Sermons on Gates Of Jerusalem:

No Sweat!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 21, 2020

Worship, true worship, worship that honours God, flows from the Spirit of God through the life of a follower of Christ who seeks to be pure and holy. True worship requires no effort on the part of the worshipper. Rather, it is the effortless response of that one who seeks the True and Living God.

“[The priests] shall have linen turbans on their heads, and linen undergarments around their waists. They shall not bind themselves with anything that causes sweat.” [1] God is concerned about the smallest facet of the lives of His children. It is not an insignificant matter to speak of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 44:18

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 41 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 25, 2020

Psalm 41 divides into three parts (The last verse is really a final epilogue to the entire first book of psalms.): I. DAVID’S FEARS (41:1-3) II. DAVID’S FOES (41:4-9) III. DAVID’S FAITH (41:10-12)

March 30, 2015 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 41 A psalm of David. Psalm 41 (KJV) 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. 2 The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Psalms Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 14, 2022

We are not simply to read psalms; we are to be immersed in them so that they profoundly shape how we relate to God. The psalms are the divinely ordained way to learn devotion to our God. (Tim Keller)

Introduction to the Psalms The psalms of the Old Testament are at the heart of the spiritual experiences of Jew and Gentile believer alike. (Shelly) The book of Psalms was a manual and guide for the devotional life of Jewish believers. It came to be used as a hymnal at the temple and synagogue. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have Heard It Said... (Anger, Lust) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 13, 2022

Jesus gets to the root of murder and adultery

“You Have Heard It Said…” (Anger and Lust) Matthew 5:21-30 NOW – I want to start off this morning with some words that Paul (under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit) penned to the church of Rome. GO AHEAD AND TURN – to Romans chapter 13, or follow along on the screen. Let no debt remain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rolling The Dice Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

Question: “Can a Christian Lose their salvation?” “Is a person once saved always saved?” “I understand that once I prayed a salvation prayer I now have a get out of Hell ticket for life no matter what I do.”

Series: You Asked For it! Thesis of Series: Today we are continuing with questions from the survey we passed out a few months back. You had the opportunity to ask questions. Our series is called “You Asked For It!” And you asked us to address these following questions: “Can a Christian Lose their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, Hebrews 6:1-6, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Forgot One Vital Factor

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 27, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 7: 1 – 51

1 Kings 7: 1 – 51 You forgot One Vital Factor 7 But Solomon took thirteen years to build his own house; so, he finished all his house. 2 He also built the House of the Forest of Lebanon; its length was one hundred cubits, its width fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits, with four rows of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 7:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Make Up Your Mind

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 10, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 18: 1 – 46

1 Kings 18: 1 – 46 Make up your mind 18 And it came to pass after many days that the word of the LORD came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth.” 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a severe famine in Samaria. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 13, 2018

Justification by Faith Alone as seen through the 1) Positive OT proof (Ga. 3:6-9) 2) Negative OT proof (Gal. 3:10-12) & 3) Positive Hope in Jesus Christ (Gal. 3:13-14)

The three great monotheistic religions of the world—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—all trace their start to God’s promise of blessing to Abraham. More than half the world’s population, over three billion people, have a vested interest in this issue. God tells us that anyone can share in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Other

Practical Sanctification Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 19, 2018

Yield yourself to the Lord; He is the most wonderful Master, and the “salary” He pays lasts forever.

Practical Sanctification Romans 6:13-23 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Portrait Of God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2023

The message is a study of the revelation of God as the Triune God.

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” [1] You have undoubtedly heard the story of the little boy who was colouring at the kitchen table. When his mother asked him what he was colouring, he informed her that he was colouring ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 42 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 18, 2021

How do you find hope when the dark clouds of discouragement and depression come over you? The Psalmist is raw and honest about his struggles and yet reminds himself to put his hope in God.

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 42 :The Dark Night of the Soul Pastor Jefferson M., Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 7-18-2021 A Near Death Encounter Have you ever been so sad that you just wanted to give up? Maxine and I had an experience with someone last weekend that was in that very place of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Question Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 25, 2021

Who is able to enter into God's presence? In Psalm 15, David gives a picture of a man or woman after God's own heart.

Summer in the Palms: Psalm 15: The Ultimate Q and A Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-25-2021 Strongly Recommend? As an adjunct professor at Moody Bible Institute, I have former students that ask me to do recommendations for them as they head off to seminary. I’ve filled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Shepherd To Follow Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2021

1) What are the issues in shepherding? (1 PETER 5:1) 2) Who must be shepherded? (1 Peter 5:2) 3) How must shepherding be done? (1 Peter 5:2c-3) 4) Why should shepherds serve? (1 Peter 5:4).

1 Peter 5:1-4 [5:1] So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: [2] shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Other

Jesus "i Am The Way The Truth And The Life." Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 20, 2021

Jesus makes it clear in our text that He is the only way into Heaven. He is the path to truth which then leads to eternal life. Without His path or His truth we could never discover eternal life and the abundant life he spoke of.

“I Am the way the truth and the life.” Series: Jesus the I Am of Renewal Thesis: Jesus makes it clear in our text that He is the only way into Heaven. He is the path to truth which then leads to eternal life. Without His path or His truth we could never discover eternal life and the abundant life ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Deuteronomy 5:33, Deuteronomy 8:6, John 14:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Champion - Mark 15:16-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 22, 2024

One of the most painful emotions the human soul can carry is shame. What can you do when feelings of shame continue to press down on you even after you've repented of a sin?

Mark 15:16 The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called to-gether the whole company of soldiers. 17 They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him. 18 And they began to call out to him, "Hail, king of the Jews!" ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-20, Matthew 27:27-31