Sermons on the gates must be opened: showing 301-315 of 168,116

Uzziah Must Die

Contributed by Charles Hughes on Nov 24, 2005

What we had been trusting in has been revealed to be flawed. Our confidence: our faith in ourselves, in our military, in our power, in our wealth, in our “goodness” has been called into question. In this message, Dr. Charles Hughes challenges you to

Uzziah Must Die We’re living in, perhaps, the most critical period of time in the history of the church. In the past few weeks, we’ve seen the entire atmosphere of the whole world changed forever. America will never be the same way it was prior to September 11th. The church has also changed. We, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Questions That Must Be Answered

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 17, 2022

If Jesus is who you are looking for? -You won’t find Him at the bottom of a dead drink! -You won’t find Him at top of a dead career! -You won’t find Him at the end of a dead ladder! -You won’t find Him in the beginning of a dead relationship!

Luke 24:1-6; Acts 1:9-11 Questions that Must be Answered April 17, 2022 The Two Angels appear at the tomb and ask the women, “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” It’s an age-old question that needs an answer from every one of us today! If Jesus is who you are looking for? -You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6, Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

If You Must Go... Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 25, 2008

Dealing with the final paragraph of the 1858 John Brown Church Covenant about moving your membership if you must leave the church

Text: Romans 16:3-4, Title: If You Must Go…, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/21/08, PM A. Opening illustration: For every person raised without religion who adopts a church, three persons forsake the churches for no institutional affiliation, quote from pastor, “it’s not the members who leave and go join ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Must Be Stopped Series

Contributed by Tim May on Apr 26, 2015

The indwelling of the Spirit gives people a conviction to proclaim a truth even in the face of unrelenting persecution and pressure. In the heat of the pressure will you continue to proclaim truth in the resurrected one?

INTRODUCTION: Recently I have been reading a book titled The Speed of Trust. While reading this book I came across this interesting fact. I found interesting because it makes me think about the condition of the Christian church these days. I am trying to decide if people have lost trust in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

"If He Must Needs Go, I Must!"

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 19, 2007

This is a sermon that encourages us to go to all people groups as Jesus did the woman at the well.

“IF HE MUST NEEDS GO, I MUST” Text: John 4:1-28 W. Max Alderman Introduction: This is a great story that shows the compassion that the Lord had for “whosoever”. This lady in Samaria was so despised by the world, but so loved by the Lord. You may ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do? You Must Believe

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 26, 2014

Strengthening our faith and growing spiritually is predicated upon allowing the Scriptures to expand our understanding of God … allowing God to show us there is more to him that we have here-to-fore understood.

WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BELIEVE JAMES 1:5-7; HEBREWS 11:6 Big Idea: Strengthening our faith and growing spiritually is predicated upon allowing the Scriptures to expand our understanding of God … allowing God to show us there is more to him that we have here-to-fore understood. JAMES ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7

Denomination: Nazarene

What Must I Do? You Must Be Holy Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 23, 2014

Loving the world separates us from God – loving God separates us from the world.

WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BE HOLY EPHESIANS 4:17-24 Big Idea: Loving the world separates us from God – loving God separates us from the world. 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you MUST no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16-24

Denomination: Nazarene

What Must I Do? You Must Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2014

When we do great things in the name of God, we can be sure that while His ways will always be the best, they definitely won’t be the easiest; a communion sermon.

WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BE FAITHFUL 1 CORINTHIANS 4:2 Big Idea: When we do great things in the name of God, we can be sure that while His ways will always be the best, they definitely won’t be the easiest. 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5 1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Lift Up Your Heads O Ye Gates

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 15, 2016

A message that highlights four gates of the enemy we need to possess and bring down to move forward in life.

Gates are very important. Just as in the natural realm gates are used for security and protection, God uses spiritual gates which you can’t see with your physical eyes like you can see the gate of your house, church, or office, to secure, protect and fortify people’s lives. The devil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Must Be Taught Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2011

1- Teach the older men 2- Teach the older women 3- Teach the young men 4- Teach the workers

INTRO.- The importance of teaching. ILL.- Teaching the child. As a crowded airliner is about to take off, the peace is shattered by a 5-year-old boy who picks that moment to throw a wild temper tantrum. No matter what his frustrated, embarrassed mother does to try to calm him down, the boy ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2002

This is a sermon preached to a church in danger of becoming discouraged over a lack of recent growth.

Welcome once again to WestShore Community Church. It’s been twenty-seven months since we began weekly services, and during that time we’ve been through a lot together. We’ve shared times of rejoicing and celebration – Linda and Scott’s wedding, for instance, and the birth of their daughter Hope. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

God Must Be Crazy Series

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 12, 2005

The unbroken love of God despite all that we do to break his heart

God must be crazy! Part 2 of a series of 3) Hosea 11:1-9 I am sure that that you all have something in your life with which you have a love-hate relationship. I am told that Ainsley Harriott has a love hate relationship with his oven. For many of us it is computers. (PAUSE) We are amazed at ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Peter's Vision: Breaking Down Walls Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024

Let God change the way you see people. Stop looking at outward appearances or misguided mindsets and start looking at the heart that needs Jesus.

Peter’s Vision: Breaking Down Walls Text: Acts 10:9-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Preacher isn't talkin' 'bout religion no more He just wants to praise the Lord People aren't as stuffy as they were before They just want to praise the Lord And it's very plain to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-23

Denomination: Methodist

He Prayed Again (6 Prayers Of Paul)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2020

We may find obstacles and hindrances to prayer. We must overcome our prayer struggles to find peace and joy. When all is said and done about prayer, is more said than done? Paul taught prayer

HE PRAYED AGAIN… (6 PRAYERS OF PAUL) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com David had seasons of spiritual failures to the point of hopelessness and despair. But David refused to allow his failures to define his prayer life. David could have allowed his guilt and sin to hinder his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:9, James 5:17-18, Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Must Be Unity In Community

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

God is a God of variety. He loves diversity. However, He despises division.

I. God Has Called Us to Unity A. Text: I Corinthians 12:12-27 B. Diversity is a part of the Body. 1. God is a lover and creator of variety. C. We are not all the same. 1. There are no big “I’s” and little “we’s” 2. God is no respecter of persons. II. Unity Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Union A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27