Sermons on The Beautiful Gate:

Divine Joy Or Just Happiness

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Dec 4, 2021

Understanding that not all people are happy in their lives but in the sense of knowing that even in that time there is a joy that comes from within

Divine Joy or just happiness: Happiness is the feeling you get when things are going well; it’s based on your circumstances. Joy, on the other hand, is a deep sense of pleasure, delight, gladness, and well-being that is independent of circumstance. Joy flows from a deeply rooted conviction that not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Charismatic

Two Are Better Than One Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 12, 2020

Based Ecc. 4:9-12 - This sermon encourages believers to develop intentional relationships within the Body of Christ.

“TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE” Ecc. 4:9-12 FBCF – 10/11/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – I want to jump right into this sermon today & get to the text as quickly as we can. Today: INTENTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. All of us need some intentional relationships that will keep us moving forward in our walk w/ Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

2023 New Year’ Message: "Preparing For The Journey Ahead”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 31, 2022

Unbelief caused their forefathers to die in the wilderness, never seeing God’s best, and never experiencing the future God had for them. They had God as their father, Moses as their leader, God's promises and yet die with their dreams unfulfilled.

2023 New Year’ Message: “Preparing For the Journey Ahead” Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “Therefore, be careful to obey every command I am giving you today, so you may have strength to go in and take over the land you are about to enter. 9 If you obey, you will enjoy a long life in the land ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17, Deuteronomy 11:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

It's Party Time!

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 22, 2003

Our God loves to party and His parties are lavish and extravagant and they satisfy to the very core of your being. God’s parties are for all people. God’s ultimate party will start on time and only those who are ready for it get to share in the joy.

IT’S PARTY TIME Scripture: Luke 15: 11-32 1) “People are made to party” – that’s the word from Lorna Wing, the British counterpart to Martha Stewart in her book “Party Food”. • Lorna Wing is a professional party thrower and caterer who has been entertaining people of all stripes for over twenty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Let's Compare Our Righteousness

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Is our righteousness any better than the Pharisees?

MATT.5:17-22 “LET’S COMPARE OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” A) These words were spoken by the Savior, and they are strong, searching words of Jesus! * The word except is used only five times by our Savior in this sense and means: unless, if not! * Matt.18:3 “Except ye be converted, and become as little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting God Down A Rabbit Trail Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

God stands at the end of our rabbit trails when we have exhausted all human options

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “going down a rabbit trail.” Wild rabbits don’t like to saunter down Main Street; they prefer bolting down trails leading deep into the woods. (By the way, jackrabbits are capable of speeds up to 40 mph to evade predators). To go down a “rabbit trail,” then, means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-10, Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

Beware Of The Second Love

Contributed by Kenneth Pack on Mar 16, 2001

From various Bible characters we can see that today as then there are many voices bidding for our love and affection. The most important thing is to keep the Lord first in our lives.

Intro: The passage we read in Deut. 20 is often referred to as the laws concerning warfare. There’s no denying that the church is in a war today. It’s an ever-increasing war against the enemy of our souls. Notice – When the officers stepped up they were about to go into battle. The word of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-8, Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Solid Foundation

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on May 14, 2002

A sermon preached on a church’s anniversary Sunday

Where I am from in the Miramichi, we do not gather for anniversary services every year, so this is very much a new experience for me. But I do see myself as someone who has a strong connection with the past, especially with the worship and theology which was believed and followed of old. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does This Evil Generation Need

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 8, 2001

describes what this evil generation needs to see and hear

WHAT DOES THIS EVIL GENERATION NEED? Matthew 12:38-42 As if the scribes and Pharisees had not provoked Jesus enough, they demand a sign from heaven from him. Their demand was swiftly and categorically denied. What more could He had done to convince them? The attitude that demands miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Gimmee, Gimmee

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 4, 2001

We always want more - of the wrong things.

Gimmee, Gimmee Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my Cuisinart to keep. I pray my stocks are on the rise, and that my analyst is wise. That all the wine I sip is white, and that my hot tub’s watertight. That racquetball won’t get too tough, that all my sushi’s fresh enough. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Jesus Wants Us To Be Initiators Instead Of Remaining As Passive Recipients

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Lord expects us to initiate opportunities with the power of the Spirit to bring others to a saving and growing faith in our Lord Jesus. It is not enough to passively receive what He gives freely. "Freely we have received, therefore, freely give."

Illustration: We love because He first loved us. (I JOhn 4:10) Illustration:John Wesley traveled 250,000 miles on horseback, averaging twenty miles a day for forty years; preached 4,000 sermons; produced 400 books; knew ten languages. At eighty-three he was annoyed that he could not write more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through The Eyes Of...the Wise Men & Herod Series

Contributed by James Wilson on Sep 13, 2001

Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

Wise Men Still Seek Him Matthew 2:1-12 This morning our text is Matthew 2:1-12, the passage of scripture that describes the wise men’s search for the Messiah so they could worship Him and give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

New Life In Christ

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005

Finding Eternal Life in Christ.

NEW LIFE IN CHRIST John 11:1 – 26 Jesus Christ raised three people from the dead! There was a child that was only twelve A young man that was on his way to the graveyard And then there was Lazarus dead and buried in His tomb for four days already!!! So basically Jesus broke up every funeral ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Things New

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

HEAVEN IS OUR GOAL IN THIS LIFE AND A GIFT FROM GOD ALMIGHTY THROUGH HIS SON JESUS CHRIST!

ALL THINGS NEW REVELATION 21: 1-7 MARCH 29, 2005 INTRODUCTION: “Some glad morning when this life is o’er, I’ll fly away; To a home on God’s celestial shore, I’ll fly away. I’ll fly away, O glory, I’ll fly away; (in the morning); When I die, hallelujah, by and by, I’ll fly away. When the shadows of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God Part One

Contributed by Jon Miller on Aug 6, 2005

This is Part one of a two part series dealing with the christian armor.

Maybe you are emotionally strong. Maybe you can handle a lot of pressure, work for long hours, day after day after day. Maybe you are the one who is the emotional anchor in your family and everyone leans on you for support. There are many kinds of strength. But the most important one is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20