Sermons on Old Gate:

Born Old

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 29, 2010

To experience new life, even in the senior years, means using old knowledge to gain new knowledge; to set aside pride in order to learn; and to be fully open to Christ.

We had been talking about a mutual friend. We had laughed a little at how rigid he was, how staid. We had commented that he didn’t like change; he could easily be "all shook up" when something didn’t go his way. I asked the other person in this conversation, "How long have you known John? Has he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Old Is New Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 28, 2009

John shows us another way we can analyze if we or others in the church are doing well in our Christian walk - love.

This is a true story. Paul and William decided that they really wanted to become godly men. So they started meeting with one another to pray and encourage one another; they even set goals for themselves and their behavior, and were accountable to each other. At one point Paul decided that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Old Paths

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 23, 2008

Christ is calling His church back to the old paths. This sermon looks at four of those paths.

TEXT "Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls" (Jeremiah 6:16). What are these "old paths"? 1. THE PATH OF TIMELESSNESS "On thee do I wait all the day" (Psalm 25:5). In many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 13, 2009

Old Testament - The first in a series of sermons designed to encourage personal Bible study by demystifying the Scriptures and providing background and context to the Old Testament.

I suppose that we can all think of a situation or two in our own lives where going to the instruction manual or to the owner’s manual would have been very helpful. When we need to learn how to set up a telephone, or find the fuses in a car or put together a complicated piece of furniture, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Old Self Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010

We cannot go back to the old self, and no where is the distinction between the old self and the new self found than in the area of sexuality.

Introduction We wrapped up two Sundays ago the first section of chapter 4 on the theme of church unity. We now move into the subject of what constitutes Christian moral behavior. Look with me at the text, Ephesians 4:17-19. Text Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Old School Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 6, 2011

A review of chapter 3 verse 16 through chapter 4 verse 16

Ecclesiastes 3: 16 – 4: 16 Old School 16 And I saw something else under the sun: In the place of judgment—wickedness was there, in the place of justice—wickedness was there. 17 I said to myself, “God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Old Faithless Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2011

Eternal life is for those who live faithfully before God, believing in his promises and living by his standards, even when the pressures to conform to our culture are nearly overwhelming.

Has it ever occurred to you that the Bible probably ought to be rated “R”? It’s definitely not G, and parental guidance is certainly needed. I don’t think it rates an X, even though there’s an awful lot of violence, especially in the OT, and even some sexually ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Old House

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 3, 2010

I'm going to have a glorified body [house] someday that will make a mansion look like a shack, and my God has already paid for it in full! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

This Old House 2 Corinthians 5:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ThisOldHouse.html At Christmas we visited the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, and I couldn't help but imagine what it would be like to live in a house like that. Then I thought about the bills! But I'm going to live in something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Old Faithfuls

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 11, 2007

Contrasting faithfulness in the life of a believer with those who retreat when the going gets rough.

“Old Faithfuls” Heb 3:1-6 1 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. 2 He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. 3 Jesus has been found ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

This Old House Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 17, 2007

This is the third sermon on the Methodist General Rules "By attending on the ordinances of God.

On shows like PBS’s "This Old House", or "Trading Spaces" and with someone like Bob Vela as the host, we often see the renovation of old houses. Houses that are in need of repair; houses that are in need of being modernized; houses that just over time haven’t been given the attention that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Old School

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 29, 2007

Do you think this is really what Jesus had in mind? What about the early church - did they do anything like this? What were their priorities and are we getting any of it right?

Dakota Community Church July 29, 2007 Old School Have you ever spent anytime thinking about church? I don’t mean which church you will attend or the capitol “C” Church the Body of Christ. I mean have you ever thought about how we “do church”? How we get together on Sunday mornings and sit in rows ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Mennonite

The Old Paths

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Oct 13, 2004

A sermon calling for a return to the "old paths" of the faith.

The Old Paths TEXT: Jeremiah 6:9-16 9 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, They shall throughly glean the remnant of Israel as a vine: turn back thine hand as a grapegatherer into the baskets. 10 To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Out With The Old

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 24, 2013

An annual message for reflection during New Year's

Out with the Old New Year’s Message December 30, 2012 Morning Service Some of the questions for reflection are adapted from John Wesley and the material from Nelson Searcy's Year End Podcast. 10 Resolutions anyone can keep 1. Gain weight, at least 30 pounds. 2. Stop exercising. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Old Landmark

Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014

Coming home to God, Missions, Witness your Faith

The Old Landmark How many times have you gone on a trip to somewhere you haven’t been in a very long time and you searched for landmarks along the way to guide you to your destination? How many times have you looked for old landmarks only to discover that they were no longer there? How many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-28, Matthew 18:11-13, Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Old Amalek

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 23, 2013

AMALEK WANTS TO REMAIN A CARNAL CHRISTIAN.

OLD AMALEK INTRODUCTION: FAMILY FEUDS ARE UNFORTUNATELY REAL AND COMMON. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES A FEUD HISTORICALLY ORIGINATING WITH TWO BROTHERS JACOB AND ESAU. SHORTLY AFTER ISRAEL LEFT EGYPT ON THEIR WAY TO THE PROMISED LAND, AMALEK ATTACKED ISRAEL FROM THE REAR. AMALEK’S NAME REOCCURS ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:13

Denomination: Baptist