Sermons on The Gates Must Be Opened:

Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up. Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 22, 2004

The first in a series on the life of Jesus through the book of John. Many things influence our perception of Jesus. This sermon attempts to open our eyes to the real Jesus vs. the Jesus we may have perceived him to be.

Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up John 1:1-18 The other day as I sat at my desk I was talking on the phone, communicating by Instant Messenger and answering email all at the same time. I also had the radio playing in the background. It was during this time that I glanced down at my Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Gift Ready To Be Recieved Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

I’d like to suggest tonight that the all-time best gift that has ever been given is Jesus Christ. And, once you open this gift, you will never want to return it, and you will never be the same!

A Gift Ready to Be Received A little girl is sitting on her grandpa’s lap rattling off her long Christmas list. The grandfather recognized that this was “a teachable moment,” and so he said, “Honey, it’s more blessed to give than it is to receive.” To which the granddaughter replied, “I know ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Expectantly Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 25, 2004

If we are going to pray expectantly, we must: 1. Pray passionate prayers. 2. Pray persistent prayers. 3. Pray believing prayers.

It was around 1870 when New York City had one of the most hotly contested mayor’s races in its history. The incumbent was Mayor John Tweed. Everybody called him “Boss Tweed,” and it was a name that suited him well. The time came when he ran for reelection, and Boss Tweed’s political machine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon "Navigating This New Season" (Understanding What Lies Ahead)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 21, 2024

Many today talk about new goals, going to the next level, moving to a new dimension, but many are not willing to pay the price. Not only must we be willing to pay the price to get there, but they must also pay a price to stay there!

Sermon “Navigating this New Season" (Understanding What Lies Ahead) Scripture Lesson - Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “and so that you may live long in the land the Lord swore to your ancestors to give to them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. The land you are entering to take ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17, John 10:10, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Deuteronomy 8:9, 2 Chronicles 7:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

#1can You Invest A Little More:patience

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 1, 2002

Many are looking for quick returns in ministry, we must learn long term investment of love and patirnce.

#1 INVESTING IN PATIENCE By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#1 Investing patience. TEXT: Hebrews 10:36 FOR YE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE, THAT, AFTER YE HAVE DONE THE WILL OF GOD, YE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE. James 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3, Hebrews 10:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If We Follow Christ, We Grow Larger By Becoming Smaller

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 28, 2003

Why we must connect with each other in small groups, as we realize who we are in the Lord.

Super bowl day deserves a football story - Alumni and fans of UCLA made life miserable for football coach Pepper Rodgers during a season when his team the Bruins got off to a horrible start. Nobody would hang out with him. “My dog was my only true friend” Rodgers said. “I told my wife that every ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Can Alter Your Moods And Emotions!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

Who are you punishing by accepting bad moods? You must control your emotions by faith. Do you blame others for your moods?

MOODS: WHAT ARE MOODS? HOW DO WE GET INTO THIS MOOD? CAN WE CHANGE OUR MOODS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Ever wonder why they were called the SONS OF THUNDER? Mark 3:17 And James the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Powered By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by James May on Oct 2, 2005

If we are going to be all that God wants us to be, we must be powered by the Holy Spirit.

POWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT Pastor Jim May Acts 1:8, "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." On the home page of our church’s website ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Relevant Church

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Sep 2, 2003

What does it really mean when we hear that today’s church must be relevant?

A Relevant Church The other day I came home from work at the church a little earlier than usual. I went directly into the bedroom, sat down on the side of the bed, kicked off my shoes and out of habit, grabbed the remote control for the television. Automatically I punched in 2 numbers that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wading In The River Of Life

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Sep 20, 2016

We must submit to God and let Him have control of our lives...It takes faith.

Ezekiel 47:1-12 Verses 1-5: “In my vision, the man brought me back to the entrance of the Temple. There I saw a stream flowing east from beneath the door of the Temple and passing to the right of the altar on its south side. The man brought me outside the wall through the north gateway and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Preparedn Ess Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 17, 2015

Jesus never seems to come as fast as we want him to. We must be prepared to wait

Matthew 25:1-13 “Kingdom Preparedness” INTRODUCTION “Get ready, we’re going to leave soon!” I suspect more than a few young people heard those words this morning as the family prepared to climb into the car and drive to morning worship. We hear the call to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Ready To Die, Ready To Live Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jun 4, 2009

Paul said he was ready to die. To live fully for Christ, we must be ready to die for Christ.

Ready to Die Ready to Live Review: Acts 20:22 Going without Knowing – we can trust God when the way is not clear. Acts 20:37-38 Loving and Leaving – sometimes God’s will requires us to leave people we love. (Crying at 8th Grade Promotion) Ready to Die: In order to truly live, we have to come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Double Blessing - The Attitude Of Gratitude Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of gratitude and blessings, likening it to a game of Hide the Thimble where one must seek out and recognize the blessings in their life.

Many of us have memories of playing the game Hide and Seek as children. But, have you ever heard of Hide and Seek’s distant cousin, Hide the Thimble? A sewing thimble is pretty small, about the size of the tip of your index finger. Here’s how the game works: One person hides the thimble and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:17, Philippians 4:8, Genesis 28:16-17

Topics: Gratitude, Blessings, Seeking God

Sermon Series: Double Blessing

A Prayer For Boldness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004

Friends, we must pray for boldness as we declare God’s truth in a spirit of love and grace.

John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. In the midst of all the knickknacks and junk, he notices what looks like an ancient Chinese vase lying on the floor. On closer inspection it turns out to be a priceless relic from the Ming dynasty whose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Marathon Marriage Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003

In order to understand how to have a marriage that lasts, you must follow God’s instruction manual.

How to Have a Marathon Marriage It’s interesting to find out what kids think about marriage. When asked how you decide who to marry, Kirsten, age 10 answered this way: “No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist