Sermons on Gate Of Life:

Glad Generosity Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Paul knew the power of wealth to serve a great spiritual purpose. When the believers in Jerusalem would see gifts, which Gentiles had given to help Jews, they would know then, beyond a doubt, that the light of grace had penetrated the darkness of Gentile hearts.

When organized baseball was in its infancy a man by the name of Farrar was first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. He was a fine player, and he had a little girl who was his best rooter. She sat in the grandstand clapping and cheering every time he made a good play. She would shout ...read more

A Good Question Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul says, let freedom prevail, and suppress no aspect of the truth, and let each be persuaded in his own mind. This, of course, means that some will be persuaded one way and others another way, and so there will never be full agreement.

A crystal gazer collected 25 dollars for a reading and told the visitor, "This entitles you to ask me two questions. Isn't that a lot of money for only two questions?" Asked the startled woman. "Yes it is," answered the fortune teller. "Now what is your second ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:4-5

Speak Out With Boldness

Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 11, 2021

We are to fight against the evils of our time with truth, righteousness, faith and we are to proclaim the Gospel boldly.

Speak Out With Boldness Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Luke 4:1-13 Central idea: We are to fight against the evils of our time with truth, righteousness, and faith proclaiming the Gospel boldly. Delivery style: Speak forcefully Paul was in chains in prison when He wrote this letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Luke 4:1-13

On Putting God To The Test Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

If we want to be useful for God, it is essential to learn that God is God. God determines the conditions of our service and we are to obey. It is too easy to descend into a pit of one demand upon another for God to serve us before we step out in obedience

If you read newspaper advice columns, like Dear Abbey, very often, you will recognize a scenario that comes up again and again. It is usually a woman who writes in about the man she loves. She insists they really love each other, but there’s this problem. She just can’t keep him happy. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Worship The Lord

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 12, 2021

"Justice is turned back, And righteousness stands afar off; … truth is fallen in the street, …” (Isaiah 59:14).

Worship the Lord I wish to give credit to Dr. S. M Lockridge for the rhetorical and literary devices as well as some ideas and structure of content that I employ in this message. Our Text today is Matthew 4:8-10: “8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Apr 22, 2021

How do we as Christians become bold in sharing the Gospel of Christ? We will pull some lessons from looking at several courageous individuals from the Old Testament.

Please note all Bible verses are copyrighted and are shown here for ease sake. Introduction I asked at supper what were some ideas on what to talk about and William said to speak on courage. I questioned him a bit and it was courage in sharing the gospel message. This lesson is for William, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Judges 6:11-16, 2 Samuel 23:9-10, 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Quantum Physics, Mysteries, And Secret Revelations

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 28, 2021

The study of Quantum Physics can complement a person's belief in God, but it will not necessarily lead to belief in God - A message about using biblical Discernment

There has never been a time where biblical discernment is needed more when studying new findings in science. One of those subjects is the world of Quantum Physics, which is truly astounding, yet does not offer any mystical or spiritual benefits, nor does it connect or unify a person with the ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:4-7, Proverbs 30:5-6, Proverbs 2:1-6, Jude 1:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Actually Mean To Study To Show Thyself Approved Unto God? Series

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on May 18, 2021

As Christians, we are often told we must study to show ourselves Approved unto God rightly dividing the word of truth. But what if, I don’t read that well, I have bad study habits or I just don't understand what I read? Does that mean I'm not approved by God?

As Christians, we are often told, that we must study to show ourselves Approved unto God as workmen not ashamed but rightly dividing the word of truth. But, what if, as the image displays of the little boy reading his Bible, we are unable to understand what we read. What about those who don’t read ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Knowledge And The Ever-Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 1, 2021

Today we are considering the knowledge of God, and His being ever present everywhere. All scripture references are from the NASB

Psalm 139:1-12 All the knowledge in the world was doubling at a rate of every 100 years in 1900. After WW2 is was every 25 years that human knowledge would double. By the 1960’s it took 2 years for the world's knowledge to double. In recent years it was estimate that total knowledge doubled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

2 Sons And A Vineyard Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

The Context of This Story is Jesus' Final Visit to Jerusalem

January 16, 2021 The Context – Jesus’s last visit to Jerusalem before His death {Matthew 21-23}: Days before, Jesus had ridden into Jerusalem on a colt and the crowds had enthusiastically escorted Him into the city, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9 - Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Out Of Synch

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

People can religiously get out of synch with the way that they worship as it may have deviated away from what God intended.

OUT OF SYNCH Text: John 2:13 – 22 Joh 2:13-22  The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.  (14)  In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables.  (15)  Making a whip of cords, he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

What You Do Matters Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 8, 2021

Until Jesus comes, it does matter what we do or fail to do. All Bible quotes are from the NASB.

The return of Jesus is perhaps one of the most talked about things by Jesus and subject of many parables, not just these in the these two chapter of Matthew 24-25. Jesus talked about the signs of His second coming in Chapter 24, which we covered over the past few weeks. The last three parables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Suddenly To His Temple: An Overview Of The Book Of Malachi

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 10, 2021

This is an overview of the Book of Malachi, who is the last of the Minor Prophets. It prophesies the coming of both John the Baptist and Jesus.

Coming Suddenly into His Temple: An Exposition of the Book of Malachi Introduction In many Protestant traditions, the Book of Malachi is the last Book of the Old Testament. The next book is the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. It is thought that Malachi was the last prophet and writer of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6, Malachi 1:1-5, Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 2:1-9, Malachi 2:10-17, Malachi 3:1-7, Malachi 3:8-13, Malachi 3:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trusting God's Word

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 13, 2021

Because God's Word is trustworthy, what should we do then?

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God actually say, ”You shall not eat of any tree in the garden”?’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, “You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Sundays To Easter: The End—but It Wasn’t Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 20, 2021

The Lord Jesus Christ had been sentenced to death by crucifixion. Once He died, most people believed that everything died along with Him. But it wasn't--three days later, He arose from Joseph's tomb, ALIVE!

Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ had been betrayed and arrested in the garden of Gethsemane, as all four Gospel writers describe in their works. What happened next is an attempt to get rid of Jesus by any means necessary in the minds of the religious leaders. It’s a sad commentary that ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-24, Mark 14:53-65, Luke 23:1-12, John 19:6-20, John 19:38-42, Matthew 27:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist