Sermons on Gates Of Hades:

Sermon On The Crumbs Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 9, 2023

A crumb is defined as a small fragment of bread, cake or biscuit.

Khalil Gibran, a Lebanese-American writer, poet and widely considered philosopher once remarked: “All our words are but crumbs that fall down from the feast of the mind.” Matthew 15:27 confirms: She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” A crumb is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:8, Proverbs 22:9, James 2:15-17, Luke 6:21

Life, Death And Then...?

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 10, 2008

Looks at what the Bible has to say about death and what comes after death

Life, Death and then…? 1 Corinthians 15:17-20 Slide I am taking a week off of our Series “From Ordinary to Extraordinary.” We will get back to that next week, but after Simon preached about the essential nature of Christ’s resurrection and the power it offers for life now and eternal life, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is Your Life Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

We will be held to account, and all our deeds and misdeeds, every text and conversation, will be displayed and judged according to God’s perfect law.

11 and I saw a big white throne and the One sitting on it, from whose face the earth and heaven fled, and a place was not found for them. 12 and I saw the dead, the big and the small, standing before the throne and books were opened, and another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: *other

Your Choice, Heaven Or Hell

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

Contrasts between the glory of heaven, and the horrors of hell.

Your Choice, Heaven or Hell (Rev 21:1-27) I'm going to tell you about your future. About the choice you make, and where you will spend that future, and just what that future place will be like. I've spent some time here, teaching from the pulpit, telling you what Hell looks like. Today, we will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Bible Church

Revelation, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 13, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 2 Revelation 1:12-18 Introduction Open your bibles to Revelation, Chapter 1 Last week recap: Over-arching theme: 2 Tim 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” We ought to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"He Came…to Destroy The Works Of The Devil”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 29, 2025

Jesus empowers us to stop the works of the devil. 1) temptation rejected by quoting scripture 2) Jesus is our "Advocate" as He sits at the Father's right hand to intercede 3) He has defeated Satan's grip of the fear of death by His resurrection

In Jesus Holy Name February 9, 2025 Luke 4:33-34 “He Came…To Destroy the Works of the Devil” The title of our sermon begs for a question: What are the “works of the devil” that Jesus came to destroy? We know that Satan brings into our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:33-44, Luke 4:41

Denomination: Lutheran

Finished Work Of God Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 1, 2023

Jesus said, "It is Finished" Was man's redemption really finished? We would still be doomed if Jesus' death without the resurrection and ascension did not happen. We still wait for complete redemption. We eagerly wait for the redemption of our bodies.

There is such satisfaction in completing a task. In finishing a marathon. Like when I finished running the up Comrades 90km race. I lay on the grass on my back after the finish line holding my medal in my hand, tears running out of my eyes and I said to myself that nothing ever in my life would be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, 1 Corinthians 15:14-17, Hebrews 9:12-24, Revelation 1:17-18, Matthew 28:18-19, Matthew 16:19, Ephesians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus Suffered For You! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2010

Jesus suffered for you because He loves you. There are times when we will be called to suffer for Him.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A couple of weeks ago we started to look at the basic issue that sometimes life is not fair. • We see it all around us; it is something that gets us angry at times. • How we deal with unjust suffering says a lot about us, it says a lot about how our faith impacts our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mission Of The Seventy-Two Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 5, 2014

Jesus sending seventy-two disciples on a short-term missions trip in Luke 10:1-16 gives us several principles regarding missions.

Scripture In the first nine chapters of The Gospel of Luke we were introduced to the identity of Jesus as the Messiah sent by God to seek and to save the lost. From Luke 9:51 onwards Luke introduces us to Jesus’ teaching on discipleship. A disciple is simply a follower, a learner, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

7 Facts About Hell: A Guided Tour Of Hell

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 7, 2022

What is hell? I prayed about this topic, just seeking God’s guidance and indeed the Lord indicated that it would be wise to study such a place, even though such a place is best left forgotten, in the end.

What is hell? I prayed about this topic, just seeking God’s guidance and indeed the Lord indicated that it would be wise to study such a place, even though such a place is best left forgotten, in the end. So buckle your seatbelts, because you may find this message today quite disturbing. However, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48, Luke 12:5, Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 20:9-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

John's Portrait Of The Lord Of The Church Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 19, 2013

Revelation 1:9-20

The Seven, part 6 John's Portrait of the Lord of the Church Revelation 1:9-20 June 23, 2013 Review: The last two weeks we have looked at John's “Portrait of the Lord of the Church.” John saw the risen Christ as the son of man, a conquering king. The imagery comes from the Old ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hell? Yes, It's Real!

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 24, 2005

Hell is the eternal destination for those who have not placed their faith in Jesus.

Hell? Yes, it’s real! Luke 16.19-31 NASB April 24, 2005 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Daniel Meyers speaks about a book written by a cardiologist at the University of Tennessee that corroborates an important aspect of the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost, The Forgotten Celebration

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 22, 2021

It is interesting how we believe in the birth of Christ and we celebrate Christmas. We also believe in the Holy Spirit but we do not celebrate His coming. Let´s turn our attention towards Pentecost and regain the awe of His coming.

What day is Christmas? December 25th. When is Easter? Sometime in the spring, late March, or April. We read in the book of Acts that the Holy Spirit first came to dwell with man at Pentecost. When is Pentecost? . . . Silence. . . It is interesting how we believe in the trinity and we celebrate ...read more

How Can A Good God Send Anyone To Hell? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2018

Third in a five part series that attempts to answer hard questions about God, the Bible and faith.

ENGAGE Growing up, I wasn’t particularly opposed to God. In fact, as I look back, I certainly believed there was a God, and for much of my early life I just assumed that since I wasn’t an axe murderer or a thief and that I’d done more good things than bad things in my life that one day I’d go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt3 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

7 letter to the churches

REVELATION - Part 3 August 27, 2003 - Danny L. Williams Revelation 1:5-6 As we walk through the Book of Revelation together, remember that this special message has been given to reveal God’s truth, not conceal it, and to clarify God’s eternal purpose, not mystify it. This work was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational