Sermons on Sheep Gate Pool:

How To Appease The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 21, 2016

In this chapter, we are going to talk about how the Philistines succeeded in appeasing the wrath of an angry God in spite of the fact that they were idols worshipers.

Last week, we talked about the mighty hands of God. We said that we could either be engraved in the palm of His hands as a sign of His love and protection or fall into the hands of an angry God as a sign of judgment and punishment to sin. As much as possible, we want to be obedient to Him and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Timothy's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 16, 2017

Today we will be looking at a story of a young man Timothy and an old man Paul and see how they changed the world together for Jesus’ Kingdom. We will discover that when young and old unite – forgetting the generation gap - extraordinary things will happe

Series: Extraordinary Men of Faith Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His power and presence. Do you want to be normal or ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Grace Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Sermon explores saving grace and the influence grace has on the life of a true believer.

Titus 2:11-14 Series: Grace Works! #3 4/24/16 Intro Eph. 2:8, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” Verse 9 adds “not of works, lest anyone should boast.”i That was our text two weeks ago. In that message we focused on salvation by ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, Philippians 2:12-13, Hebrews 1:1-40, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 3:7, Ephesians 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

One Saved, Always Saved? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

This message wrestles with some apparent contradictions in Scripture about whether a Christian can lose his or her salvation.

Hebrews 10:26-31 5-1-16 Intro One saved, always saved? Is that true or can a Christian lose his salvation? If so, how and when does that happen? This is one of the most common questions that people ask me about Scripture. I do not give a quick yes or no answer: first, because there is a lot you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31, 2 Peter 2:19-21, James 2:10, Romans 8:29-39, Hebrews 12:7-11, Romans 11:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Contemplative Life

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 16, 2017

King David shares with us some key concepts of the Contemplative Life - 1. It is a life of Realized Humility 2. It is a life invested in Study, Stillness and Silence and 3. It is a Life founded in Hope in God

Scripture: Psalms 131; Isaiah 49:8-16; Matthew 6:24-34 Title: The Contemplative Life King David shares with us some key concepts of the Contemplative Life - 1. It is a life of Realized Humility 2. It is a life invested in Study, Stillness and Silence and 3. It is a Life founded in Hope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Significance Of A New Creation-22 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 1, 2017

Part B--xxiv-xxv of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities. The Practical Realities of Ministry are seen in our Ministry Commendations...

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XXII—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. A true Christian receives a new nature in order to accomplish ministry! Need: *The key to our verses is 2Cor. 5:17—“Therefore, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 25, 2017

6 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-VI Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS We can but should never be--oblivious to the obvious. The Church & Christians can be oblivious to the obvious... that while we bicker about ‘this that or the other thing,’ that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Church - Part 2

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 12, 2016

Part 2 of our series of what the bible says about the church.

WeAre . . . The Church (2) OKAY… WELCOME to CHURCH… WELCOME to Maple Grove… WELCOME to week 2 of our new series of Sunday morning conversations, CHURCH… BUT – before we dig into part 2 of our introductory discussion, ‘WeAre… The Church’ - we need to take a brief commercial break. Freedom ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Governance-&-Government-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 19, 2017

3 of 4. Peter confirmed the importance of Christians operating within the bounds of secular governance. Christian submission is indissolubly linked/tied to secular governance. But how or in what way? Christian Governance & Government addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&- GOVERNMENT--III—1Peter 2:13-17 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that Christians are...CONSIDERED ALIEN(1:1-2)... We’ve examined...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD—(1:3-12) Discovered God’s means of...UNLEASHING Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thrive (Part 1)- Thriving In Our Time Series

Contributed by Kory Ferree on Aug 7, 2017

You were made for more than to just barely get by or merely survive… you were made to come alive in Christ, to strive toward Him and thrive in your life.

You were made for more than to just barely get by or merely survive. You were made to come alive in Christ, to strive toward Him and thrive in your life. We are called as Christians to be more than conquerors through Christ, Who loves us and lives through us. As believers, we have this beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Romans 8:31-39, Ephesians 5:15-17, Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Strength To Stand-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2017

8 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

STRENGTH To STAND-VIII—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: A charter boat was returning to the dock with a huge marlin that was much bigger & heavier than the fisherman who caught it. Another fisherman had just netted a bucket of mullet & was on his way to the cleaning shed, when he walked by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

King Uzziah - The King Who Self-Destructed Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 17, 2017

1. Reign of Victory - v. 1-15 2. Uzziah's Secret Weapon - v. 1-7 - Being A God Seeker 3. Self-Destruction and Utter Shame - v. 16 - 23

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26 (NASB) Theme: King Uzziah - The King Who Self-Destructed 1. Reign of Victory - v. 1-15 2. Uzziah's Secret Weapon - v. 1-7 - Being A God Seeker 3. Self-Destruction and Utter Shame - v. 16 - 23 INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Love From Above Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 23, 2017

The coming of Christ as the Father’s Love from Above is exemplified through: 1) The Rejoicing of Love (Zephaniah 3:14), 2) The Reasons for Love (Zephaniah 3:15), and finally 3) The Results of Love (Zephaniah 3:16–17).

For those who love Christmas music, there is a wide range of preferences. Some prefer fast paced simple tunes that raise their spirits. Others prefer more obscure tunes that may have a tie to a particular event or family tradition. Some look primarily for theological accuracy while others like ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Other

From Fans To Followers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 9, 2016

God wants to move you from being a fickle fan to become a faithful follower.

From Fans to Followers Mark 3:7-19 Rev. Brian Bill April 9-10, 2016 What do you think of large crowds? • A record crowd of 170,000 watched the Kentucky Derby in 2015. • Over 115,000 fans gathered to watch Michigan play Notre Dame in 2013. • 3.5 million attended the largest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Free From Sin Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 29, 2016

1) Sin is incompatible with the law of God (1 John 3:4), 2) it is incompatible with the work of Christ (1 John 3:5–8), and 3) it is incompatible with the ministry of the Holy Spirit (1 John 3:9–10).

One of the first questions we ask when we hear of the birth of a baby is, “Who does she look like?” Features such as physical appearance, including the color of hair and eyes, facial characteristics, the shape of the mouth or nose, height and build, are given at birth. Later on, as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Other