Sermons on Importance Of Gates:

The Costly Census Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

In David’s last days he learns an important lesson about trusting God

INTRODUCTION, You have heard the old adage – we count people because people count. How true that is and as a nation we have been counting people for over 200 years. In fact our nation’s first census began in 1790. 217 people were used to count It took at total of 9 months 3,929,214 A census has a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Obedient World Christian

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 7, 2006

The purpose of this message is to convey the importance of allowing the believer’s Christian values impact the world.

The Obedient World Christian Is: Acts 5:17-32 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Through Prayer

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 9, 2006

The 2nd in a series of building revival. This concerns importance of persistent prayer - in a life and in a church.

Thank you, Lesley, for addressing us on such an important and Godly topic as prayer. And I thank you for being open enough to the Lord to have Him lay this upon your heart, and then your loving Him enough to act upon it. Last week, I talked about our need to focus on church growth through revival ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-16

Denomination: *other

A Better Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jan 13, 2007

What does the Tabernacle represent? Was its design important? What does the lampstand signify?

A better sanctuary Last time we took a quick overview of the Tabernacle and what it represented. We saw that it was exquisitely and lovingly made using lots of gold and silver. The main purpose, however, was not to create a thing of physical beauty, but to illustrate God’s relationship with His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Behind Our Prayers

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 22, 2006

We Christians can pray, but the effectiveness of it depends on something important BEHIND OUR PRAYERS.

BEHIND OUR PRAYERS James 5:13-18 We Christians can pray, but the effectiveness of it depends on something important BEHIND OUR PRAYERS. A. FAITH BEHIND OUR PRAYERS (15) "The PRAYER OF FAITH shall save the sick..." -The effectiveness of our prayers greatly depends on our FAITH. Mark ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Trusting God To Judge

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2007

explores the importance of our not judging but let God judge while we simply serve.

Are You Trusting God To Judge Matthew Chapter 7:1-6 Prayer Introduction Good Morning. What a great singing we had last night. For those who were not able to come you missed a blessing. I know that some don’t like loud music but we sung some great old songs last night and we also sung some great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In A Nutshell

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

Modern Parable of the importance of Sharing the Good news of Jesus Christ with those who are lost.

Introduction: One Friday afternoon, after a long day at the office you are driving home and you turn the radio on. You hear about a little village in India where a few villagers died suddenly from some kind of mysterious flu. You don’t think much about it, but on Sunday, coming home from church, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

To The Church That Was Broke And Blessed Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2006

It’s eternally more important for Christians to have treasures in heaven than in their hometown.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would it Say? Series (part 2 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Broke and Blessed Rev. 2:8-11 Oct. 15, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A There ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross

Contributed by David Butcher on Oct 21, 2006

The importance of the cross in the life of the believer TODAY. Especially in the light of opposition in the UK to this Christian symbol

Galatians 6:11-18 NLT 11 Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting. 12 Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised are doing it for just one reason. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching that the cross of Christ alone can save. 13 And even ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2006

The most important thing that Jesus tells us about His second coming is to be ready.

Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning Text: Matt. 25:1-13 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 25:1-13 2. Illustration: Three athletes are about to be executed. One is a short dark haired hockey player; one is a bald headed tennis player, and the third is a tall blond haired soccer player. The guard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Need To See Clearly

Contributed by Domingo Reyes on Aug 25, 2006

Perceiving is important to achieving. How clearly you can see is vital to suceeding as a Christian.

Close Your Eyes for a moment.. What Do you see? Darkness? Images ? Thoughts ? Nothing ? Question? - Have you ever lived in Darkness? - Have you had Cloudy thoughts - Have you been plagued with dark images? - Ever seen nothing when there was something there to see. - Ever seen something ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Model For Daddy's Hands From A-Z

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jun 17, 2007

It’s a Father’s Day sermon showing the importance of Daddy’s hands

Text: Ephesians 5:23 “For the husband (or Father) is the head of the wife (or family), even as Christ is the head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body.” Introduction: Daddy’s hands are a very important part of his body. They are used in so many different ways to impacted his family’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23-25

Denomination: *other

All You Need Is Love

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jun 4, 2005

The most important lesson we can learn in life is how to love like God.

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Today is a big day. Today is the day that the huge class of 2 students from WCS will be graduating. It is exciting for them and their parents that they will finally get to taste a small portion of freedom. Next week will be a big week for our own Alan Townsend and 4 or 5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seven Hindrances To Your Prayers Being Answered

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

I would like this morning to talk on prayer and it’s importance in your life.

SEVEN HINDRANCES TO YOUR PRAYERS BEING ANSWERED Sunday November 19, 2000 I would like this morning to talk on prayer and it’s importance in your life. There are many things that are important in your spiritual life but I feel that the most important thing is your prayer life, because your prayer ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Church Of God

Awareness Of God

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

The single most important activity in our life is the time we spend alone with God.

Awareness of God 1 Peter 3:12 SCRIPTURE 1 Peter 3:12 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. (NLT) The single most important activity in our life is the time we spend alone with God. PRAYER IS NEEDED BECAUSE MAN HAS A LIMITED AWARENESS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12

Denomination: Church Of God