Sermons on narrow gate:

The Gates Of Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2016

This is the 5th in my travelogues telling of my visit to Israel. In this lesson we visit 4 "gates" in Northern Israel including the "gates of Hell".

Tonight we’re going to be visiting four different “gates” in the northern section of Israel. The first of these “gates” is figurative. It is the gate to the source of the Jordan River (Showed a slide of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gates And Gatekeepers

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 27, 2019

Gates are very important in the Scriptures, and at every gate, there are gatekeepers.

GATES AND GATEKEEPERS "And he set the gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the Lord, so that no one who was in any way unclean should enter." 2 Chronicles 23:19. In ancient times, cities were often guarded from enemies by high, thick walls. Walls provided security and shield. So, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 23:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Absaloms In The Gate

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 30, 2020

If indeed, God has given you new insight then use it for the sake of the Body and Christ not for your own devices or else you are an Absalom and in trouble with the Father and the Son. If you twist or deny Scripture you are in even deeper.

2 Samuel 15:4  Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice! Absalom was a son of the King who thought he knew better than the King and swayed many to his side in a rebellion to remove ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherd At The Gate

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

Jesus the Good Shepherd

Shepherd at the gate John 10:1-21 Good morning everyone, certainly glad that you are with us this morning. May God touch you with His Word. Prayer- Father let us come this morning with no perceived idea of what you want to say to us. Lord we just that you want to speak to us. May our hearts be ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Gates Of Hell Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 14, 2021

And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it(Matthew 16:18)

Gates of hell" is translated in some versions as the "gates if Hades." "Gates of hell" or "gates of Hades" is found only once in the entire Scriptures, in Matthew 16:18. In this passage, Jesus is referring to the building of His Church: "And I tell you, you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

The Fish Gate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 2nd sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

Series: Rebuild The Gates [#2] THE FISH GATE Nehemiah 3:3 Introduction: As we begin to rebuild that which the enemy has destroyed, we have to remember that will only happen if we get beyond the walls of this building. We saw last week that the 1st gate listed to be rebuilt was the Sheep Gate. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Gate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 3rd sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

Series: Rebuild The Gates [#3] THE OLD GATE Nehemiah 3:6 Introduction: As we continue in our study about the gates that Nehemiah rebuilt around the city of Jerusalem, we need to be reminded of the importance of the gates and walls. Walls are built to keep people in or out; and gates are built ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Gate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 4th sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

Series: Rebuild The Gates [#4] THE VALLEY GATE Nehemiah 3:13 Introduction: The idea that the Christian life is a “bed of roses” is a trick from the devil. As Christians, we have to go through difficult times. With that in mind, we come to our next gate that was rebuilt- The Valley ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Dung Gate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 5th sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

Series: Rebuild The Gates [#5] THE DUNG GATE Nehemiah 3:14 Introduction: There are some subjects that I love to preach about; but this isn’t 1 of them. Instead, the Lord wants me to talk about something nasty and stinky. Nehemiah 3:14 For those of you who are not sure what the word “dung” ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Fountain Gate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 6th sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

Series: Rebuild The Gates [#6] THE FOUNTAIN GATE Nehemiah 3:15 Introduction: The Fountain Gate appeared to be the gate that was in the worst condition. It was so bad that the ruins of that gate blocked Nehemiah’s journey when he took a secret tour of the city walls during the night. When he ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Water Gate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 7th sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

Series: Rebuild The Gates [#7] THE WATER GATE Nehemiah 3:26 Introduction: Nehemiah 3:26 The 7th gate is The Water Gate, and it symbolizes the Word of God. The Water Gate was used to bring water into the city. Although there was a spring of water and an aqueduct that brought some water into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Horse Gate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 8th sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

Series: Rebuild The Gates [#8] THE HORSE GATE Nehemiah 3:28 Introduction: As we look at the last 3 gates that were rebuilt by Nehemiah, I want us to realize that there is dual application. At each of these gates, there is an immediate application and then there is a prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:28

Denomination: Baptist

The East Gate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 9th sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

Series: Rebuild The Gates [#9] THE EAST GATE Nehemiah 3:29 Introduction: As we studied last week, these last 3 gates have a dual meaning- 1 that is for right now and 1 that has not yet occurred. The East Gate has been set-aside especially by God and was known by Jews for 1 particular event- ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Inspection Gate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 10th sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

Series: Rebuild The Gates [#10] THE INSPECTION GATE Nehemiah 3:31-32 Introduction: As we have traveled around the City of Jerusalem with Nehemiah, we have come to the last gate. Before we look at this last gate, I want to quickly review all of the gates. 1. The Sheep Gate: The sacrifice of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Gates Of Hell

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 8, 2025

In a place known for wicked pagan worship, Jesus teaches us that we are to be on the offense.

Jesus was a few short weeks from the time that He would be crucified. He knew that the time was near that He would be letting His disciples loose to spread His message and build the foundation of the church. He took them to an area known as Cesarea Philippi. Cesarea Philippi sat at the foothills ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: United Methodist