Sermons on importance of gates: showing 106-120 of 107,547

"Through The Iron Gate" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 12, 2011

Discovering the power of prayer in our lives.

“Through the Iron Door” Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC Date: Aug 14th, 2011 Scripture: Acts 12:1-30 Introduction: "Have you ever experienced a 'dead end' in life?" • Have you ever been faced with a problem that you just knew was impossible to solve? • Have you ever felt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Transition Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 2, 2020

God is calling his church to move from one spiritual position to another. God is always transitioning or repositioning individuals, nations and even rulers of earthly nations. This sermons examines biblical principles involved in such transitioning, as applied to the Christian. Using Acts 27.

The Importance Of Transition God is calling his church to move from one spiritual position to another. God is always transitioning or repositioning individuals, nations and even rulers of earthly nations. This sermons examines biblical principles involved in such transitioning, as applied to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opning The Gate Of Heaven

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on May 19, 2006

How to live the life that satisfies God.

A man died and went to heaven. As he rang the bell he felt quite confident that God would welcome him in. After all he`d lived a pretty good life, he`d done his best, worked hard for his family, been kind to his neighbours. He was sure they`d want someone with his track record in heaven. But, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Storming The Gates Of Hell"

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

when Jesus speaks of the gates of hell, He is referring to the councils of Hell.

Biblical Text: Matthew 16:18 “And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” In ancient times, tall, thick and impenetrable walls of stone surrounded most cities. Each city had a limited number of gates through which visitors could enter. Since all traffic came and went through the gates, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will The Gates Of Hell Prevail?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 13, 2007

Job is in a spiritual battle. He is ignorant of what is happening behind the scenes, but is certainly feeling the effects. Does this still occur? What does God’s word say?

Jesus once said of his church that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Paul once wrote to the Christians of Ephesians: Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers and principalities, against the dark forces of evil in the heavenly places. When we come to the book ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Gate Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus is the gate through whom we enter in to a life of fellowship with God’s family and an abundant life of green pastures.

John 10:1-10 “I am the Gate” INTRODUCTION We are surrounded by gates. We arrive at and depart from airports through gates. In order to get to those gates we pass through a security gate. Many of us have gates that provide an entrance into a courtyard, or security gates that keep people out. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Wailing At The Fish Gate

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2009

Zephaniah has something to say to America and to the world today. It’s a warning of the judgments of God, and a word of hope for those who will listen.

Wailing at the Fish Gate Sunday AM, May 3, 2009 Zephaniah 1:1-3, "The word of the LORD which came unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hizkiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah. I will utterly consume all things from off the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Outside The City Gate

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 17, 2007

A Communion Sermon

OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE Hebrews 13:8-13 * Special Thanks to Randall Denny of Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene for the Sermon idea Sermon Objective: A Communion Service A couple taking a cruise on a transatlantic ocean liner awoke one morning and saw dark, threatening clouds on the horizon. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Revival At The Water Gate

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Apr 21, 2008

Revival at the Water Gate

“REVIVAL AT THE WATER GATE” Nehemiah 8:1-18 INTRODUCTION: A revival would have never come to these people, in this place, in chapter 8, if they would have not been mindful of the work that needed to be done in chapter 2. The mind-set they had to work in chapter 2 is shown in there mind-set to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Gate

Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on May 27, 2014

Jesus is the Shepherd who is the gate for the sheep to find life abundantly.

I am the Gate John 10:1-10 I. Intro. A. story of a spy captured and sentenced to death by a general in the Persian army. 1. general had the strange custom of giving condemned criminals a choice a. the firing squad and ’the big, black door." b. spy to the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Thanksgiving At The Gate Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 17, 2016

Pilgrim feasts, triumphant entry, and the sacrifice of praise.

THANKSGIVING AT THE GATE OF JERUSALEM. Psalm 118:19-29. As the crowd approaches Jerusalem for the great annual feast, the mood is one of thanksgiving (Psalm 118:1-2). The leader of the pilgrims cries out to the gateman of the Temple: “Open to me the gates of righteousness…” (Psalm 118:19). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-29, Psalm 118:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outside The Gate Are Dogs...

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 5, 2017

These words caught my attention: “everyone who loves and practices lying”, yes, I have watched people enjoy doing the wrong things.

Outside the gate Revelation 22:15”Outside are the dogs and the sorcerers and the immoral persons and the murderers and the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices lying.” Just look at the intensity of wrath in the above scripture! ‘Outside are the dogs’ – Hot, simmering anger towards ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healing At The Beautiful Gate

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 26, 2020

In this brief story I want to notice four principles for thriving in our spiritual lives no matter the circumstance.

Healing At The Beautiful Gate Acts 3:1-10, 16 Introduction Last week we left the disciples looking up into the sky at Jesus who was ascending to be at the Father’s side. In Chapter Two the amazing story of the Day of Pentecost. Visible presence of the Holy Spirit that Jesus had promised. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Narrow And The Wide Gates

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009

If we are on the narrow road by God’s grace, what is our responsbility to those on the broad road?

Passage: Matthew 7:13-14 Intro: It has become fashionable to view Jesus as a laughing, jolly figure joking his way thru his life and ministry on earth. 1. and certainly he was filled with a deep joy and contentment. 2. and yet this statement in Isaiah 53:3 has always bothered me in light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Am The Gate Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 26, 2016

Jesus is the Gate of Salvation, the Gate or Security and the Gate of Sufficency

I AM THE GATE A few weeks ago we spoke about Jesus the Good Shepherd. He mentioned then that the Good Shepherd knows his sheep and his sheep know him. The shepherd was willing to lay down his life for the sheep. Sheep are defenceless animals that need protection. Back in the 1950s George ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance