Sermons on Gates Of Hades:

Why The Church Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jun 12, 2014

In our culture where the influence of the church is diminishing, why should we BE the church? The answer is found in the identity of Jesus and the promises he makes about the Kingdom he is establishing (the church).

Why the Church I want to share some staggering statistics about church. Since the year 2000, more than 4000 churches in America have closed the doors to their buildings each year. That's more than 40,000 churches. At the turn of the 1900’s there were 27 churches to every 10,000 people. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-19

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of Jesus' Church

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 19, 2007

Message regarding Jesus’ building of His Church and how it will prevail.

The Power of Jesus’ Church Matthew 16:13-20 February 18, 2007 When I was a guy about Lance’s age (10 years old, I was in Little League baseball in Eagle Butte. I’d love to tell you that I was the best player on the team, and that my hitting and fielding were just awesome. But the fact of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Big Is Your Vision?

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 24, 2005

In order to acheive what God is calling us to do, we must be willing to get out of the boat and take the steps to follow him.

How Big is Your Vision? January 23, 2005 Intro: Today we are talking about vision. What is it we desire God to do in and through us in 2005? Is our vision of what God desires to do an accurate picture of what he wants to do? The Setting The setting for today’s talk is a boat. Here in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 1, 2006

This sermon views the church as a Fellowship, a Family, a Body, and a Flock.

What Is The Church? “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men say that I, the son of man, am?’ So they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

The often repeated ’I Will’ is used to develop this sermon- starting with the Lord’s I Will of Salvation through to the sinners ’I Will’ of Repentance.

I THE ‘I WILL’ OF SALVATION Exodus 12:13 The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. SALVATION IS BY BLOOD I John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 3: The Church Is Jesus

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2009

The Church is a body that holds Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The emergent church says, “They like Jesus but not the church.” 2. What goes together? The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Laurel and Hardy, Laverne and Shirley, Dagwood and Blondie, Simon and Garfunkel. So, the church and Jesus go together. 3. A vast majority have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of The Identity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of The Identity Of The Church

The Study Of The Identity Of The Church Colossians 1:18 (KJV) 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. How would you set out to locate a long lost friend? First, you would gather all of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Foursquare

Penetrating The Open Heaven In 2007 With Your Prayers

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jan 19, 2007

We are going to discuss how as Believers, we can penetrate the Open Heaven in 2007 with our prayers. Prayers put things into motion in the spirit realm. Let’s see how we bring the Kingdom of God to this Earth.

Introduction •Last week we discussed how we can expand the Open Heaven in 2007. •We discussed about having a heart full of the Word (seed) of God. We talked about being about the Father’s business and never giving up or quitting in 2007. Even thought there will be test, trails and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Bring Out The Rock"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 10, 2017

When Jesus (The Rock) arrives things happen.

A Individual was hiking in the mountains when he saw a stone. It was a small one about the size of a half dollar. Ordinarily, he would have past the stone and there it would have remained another thousand years. But this one stone caught his eye. It was special. Glinting in the sunshine. It ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Cast All Your Burdens

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Jul 20, 2019

God knows this world can be overwhelming and at times it doesn’t make much sense at all.

God knows this world can be overwhelming and at times it doesn’t make much sense at all. If you get the chance today, read you Psalm 55 Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. This word burden in Hebrew is Yahab It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22, Exodus 32:4

Denomination: Baptist

Destroy This Temple, Let Jesus Build It Up

Contributed by Prakash Jacob on Dec 23, 2018

When we go through the process of being destroyed or broken, we have this promise of Jesus Christ that He will build it up in three days!

John 2:19 Destroy this temple, and I will rise it up in three days. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 This portion says do not destroy the temple of god. If any man destroys the temple of god, God will destroy him. One side God says He will destroy the temple. 1Cori3:17. On the other side Jesus asking ...read more

Scripture: John 2:19

The Jesus Poll Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus’ Church".

Series: Jesus¡¦ Church [#1] THE JESUS POLL Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: I am so glad that the elections are over. I must have received over a 100 phone calls, emails, and letters concerning my vote. Before the election, there were all sorts of polls taken to try to determine who was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Confession

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 4, 2011

This is a lesson for primary age children used in the Awana program. It deals with Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.

Peter’s Confession: Luke 9:18-20, Matt.16:13-20, Mark 8:27-29 Jesus and his disciples were traveling in the north part of Galilee when Jesus asked them a question he had never asked before. “Who do the crowds say that I am?” That sounds like a strange question, but his men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sent: The Missional Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

How we as a church are to witness and lead someone to Christ.

A. OLD WORDS AND NEW WORDS • SAVED = Conversion, to lead someone to Christ, i.e., soul winning • WITNESS = share what Christ has done for me, i.e., testimony • CHURCH GROWTH = the results of evangelism Internal Growth = spiritual External Growth = members Transfer Growth = join church Biological ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of “the Church, Part 1” Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015

The Study Of “The Church, Part 1”

The Study Of “The Church, Part 1” Matthew 16:18 (KJV) 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. There are thousands of different churches in the world. Each one of these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Foursquare