Sermons on Gates Of Hades:

Obadiah, Jonah And Nahum Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 15, 2021

The Sovereignty of God over ALL the earth

August 14, 2021 Today we are going to do the “Minor Prophet Shuffle”. We are skipping over Micah and will come back to it next week. 1 Peter 4:17 reminds us that “Judgment Begins in the House of God…”, therefore, the overwhelming focus of the Old Testament is on the descendants of Abraham, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17, Ezekiel 18:23, Isaiah 42:6-8, Romans 14:11-12, Obadiah 1:1, Nahum 1:14, Jonah 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

He Descended Into Hell

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Feb 17, 2001

In the Creed there is the statement "He descended into Hell", omitted by many fundamental church congregations: why?!

“He Descended into hell” Thomas F. Bracewell, OSL Following His crucifixion Christ physical body lay sealed in a tomb for three days. Where did His Spirit go during that period of time? According to St. Peter, “Christ died for sins once and for all, the righteous for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: *other

Beautiful Feet

Contributed by David Whitten on Nov 29, 2001

I can think of several words to describe these things on the ends of my legs. The words ugly, hairy, smelly and hideous are a few that I would choose. The bible describes feet and you’d be surprised at the verbiage used. Both Isaiah 52:7 and Romans 10:15

"Beautiful Feet" Romans 10:14-15 DSW@cacc9-28-97 Beautiful Feet Webster’s Definition: foot n. pl. feet . 1. The lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking. I can think of several words to describe these things on the ends of my legs. The words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15, Romans 10:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Prevailing Against All Odds

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 9, 2013

The Church has to Prevail! It should not strike us as a surprise. The adversary will throw all kind of stuff against the church

TITLE: A CHURCH PREVAILING AGAINST ALL ODDS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:18 / ROMANS 8:39 We are honored to be here for this day of celebration with the 1st Baptist Church of Purcell. Although this is not my first time here, it is has been about 10 years that I was here while serving as the Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Two Builders, Two Houses, One Foundation Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 19, 2023

Jesus powerfully concludes his Sermon on the Mount.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are drawing the closing words of Jesus’ in our study of the Sermon on the Mount. Next week I have some concluding thoughts. Of the 36 messages I preached from these 3 chapters in the Gospel of Matthew, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Brethren

Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 5 of a 5-part sermon.

PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-V—Luke 10:1-16 Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus requires mission briefing. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Forecast For Religious Unbelief-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2012

1 of 3. The author of Hebrews laid out the unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief(willful sin). Such unbelief warrants an unavoidable forecast(consequences). But What is that forecast? An unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief is...

The FORECAST For RELIGIOUS UNBELIEF-I—Hebrews 10:26-31 Attention: Patrick Prokop is the meteorologist(weatherman) for Savannah’s WTOC Channel 11 News/He was a very good determiner of Savannah weather/A recognizable catchphrase of his was—“Today is going to be dee-lightful!” When he said that it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Flee To Jesus Christ Today

Contributed by Devon Morgan on Dec 23, 2006

This sermon was inspired by Jonathan Edward’s In the Hands of the Angry God; it gives an urgent warning to the lost to run into the arms of God’s grace through Jesus Christ.

FLEE TO JESUS CHRIST TODAY! “But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?’” Matthew 3:7. John reveals here two very important and clear truths in his rhetorical question ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need A Hero!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 6, 2008

A sermon message delivered at a memorial service for a military member in the Air Force.

-Who were some of your heroes growing up? -Was it a family member like your mom or dad, uncle or aunt, grandma or grandpa -Was it a sports figure? Someone who played football, basketball, baseball, maybe a NASCAR driver? -Maybe you really looked up to a musician – a rapper, a country music star or ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Hell: Things To Know So You Don't Have To Go Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008

People go to hell because they never accepted God’s gift of salvation, Jesus.

“Hell: Things to Know without Having to Go” – Pastor Rob Yanok Introduction - Fire does not make hell. That’s not to say that there isn’t fire. What makes Hell is the lack of the presence of God. Hell is a place of eternal damnation, which is eternal separation from God. TEXT- John 17:3, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Victory: The Resurrection Over Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus Christ was not just a miraculous event—it was a direct counterattack against the forces of Satan and the fulfillment of Genesis 3:15: “He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”

The Greatest Victory: The Resurrection Over Spiritual Warfare April 20 , 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Colossians 2:13-15 Introduction: The Ultimate Battle and Victory Every war has a defining battle that turns the tide of history. • In World War II, it was D-Day—June ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Brethren

Would A Loving God Send Anyone To Hell? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 1, 2005

A look at the balance between grace and justice.

SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: REVELATION 20: TITLE: “WOULD A LOVING GOD SEND ANYONE TO HELL?” INTRODUCTION: A. A five-year-old boy was visiting his grandmother. She allowed him to go out to the backyard to play ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eat, Drink & Be Sorry

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 22, 2004

A sermon for the 17th sunday after Pentecost Series C Proper 21 A sermon about Dives and the rich man

17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Luke 16:19-31 "Eat, Drink & Be Sorry" ""There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 15 (Final): Judgment,new Heavens & Earth Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 26, 2015

Returning finally to a chronological telling of the story, John ends with the return of Christ and His judgment, and the introduction of the New Heavens and the New Earth.

The Millennium Ends (20:7-10) Such is a brief look at God’s special day, the Millennium. Now this wonderful time ends, and there is a new beginning. Before we move on in chapter 20 it is important to note that, with all of the activities encountered so far, there is no mention of a new ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"He Has The Keys"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 4, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Our Resurrecting Saviour has the Key to Death and Hell.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: JESUS HAS THE KEYS TO OPEN AND SHUT THE DOORS OF DEATH AND HELL. REFERENCES: Revelation 1:18; Matthews 27:51-54; Revelation 20:1; Isaiah 53:1-5; Revelation 2:12;16; 19:15,21; (his face shine like the sun, and a sharp ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal