Sermons on Gates Of Jerusalem:

"Living A Life Of Gratitude"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 21, 2001

In this message we will talk about the reasons we should be tahnkful to God and then give 9 ways we can express that gratitude.

“Living A Life Of Gratitude” Building A Great Life – part 6 TEXT: PSALM 18 In his book – “In The Eye Of The Storm” author Max Lucado describes the following scene.. An old man walks down a Florida beach. The sun sets like an orange ball on the horizon. The waves slap the sand. The smell of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Nobody, Nobody Noticed Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2002

God is the answer to our search for significance.

"A NOBODY, NOBODY NOTICED" 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: At the end of each calendar year USA Today, CNN and The Gallup organization ask the question: “Who are your heroes?” -Or- “Name the people you most admire.” Here’s the top ten results from last year.: #1- George W. Bush ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

An Encounter With The Risen Lord

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 3, 2002

Demonstrates how religious ritual, even good religious ritual cannot bring the spiritual satisfaction that we crave. Only an intimate encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ can bring what our souls desire.

An Encounter with the Risen Lord Christianity and the Bible make a lot of promises. When we tell people about Christ we promise them fulfillment: peace, and joy, and happiness. We promise them that Christianity is a relationship with Christ that will bring meaning to their life. And we offer all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-8, Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Encounter With The Risen Lord

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 3, 2002

Demonstrates how religious ritual, even good religious ritual cannot bring the spiritual satisfaction that we crave. Only an intimate encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ can bring what our souls desire.

An Encounter with the Risen Lord Christianity and the Bible make a lot of promises. When we tell people about Christ we promise them fulfillment: peace, and joy, and happiness. We promise them that Christianity is a relationship with Christ that will bring meaning to their life. And we offer all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-8, Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Love - Part 2

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 17, 2003

In chapter one Malachi addressed the subject of God’s compassion for Israel (verses 1-5). In verses 6-14 the priests and the people are charged with cheating, offering defective animals for sacrifices. In this chapter the unfaithfulness of the priests, th

In chapter one Malachi addressed the subject of God’s compassion for Israel (verses 1-5). In verses 6-14 the priests and the people are charged with cheating, offering defective animals for sacrifices. In this chapter the unfaithfulness of the priests, the violation of the ordinance of marriage, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Twenty Answers To Common Objections To Becoming A Christian

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2002

Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who ask you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully. Do it with a clear conscience so that when you are falsely accused as evildoers, those who threaten you abusive

Answers to Common Objections to Becoming a Christian I Pet 3:15,16 - "But in your hearts set Christ as holy (and acknowledge Him) as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who ask you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully. Do it with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How A Church Can Change For The Better

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003

In this message, we explore five paradigm shifts that a church can make to have a better future. This is a kind of "halftime" talk from a pastor/coach to the congregation/team.

To compete for a championship, during a game a great team has to make some adjustments. I sometimes think of the New Year as a kind of halftime. My personal internal calendar starts in August when the kids go back to school. The first semester is over. Now, it’s the halftime before the second ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations Of A Strong Spiritual Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 21, 2003

This sermon is a fascinating study about the foundations of a stong spiritual life namely 1.LOVE 2.FAITH 3.WISDOM 4.GRACE 5.HOLINESS 6.WILL OF GOD 7.HOLY SPIRIT

FOUNDATIONS OF A STRONG SPIRITUAL LIFE ********************************************************* OUTLINE 1.LOVE 2.FAITH 3.WISDOM 4.GRACE 5.HOLINESS 6.WILL OF GOD 7.HOLY SPIRIT THE MESSAGE FOUNDATIONS OF A STRONG SPIRITUAL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Certainties

Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Aug 24, 2003

To establish that there will be no rapture, seven years tribulation or 1000 year reign on earth at Jesus Second Advent.

INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the theme, "Christian Certainties." B. Pro: To establish that there will be no rapture, seven years tribulation or 1000 year reign on earth at Jesus Second Advent. C. Text: 1 Cor 15:20-26 D. Outline: 1. He is risen: 2. He is reigning: 3. He is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1 - A Script For Life Series

Contributed by David Mains on Aug 25, 2003

An introductory message using the upcoming movie "John" to launch into a sermon series on the book of John.

This fall a motion picture called The Gospel of John [http://www.gospelofjohnthefilm.com] will be released in the United States. Narrated by Christopher Plummer (Captain Von Trapp in the Sound of Music), the movie is a word for word presentation of the Gospel of John. It features 75 highly ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Game Plan For Church Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Aug 26, 2003

A description of the strategy of a church committed to these three purposes: love God, love the church, love the Lost.

BE052503 WHAT AM I HERE FOR? 4. GAME PLAN FOR A PURPOSE DRIVEN When more than a million Allied soldiers gathered on British soil at the beginning of 1944, their mission was clear: Beat the Nazis. But how was that going to happen? Churchill’s idea was to storm the beaches of ITALY, not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Relevant Church

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Sep 2, 2003

What does it really mean when we hear that today’s church must be relevant?

A Relevant Church The other day I came home from work at the church a little earlier than usual. I went directly into the bedroom, sat down on the side of the bed, kicked off my shoes and out of habit, grabbed the remote control for the television. Automatically I punched in 2 numbers that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Need You

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 2, 2003

No man is an Island. I need You and you need me in order to make it through.

I Need You!!!! Matthew 18:18-20 God is omniscient. This simply means that He knows everything about everything, because He is the source of everything. In the book of Gen. 2:18 the Bible says “And the Lord God said, It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Ten Habits Of Highly Successful Families Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Twenty church families from different backgrounds and situations were surveyed to discover their secrets of familial success.

Ten Habits of Highly Successful Families Joshua 24:15 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Families are certainly different today than they were 25 years ago. I heard the funny story about a man who rushed into a toy store late one evening to buy a Barbie doll for his daughter who had a birthday the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Giving With Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

God not only required a tithe in the Old Testament, He challenged His people to respond to Him when He says, “Test me in this.” This is the only time in the Bible when God tells us to test Him.

Giving With Grace That drama really captures the different attitudes that people have about giving. Some feel pressured or guilty, while others of us find a lot of joy when we give ­ if we remember to bring our wallets! That reminds me of a man and his son who went to church together. On their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Baptist