Sermons on Golden Gate Bridge:

Sermon # 2 - Stand On God's Promises And His Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 18, 2024

Each one of us is a member of God’s body the church. God is building His church and the gates of hell will never prevail against it. Let us stand firm on God’s promised and His faithfulness and be united as a church.

Today, the seventh Sunday after Easter is observed by many all over the world as Pentecost Sunday to commemorate the day when the Holy Spirit of God was made manifest to the disciples and believers in the early church. In order for this to happen we read in Acts 2:1, “When the day of Pentecost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1, Matthew 16:18, Numbers 22:3, Numbers 23:9-10, Genesis 13:16, Exodus 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Narrow And Difficult Way Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 20, 2024

There are two separate gates that lead to two separate ways, or roads. One way leads to blessing and the other way to difficulty. So, which way, or which road, leads to life and blessing? The correct way is Jesus (John 14:6).

When I was in my twenties, I was an avid cave explorer. Now, I just watch caving videos on YouTube. It is interesting how spelunkers will naturally follow a large wide-open passage first. They will bypass numerous smaller ones, all because the larger one does not involve hunching over or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus To You? (Part 2)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

The question Jesus asked in Matthew 16:15, “Who do you say I am?” remains relevant today. The world has various opinions about Jesus, but the most important revelation is who He is to you personally.

WHO IS JESUS TO YOU? (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:15 "But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:9-11, John 10:9-11, Isaiah 53:3-5, Hebrews 12:2, Revelation 22:12-13 INTRODUCTION: In the first part of this teaching, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15, Philippians 2:9-11, John 10:9-11, Isaiah 53:3-5, Hebrews 12:2, Revelation 22:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Glorying In The Cross

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 15, 2020

According to Merriam Webster, glory in something means to show joy or pleasure because of (something). What do we glory in? Is it temporary or eternal? When you glory in the cross you can have joy and faith in the very thing that was used to bridge the gap between God and man.

This is the conclusion to Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Not long after the gospel was preached here and people were saved, there came in a group of people who were called Judaizers. They taught that is was not enough for a person to just embrace Jesus Christ, but that they also had to embrace the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

9.. Lord’s Prayer: One Day At A Time Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Oct 7, 2024

We all have problems, worries and anxieties that we have to deal with everyday. The Lord's Prayer teaches us to take each day as it comes, step by step, to cross the bridge when we get there rather than try and solve problems that might never happen.

9.. Lord’s Prayer: ONE DAY AT A TIME Give us this day our daily bread – Did you know that in ancient Israel, bread was made for consumption the following day, so everyone had food in the house overnight. This helps us to understand the parable of the neighbour who asked for food at midnight. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8, Matthew 6:25-34

Steps To Enjoy God's Presence

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 3, 2020

This sermon is about how to enjoy God’s Presence. There is nothing more important than living in God’s Presence. There are three main steps to enjoying God’s Presence - 1. A Life Striving for Total Obedience 2. A Life of Undivided Devotion 3. A Life Being Dependent on God

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23; John 15:1-11; Psalm 23 Theme: God’s Presence Title: Steps to Enjoying God’s Presence This sermon is about how to enjoy God’s Presence. There is nothing more important than living in God’s Presence. There are three main steps to enjoying God’s Presence - 1. A ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23, John 15:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Overcoming The World Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 1, 2022

Christ said He overcame the world. We have been charged with the same purpose. But how do we do it?

I think I was seven or eight years old when my mother became concerned enough about the lack of a church background for my younger sister and I that she began to take us to church. We drove 20 minutes to the nearest Presbyterian Church and on one of those first Sundays I found myself in a large ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21, Matthew 5:39, Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27-28, Luke 6:35-36, Matthew 5:11-12, 1 Corinthians 4:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Nine Errors To Avoid In Our Thinking- Matt. 19:16-30

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 21, 2002

Many people are unaware of terrible consequences of wrong thinking. One man told me, "I haven’t committed any crimes and I go to church and try to follow the golden rule therefore God can’t think I am that bad." He reminded me of the poignant encounter th

Eight Errors to Avoid - Matt. 19:16-30 Introduction:Elisabeth Elliot, at Urbana 76, told of her brother Thomas Howard. Their mother let him play with paper bags she’d saved if he put them away afterwards. One day she walked into the kitchen to find them strewn all over the floor. Tom was out at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan's Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 23, 2012

Satan is the ultimate eavesdropper and a constant gate crasher. As far as he is concerned we are like E.F. Hutten when we pray. Whenever and wherever we invite God to come we can be sure that Satan will also show up.

From a “Pastor’s Weekly Briefing” provided by Focus on the Family - “A large share of people who attend Protestant or Catholic churches have adopted beliefs that conflict with the teachings of the Bible and their church, according to Barna Research Group 35% believe that ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-10

The Kiss Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2013

Warren Buffett believed his donation of $37 billion dollars to the Gates Foundation would buy him a place in heaven? Is that possible? Can we buy our way into heaven? Can we work our way in? Or is there another way?

OPEN: A man and wife were sitting in their living room when they noticed their neighbor across the street pull up in to his drive. He stepped out of the car with flowers in his hand, met his wife at the door and laid a passionate kiss on her. As they watched all this play out across the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold I Have Set Before You An Open Door

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2015

1. OPEN DOOR 2. OPEN GATE 3. OPEN WINDOW 4. OPEN HEART 5. OPEN MIND 6. OPEN HEAVEN 7. OPEN WOMB 8. OPEN EYES 9. OPEN EARS 10.OPEN HAND

REV 3:8 : '...BEHOLD I HAVE SET BEFORE YOU AN OPEN DOOR WHICH NO MAN CAN SHUT' OUTLINE 1. OPEN DOOR 2. OPEN GATE 3. OPEN WINDOW 4. OPEN HEART 5. OPEN MIND 6. OPEN HEAVEN 7. OPEN WOMB 8. OPEN EYES 9. OPEN EARS 10.OPEN HAND THE MESSAGE BEHOLD I HAVE SET BEFORE YOU AN OPEN DOOR WHICH NO ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 20) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 10, 2020

Today Jesus introduces a reality that, when you understand what he's saying, goes against what is commonly thought in the world today. In Matthew 7:13-14 Jesus talks about the narrow and wide gates.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 20) Matthew 7:13-14 Today Jesus introduces a reality that, when you understand what he's saying, goes against what is commonly thought in the world today. Jesus talks about the narrow and wide gates. 1) The road less travelled. Matt. 7:13-14, "Enter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 13:22-27, Proverbs 14:12, John 10:7-10, Matthew 24:12-13, Hebrews 10:35-39, Colossians 1:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O, How Shall I Receive You?

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 6, 2018

Advent is the time of preparation for the coming of our heavenly King. How do we receive him in our Christian community and in our personal lives? Are the gates wide open, or does he need to knock at our door, locked from the inside?

[Sermon preached on 3 December 2017, First Sunday in Advent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] This past week, Finland had the honor of welcoming three royal visitors: Prince William of the United Kingdom, Prince Daniel of Sweden, and Prince Constantijn of my own home country, the Netherlands. The media ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10, Luke 19:28-40, Revelation 3:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Show Me Your Glory

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 4, 2022

When God chooses to open up the flood gates and rain down His showers of blessing, we usually don’t realize it until after we are completely drenched. This message brings encouragement to those who are facing trials and difficulties.

This morning’s message is entitled, “Show Me Your Glory,” and I want us to look at God’s blessings today. I want to open by having us consider how the Lord’s blessings are similar to a jet aircraft flying at supersonic or near-sonic speeds. Did you ever hear a jet fly overhead and you looked ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Deeper Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2024

We're at war with Satan, but too often churches ignore the conflict and avoid doing what has to be done to tear down the gates of Hell. What can we do to avoid going AWOL in this great battle for the souls of the lost?

When I went to Israel, I visited a place about 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee called Caesarea Philippi. The area lays in the shadow of Mt. Hermon, whose ice caps (when they melt) supply clean fresh springs for the waters of the Jordan River. This abundant water supply made the area fertile ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ