Sermons on Gates Of Hell:

Mt. Carmel Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Mountain Moving Faith: “Mt. Carmel” 1 Kings 18 I’ve never gotten to see a shuttle launch live, but I have got to see it on TV. They begin to countdown and as the countdown hits zero, smoke drifts from the pad and then the main engines and the solid rockets lifted the shuttle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Hedge Of Protection Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the Time! “God’s Hedge of Protection” Job 1:6-12 I have the utmost respect for schoolteachers. It’s tough being a schoolteacher, especially an elementary school teacher. Recently someone sent me a humorous list of seven ways to know if you’re an ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Nowhere To Turn

Contributed by Scott Johnson on Sep 3, 2011

When you're at your wits end, when nothing else will work, when no backup is coming - God is there and He makes a way for His children.

No Where to Turn (Ex. 14:5-31) Intro: This is my 1st Bible (Hold up 1st Bible). Do you know that difference between this Bible and yours is…well…it says the same thing; it’s the word of God…however this Bible is really special to me. Before I was a Christian – years ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Product Of Real Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 28, 2010

The act of loving is what makes a person better than he is. Love enlarges the boarders of our heart, it deepens us & overflow from us. It is by loving that we come nearer to God & knit our soul to that of Jesus. To refuse to love is to contract inward

[LIVING IN LOVE SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 13:6b-8a THE PRODUCT OF REAL LOVE Here we find Real Love’s Outcome. Love, says Browning, “is the energy of life.” The Bible says where God is, love is, for God is love. All of these 15 colors and hues of the spectrum of love we find in this passage are verbs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Ezra Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 14 in the series. Artaxerxes has granted Ezra's request to return to Jerusalem. And not only that, but provision is made for the journey to be financed by freewill offerings, official government contributions, and tax revenues from the Trans-Euphra

The Book of Ezra Study #14 (Ezra 8:1-36) The Return of Ezra Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a point of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:1-36, Ezra 5:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

After-Easter Days Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

Easter morning, like the Indian summer of the year, has a tender veil of loveliness and mystery about it which links it with both worlds, and makes it a peculiarly appropriate pattern of a life hid with Christ in God. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

"He showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God" (Acts 1:3). Easter morning is the beginning of a unique and most tenderly interesting portion of our blessed Saviour’s life. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: *other

What Does The Bible Say About Angels Demons And Satan Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2009

Are angels, demons and the devil the result of superstition or reality? A myriad mix of superstition, truth and opinion can easily confuse, entice, harm or belittle the truth.

Angels, demons & Satan In an increasingly secular world, there is still a surprisingly large attention to Angels. Cards, gifts, jewellery, art, ornaments, decorations, clothing and even TV dramas feature angels. Many people even use the term ‘guardian angel’ with sincerity. Many popular films ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fearless Campaign Week 3 Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 16, 2009

This is based on Max Lucado’s Fearless campaign week 3. The fear of disappointing God, being unforgiven, God remembering your sins. We are fully and freely forgiven, adopted, and can silence the voice of condemnation.

Fearless #3 The Fear of Disappointing God A discussion I’ve often heard, a question often asked is: what is the unforgivable sin? When is that we cross the line and can’t come back? Is there a time when God is finished with us and we are beyond saving? Why do people ask that? Because we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Pray A Perfect Prayer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 20, 2011

There are only 66 words in the Lord’s Prayer, but it can teach us how to pray a perfect prayer. 1. Focus on your Father. 2. Focus on your family. 3. Focus on your faith. 4. Focus on your forgiveness. 5. Focus on your future.

How to Pray a Perfect Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - February 24, 2008 (Revised March 6, 2021 to correct my error about this being the same prayer as the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11:1-4) BACKGROUND: *Do you ever wish you could learn how to pray better? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Meaningful Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 30, 2011

These first verses of chapter one reveal the purpose of the book. It was written to teach wisdom by applying wisdom to life. It's wise practical teaching leads the understanding man who fears the Lord to wisdom.

PROVERBS 1: 2-7 MAKING A MEANINGFUL LIFE TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, a company hired a consultant, who called a meeting of all shop personnel. Stressing the need to listen to experts, he said, "Imagine you're on the Titanic, and it's sinking. You climb into a lifeboat. Which direction would you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Father's Table

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 30, 2011

This sermon goes into further detail on how God loves us and redeems us when we mess up.

The Father’s Table Sunday, June 26 Band Prelude (Holy Moment); invitation on screen to greet one another Open The Eyes of My Heart Prayer from Eph 1: 15 Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, 16 I have not stopped ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Part In The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 4, 2011

Matthew's genealogy of Jesus shows that all of us can serve Jesus in the present regardless of our past.

I think that most of us instinctively understand the importance of beginnings in our lives. As we embark on our journey through the life of Jesus, we’ll find that His beginnings had tremendous impact on his life here on earth and a significant influence on His ministry. So we’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 11, 2011

As we look at the plagues of Egypt, we learn something of our need to stand in awe of God and to fear His judgment.

Introduction: A. Today we are going to spend time looking at the plagues that God brought upon Pharaoh and Egypt. 1. I hope we can come to appreciate the impact of these plagues and the awe of God they brought. B. Although there is nothing funny about the plagues themselves, you know I like to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why People Can’t Handle Jesus

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Accepting Jesus means accepting what He really is and what He wants to do

My wife used to work at Wal-Mart. One of the stories of Wal-Mart lore that used to circulate around there concerned the day that Sam Walton, the owner of the whole enterprise, visited one of his stores. Even though he was wealthy, Walton was known for his simplicity. He drove an old red pickup ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Safe In Your Hands! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 30, 2014

Psalm 31 - Safe In Your Hands! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Psalm of Requests (2). A Psalm of Images (3). A Psalm of Victory SERMON BODY: Question: • What has Charlemagne (also known as Charles the Great - 814); • Thomas a Becket (was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170), • John Hus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Brethren