Sermons on The Gates Must Be Opened:

God Is Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2012

The Psalmist declares, God is what? 1- God is our refuge, we must not fear 2- God is our strength, we must not fall 3- God is our God, we must not fight

INTRO.- God is. The Psalmist doesn’t question the existence of God. He simply states, God is. Gen. 1:1 “In the beginning God.” ILL.- An orator in Hyde Park of London was speaking out against religion. He said, “My hatred of religion is inherited; my grandfather was an atheist; my father was an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"From Good To Great"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013

if you really want to be something then you must become nothing..... If you want to go up in life then you must learn to come down..... If you want more of God then there must be less of you.

“From Good to Great” John 3:22-36 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already doing well and take it to the next level. One of the quotes from his book is this: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Standing For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

We must know how to sit with Christ in the heavenly places and we must know how to walk worthy of Him down here, but we must also know how to stand before the foe.”

Sit Walk Stand Ephesians 6:10-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 1-19-2020 Sit Walk Stand We have begun 2020 with a study of the little book, “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Chinese pastor Watchman Nee. In week one of this series, we learned that Jesus is seated at the right hand of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Graveyard Revival

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 30, 2013

We don’t know how this man got into the condition that he was in. A person that is degraded and weakened by sin will open themselves to the devil.

TITLE: A GRAVEYARD REVIVAL SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 5:1-8 What an exciting text hidden in the midst of the New Testament. This narrative is shared by three (3) of the synoptic gospels. The writer Mark provides us with the most detail of all the writers. • Matthew gives the account 7 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Aaron Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

God takes sin seriously and so must I

ENGAGE I’m going to begin this morning by sharing a list of famous names and as I read each one, just shout out the first name that comes to mind: • Tonto [Lone Ranger] • Robin [Batman] • Art Garfunkel [Paul Simon] • Dr. Watson [Sherlock Holmes] • Ed McMahon [Johnny Carson] • Bert [Ernie] By now, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Matters Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003

In our pursuit of godly character we must learn to forgive. We must also learn the biblical difference between frogiveness and reconciliation.

Character Counts! Forgiveness Matters (1 John 3:16-18) Theme: God?s character requires Him to forgive. Those seeking godly character must learn to forgive. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Birth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 8, 2007

Jesus addressed the best of the best of men developed under the old covenant and told him he must be born again. Everyone must be born from above if they are going to enter the Kingdom of God.

JOHN 3: 1-7 THE NEW BIRTH Not only was Benjamin Franklin a great statesman and inventor, but he was also a great correspondent and received letters from famous people from all over the world. One day he received what could well have been the most important ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Live In-Between #8 Celebrate The Person Not The Production Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

In living for God we must make sure we do not become distracted with unneccary details. We must keep our focus on God.

I Will Live In-Between #8 Celebrate the Person Not the Production (Luke 9:28-36) ~ Intro: Have you ever wondered what famous people are like in private as compared to their public persona. My seeing Jerry Lewis… 1. The only way to see/know the true Jesus is through prayer.(vrs 28-31) • Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Recipe For A Life Well-Lived

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2008

Goodness is a quality that opens us up to all kinds of opportunities to share faith. Christian goodness is the access point for a skeptical world to the goodness of God.

A Recipe for a Life Well Lived 2 Peter 1:5-8 A funny thing happens at funerals. Nearly always, good things are said about the deceased. People who are doing the remembering seem either to only be able to remember the good things about the person, or they feel it is only proper to talk about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 11, 2003

We must have courage to confront fear.

FEAR FACTOR Nehemiah 4:1-23 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO CONFRONT FEAR. ?: How do we confront fear? KW: Principles TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 4:1-23, five principles to live by that will help us successfully confront fear. The _____ principle we live by ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Let Me Show You The Door" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 14, 2014

There are 3 requirements for the person who sits near the exit door on a plane. (1) you must understand the instructions. (2) you must be able to pint people to the door. (3) you must be able to guide them through the door. Same for a disciple.

“Let me Show you the Door” 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 If you have ever flown in an airplane and I am sure most of us have, then you know that one of the things they do is have the flight attendants give a few basic instructions. I don’t really fly that often but I will admit that when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Season Of Supernatural Breakthrough (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025

A supernatural breakthrough is a divine intervention that defies human limitations and brings about extraordinary results. It is when God steps into a situation and turns impossibilities into possibilities.

SEASON OF SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH (PART 1) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 Supporting Texts: Job 14:7-9, Micah 2:13, Luke 5:4-7 INTRODUCTION: A supernatural breakthrough is a divine intervention that defies human limitations and brings about extraordinary results. It is when God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Job 14:7-9, Micah 2:13, Luke 5:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Knowledge To Conviction:

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 17, 2004

Christians must grow in their faith. It is not enough to just know about being a Christian, we must put the knowledge into action

“From Knowledge to Conviction: Growing Up Without Growing Stale” 11-21-04 Intro: Food that expires or goes bad Bread left out Juice or Milk that has spoiled Twinkies- do not have an endless shelf life- Go bad after 25 days The key to spiritual maturity is to grow up in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Leaders Prayer

Contributed by Harold Wanton on Apr 30, 2005

A Pastor must keep his church protected from outsiders, therefore he must be able to ferverently for the people of God.

Scripture: Neh. 1:8-9 Remeber, I pray, the word that you commanded your servant Moses, saying, If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations; but if you return to me, and keep My commandments and do them, though some of you were cast out to the farthest part of the heavens, yet I will ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:8-9

Denomination: Apostolic

A Necessary God

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Sep 24, 2005

God must become more than a hobby or a secondary thing in our life; He must become A Necessary God.

Job 23:12 I. Introduction A. Rarely do I take only one verse such as this and build an entire message around it; 1. However, I have felt strongly impressed to emphasize the words that Job is stating here; a. I strongly believe that each of us needs to develop the sort of relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:12

Denomination: Pentecostal