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  • bala samson avatar

    It’s Too Stuffy…. Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 17, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    As a little boy my son who has heard about heaven and hell and how ‘only’ Jesus is the way to Heaven would ask me each time he saw a huge group of non-Christians, ‘would they go to heaven or hell?’

    It’s too stuffy…. Luke 13:24"Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. As a little boy my son who has heard about heaven and hell and how ‘only’ Jesus is the way to Heaven would ask me each time he saw a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Am The Door Or The Gate! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,817 views

    Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway.

    “I am the gate or door!” “I Am” - series - pt 4 Thesis: Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway. Introduction: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 25, 2014
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     | 18,437 views

    The sermon shares the value of gates and entering those gates means everything to the point we rejoice, we rejoice because of who God is, and it means everything because various travelers are always welcome.

    Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving Psalm 100 1. It was at the gates of a city that the people of the Middle East went for legal business, conversation, bargaining, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Kingdom Aggression: Enemies At The Gate

    Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    Re-establishing the church’s original purpose by aggressively bringing in a harvest of souls.

    Kingdom Aggression: Enemies at the Gate The transition from a pew level church to a Kingdom one centers upon meeting the enemy at the gates of our city. Gates or entryways provide the path of least resistance especially if the gates are not manned. Every strategic military structure maintains some ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Two Gates - Life Or Destruction Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,239 views

    This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This the 13th sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 13 Two Gates – Life or Destruction Matthew 7:13-14 Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gate Is A Metaphor For Leader, Guide.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 20, 2017
     | 3,742 views

    This is NOT the voice of the Shepherd, "I told you so," "You're just like your mother!" "Can't you do anything right?"

    Easter 4A Our Responsorial Psalm today from Psalm 23 is very personal. There are no references to "we" or "us" or "they," but only "my" and "me" and "I" and "You." This is David's testimony, his personal experience with God. “He guides me in right paths,” the second part says. In our Gospel we ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Open Door Policy Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,827 views

    It isn't size, or status, or wealth, or popularity that measures the worth of the church: it is faithfulness.

    We began the week with the story of the Chicago nightclub fire in which 21 people were killed as they rushed to the exit. The club had already been cited for overcrowding and other safety violations - like not enough doors and windows. What happened was that a bouncer used pepper spray to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Eye Gates - Supernatural Seeing

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 28, 2020
     | 8,002 views

    This sermon is about our eyes being Eye Gates that allow us to live an Abundant Life in Jesus Christ - 1. Focus On Jesus - Hebrew 12:2; 2. See Yourself as a Nevertheless Person instead of a Now Way Person - Luke 5 and Luke 10

    Scripture: Luke 11:34; Matthew 6:22 Theme: Eyes Title: Eye Gates - Supernatural Seeing INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! What an amazing year so far! Each day has been filled with God’s grace and wonders. Each day the LORD has given us time ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 9, 2025
     | 707 views

    Have you ever pondered what Jesus meant by ‘the gates of hell’ shall not prevail against the church?

    In Mt. 16:18, Jesus replies to Peter saying, ‘…thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Have you ever pondered what Jesus meant by ‘the gates of hell’ shall not prevail against the church? This morning I want to examine these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eternity Where?

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
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     | 6,759 views

    Enter ye in at the strait gate:

    Matt Ch 7 v 13 - 29 Eternity Where? Matt 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: I. NOTICE THE CHALLENGE. MOSES SAID: Deut 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,205 views

    (1) A Statement of How to give thanks (Psalm 100:1-2), (2) An Explanation of Why God’s people must give thanks (Psalm 100:3), and (3) An invitation to Whom should we give Thanks (Psalm 100:4-5)

    Psalm 100:1-5. [1] Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! [2] Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! [3] Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. [4] Enter his gates with thanksgiving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Striving To Pass Into The Narrow Gate

    Contributed by Tristan Jether Orpiada on Jul 17, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,925 views

    “IT IS NOT EASY TO ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD. BEFORE YOU REACH HEAVEN YOU HAVE TO ENDURE MANY OBSTACLES YOU WERE TO PASS THROUGH THE ETERNAL LIFE."

    INTRODUCTION: “ ENTER YE IN AT THE STRAIT GATE; FOR WIDE IS THE GATE, AND BROAD IS THE WAY THAT LEADETH TO DESTRUCTION, AND MANY THERE BE WHICH GO IN THEREAT. BECAUSE STRAIT IS THE GATE, AND NARROW IS THE WAY, WHICH LEADETH UNTO LIFE AND FEW THERE BE THAT FIND IT.” MATTHEW 7:13-14 (KJV) “STRIVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Christians Open Door Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 2, 2019
     | 2,648 views

    Do you work for a company that has an Open Door policy? We serve a God that does.

    The Christians Open Door Matthew 7:7-12 Through the shed blood of Jesus, we as Christians, have an open door to God and to the throne of grace. We have an open door to the holy of holies, to the unshakable riches of Christ. Many of us, however, stand at the door with a wistful eye and refuse to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,756 views

    Religious opposition to the Gospel!

    PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Open Your Heart Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 26, 2022
     | 3,227 views

    Romans 10:10-11 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”

    Life Lessons from the Chief of Sinners Open Your Heart Acts 16:11-15 Introduction Romans 10:10-11 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” It is amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ