paul teaches us how to maintain that unity.

When you hear the word “Church” what kind of picture comes to mind? Do you think of our new church with its unique architecture and decorations? Or do you picture the people who gather to worship here? That’s really the better way to picture the word “Church” because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is Hope - Loneliness Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016

How to overcome loneliness

This morning we are going to look at what loneliness is, four cause of loneliness that even the Apostle Paul experienced and four solutions he applied that we can too Loneliness is defined as "separation anxiety caused by feeling disconnected" or in simpler terms - an unwelcome emotion caused by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-22

Denomination: Charismatic

Missional Meals

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016

Eating food to the glory of God on a mission

Introduction Food pays an important part of our mission here at The Gateway. Leadership team starting thinking through our core values - our ways in Christ, everyone said FOOD first! Gospel of Luke 1/5 sentences is somehow related to a meal. Jesus either going to a meal, coming from a meal, having ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic