Sermons on Gospel Door:

The Prophets: People Get Ready Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019

Centuries before Jesus was born, Isaiah prophesied that Israel's warfare would be accomplished, and her iniquity pardoned. Who are we at war with? How is iniquity pardoned? And what does that have to do with Christmas?

Please open your Bibles to Isaiah 40. As we begin the season of Advent, we are going to look at some very familiar words from the Old Testament, particularly if you are a fan of Handel’s Messiah: “The voice of one crying: In the wilderness prepare the way of theLord. Make straight in the desert a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 9:1-6, Matthew 3:1-8, Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

An Easter Nobody Will Ever Forget! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 11, 2020

Psalm 22:22-31 expresses praise to God for the expanding proclamation of the good news of victory over death.

Scripture Psalm 22 is a fitting psalm for our meditations on Good Friday and Easter Sunday because the first part of the psalm (verses 1-21) focuses on the experience of suffering on a cross, while the second part of the psalm (verses 22-31) announces the resurrection and expresses praise to God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:22-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defending The Faith Sermon Vi: Fortunate To Be Free To Share Our Testimony Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval, when our Christian Faith is attacked by unbelievers and scoffers, mature Christians are fortunate to be free to share their testimony of the power of God unto salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE -- FORTUNATE ARE WE WHO ARE FREE TO SHARE OUR CHRISTIAN TESTIMONY In this year of our Lord 2020, may our foresight as well as our hindsight be 20/20! May hindsight of our encounter with Christ be as persuadable as was the Apostle Paul’s when he got his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:2-26

Timothy Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 6, 2023

Who would Apostle Paul chose to send to Philippi to handle disunity issues that were tearing the church apart other than Timothy his beloved, spiritual son who always put Christ first by putting the interests of others above that of his own!

A Living Example: Timothy Philippians 2:19-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 After having described in a hymn the ultimate example of what it meant to be a humble, obedient servant who looks out for the interests of others; Paul now gave two examples of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Epaphroditus Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 14, 2023

The attitude of one’s heart defines success in ministry. We need to honor not just those who are publicly serving in the church but also those who work behind the scenes!

A Living Example: Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The spiritual gifts and divine tasks a believer receive are the work of the Holy Spirit. While we know that every task in the church is to be honored, we tend to rejoice, give ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Syrian Phoenician Woman Comes To Jesus For Help Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

It’s an interesting incident for this Phoenician woman to come and ask Jesus for help. She is a Greek, not a Jew.

How does the gospel of Mark all fit together? It’s all one cohesive message, to answer the question, who is Jesus really? It begins with John in the wilderness proclaiming the entry of the messiah into history. We see God step into the picture at this point. Then, we see Jesus preaching a message ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Folly Of Mr. Worldly Wiseman Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 19, 2023

The wise according to the world believe the message of the cross is foolish, and yet to us as Christians, it is the very wisdom and power of God on display for all to see.

Corinthians Series (Part Three): The folly of Mr. Worldly Wiseman Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:16, Romans 5:6-8 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING (Give background reading from Pilgrim's Progress) We are continuing on with our study in 1st Corinthians this morning. And I hope the Lord is using ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power And Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 20, 2022

We did not get to understand the Gospel and be saved because of human wisdom but the power and wisdom of God. There is nothing man can boast about.

The church has been plagued by divisions, with groups taking sides and pledging their support for various leaders. • This competitive and partisan spirit was tearing the church apart. They pride themselves on men and not on Christ. • They were boasting in human wisdom, eloquence and influence, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Isaiah 29:14, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is The Church's Mission

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 19, 2023

What is the Church's mission? What is the commission?

What is the church’s mission? Studying the church’s mission is called missiology. Witness and Light Where were the disciples to be witnesses of what they had seen and heard? Do we collectively carry on that mission? but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Between Yesterday And Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022

Paul explains why he can't come to rome just yet.

As Paul says, the good news - the gospel - was promised a long time ago. The first hint that God would defeat evil one day comes - according to many scholars - right there in the beginning, in the third chapter of Genesis. I’m a little dubious about that interpretation, myself, but certainly by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

End Times Evangelists

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Aug 9, 2021

Even during the Tribulation period, God will make certain that people hear the Good News of His great love through at least three sets of agents.

Series: Last Words Message: End Times Evangelists Text: Rev. 7:9-14; 11:3-14, and 14:6-7 Big Idea: Whether or not there is a great revival in our lifetime is certainly something we should pray for. The bible does however reveal that during the Tribulation period there will be a “great harvest” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-14, Revelation 11:3-14, Revelation 14:6-7

Ashamed Of The Way

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 10, 2021

Beyond denying ourselves and picking up our cross to follow Jesus, we must live courageously and unashamed of Jesus Christ.

IT WAS GERMAN PASTOR, DIETRICH BONHOEFFER, WHO WROTE, “SILENCE IN THE FACE OF EVIL IS ITSELF EVIL. GOD WILL NOT HOLD US GUILTLESS. NOT TO SPEAK IS TO SPEAK. NOT TO ACT IS TO ACT.” DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, ALSO SAID SOMETHING SIMILAR: “THERE COMES A TIME WHEN SILENCE IS BETRAYAL. OUR LIVES BEGIN TO ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 1:8, Philippians 2:5-8, Colossians 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

O Gladsome Light Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2019

The message of Christ is the only one that makes sense for the healing of our world in any age, but it’s not an easy one to hear and obey.

Tuesday of the 15th Week in Course 2019 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Saint Athenogenes Today is the Memorial of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, which commemorates the appearance of the Mother of Jesus to St. Simon Stock, an early Carmelite leader, and his reception of the Brown Scapular from her hands. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24, Exodus 2:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

Becoming A Globally-Minded Christian

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Mission and missions are not something the Bible merely speaks about – mission and missions are what the Bible is about. Since creation, God has been interested in redeeming all peoples to Himself.

Today marks the end of a week set aside to pray for missions and our friends of our church who are spread around the globe for the cause of introducing people to the love of Christ. Let’s spend a few minutes of concentrated prayer for our friends. Father in Heaven, I pray You make Yourself so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:29, Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Ethiopian Eunuch

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 21, 2018

God can make something great of nothing.

The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-40 Chapter eight of Acts begins with the spreading of the gospel out of Jerusalem. Saul’s (Paul) persecution of the Christians there had driven everyone out but the apostles from Jerusalem. These persecuted Christians spread out to the Judean villages like dandelion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible