Sermons on Role Of Gatekeepers:

The Best Is Yet To Come Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007

Final in a four-part series from Ruth. Boaz fulfills his promise to redeem Ruth and illustrates Christ’s redemption of us.

Trinity Baptist Church July 1, 2007 Ruth: God Redeems The best is yet to come Ruth 4:1-22 I love a good read. And I really like stories with good endings. The book of Ruth gives us both. We’ve seen what a great piece of drama it is. Ruth is one of the Bible’s shorter books -- it only has ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Really The Only Way To Heaven? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 7, 2012

Jesus is the only way to heaven and all other avenues to truth are counterfeit.

Is Jesus Really The Only Way To Heaven? Text: Gal. 1:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: Since the death of Jesus Christ, 2000 years ago, 43 million Christians have become martyrs. Over 50% of these were in the last century alone. More than 200 million Christians face persecution each day, 60% of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

We Serve The Same Savior - Who Is Jesus? (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 22, 2014

We are on the same team, we have all been called out of sin by God to serve Him. Every team has a leader, a coach, one who is the driving force behind the team... ours is Jesus!

Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Savior! (Pt.1) Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20 [ESV] Introduction: Last week we looked at how we as the church are ALL called by God to serve! We are on the same team and we are expected to serve. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Reformed Evangelical?

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 22, 2014

This massage was preached on the Sunday Sovereign Grace Family Church was affirming the decision of the Elders to join the Fellowship of Independent Reformed Evangelicals.

Today is an historic for Sovereign Grace Family Church. This church has been in existence for over half a century. We began as Forest Christian Church in a different building and a different time in history. Throughout the years, the denomination we were formally associated with became ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zechariah’s Prayer – Because It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

True freedom to speak is the freedom to speak freely of God and His great plan Zachariah a - Christmas series message

Luke 1:67-80 Intro: Letters that children wrote to Santa Claus. "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." One went like this: "Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unexpectedly Expecting Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 30, 2011

God steps into history to break 400 years of silence by announcng unexpected news to two unsuspecting individuals. What does it look like when God is silent, and how do we know when he is speaking to us?

Series: When God Breaks His Silence Title: Unexpectedly expecting Theme: Christmas Introduction : There is a game my parents used to play when we were on road long road trips in the car. The rules of the game went something like this. “The first one to talk loses.” We called it the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Christian Church

The Puzzle Of Family Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 8, 2012

This is week one of a five week series on Families and we look at Mary and Joseph and the family they provided for Jesus

1 the Puzzle of Family It was Tolstoy who said “All happy families resemble one another; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Have you ever stopped to think that both the Old Testament and the New Testament start with the story of a family? And the bible itself is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

In The Crosshairs Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 26, 2011

Christians and leaders alike will be criticized and persecuted. Take a look at how Moses dealt with being in the crosshairs.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly lady who came to church one Sunday. 1. An usher said to her “Where would you like to sit?” 2. She said “I would like to sit in the very front row.” 3. He said, “No, ma’am. You don’t want to do that. Our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Rhythms And Seasons - Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 12, 2010

Today's worship experience is meant to recapture the seasonal rhythms that will lead us towards fall, harvest, celebration, and thanksgiving.

On Rhythms and Seasons Thanksgiving, Oct 10, 2010 • Opening hymn – In Thanksgiving Let us Praise Him #557 • Greeting time • Welcome/ announcements/ intro – Steve - family service – activity packs available - CLM on Wednesday - Worship night – Nov. 6; ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Answer To Religion Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010

Whenever religion is infused with independence, power, and control it becomes ultimate evil, but when it leads into the way of submission, sacrifice, and service it bears the ultimate goodness of God.

Much argument today is made about whether religion is helpful or harmful for society. Of course much of the discussion hinges on what we mean by religion. It‟s a topic that many of us could really go off on. But if I had to sum up what I see it would be this: whenever religion is infused ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Care Enough To Correct Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

Motivating our sons and daughters to pursue a path of godliness isn’t always easy. It takes courage to stay the course and to stand our ground without losing heart. As Gods agents of change, parents must have love and the power of the Holy Spirit within in order to be successful. Seven ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Pleasure Of Partnership Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2016

This sermon is based on Charles Swindoll's book Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, Chapters 6 & 8. It covers the great revival that took place in Antioch and how when Barnabas needed help he teamed up with Paul.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly woman who had moved to the United States from Europe when she was a child. 1. After living all these years in the United States, she finally decided to become an official citizen of our country. 2. After months of going through all the necessary red ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parables; Allegories; And Metaphors; - Oh My Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 31, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 15: 1 - 8

John 15: 1 - 8 Parables; Allegories; and Metaphors; - Oh My 1 “I AM the true vine, and My Father Is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lamb’s Book Of Life

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Oct 12, 2016

When we take into consideration what will transpire in the judgement it certainly is not unreasonable to believe God has recorded, in heaven, the names of those who have been born again and He has also recorded what they have done as disciples.

THE LAMB’S BOOK OF LIFE ILLUSTRATION Many years ago there was a very small country church that just had a sanctuary and one small class room. For heat there was a coal stove in the basement, and there was an outhouse located along a hedgerow at the edge of the churches property. Physical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Be Strong And Courageous--Moving Forward Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 21, 2013

This is a Message addressed to Men and Fathers on overcoming the beast within them to move forward to what God has for them.

Be Strong & Courageous—Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus GNLCC 6/16/13 Joshua 1:1-9 Hebrews 12:1-3 Happy Father’s Day to all of you men and boys who have made a positive difference in the life of another person. . We can say thank you for your love, for your time, for your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed