Sermons on Opening Gates:

Two Contrasting Cities - Babylon And Jerusalem

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 13, 2001

The two cities symbolise diametrically opposed principles, Jerusalem represents the eternal while Babylon depicts the earthly having no abiding value.

TWO CONTRASTING CITIES - BABYLON AND JERUSALM Books which outlive the generation in which they were written are called “classics”. On e of these which I remember from my schooldays is Charles Dickens’ story of the French Revolution, "A Tale of Two Cities". It concerned a family caught up in those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Head-On Collision Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 26, 2009

Immediately after Abram gets "back to basics," a controversy develops. Did you know that "blessing" can lead to dissension? Did you know that walking in faith almost inevitably leads to opposition?

The Head-On Collision Text: Genesis 13:1-18 When a corporation has some bad financial reverses, you are likely to read a press release that says something about getting back to the company’s core business. When a sports team gets outplayed, the coach’s press conference will usually have a statement ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: *other

A Wife For Isaac Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

This story is a story, not about a faithful servant, a willing bride, or a happy marriage. It’s a story about God’s providence. Whether we admit it or not, God is in charge of all that happens in this universe.

This story is a story, not about a faithful servant, a willing bride, or a happy marriage. It’s a story about God’s providence. Whether we admit it or not, God is in charge of all that happens in this universe. While it’s true that we have free will and can make choices, God ...read more

The Question That Was Never Asked

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009

A sermon dealing with the certainty of salvation.

John 3:1-7, 16 There was an old farmer and his wife who had turned in for the night and were just about to fall off to sleep when they heard the clock in the hallway begin to chime. They heard it chime nine o’clock, ten o’clock, eleven o’clock, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen. Finally, the wife ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Like The Stars

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 10, 2010

Faith is ultimately abandonment to divine sovereignty.

Like The Stars, Genesis 15:1-6 Introduction The Bible: It has often been reviled; but it has never been refuted. Its foundations have been examined by the most searching eyes. In Hume, and Gibbon, and Voltaire, and La Place, not to mention a multitude of vulgar assailants, the Bible has had to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Nehemiah - Master Delegator

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 20, 2010

Many people skip over this chapter because it reads like a Hebrew phone book. But it is a very important chapter full of principles of leadership and delegation. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Master Delegator Nehemiah 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MasterDelegator.html Last time we saw Nehemiah's vision, and now it must become reality beginning in chapter 3, and that's gonna take a lot of help. Many people skip over this chapter because it reads like a Hebrew phone book. It's all ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-4, Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Baptist

All Churched Out Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2013

Malachi’s message is addressed to the priests who served/ministered in the Temple under the old covenant. In the new covenant in Christ, all believers are priests!

“All Churched Out” Malachi Series Pt. 3 July 7, 2013 Introduction A Malachi’s message is addressed to the priests who served/ministered in the Temple under the old covenant. 1 In the new covenant in Christ, all believers are priests! a 1 Peter 2:9 (NASB) 9 But you are A CHOSEN ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Learning A Lot From Lot

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 26, 2013

Lot's life demonstrates where we go when we look at what we like instead of looking up for the Lord's guidance. Loving God is learned through life's challenges more than life's pleasures.

Lot’s name is mentioned only 4 times in the New Testament. Three times in Luke 17 and once in 2 Peter 2:7. In both places the scriptures are talking about God’s judgment. Here are the places and contexts: Luke 17: 26 And just as it happened in the days of Noah, so it will be also in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Is This Thing On?"

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 14, 2015

When we have the mind of Christ, our words reflect the life of Christ within us.

Title: “Is This Thing On?” Text: James 3:1-12 (1-2) Thesis: When we have the mind of Christ, our words reflect the life of Christ within us. Introduction We should always assume these three things: • “The mic is always hot and the camera is always ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The One Way Journey Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 5, 2020

There's an old invitation song that says "no turning back." What does that mean for us?

OPEN: I love to watch videos and read articles about outer space. Over the past few years mankind has explored numerous planets, moons and asteroids in our solar system. In fact, more than 40 years ago, American launched two spacecraft named “Voyager” and both of them have gone so far out into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

Paul states that the Christian life is more than just believing in Jesus and coming to worship. The Christian life is about having the Holy Spirit in you. For Paul, this an issue of salvation. “If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not bel

Characteristics of Life in the Spirit Romans 8:9-11 There was an Italian man who at the turn of the 20th century had to sell everything he had to immigrate to the United States. He barely had enough money to buy a ticket on a ship to the U.S. With what little he had left over, he bought some cheese ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Getting In Over Your Head

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Water to swim in

GETTING IN OVER YOUR HEAD Eze. 47:1-12 Intro: The Pool of water on Ashwood I remember struggling in the water and I remember going under. I also remember the distinct feeling that I was going to die. What I learned as a young child was that one should be careful about getting in over one's ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Revealed (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013

There is no other name in heaven or on earth that is more loved, more revered or more controversial than Jesus. This three-part sermon series answers the question, "Who is Jesus?" by examining three descriptions of Jesus given in Revelation.

Jesus Revealed: Part 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/10/2012 Jesus. There is no other name in heaven or on earth that is more loved, more revered or more controversial than Jesus. At first glance, Jesus’ résumé is rather simple. He never traveled more than a few ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Decision Upon A Hill

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 29, 2020

Are you unstable about your relationship to Christ? Do you waver in your relationship to Christ? Take right decision today just like Joshua did, but as for me and house, we will serve the Lord.

Decision upon a Hill Dear loving families, as a family service today let us meditate from the Old Testament passage of Joshua 24:15b “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”. As we all know, Joshua was a great military leader. He was the successor of Moses, when Moses, the servant ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parousia Protocols

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 22, 2022

What is the sequence of events that will set in motion at the second coming?

“The Parousia Protocols” Acts 1:1-11 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist