Sermons on The Door Of The Sheep:

Second Chance

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 31, 2017

To surrender to the grace of God through our Savior, Christ Jesus is to fulfill the need to seek truth for Jesus fulfilled the law.

SECOND CHANCE By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 30, 2017) “And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. No man hath seen God at any time; the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-18

Denomination: Friends

Staying Steady In Unsteady Times

Contributed by James Hickman on Jan 9, 2016

God gives us the resources to face the uncertain times we may face. Paul's brief word to Timothy gives us insight into how we can face challenges from our health, our financial situation, or our culture. The three key terms in the text provide the key.

Staying Steady in Unsteady Times 2 Timothy 2:7 For years now, I’ve met almost every Thursday for lunch with a couple other pastors. We usually talk about all kinds of important things. We discuss Biblical and theological issues. We discuss the state of the church in America. We discuss ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Relevant? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012

In this message we ponder the question is Jesus relevant for today's world. What does He have to offer?

Is Jesus Relevant Today? Theme: Text: Romans 1:16 ¶ For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16 AV) The question uppermost in the minds of people today is not, Is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Study Of Exodus: Escape From Egypt Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of Exodus: Escape From Egypt

The Study Of Exodus: Escape From Egypt 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The second book of the Pentateuch is called Exodus. “Exodus” means ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

The Storyteller: The Parables Of Jesus: Who's My Neighbor?

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 25, 2015

In the parable of The Good Samaritan, Jesus teaches us that if we love our neighbors, we will be moved with compassion to do something for them.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #3: WHO’S MY NEIGHBOUR? (THE GOOD SAMARITAN) INTRO TO TOPIC: Jesus is the World’s Greatest Storyteller. • 1/3 of Jesus’ teaching – Parables. Parable: an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. • In His parables, we find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: *other

If Not Here - Where

Contributed by James Kirkland on Apr 30, 2014

If Jesus is not here, where is He? If Jesus is not in you, where are you?

If Not Here, Where? Today is Easter. It is a day that we celebrate not His death but His resurrection. Mark 16:1-7 I don’t want to trivialize the trials Jesus went through, or the beating He endured and by no means the horrible death on a Roman cross, but Jesus was not the first one ever to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Stumbling Stone Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 11, 2013

We can be set adrift amid a sea of relativism by our own choice, or be anchored in the Truth. God will be for us either a stepping stone or stumbling block...either our hiding place or a bolder blocking our way.

Where do you get your news? From TV, radio, newspapers, the internet, your telephone? Where do you get truth? According to Isaiah, a lot of people would rather believe fanciful theories than facts. More and more people make their own truth. Isaiah cautions us not to believe everything we hear; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:12-17

Denomination: Congregational

When God Interrupts

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 13, 2019

God Interrupts the Mundane to Bring about the Magnificent

The January 13, 1992, issue of Fortune Magazine featured the "Biggest Business Goofs of 1991": In an act of corporate cooperation, AT&T reached an agreement with the power company in New York City, ConEd. The contract stated that whenever power demands exceeded the utility's grid, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Other

Simple - Pt. 3 - Pray Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

Pray I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. Tax Code. The scoring in boxing. Relationships. The fascination with pumpkin spice! However, faith was never supposed to be complex or confusing. Man has this propensity to make things harder than they should be. When Jesus arrives on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Persuading Witness Of Jesus

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 2, 2018

Are we true witnesses to the true faith?

The Persuading Witness of Jesus 1 John 5:6-13 John in His gospel says that he wrote it to persuade people that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you might have life in His name (John 20:31). This is very similar to what we study here in his first epistle and demonstrates ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-13, 1 John 5:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Find Laborers For God’s Harvest Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 6, 2016

Jesus proceeded to give the disciples the key to finding laborers. What is the first word of verse 38? “PRAY ye therefore the Lord of the harvest…”

How To Find Laborers For God’s Harvest Matthew 9:37-38 Introduction: 1. The context of this passage is found in vs. 35-36. Jesus is very disturbed because He sees multitudes of people that need somebody to care and to show them the way to true life. • He said, “They have no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Bible Church

The True Meaning Of A Lenten Sacrifice

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 9, 2019

Most people attempt to give something up for Lent. But is what we give up for Lent beneficial to us or to God?

This past Wednesday, the collective whole of the Christendom observed Ash Wednesday. A day in the church year when we are reminded of our mortality, but more importantly, reminded of our reliance on God, both for life in this world and for life in the next. This day is the mark of the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21, Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On Compassion

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 10, 2021

Compassion is defined as: “Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.”

Linda Diane Thompson, an American songwriter/lyricist, former actress and beauty pageant winner once remarked: “Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience moulds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, Galatians 6:2, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

God Made A Farmer - A Funeral Message For A Farmer

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2020

A funeral message for a farmer based upon the homespun homily by Paul Harvey - "God Made A Farmer"

(This funeral message was built around Paul Harvey’s homespun homily on farmers entitled “God Made A Farmer” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRDaPEaDJ7E. The funeral home played Paul’s Harvey’s speech just before the message) God made a farmer. In Genesis 2:8 & 15 we read that “… God planted ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8, Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does The Bible Say, ‘you Are Gods’? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2021

This is one of the most challenging passages in the New Testament. Why does Jesus say, "You are gods"?

- This is a difficult passage that needs to be unpacked carefully. And so we are going to walk through it step-by-step and verse-by-verse to see if we can make it all add up. - Also, bonus question as we start: can anyone name the gospel passage that happens at Hanukkah? No? Well, let’s see ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Baptist