Sermons on Old Gate:

Softly And Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 12, 2012

Having a relationship with God is paramount in your calling as a believer. God comes to you, God discovers you he is calling you. There is on old hymn which proclaims it so clearly: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me;

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-5,12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. In her book, .....A Man Called Peter, .....Catherine Marshall ...tells how ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

On The Third Day

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Why do the LORD need to rise up on the third day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS is strictly following and fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies for Him. IV. TEX

I. EXORDIUM: Why do the LORD need to rise up on the third day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS is strictly following and fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies for Him. IV. TEXT: Leviticus 7:18 If any of the meat from the peace ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 7:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoration - Hezekiah Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 10, 2012

Sermon #7 in the Untold Stories of the Old Testament deals with good King Hezekiah who restored temple worship after his evil father, Ahaz had shut down temple worship entirely. Text: 2 Chronicles 29

Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #7 Date: CHCC: July 8, 2012 Title: Restoration - Hezekiah Text: 2 Chronicles 29 INTRODUCTION: The Sermon today is about RESTORATION. You may or may not know that our church is part of what is known as the “Restoration Movement.” That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doubting God’s Provision

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 19, 2017

Like the Israelites of old, we are quick to complain and grumble and quarrel, and our fight really is with God, doubting his provision, forgetting what he has done for us in the past. But God is present and at work if we will only trust him.

Exodus 17:1-7 Doubting God’s Provision Do you wake up grumpy in the morning? No, just let him sleep! (That’s an old joke.) I went to the dentist this week, and I heard a patient in the cubicle next to me grumbling about the fee. She said, “Two hundred bucks for one tooth extraction! And it’s only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, 1 Corinthians 10:4-11, Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Well Digging

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

Our text tells us that “Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father…” Can we learn some lessons from this Old Testament man’s service in “well digging”?

WELL DIGGING Genesis 26:18-19 INTRODUCTION: Our text tells us that “Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father…” Can we learn some lessons from this Old Testament man’s service in “well digging”? Let us consider: I. THE TRUTH IN THESE VERSES. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Try To Save What God Is Trying To Drown Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 13, 2016

There was about 2,000 years of time that had passed since God created Adam & Eve and the first drops of rain falling of the Flood. The world was full of sin. God had to destroy/get rid of the old in order to establish the new.

“I Am Bringing the Flood” Series Part 1 10/02/2016 Don’t Try to Save What God is Trying to Drown A There was about 2,000 years of time that had passed since God created Adam & Eve and the first drops of rain falling of the Flood. 1 In this dispensation of time we are still talking about world ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:4

Denomination: Baptist

(Now Faith)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017

IT`S NOW FAITH…THAT MOVES US BEYOND THE OLD WAY OF THINKING AND IT ALLOWS US TO BELIEVE THAT GOD IS ABLE TO DO WHAT HE CHOOSES TO DO WHEN HE CHOOSES TO DO IT AND HOW HE CHOOSES TO DO IT

Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith Isaiah 40:8 (KJV) The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. VERY BRIEFLY THIS MORNING I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (NOW FAITH) NOW FAITH …THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPE FOR NOW FAITH …THE THINGS WE EXPECT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge To Extend Mercy Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 13, 2020

Throughout the Old Testament, the theme that rings out is that our God is a merciful God. Scripture after Scripture speaks of His mercies. For instance, in Psalm 116:5 (NKJV) 5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; Yes, our God is merciful.

Introduction: Throughout the Old Testament, the theme that rings out is that our God is a merciful God. Scripture after Scripture speaks of His mercies. For instance, in Psalm 116:5 (NKJV) 5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; Yes, our God is merciful. His mercies are talked about in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For Discipleship?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 20, 2019

Are you ready to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus? Two examples: one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament shows us what it takes to be disciple of the Lord Jesus. See how the Lord calls and equips his disciples.

I have this reoccurring nightmare that goes something like this. It’s Sunday morning. I’m at church. The service is just about ready to start. I realize that I forgot to write a sermon. Why? I’m not sure. The church service is starting and I’m frantically trying to figure out what I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Culture Of Living In Grace

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 15, 2019

You have to put away old traditions, customs and laws that are not in conformity with the ways of love, mercy and grace that we are to accept and live by (renewing your mind to accept the teachings of grace, love and mercy as espoused by Jesus in the Gospels and the Apostles in the Epistles)

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 9 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 8th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *NEW WINE INTO OLD WINESKINS* Matthew 9:16-17 King James Version (KJV) 16 No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

The Miracle Of Metamorphosis Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 28, 2018

Our identity which comes, because God-in-the-flesh is also in us, means that we can stand against the ongoing corrupting influence of the old self and constantly be transformed into a new self which is conforming to the likeness of Jesus.

Message Ephesians 4:22-24 The Miracle of Metamorphosis Through the month of December we have been looking at a series of messages under the working title of “Advent Miracles”. In this series we have been considering the impact of the birth of Jesus on our identity as the people of God. Indeed we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For The Elderly

Contributed by Leo Samuel D G on Sep 15, 2017

Caring for elders is not easy. But taking care of old age parents is a sweet experience because no other human has loved us like they did. God wants us to love and take care of them irrespective of whether or not they ‘deserve’ it.

Need for caring for parents: A young couple was making great sacrifices for the upbringing of their child. A neighbour, who saw their deeds, asked them, “Will he take care of you when you are old?” Many of us, who are young adults, would have come across such a question in our life. But have we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6-13, 1 Timothy 5:1-8, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: *other

Where Is God Amidst The Confusion

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 1, 2008

This is a powerful message of Hope following the tragic, unexpected death of a 16 year old girl named Amanda. Her death sent the entire community into shock. There was almost 600 people present and many students. The message was very well received.

WHERE IS GOD AMIDST THE CONFUSION? • Rev. Dave Smith (M.Div.) The Bible tells us … apart from Jesus Christ … - the wisest man who ever lived on planet earth … was King Solomon Solomon wrote: KEY " There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. A time to be born ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed In His Presence Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

Those who become Christians become new, they are not the same anymore for the ‘Old Life’ is gone, a ‘New Life’ has begun. One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a transformation. In Christ alone one is given a new nature and

Illustration: My maternal grandfather who was a devout Hindu by birth did his schooling at a Missionary school in the state of Haryana in the North of New Delhi, India. He had learned about Christ and been invited to accept Him as His personal Savior but shrugged the opportunity. After qualifying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil's Got Your Number

Contributed by James May on Aug 4, 2013

The True Prophet of God in I Kings 13, was led astray by an old prophet of God that had dwelt among the idolatry of Israel for too long. Let us be careful of the Word which we hear and prove it by the Truth of God's Word.

The Devil’s Got Your Number Sunday, August 04, 2013 By Rev. James May The Apostle Paul had helped to establish a great Christian church of the Galatians. He had preached and taught the Word of the Lord and many souls had been won to the Lord. But even though a great work had begun in ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible