Sermons on Straight Gate:

Heaven Comes First Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 14, 2012

hobbies? Is it the TV show or the hockey tournament, dancing with stars or the latest soap opera? God knows that you need all these things and he doesn’t want to take that away from you but he is knocking at the door of your heart and waiting for you to p

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 1. God created “The Heavens” When God started the Creative process the first thing that he did was “The Heavens”. We don’t have a great understanding about this and for some this is still a mystery. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Can You Offer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 26, 2020

This is the 6th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#6] WHAT CAN YOU OFFER? Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: It seems that every week just gets longer and longer. For those who are deemed “essential workers”, we are exhausted. For those who are deemed “non-essential workers”, you are ready to get back to work. I am definitely ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Opens And Shuts Doors Of Opportunity

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. - Revelation 3:7 Life can be a maze of options, choices, decisions and goals. At times one can feel overwhelm ..

These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. - Revelation 3:7 Life can be a maze of options, choices, decisions and goals. At times one can feel overwhelmed with choice itself. In America when you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Door

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Jesus said, “I am the Door.” What does He mean when He calls Himself the Door?

Who is Jesus? There are a lot of ways for us to try and answer that question. We can study the theology books for the great thinkers’ ideas of who He is. We can work out our own ideas within our own minds. Ore we can look to the One who knows Him like nobody else does… Himself. Throughout the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

"The Gift Of Life"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 2, 2011

This message is about what God desires to give us for Christmas and that is life.

The Gift of Life Psalm 85 1. God restore us so we might have Life A. The People in today’s reading remember a better past and so they remind God we want our old life back. B. Look at verses 1-3 1You showed favor to your land, O LORD; you restored . 2You forgave the iniquity of your people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Turns In The Path To Life

Contributed by James May on Feb 3, 2010

Life is a journey that takes us down many paths, but there is only path that leads to Heaven and eternal life. We have to find it at the foot of the Cross.

Turns in the Path to Life Wednesday, February 03, 2010 By Pastor James May Matthew 7:13-14, "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Word To The Wise On Dealing With The Wicked Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2013

Why would people chose to be wicked? And why would this lifestyle be a temptation even for the average Christian?

OPEN: I once read the true story of their English professor who was on her way to class one day. She was running late and was going over the speed limit. Then she saw the dreaded red and blue lights in her rear view mirror and heard the siren, and she pulled over. As the policeman was making out ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:15-22, Proverbs 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbs 4 Translation

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

A paraphrase of Proverbs 4 to gain a greater understanding of the Bible.

My Translation of Proverbs 4 by Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION In the 50s, youth leaders had young people paraphrase a portion of Scripture as a teaching method. This is a paraphrase of Proverbs 4 that (1) uses modern words, (2) with the same meaning as the Bible, (3) to help us understand the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Tactics - Pt. 1 - Before Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 25, 2015

We are instructed to be aware of how our enemy works against us. However, it is also essential to know how God works. We need to learn His tactics so that we won't miss His hand moving in our life.

Tactics Pt. 1 - Before I. Introduction In the New Testament, Paul instructs us to be aware of how our enemy works. In 2 Corinthians 2:11, he says “After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ways!” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mother's Day Message - Guiding Arrows Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 24, 2022

A Mother's Day message about how we help guide our children.

Mother’s Day Guiding Arrows Sermon Series (family) by Carol Hardee Introduction Good morning!! This is that wonderful day set aside for us to thank God for and celebrate the good thoughts and memories of those wonderful ladies He has put in our lives. You may be like me that when you think of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1, Deuteronomy 6:1

Denomination: Church Of God

In The Name Of Jesus... Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Mar 10, 2009

How do we walk out the Supernatural life? Are miracles and signs and wonders still possible in our day and age? How do we access them?

Living the Supernatural Life – Part V 1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer--at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Coat Of Many Colors - #4 Light Blue Series

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 9, 2013

This is study about the different color’s that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Hopefully through this study, we can get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

This is a series of sermons on the coat of many colors – Free Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, “A Coat Of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 26, 2006

Urging men to look to Jesus

No one can go in the wrong direction and reach the right destination. God has made it very plain that the way to the Father is through Christ If man refuses God way, - what are the alternatives? One alternative is Alteration Avenue. Travelers on this way say, "I have sinned, but I have turned ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007

When you face a problem that is beyond your ability to solve, Where is God? Just wait for God to act on your behalf.

Where God Is? Isaiah 44:24-26; 45:1-7 Randall Road Baptist July 9, 2000 Sunday Morning Monte T. Brown 1. Where Doubt Is Thus saith the Lord, thy redeemer; and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Destiny: It Is More Than A Location

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

What is it that you have been destined for?

The news has been filled in recent days with a little boy, Elian Gonzalas. Tonight, as I speak on destiny, I wonder what the destiny of this young six-year old is? And as much as we would sit around the table and discuss his circumstances, and his plight in life, I wonder how much time we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal