Sermons on Gateway:

When God Says No Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2009

David is a man after God’s own heart for sure. Just look at how he responds after hearing God say "no" to his plan to build the temple.

Introduction: A. I spent some time looking for a good joke to begin today’s sermon, but I came up empty. 1. When I got to thinking about it, I realized that today’s subject is not very funny. 2. None of us like to hear the answer “NO.” That’s true of children, teenagers and adults. B. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Longing For Heaven Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 1, 2010

In this lesson we focus on the need to long for the things of God, and to be sure we are living by faith and walking in obedience.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an evangelist who was preaching away during a gospel meeting. 1. He paused and asked the congregation a question – How many of you want to go to heaven? 2. “If you want to go to heaven, then, please raise your hand,” he said. 3. Everyone in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born Old

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 29, 2010

To experience new life, even in the senior years, means using old knowledge to gain new knowledge; to set aside pride in order to learn; and to be fully open to Christ.

We had been talking about a mutual friend. We had laughed a little at how rigid he was, how staid. We had commented that he didn’t like change; he could easily be "all shook up" when something didn’t go his way. I asked the other person in this conversation, "How long have you known John? Has he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Peer Pressure Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Aug 6, 2007

The youth of this generation face incredible peer pressure. How can they combat it?

Peer Pressure (NIV) (How Ungodly Friends Lead You Astray) INTRO The youth of our generation faces incredible peer pressure and dangers every day in the world. Every day: 1,000 unwed teenage girls become mothers 1,106 teenage girls get abortions 4,219 teenagers contract sexually transmitted ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:19-20, Isaiah 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving On Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 17, 2013

Barnabus & Saul Sent off and opposition at Cyprus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE (A). Making the Move: A Need (vs 1-3) • The City (VS 1). • The Believers (Vs 1). • The Holy Spirit (vs 2-3). (B). Making the Move: An Adventure (vs 4-12) • A Good Beginning (vs 3-5). • A Unique Island (Vs 4b-5a). • A Difficult Experience (vs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

When Jesus Puts Your In Your Place Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013

A sermon examining the hope of restoration after a major failure.

WHEN JESUS PUTS YOU IN YOUR PLACE John 21:1-19 Most of us have been there, at some point in our lives we have stepped out of line and someone, somewhere “put us in our place”. Many of us have been on the other side of a similar situation and someone offended us or wronged us in some way and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Start & Stop Church Wars Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: How to Start & Stop Wars James 4:1-10 I. Introduction A. Have you ever heard of the "War of the Whiskers" or the "War of the Oaken Bucket" or the "War of Jenkins' Ear"? These were actual wars fought between nations! War is a fact of life. Not only are there wars ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Real Men Do Cry Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 24, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 4 verses 1 through 17

Ester 4: 1 – 17 Real Men Do Cry 1 When Mordecai learned all that had happened, he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city. He cried out with a loud and bitter cry. 2 He went as far as the front of the king’s gate, for no one might enter ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our Incomparable Christ: Resurrection Series

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 6, 2016

Christ's Resurrection is well attested. It not only gives us hope, but it demonstrates Christ's supremacy over all things.

Our Incredible Christ—Resurrection; Col 1:18; 11-17-15; 4th of 4. What a wonderful journey we’ve been on as we spend time with Our Incredible Christ. We’ve looked at his role in creation and seen that we were made “for him.” We’ve seen the incarnation and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recovering From Failure Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2012

Our failures are not final with God.

Recovering From Failure Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/12 People across the country tuned in this week to watch another former Illinois governor head off to prison. Seeing him shaking hands and signing autographs as the media followed his every step stirred up various feelings inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Throne Room Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 12, 2010

A study of chapter 41 verses 1 through 26

Ezekiel 41: 1 - 26 The Lord’s Throne Room “ 1 Then he brought me into the sanctuary and measured the doorposts, six cubits wide on one side and six cubits wide on the other side—the width of the tabernacle. 2 The width of the entryway was ten cubits, and the side walls of the entrance were five ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 41:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Cry! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 13, 2010

Jesus cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” is a desperate cry of loneliness. I believe this was the worst and the most horrible moment of the crucifixion for Jesus. When sin invaded His life and the Father walked away! He felt totally alone! H

“The Cry” Thesis: Jesus cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” is a desperate cry of loneliness. I believe this was the worst and the most horrible moment of the crucifixion for Jesus. When sin invaded His life and the Father walked away! He felt totally alone! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Be Fooled

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 20, 2009

There is a difference between worldly knowledge and godly wisdom.

Do Not Be Fooled, Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction Job 28:18 says, “No mention shall be made of coral or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.” In Matthew 13:46 Jesus says of a man in a parable, “Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Preparing To Build Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 1 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This is the introduction to the series and focuses on Nehemiah's actions leading up to the rebuilding of the wall.

Chico Alliance Church "Preparing to Build" MAIN THEME Secure walls support superior worship. Crumbled walls cultivate corroded worship. INTRODUCTION Most all of us have been involved in a building project of one kind or another; on a large scale or a small scale. We all, to some degree ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I’m All In

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 38: 1 – 31

Exodus 38: 1 – 31 I’m all in 38 He made the altar of burnt offering of acacia wood; five cubits was its length and five cubits its width—it was square—and its height was three cubits. 2 He made its horns on its four corners; the horns were of one piece with it. And he overlaid it with bronze. 3 He ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel