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Swing Wide The Gates!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 3, 2010

The names of the gates of the old city of Jerusalem have rich spiritual meaning, full of powerful truths. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Swing Wide the Gates, pt. 3 Nehemiah 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwingWideGates3.html parts 1 & 2 are here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwingWideTheGates.html ----- Quick review of first 6 gates... [slide] 1. The sheep gate. v. 1 Thru this gate they would bring the sacrificial animals to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible, The Ultimate Story Series

Contributed by Jed Smith on Dec 20, 2021

Here at Heaven on High, we believe the Bible is God's word and we should read and study it. 2 Timothy 3:16 "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,"

Before we begin , we need to overview plot diagram. Exposition= The beginning of a story, Indicating event= The event that introduces the conflict. Rising Action= The events that the hero tries to solve our conflict Climax= The most exciting part of a story, the turning point Falling Action= the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Joshua 8 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

As we come to Chapter 10, Joshua has been in the leadership position for some time.

Since that time, they have crossed Jordan and they had only two setbacks. 1. THE PEOPLE OF AI They had a tremendous victory at Jericho, but because God had told them not to partake of any of their possessions, and Achan disobeyed that command, they suffered a major setback at Ai. But we need to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Benefits In Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 3, 2021

The case that Peter presented to Jesus was of a brother who sinned against him. Peter knew that forgiveness was a necessity, but he wanted to know as to what was the upper limit one should set for forgiving someone else. To Peter, forgiving someone seven times seemed reasonable enough. Is it so?

Psalm 91 - Series Shimei had security in Jerusalem. We read in 1 Kings 2:36, “Then the king sent and summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and dwell there, and do not go out from there to any place whatever.” (ESV) When Solomon was King of Israel, he summoned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Other

Easter

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

A TOMB TELLS ALL

EASTER 1997 (3/30/97) A TOMB TELLS ALL In the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin is at school, and his teacher is attempting to teach the class: If there are no questions, we will move on to the next chapter. I have a question. Certainly Calvin, what is it? What’s the point of human ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tomb Tells All

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

The reality of Easter and how it brings purpose and meaning to our lives.

In the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin is at school, and his teacher is attempting to teach the class. She begins, “ If there are no questions, we will move on to the next chapter. I have a question. Certainly Calvin, what is it? What’s the point of human existence? I meant any questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eight Days That Changed The World

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

Team taught with two pastors. An examination of the eight days revolving around Christ’s passion and resurrection.

Eight Days That Changed the World Pastors: Quint Pitts and Steve Felder Easter 2009 Masterpieces (Quint) On May 10, 1508 Michelangelo began a project that would become his masterpiece. His canvas was a rounded ceiling 134 feet long and 43 feet wide stretching over the Sistine Chapel. Pope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7

Denomination: *other

Accepting Less Than The Best.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Total victory is possible! Gehazi was the next man of God, Greed and the owe me attitude grows --- Beware less than the best can be costly.

ACCEPTING LESS THAN THE BEST By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS TOTAL VICTORY A REAL POSSIBILITY? WHAT DOES TOTAL VICTORY COST? A. Let's us recall the previous lesson of ELIJAH and ELISHA... ELIJAH ... the old man of God wanted to TEACH and MENTOR a young man to GROW into the OFFICE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Encounter With The Risen Lord Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

The living Lord Jesus comforts us with strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow.

AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISEN LORD JESUS. Revelation 1:9-18. “I became dead and am alive forevermore” (Revelation 1:18). (1) Introduction: Patience in the midst of tribulation (Revelation 1:9). The ability of the Apostle John and his readers to persevere in the midst of tribulation did not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deliverance Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 24, 2011

Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

The Deliverance Of Christ Matthew 28:1-8 Introduction: Great event; 1 Corinthians 15:13-14, 17 A. Peter’s Preaching - Acts 2:23-24; 4:10; 1 Peter 1:3-4 B. Paul’s Preaching - Acts 13:30, 37; 23:6; 26:8 . 1 Corinthians 15:4; 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Fact And Significance Of Jesus’ Resurrection

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 14, 2020

Matthew presents an account of the reality & significance of Jesus' resurrection. ?What are some ‘historically’ significant aspects about the resurrection of Jesus? Jesus’ resurrection was Attended By...

The FACT & SIGNIFICANCE Of JESUS’ RESURRECTION—Matthew 28:1-20 A grain of wheat reveals that it has ‘no life’ in it, if it is planted, yet remains a grain. Only if the grain “dies” to self—surrendering/forsaking it’s current existence as ‘a grain’—only then does it “produce much grain.”(Jn. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"How Do We Move God?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 12, 2018

The message is a summary of David attempting to move the Ark of Covenate and moving us.

How do we move God? 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12-19 1. David has a desire to move the ark of the covenant • The philistines had the ark • The Ark was basically home to the presence and glory of God. • It contained the two stone tablets of the Ten Commandments, the rod of Aaron that budded as well as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Overcomes Fear

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 22, 2023

Easter helps us overcome fear of death..

Matthew 28:1-10 Easter overcomes Fear 1. Fears is something we all have • Many people have intense fears of spiders snakes infects • Fear of closed spaces. That’s another common fear, called claustrophobia. People with this fear find it unbearable to be inside small spaces such as elevators, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Son Of Thunder Grows Up

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 24, 2024

The Thunder boys came to Jesus and asked if they could call down fire from heaven

Feast of St. John the Evangelist 2024 No matter what our age as disciples of Jesus may be, we all have some challenges, some questions we need to answer. Let’s take them starting with the one who is questioning: “who am I?” Then “who is God?” and “what does God want of me?” From there we ask ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17, 1 John 1:1-4, Matthew 5:43-48, John 20:1-8, Revelation 21:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Easter - Celebration Of Emptiness

Contributed by Bob Groves on Feb 10, 2003

Easter Sermon

Imagination is a Wonderful thing... Out of it we get – A FAT Man that delivers gifts... A RABBIT that lays/hides Eggs... A FAIRY that pays money for Teeth... WHY CAN’T WE Have an IMAGINATION? OF HOW GOOD LIFE REALLY CAN BE W/JC Or About HEAVEN... EASTER STORY HOPE in the MOST ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal