Sermons on I Am The Gate:

Return To The Mount Of Olives

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 30, 2015

Holy Week or Easter or even the Sunday after Easter. The Easter story is not just about the death, crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Christ. It is ultimately about the Second Coming of Christ.

Return to the Mount of Olives “And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the Mount of Olives.” Luke 21:37 Intro: Today we are going to talk about the Return to the Mount of Olives. Just east of the Holy City of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Under Fire

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” When I read the scriptures I sense that I am truly reading about God’s grace. Grace is God’s gift to us. Grace is, then,

Rom. 11.1-2a, 29-32; Matt. 15:21-28 I. Opening A. In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” B. Saddens me because the church has had such an incredible affect on me. C. Why? 1. Jesus shows grace and mercy to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"behold, Your Mother" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 8, 2019

We have all heard it said: “Ignorance is bliss.” If that were true, I should be experiencing a lot more bliss in my life than I am, Amen? When it comes to Mary, the mother of Jesus, however, I wouldn’t say that ignorance is bliss but I would say that innocence is

We have all heard it said: “Ignorance is bliss.” If that were true, I should be experiencing a lot more bliss in my life than I am, Amen? When it comes to Mary, the mother of Jesus, however, I wouldn’t say that ignorance is bliss but I would say that innocence is. Over the many, many centuries ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27, Luke 1:31-32, Luke 1:35-39, Luke 1:8-20, Isaiah 53:10, Isaiah 53:7, Psalm 22:18, Psalm 22:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Because You Said So

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 7, 2024

Last week, I got home after the message and the question came that although I am preaching on spiritual growth, have i truly explained to what end is our spiritual growth? Today, I’d like us to consider why we need spiritual growth, and what purpose?

Key passage today is: Luke 5:1-11 we’ll get there shortly. Growing up, I spent a lot of time studying @ the school of “Because I said so”. In fact, many of you here today, may be graduates as well as teachers in the school of “Because I said so”. You know the school: You ask your mom: “Why do I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

I Can Only Imagine

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 18, 2021

God has super stuff prepared for us and we can only imagine, what we may become, what heaven is like.

1 John 3:1-7 I Can Only Imagine When children play they believe they are much more than what they are: • Give them pillows and blankets, and they are no longer children, but mighty warriors constructing fortress. Tie a towel around their neck and they transform from child into an invincible caped ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Can I Get A Witness Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 16, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 8: 13 –30

John 8: 13 –30 Can I Get A Witness 13 The Pharisees therefore said to Him, “You bear witness of Yourself; Your witness is not true.” 14 Jesus answered and said to them, “Even if I bear witness of Myself, My witness is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know ...read more

Scripture: John 8:13-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Whom Shall I Send

Contributed by Mark Christian on Dec 14, 2003

Commission and responses of Moses, Isaiah, Jesus, and the modern Christian.

Whom shall I send? Mark Christian Have you ever received one of those phone calls congratulating you on some fabulous vacation that you have won? They usually go something like this: “Congratulations, you have won a cruise, or a Disney vacation, or a 3-day getaway to beautiful Gatlinburg, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Exodus 4:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"i Thirst"

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 16, 2019

We all know what it feels like to be thirsty. Parched Lips! Cottonmouth! Feeling Dehydrated!

BACKGROUND We all know what it feels like to be thirsty. Parched Lips! Cottonmouth! Feeling Dehydrated! It could be from working out in your yard on a hot summer day; it could be from just waking up after a surgery; or it could be that you spend a long time on the telephone talking with someone. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

"I Have Not Been Truthful" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 18, 2014

Very few preach about the Holy Spirit but this series will not only speak about the Holy Spirit but how to Live IN the Spirit.

The Ultimate Decision June 13, 2013 Well, today I am on trial. Not from man but from God. Over the past six weeks I have received numerous e mails about the devotionals. The main theme is that they seem "Spirit Filled". I write back and say "Yes I feel the Lord directing me in everything I say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

3:16 Acts Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 3, 2016

This message looks at the reality of the man healed at the Gate Called Beautiful and is a part of our 3:16 series.

Acts 3:16 It was a day, just a day like any other day. His brothers had gotten him out of bed and gotten him dressed. And on their way to work they carried him to his usual spot at the temple gate. It was just a day, the sky wasn't any bluer, the birds didn't sing any louder, the sun didn't ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lord, I Want To Be Holy

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 18, 2003

Thesis: Because God is Holy, we who have come to Christ have been set apart from sin and set apart to God as a people of distinction and a people of difference. Therefore, we need to pursue holiness.

Lord, I Want To Be Holy Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:14 – 16 Thesis: Because God is Holy, we who have come to Christ have been set apart from sin and set apart to God as a people of distinction and a people of difference. Therefore, we need to pursue holiness. Introduction A Man was sitting in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2020

The introductory message to the series I want to know Jesus. A series designed to help us take Jesus out of the box of our current understanding so that He can become all that He really is in our lives.

I Want To Know Christ Video – Who Is Jesus? Luke writes in the 9th chapter of his gospel; Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have Overcome The World Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus prays for his believers

Show video of John 17 John 17 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ah, I Can See

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 22, 2021

People today run here and there not seeking God but they just want some prophesy and sadly our leaders are gratifying their carnal desires. Today people need spiritual eyes!

Ah, I can see!! Genesis 22:4”On the third day Abraham raised his eyes and saw the place from a distance.” ABRAHAM: After the initial response of “ Here I am”, God made sure that Abraham understood his calling, the Lord said: Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac…..Abraham was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Love You But…

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Why does our way of expressing love change so much over time.

I love you but… 1 Corinthians 13:4-8A The word “Love” has been distorted to mean a lot less that I think it should. It happens so innocently and easily. We decide that we want a word more powerful than like. So, we love that dress, cheesecake, chocolate cake, but it cheapens the word when we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Congregational