Sermons on I Am The Gate:

When I Get Big, I Want To Be Little

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 4, 2006

An Exposition of Mark 9:30-37

When I Get Big, I Want to Be Little Mark 9:30-37 Children are born dreamers. You can watch them act out their dreams when they play and pretend. With a few plastic army men they wage earth-shaking battles; with a baby doll they practice being gentle, caring mothers. The sky is the limit in who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be Sure I'm Saved? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This sermon looks at how we can be sure we’re saved. It touches on God’s grace and the plan of salvation.

How Can I be Sure I’m Saved? Dear God question Watchman Nee- story of new convert How do I know for sure I’m saved? Postmodern Mindset Philosophy based on feelings Advertising to relationships I don’t “feel” in love anymore Situational ethics Not on the Bible, but on whatever “feels” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hey, I Thought I Planted A Fig Tree

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 4, 2005

What would happen if unfruitfull christians were treated like other things that are useless? God did’nt save you to warm the pew. Jesus got angry with the fig tree that did’nt bare fruit and cursed it so that it died. Maybe if we faced death we would b

HEY, I THOUGHT I PLANTED A FIG TREE Matthew 21:18-20 Intro: What do we do when something doesn’t work ? 1. Put it to the side 2. Get mad and… 3. Get rid of it 4. Try to fix it I. THE TREE’S PURPOSE A. To bear fruit B. To feed the hungry C. To multiply II. THE TREE’S PROBLEM ? A. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Would I Have If I Had Jesus?

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 15, 2004

A topical, salvation-oriented message that answers the question posed by the title. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

<ILLUS> E.V. Hill, the famous African-American preacher, was preaching on Jesus one Sunday morning. He preached that Jesus was the Son of God, and was only way to God, etc. When he finished, he was shaking hands at the back door with members of the church when a young lady stormed up to him, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Holiness

I've Fallen And I Can Get Up! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 1, 2005

God provides a way for us to get up after we stumble!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 • I hope over the last couple of weeks as we have been looking at the book of 1 John that you are starting to feel the passion John has for Jesus and the passion he has to see that we live the best life possible for Him. • The message John has been sharing with us is one of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons I Didn't Know I Learned

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 17, 2004

Fahter’s Day message

Lessons I Didn’t Know I Learned June 20, 2004 Father’s Day 1) Nickels and dimes can kill you Teach your children the joy of generosity. “Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and should give generously to those in need, always being willing to share with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, 1 Timothy 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

I'll Show The World That I'm A Christian

Contributed by Mark Hodges on Jun 16, 2001

God intends for every Christian to experience joy in their Christian walk.

I¡¦ll Show The World That I¡¦m A Christian Philippians 2.12-13 Introduction: Remember that the theme of this book is JOY! And if there is anything we need more of its joy! Our lives should be marked by joy! You say, "Pastor, my life isn’t marked by joy. Does that mean I’m not saved?" I suppose ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

What I Can Not Handle, I Hand Over

Contributed by Modupe Adefala on Nov 11, 2003

Just as God wants us to know and possess the things that He has freely given He also wants to help us with things that are not immediately within our reach but that we need in life ¡V The finger and elbow arrangement.

What I can not handle, I hand-over! Anchor Scriptures: 2 Kings 4:8-37 Just as God wants us to know and possess the things that He has freely given He also wants to help us with things that are not immediately within our reach but that we need in life ¡V The finger and elbow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Ran Away But I Couldn't Stay" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 26, 2003

That fish gets all the attention, but this book contains a message about the character of God. In these few pages we find a story that reveals to us the power and compassion of God...and along the way, like Jonah, we learn that obedience isn’t optional.

Jonah—A Sermon Series by Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline of Jonah: Ch 1, The Prodigal Prophet Ch 2, The Praying Prophet Ch 3, The Preaching Prophet Ch 4, The Pouting Prophet Message #1, “I ran away but I couldn’t stay” -chapter 1:1-3 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Congregational

I And Ii Peter, I, Ii And Iii John Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

Eleventh in a Series going through the New Testament

I AND II PETER, I, II AND III JOHN Introduction: In the previous lesson we studied the books of Philemon, Hebrews and James. This lesson will consist of a survey of the epistles of Peter and John. I Peter is the book of Christian Discipline. II Peter is the book Christian Diligence. I John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Have More So I Can Give Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 28, 2010

Stewardship

Series: Saving For Life I Have More So I Can Give 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 An economist was leaving his office building and saw a little boy sitting on the curb with a dog. The boy yelled at the economist, "Hey, how would you like to buy a dog". The man was intrigued by this sales approach and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lord, I Need Patience And I Need It Now

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 11, 2008

A sermon on patience (Seed thoughts from Max Lucado and Cornelius Plantinga, Jr <Article in Christianity Today called "Trying Patience on for Size>)

Sermon for 2/10/2008 “Lord I need patience and I need it now!” Introduction: “Lord I need patience and I need it now!” WBTU: A. Begin by reading 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 C. Let’s first get the sponge wet. Cannot use a sponge until it gets wet. Let’s get our hearts wet with God’s love before we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Iworship Part 4: When Iworship Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

True worship cannot be confined to a time or place, it is a daily response of all we are to all God is.

iWorship Part 4: When iWorship Key Scripture: John 12:1-22 Key Thought: God isn’t looking for more workers, He’s looking for more worshippers. Icebreaker: Video: The Gift of Worship Intro: Let’s talk about worship this morning. Let’s talk about the fact that worship Is more than just singing. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

I Don't Do That Do I?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

Scripture tells us what to do but do we obey? In the wake of getting away from the Egyptians through the Red Sea, the Israelites went through the wilderness and showed up at Mount Sinai.

Scripture tells us what to do but do we obey? In the wake of getting away from the Egyptians through the Red Sea, the Israelites went through the wilderness and showed up at Mount Sinai. It is here that the Ten Commandments and guidelines on how to fabricate the Tabernacle were given to them. We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Once I Was Blind, But Now I Can See

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 14, 2023

All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Jesus Christ came to give us light and turn us from darkness in to His marvelous light.

Once I was Blind, Now I can See Study Text: John 9: 1 - 25 Introduction: - We find in our text an account of our Lord touching the eyes of a blind man. He was hopeless and helpless until Jesus came by his way. - The situation of this man was the true situation with everyone before ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal