Sermons on Gate Of Life:

The Da Vinci Code: The True Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 22, 2006

An answer to Dan Brown’s attack on the Roman Catholic Church in "The Da Vinci Code."

Cracking the Da Vinci Code: There is Only One Church Matthew 16:13-20 So, it wasn’t the Apostle Peter whom Jesus called to lead the Church. That is the revelation made by Sir Leigh Teabing in the novel The Da Vinci Code. No, we discover that it was actually Mary Magdalene that Jesus charged ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Who Do You Look Like?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 27, 2006

We should look like Jesus - or atleast his brother. When the world looks at you, who do they think of?

Who do you look like? John 20:19-31 I have heard it said that every body has a twin in this world. I remember hearing that in high school. I had never though of it much until someone pointed out somebody that thought could be my twin. Our high school has 1200 students and I was not exactly a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

Think Of What You Are Doing!

Contributed by Phillip Wright on May 28, 2006

Having the knowledge of Christ and failing to share only proves that it means nothing to you; because if it truely did you would not be able to be silent.

Think of what you are doing! Luke 8:16-21 By: Rev. Phillip A. Wright Jewell Baptist Chapel North Bay, NY. Introduction: This morning we will look into the Parable of the Revealed Light. Did you ever have something that others would love to have seen or look at and never said anything? Did you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Scattered Splinters

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2006

The church is more than scattered splinters, there is power in agreement. It is called synergism. United we stand.

SCATTERED SPLINTERS TEAR DOWN THE EXCUSES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE ARE EXPERTS WITH SPLINTERS. A. When I was a little boy in the fifth grade, my Dad pastored a church in southern Ohio. The altar was a beautiful, shiny, slick piece of wood. When no one was looking I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Simple Truth About Temptation Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 11, 2006

All Christians can overcome temptation by taking the way out that is provided.

There’s a real benefit to the ability to resist temptation... especially in the realm of sin. For some, it will be easier than others – but if any of us wants to succeed in our spiritual lives – let alone the rest of our lives – we must come to grips with how to overcome temptation. That’s what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twin Struggle Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 12, 2006

God’s promises never change.

Twin Struggle Text: Gen. 25:19-26 Introduction 1. Read Genesis 25:19-26 2. Illustration: Three men waiting in the room for expectant fathers waited for word on the arrival of their infants. Some while later a nurse comes in and announces to one of the men that his wife had just given birth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

En Búsqueda De La Felicidad

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Jun 12, 2006

“Estamos en búsqueda de la felicidad, pero lo estamos haciendo de una manera equivocada”

En Búsqueda de la Felicidad Filipenses 4:4 “4Regocijaos en el Señor siempre. Otra vez digo: ¡Regocijaos!” (RVR1960) Los fundadores de esta nación firmaron un documento en la Sala de Independencia llamado “La declaración de Independencia”. Este documento es impresionante por varias razones, pero ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgiving And Forgetting Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 20, 2006

Forgiveness is essential to a healthy relationship (especially a marriage).

[Read Ephesians 4:25-32. Ask the congregation to look for statements that can be applied to marriage.] Series: MARRIAGE MATTERS Sermon Title: Forgiving and Forgetting When we are hurt or offended or wronged by someone, the intensity of our pain will be directly proportional to the closeness of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage For The Right Reasons Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 21, 2006

People get married for lots of different reasons, but are they getting married for the right reason?

A June Wedding: Marriage for the Right Reasons Hosea 1:1-11 Why do people get married? A report in the British journal Health 24 lists the top six reasons people give for getting married: 6. It’s the right time. You have a solid and secure relationship and it feels like the logical next ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Qualifications Of Leadership In The Church

Contributed by W F on Jun 21, 2006

Everything rises or falls on leadership. The qualifications of leadership in the church

INTRODUCTION In many respects the appointment of leaders within a church can be perceived to be the dry, boring mechanics of how a church operates. But I want you to hear this. “Everything rises and falls on Leadership.” The success of any organisation – including the church – is directly related ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-15

Denomination: *other

The Unqualified

Contributed by Bo Lane on Jun 22, 2006

God’s army isn’t perfect. It never has been and it never will be. Because we are not perfect and God knows that. He’s working with flawed people but He’s ok with that.

Introduction - Have you ever done something really dumb? - Have you screwed up before? The Most Beautiful Girl Song - It was a beautiful summer’s night and I was heading back to Silverton, Oregon to take my girlfriend home. - I think I was about 17 years old. - The windows were down. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Path To Unity

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 5, 2004

Jesus’ last request was for his children to be unified. The scriptures tell us how to answer his prayer.

John 17:20-26 Palm Sunday 2004 The Path to Unity Palm Sunday The Luke account: Luke 19:41As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42and said, "If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace--but now it is hidden from your eyes. 4 days later, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: *other

"Jesus Heads To East Ridge"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 10, 2011

A sermon about the radical openness of God.

Matthew 15:1-3, 7-28 “Jesus Heads to East Ridge” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org How many of you like Winnie the Pooh? In one of his famous escapades, this loveable toy bear tries to trap an elephant—or, as he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Self-Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 20, 2011

Men require community of each other, beyond that we need the provision of God - air to breath, organs (over which we have no control) to function, water, land, food and so much more. Our God is completely unlike us in this - living eternally without need

Dakota Community Church August 21, 2011 Self-Sufficiency Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Christ In The Home

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jan 1, 2010

Outline discussing the faithful friends of Mark 2

Christ in the Home Mark 2:2 Introduction: All of us take special care when a guest is coming over to our house. In the book of mark there is a sense of promptness. When Christ is in your home things will change. In his book, Reaching the Invisible God, author Philip Yancey tells the story about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ