Sermons on Opening Gates:

National Revival That Began With The Butler

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2015

The Book of Nehemiah tells the amazing story of how a National Revival was ushered in through a Butler. A Butler is usually the bad guy in thrillers or a dull person, but here we have the most unusual Butler in history.

NATIONAL REVIVAL THAT BEGAN WITH THE BUTLER Neh. 1:1-2:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of people who need revival! 2. One lady, Vickie, called a lawyer’s office in the Yellow Pages. She made an appointment with their Family Law department. 3. "How can I help you, madam?" asks ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Winning Your Kids To Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 17, 2007

6 of 6 messages. This was delivered on Father’s Day and focused on dad’s setting priorities.

Winning your Kids to Jesus Father’s Day June 17, 2007 There was a little first grade girl who wondered why her father brought home a briefcase full of work every evening. Her mother explained, "Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office." "Well, then" she asked, "why don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Path...

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000

"That which is made crooked cannot be made straight," and "who can make that straight which he hath made crooked?"

Introduction. A. Ecclesiastes 1:15 -- "That which is crooked cannot be made straight..." B. Every one’s life is on a path which will lead somewhere. C. No man can change his or anyone else’s life to the point where it is straight in the eyes of God. I. Romans 8:8 -- "So then they ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Final Word

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

A word about Hell.

The Final Word Luke 16: 19-31 Introduction: Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Holiness

Everyone’s Not Going To Heaven

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 26, 2001

THIS IS A THEOLOGICAL APPROACH TO A FACTUAL PROBLEM. EVERYONE THAT SAYS LORD, LORD SHALL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. THIS COMBATS THE MYTH THAT EVERY PROFESSING CHRISTIAN SHALL MAKE THE MARK.

EVERYONE’S NOT COMING HOME MATTHEW 7: 21 - 22 21) NOT EVERYONE WHO SAYS TO ME, LORD, LORD, SHALL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, BUT HE WHO DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER IN HEAVEN. 22) MANY WILL SAY TO ME IN THAT DAY, LORD, LORD, HAVE WE NOT PROPHESIED IN YOUR NAME, CAST OUT DEMONS IN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharpening Your Hearing Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 24, 2010

• This morning I want to start a series on sharpening our hearing. • When we hear from God, He will set your course and lead you to prosper, grow and be on time to receive what He has for you. He will set your appointment for the anointment. • When we h

Introduction • This morning I want to start a series on sharpening our hearing. • When we hear from God, He will set your course and lead you to prosper, grow and be on time to receive what He has for you. He will set your appointment for the anointment. • When we hear from God, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharpening My Hearing Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• This morning I want to start a series on sharpening our hearing. • When we hear from God, He will set your course and lead you to prosper, grow and be on time to receive what He has for you. He will set your appointment for the anointment. • When we h

Introduction • This morning I want to start a series on sharpening our hearing. • When we hear from God, He will set your course and lead you to prosper, grow and be on time to receive what He has for you. He will set your appointment for the anointment. • When we hear from God, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of Godly Leaders

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Dec 5, 2011

This sermon challenges church leaders to step up to the plate and follow God's direction so they can be successful in his Kingdom's work.

Introduction: A. The story of Nehemiah: 1. It was about 445 B. C. and some of God’s people were still living in the old Babylonian Empire which was now ruled by the Persians. 2. God had allowed his people to be taken captive as punishment for their disobedience to him. 3. After seventy years ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah: Cupbearer On Fire

Contributed by Byron Martin on May 9, 2008

Because one man repented and followed the leading of the Lord; Jerusalem was re-built, thousands of exiles returned to the city and there was a mass repenting from God’s people.

NEHEMIAH: Cupbearer on Fire Rev. Maj. Byron E. Martin for American Rescue Workers DC Corps April 27, 2008 Scripture reference: the Book of Nehemiah We could have ripped this book out of the Bible if Nehemiah had been rational ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Sermon. (A Precious Mother)

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Feb 11, 2022

Intro: Mother, the most powerful person on the planet. Mother holds the course of the family.

29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. KJV Intro: Mother, the most powerful ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:29-31, Proverbs 31:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready For Battle

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 6, 2004

It is time to rise up and realize the battle before us is won, so get suited up to participate in the victory.

Call to Battle New Hope Community Pastor Bob Briggs July 9, 2004 Stumbling in lethargy, the trumpet is sounding, it is time for the church to awaken to the cry of battle, the sound of distant thunder is on the horizon, there is a battle brewing, and the church had better prepare herself. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come And See, Follow Me

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

People come to Jesus because others share with them the good news.

By Rev Bill Stewart Several years ago I had been invited to a dinner party at the home of some friends from Church. I had accepted the invitation the week before. But when the time came to get ready to go I really didn’t feel up to going. It had been a very busy week at work. When I got home about ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Anglican

Yet, I Will Still Praise Thee

Contributed by Justin Joiner on Oct 18, 2001

Through hard times and good times we need to praise God.

Yet, I will still praise thee. Open in Prayer. ~ Habakkuk 3: 17-18 ~ All of these things were happening but he still praised the Lord. ~ Even though I wasn’t getting an increase in pay at work and the bills weren’t paid, I still praised him. ~ Through the thick and thin we have to praise the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Door Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2016

The only way to heaven is through Jesus the Door.

The Door John 10:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill February 20-21, 2016 A mixed metaphor combines images that don’t always make sense. Here are some of my favorites: • Running around like a chicken chasing its tail. • Stick your neck out on a limb. • We’ll burn that bridge when ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hate The Sin, Love The Sinner

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

I want us to see Jesus - His attitude toward sin, and His attitude toward sinners. And in order to do that, let's look at 3 people and their encounters with Jesus.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Matthew 9:10-13; John 4:1-42; Luke 7:36-50, 19:1-10 ILL. There is a story about a pilgrim standing outside heaven, longing to enter, watching as others were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13, John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ