Sermons on Gnats:

The Great Commandment – Sermon 3: Love Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 27, 2018

Jesus commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves. But who exactly is our neighbor? This sermon answers that question, and its implications to us.

The Great Commandment – Sermon 3: Love Your Neighbor Series: The Great Commandment Chuck Sligh August 5, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 22:34-40 – “But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:29

Denomination: Baptist

A Woman, A Well, And A Water-Pot

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 2, 2018

As we examine this event is Jesus' life and ministry [John 4:1-42] we will learn that he comes to break down social barriers (cultural, racial, traditional) and to turn our focus from the temporary to the eternal.

We’re in the middle of our Summer Series entitled: “LIVE-LIKE-THAT” and through this series of messages we’re challenging each of us to begin living as Jesus lived and loving as Jesus loved. Jesus demonstrated the importance of loving God with all of His being and here at Gateway that’s our ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abandoned At Birth-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 7, 2016

1 of ? Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

ABANDONED AT BIRTH-I—John 3:1-21 OR... Concessions For New Birth Attention: Grandma arrived at their door with a big smile & open arms! Little Jimmy was so happy to see his grandmother that he ran up & gave her a big hug. "I'm so happy to see you, grandma! Now daddy will have to do that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Clocks, Glocks And The Christian Cross Walk Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2016

There are three different ways people have chosen to live between the two Advents of Christ. We are not called to be clock watchers or to put our safety in Glocks and locks. We are called to be Cross bearers and Cross Walkers this Advent Season

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 24:36-44 and Psalms 122 Theme: Clocks, Glocks and the Christian Cross Walk INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of the world! Welcome to the first Sunday of the Advent Season. Advent proclaims the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

From The Inside Out

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 5, 2010

Message about how change comes from the inside before it is shown on the outside.

Title: From the Inside Out Theme: To help people to understand that the only way to change our behavior on the outside is to change the inside. Text: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 12:1-2 Gal 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

The Internal Law Of The Kingdom Of God - Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 21, 2012

A Christian goes beyond what is required by the Law. He is not only righteous in appearance, in action, but in character, obedient to God on the inside.

The Internal Law of the Kingdom of God (the Law of the Heart) A soldier in the time of war got a letter from his fiancé, saying he has met someone else and wants to call off the marriage. So she asked for the engagement ring and her picture, so that she might have use for it in the future. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48

Denomination: *other

Strong Faith In A Faithful God

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2015

For faith to be true faith, it must be active faith. Its activity, however, must begin with prayer. This should precede any action. "I will cry," he says, "unto God most high."

STRONG FAITH IN A FAITHFUL GOD Text: "I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me." (Psalm 57:2) DAVID was in the cave of Adullam. He had fled from Saul, his ruthless foe, and had found shelter in the clefts of the rock. In the beginning of this psalm he rings the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:2

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus - Part 5- Hard Hearts Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 4, 2016

Part 5 of Our exodus - The story of God's presence "hard hearts"

Thanks to John Hamby and his sermon " Sign's of a hardened heart" for the inspiration and the excellent points for this message Exodus – The story of God’s presence Part 5 Hard Hearts Exodus 5:2-----7:8-13—---8:25-28---10:8-11, 24 Many times in my life I have been called ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Learn A Lot From A Chicken

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 11, 2022

A message on God's desire for each one of us to be under His wings of Protection

Matthew 23:33-39 March 13, 2022 a.m. Do you all remember the PSA put out by the government about wearing seatbelts. They had two crash dummies named Vince and Larry. And of course the slogan was, “You Can Learn a Lot from a Dummy!!!” I think I preached a message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Be Cautious About Judging Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

When believers criticize each other, it can actually drive people away from the church. Jesus warned about the consequences of criticizing others, and of the need to do some spiritual self-examination before passing judgement.

This morning we are going to look at the spiritual issue of judging others. The applicable definition for the word “judge” in our main passage means, “to form a judgment or opinion” and to “decide upon critically.”(1) The key word here is “critically,” for when we judge others we are often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Christmas

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Dec 9, 2021

The “spirit of Christmas” is a phrase we’ve all heard referenced but how exactly do you define it? Is it possible or just idealistic to have the Christmas spirit throughout the year?

The Christmas Spirit Text: Mt. 1:20, 2:3-5, Luke 1:35, 2:11-18, Date: Dec 12, 2021 Big Idea: The “spirit of Christmas” is a phrase we’ve all heard referenced but how exactly do you define it? It’s been well documented that Americans are generally a bit more kind, joyful and even a bit more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35, Matthew 1:20, Matthew 2:3-5, Luke 2:11-18

Suicide Of Judas (Series: Harmony Of The Gospels) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 24, 2019

Judas is known as the disciple who betrayed Jesus. He was the son of Simon or Simon Iscariot. Thus, Judas was a Judean, the only one of the Twelve who was not from Galilee.

HARMONY OF THE GOSPEL (30) Suicide of Judas Jesus Final Week of Work at Jerusalem Tom Lowe 2/10/2008 This passage tells about Judas' repentance, and him returning the blood-money; his rejection by the priests, Judas' suicide, and the purchase of the Potters Field with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Could Use A Hold Up Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at the need for and ways to practice encouraging one another

Intro – I’ve told the story before, but it’s real significant to me. We were living in OH. I’ll never forget the day that Brian came into my office. He said he needed to talk to me, and closed the door. That’s sometimes not a good sign. Then, he sat down, and proceeded to shower me with words ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Paradoxical Personality Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Paul took seriously the obviously impossible goal of being all things to all men. The result is, he had the potential for pleasing everybody, but also for aggravating everybody ,and Paul was quite good at both.

A lion, a fox, an a hyena were moving through the jungle collecting their dinner. When they were done they had gotten a large pile of animals. The lion said to the hyena, "Why don't you go over and divide the pile into three equal parts." The hungry hyena said, "Sure." He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Sustaining Christian Ministry-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 20, 2025

3 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-III—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: Lighthouses: Thru the centuries, lighthouses have used varying methods of lighting. “At the beginning of American light keeping, our 12 Colonial lights established before the American Revolution, almost without exception, used candles in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist