Sermons on Sheep Gate:

"Life And Death"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 11, 2011

A sermon about listening to the voice of God.

John 10:1-10 “Life and Death” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Raise your hand if you are a fan of American Idol. It’s a popular show. When it first came out 10 years ago, I used to watch it fairly regularly. Now, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Matthew 7

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 21, 2025

NASB footnotes by biblegateway.com

The Disciple’s Relationships – Judging and the Golden Rule Focus: Self-examination, discernment (pearls before swine), persistent prayer, the Golden Rule Why this section: Equips believers to navigate chain-of-command tensions and peer conflicts with humility, clarity, and empathy, framed by ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Living With Satan

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 17, 2025

What is it like living with Satan? Noah endured all the people of the world who followed Satan for many years until the flood. Lot was vexed in his soul living among evil people in Sodom and Gamorrha. Jesus told certain Jews they were the sons of Satan.

What is it like living with Satan? Noah endured all the people of the world who followed Satan for many years until the flood. Lot was vexed in his soul living among evil people in Sodom and Gamorrha. Jesus told certain Jews they were the sons of Satan. Their behaviors imitated the works of Satan. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, John 8:30-47, Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Names And Titles Of Jesus

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 12, 2001

Descriptions of Jesus from Scripture

Names and Titles of Jesus (partial list) I. Introduction: <<QU>> William Lyons Phelps writes, “We are all so vain that we love to have our names remembered by those who have met us but once. We exaggerate the talents and virtues of those who can do this and we are ready to repay their powers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19, Zechariah 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Once Was Lost

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 9, 2007

The Father invites us to join Him in seeking and caring for the lost.

Introduction: (The lights go out…so does the preacher and worship leader, for a minute, until people begin to look around uncomfortably. Then, the worship leader welcomes the crowd and asks them to turn to Lk 15:1. Then, he begins to read…in Spanish…something that isn’t Lk 15. After a minute, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Complaint-Free World Reprised Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 28, 2007

Today is Celebration Sunday for the year 2007 here at Bridgewater United Methodist Church. This fall we’ve been talking about and studying guidelines to living a more abundant life.

INTRODUCTION: Review of guidelines to an abundant life: • I must tithe all that I receive to the person, place, or institution where I receive my spiritual food. • I must set clear-cut, tangible goals. • I must forgive everyone all the time, including myself. • I must seek, discover, and follow my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Methodist

Make A Joyful Noise

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 24, 2020

A call to exuberant praise, and reasons for this praise.

MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE. Psalm 100. PSALM 100:1a. This “Psalm of praise” is known in some liturgical circles as ‘Jubilate’, after the first word of the Latin version. The English translation of the original Hebrew is “Make a joyful noise.” (Similarly, Psalm 95:1-2 twice calls upon us to “make ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

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

It Sure Sounds Good Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 2, 2007

There is enmity between the way much of the world thinks and what the Bible says.

April 1, 2007 Morning Worship Text: John 10:1-21 Subject: The Conflict Between Secular Society and the Church Title: That Sure Sounds Good Two weeks ago I began the conflict series that will culminate on Easter Sunday. I spoke to you about the inner conflict that takes place within a person from ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 17, 2020

If we keep walking past “obvious unseen” people, and we keep doing “obvious unseen” actions, and we keep treating Scripture as an “obvious unseen” we will join the rich man.

Message Luke 16:19-31 The Rich Man and Lazarus Let’s turn in the Scriptures to Luke 16:19-31 Read With this parable fresh in our minds let’s start with some very important statements. The rich man is not in hell just because he is rich. The poor man is not at Abraham’s side just because he is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Chilling Warning, Part I Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 17, 2018

No more chilling, nightmarish warning can be found anywhere in Scripture than Jesus' in Matthew 7:21-23--that many will come before Him on Judgment Day assured they're going to heave and will find out differently.

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus Jesus’ Chilling Warning Matthew 7:21-23 As paradoxical sayings go, we’ve come to one of the very hardest of all the sayings of Jesus this morning, a saying, which “paradoxically” comes near the very end of what most people regard to be the greatest sermon ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Following The Shepherd Off The Fob Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Aug 5, 2006

Final Sermon in the Exit Strategies series.

Following The Shepherd Off the FOB All scriptures marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982 (Jn 10:1). Nashville: Thomas Nelson. This week, I had a PT test. I passed—which is a good thing, because SGT Ribar is in charge of remedial PT. We had our test on Tuesday morning and the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Christians Think About Jesus Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Three key concepts about who Jesus is for people investigating the Christian faith.

It seems like the more popular a celebrity gets, the more other people want that celebrity’s special endorsement. Consider Michael Jordan, who makes more money each year in endorsements than he makes playing basketball for the Bulls. Everyone wants Michael’s seal of approval, and he makes $38 ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-18, Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejection Of The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 6, 2020

Israel rejects the only good Shepherd and replaces him with others who aren't true shepherds. They suffer the consequences of rejecting their Messiah.

We’ve come to the concluding part of FIRST oracle, started in Zech 9 and ending Zech 11. • God executes His judgement upon the nations surrounding Israel. A picture of God as the divine warrior watching over Israel. He said He will defend His house (9:8) • In the second part we read of the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17, John 10:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thank You Lord For All You Done For Me

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jan 2, 2024

BECAUSE AS WE OPEN THIS TEXT UP FOR A MENTAL INVESTIGATION AND HAVE A THEOLOGICAL DIALOGUE WITH DAVID HE GIVES US 1- THE INVITATION TO PRAISE HIM 2- HOW WE SHOULD PRAISE HIM 3-WHY WE SHOULD PRAISE HIM 4- WHEN WE SHOULD PRAISE HIM 5- THE REASON FOR OUR PRAISE

Psalm 100:4 (KJV) 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD NOW IF YOU REALLY LOVE THE LORD WOULD YOU DO ME A FAVOR AND JUST WAVE YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR AND WAVE THEM LIKE YOU ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Baptist