Sermons on The Beautiful Gate:

Jesus Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

What is it that makes a church great? Prayer

Jesus Prayer for the Church Turn this morning to John 17:13-23 (READ) This morning I want to speak to you concerning what makes a great church. By looking at Scripture, what is it that makes a church great? This morning, you may be wondering, is Ballard Assembly a great church. I have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year: A Divine Imperative

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

The creation story is one of the most awesome story that we can study. In the business of our lives it is possible that we miss the presence of such an awesome God in our lives. Let us prepare ourselves for an awesome encounter with God.

First of all, Let me wish you all a very happy and blessed new year ahead. Well: Here we are. Yet another New year, yet another opportunity to look at the blessings of the previous year and give thanks. Yet another opportunity for us to look back at all the numerous mistakes that we have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-23, Genesis 28:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Broad Or Narrow … What Road Are You On?”

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 12, 2005

Some times it is easy to go along with the crowd and not really want to take on the sacrificial life which Jesus calls us to … but the consequences are disastrous because we could find ourselves on the wrong road.

“Broad or Narrow … What Road Are You On?” Scripture Reading Matthew 7:13-29 Matthew 7:13-14 (text) Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ, Finish this sentence in your head. “Life is a … …?” I wonder how many of you said something like, “Life is a journey”? It is a common way to think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 24, 2018

Sharing the gospel next door and around the world is criticized by those around us, some who are in our churches. We need to share because we are told to do it and because people desprately need it to be released from the pain and penalty of wrongdoing.

Annual Sermons: Vol. 5 No. 23 homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL Romans 1:16-17 Christianity has always been tempted to hang its head when it comes to witnessing here at home and even as a part of world missions. Popular television talk show hosts love ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-8, Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Good To Great - Great Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Scott on May 18, 2005

A message of encouragement to find hope in what appear to be hopeless circumstances.

GOOD TO GREAT TEACHING SERIES Great Hope – Esther Esther 4:16 Canyon Rim Community Church; May 8, 2005 Mark Scott; Senior Pastor This morning we turn our attention to the fifth, of six Biblical characters, that made conscience and deliberate decisions which transformed their lives into greatness ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-14

Denomination: *other

Coming Into Focus Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 25, 2005

Launch sermon in a series through the book of Nehemiah exploring the pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. Sermon addresses the birthing of vision, and the connection of concern to vision.

(Visual Aids - Placed a large pile of rocks on the stage, simulating wall rubble. Picked up rocks, and dropped them during message illustration of the rocks of life.) What a great time of year! This is by far my favorite time of year in Central Kentucky. I love the cooler temperatures. I love ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Let Fear Win! Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 8, 2002

The 3rd in the Nehemiah series

This and the other Nehemiah sermons in this series I borrowed in large part from Ray Stedman...just so that proper credit gets attributed (thanks brother). DON’T BE PARALYZED -- GET ORGANIZED! Nehemiah 3 I saw a cartoon recently of two men at a party. Each had a drink in his hand, and they were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is The Holy Spirit Pt3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 17, 2012

The Holy Spirit is our biggest need in the church today, not money, not more people, not larger crowds, not more programs, not more Bible translations, not more study aids to the Bible, not more Christian books, not more Bible seminaries or Bible colleges

Series: Holy Spirit Rising Sermon: Who is the Holy Spirit? Pt. 3 Mike McCartney, “The Holy Spirit is a person in and of God and a presence who dwells within a spirit filled believer!” Quotes about the Holy Spirit: from http://www.spirithome.com/holy-spirit.html#quotes "We do not need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Comeback Kids Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 10, 2015

A study of chapter 60 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 22

Isaiah 60: 1 – 22 The Comeback Kids 1Arise, shine; or your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. 2For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; But the LORD will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you. 3The Gentiles shall ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Did Jesus Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002

The Purpose for Jesus death expounded.

WHY DID JESUS DIE? II CORINTHIANS 5: 14-18 Introduction: Recently in speaking with a young man, I asked, "Why did Jesus die?" He replied that Jesus was crucified because he had angered the Jewish religious leaders. He knew the historical facts surrounding the death of Christ but had no concept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dirty, Dumb, And Defenseless

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 4, 2001

3rd in a series on shepherding.

Sermon for 6/3/2001 John 10:1-15 Dirty, Dumb & Defenseless Introduction: The “Candid Camera” TV show went to an exclusive prep school where all of the students were well above average. The “Candid Camera” people posed as career consultants who were going to advise these brilliant young men ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-15, Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan And His Devices Series

Contributed by Mark Hodges on Jun 16, 2001

The things that Satan uses in order to ruin and destroy.

Satan And His Devices Sermon by: Mark D. Hodges I John 2:15-17 Introduction: The February 26, 1974 edition of Insight told the story of Major William Martin, a British subject who was buried near Huelvo on the southern coast of Spain. Martin never knew the great contribution he made to the Allied ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 4, 2002

Jesus died not only to pay the price for our sin and to defeat Satan but to change our lives forever.

WHY DID JESUS DIE? II CORINTHIANS 5: 14-18 Introduction: Recently in speaking with a young man, I asked, "Why did Jesus die?" He replied that Jesus was crucified because he had angered the Jewish religious leaders. He knew the historical facts surrounding the death of Christ but had no concept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Unconquerable Love Of God

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 24, 2007

God’s love is unconquerable. He reveals it through the intensity, integrity, and ingenuity of his love.

John 3:16 The Unconquerable Love of God Introduction - Listening Well Leads to Success Erik Weihenmayer is blind, yet on May 25, 2001, he reached the peak of Mt. Everest. Suffering from a degenerative eye disease, he lost his sight when he was 13, but that didn’t stop him. On a mountain where 90 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Nov 8, 2006

The greatest thing about heaven does not concern what is there, but rather who is there. Do you thirst for God’s presence?

An elderly couple passed away and found themselves at the pearly gates. Peter was there to welcome them. First he showed them their mansion. The man overwhelmed by the sheer luxury of it all asked, "How much does this place cost per night?" Peter replied, "Sir, this is Heaven, it doesn’t cost ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist