Sermons on The Narrow Gate:

Touching Our Neighbors Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

The Christmas Touch - Part 1 Lessons learned from the innkeeper.

Advent: This morning we begin a journey. It’s a journey to Bethlehem. In the midst of a fast paced month of frenzied activity, you’ll be happy to know we’re taking a slow train to our destination. If you’re ready, the train is ready to leave the station en route to a most eventful Advent, so "All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Enduring Church

Contributed by Steve Woods on Feb 5, 2004

Five reasons why the church will endure according to the sovereign grace of God.

1.Corinthians 16:13-14 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity." Why does the church of God endure? You would quickly and rightly say that God does this, but what means does He normally utilize for this work? I was the pastor of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Become Like A Child" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 6, 2004

A complete order of service and talks for a 1 hour All Age Service on Jesus’ words "Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter it" . Email me for PowerPoint

All Age Worship, 8 Feb 2004 10 am. Ver 1.2 ¡§Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will not enter it¡¨ Lk 18;16,17 Other key texts: Mt 11:25, Mt 18:10, Is 11:6, Mt 21:16 10 am Welcome/notices 10.03 1. The place of children Aim: to show the place of children in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:16-17, Matthew 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word! Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003

This is no time for fear, no time for cowardice, and no time to quit. Instead, it’s a time to take a deep breath and march forward into battle.

Preach the Word! II Timothy 4:1-5 I’d like to begin by calling your attention to verses 3-4 of this passage. They describe a scene that seems amazingly contemporary: “For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strong Muscles, Weak Morals

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 11, 2001

The story of Samson is not so much about his delivering Israel, but about God delivering him.

Samson: Strong Muscles, Weak Morals Bible background: Judges 13-16 tell about Samson… is he a success or failure? His leadership follows three little known leaders. Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon. He is followed by two final leaders before God anoints Israel’s first king. Many times the cycle of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time To Go To Egypt

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 17, 2001

Fathers today, like Jacob, have been irresponsible; but, like him also, we can see that God is giving us another chance to redeem our relationships with our children, to allow Him to keep His promises, and to use major resources for Kingdom business.

This past Monday was our son-in-law’s birthday. We’ve cared about this young man for a long time, but now he’s even more special. He is our granddaughter Olivia’s father. And that makes him extra special. So we sent Don a birthday card and a little gift, and got an email response. In part, it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Molding Values In Your Kids Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2001

What values do we need to impart to our children?

A. Please open your Bibles to Genesis 24. In this chapter you’ll find that Abraham is an old man. God has blessed him, giving him wealth & a faithful wife who stood beside him in good times & bad. But now Sarah is dead & Abraham is thinking about his own death & of the legacy he is passing on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-66, Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shepherd, The Sheep, And The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 7, 2001

This sermon speaks of the relationship between Christ and His church as that of the Shepherd and sheep. It looks at some of Satan’s pitfalls in the church, as thieves and robbers, and relates the sheepfold to the church.

The Shepherd, The Sheep, And the Church Introduction: I believe that of the many images that Jesus identifies Himself with in the New Testament, one that brings solace to many is that of the shepherd. Many stained glass windows in our churches portray Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Crippling Effects Of Envy

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Jul 11, 2001

If you have envy in your heart it will cripple your life in so many ways. The Bible illuminates the ways that envy cripples and why God hates it so much.

THE CRIPPLING EFFECTS OF ENVY  (JAMES 4:1-10) INTRODUCTION: Envy… I’d like begin today by reading to you a couple of interesting stories I picked up while surfing the Internet a few weeks ago. Story #1: "The Ann Arbor News crime column reported that a man walked into a Burger King in Ypisalanti, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Came To Heal Us Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jul 18, 2001

A look at the facets of the healing Jesus offers.

Jesus Came To Heal Us What Jesus Came To Do - Part 4 of 4 John 5:1-15 When you look around at the people who attend church with you on Sunday, what do you see? Do you see impressive people, dressed in fine clothes who have it all together? Or do you see people in need of comfort; troubled in need ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confidence For Living

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 4, 2001

Christ gives confidence for living.

CONFIDENCE FOR LIFE II Cor. 3:1-6 INTRO.- ILL.- A lady went to a minister one time and said, “Preacher, I must confess a great sin in my life.” He said, “What is it?” She said, “It’s the sin of pride. I often stand before my mirror and admire my beauty for hours on end.” The preacher replied, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Help Daughter Churches Multiply

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How To Help Daughter Churches Multiply

How To Help Daughter Churches Multiply Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why daughter churches usually do not start new churches. 2. The students will explain how daughter churches can overcome obstacles to starting new churches. 3. The students will write a short paper ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cross-Cultural Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Cross-Cultural Counseling

Cross-Cultural Counseling Case Study - Japheth felt that with interpersonal skills he acquired at the university, he could easily counsel with the people in his government office. However, as the weeks rolled into months, he became embroiled in a controversial relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Thou Hast Done, Thou Hast Not Done Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 25, 2001

Sermon prepared for observance of my fifteenth anniversary as pastor; confession that, like Joseph of Arimathea, I have waited too long to be bold and then have done my work all to alone; but that the basis for pastor and people is the grace of the Cross

If I know anything at all about life, I know that all of us want significance. We want to know that our lives have had meaning. We want to know, after we have invested a few years, that we have counted for something. We want significance. Years ago, I heard a lecture by Victor Frankl. Some of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

About The Divine Covenants

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

the entire span of time from creation to the final judgment (Genesis to Revelation) into seven distinct eras or covenants: Innocence, Conscience, Human Government, Promise, Law, Grace, and the Millennial Kingdom. In each covenant, God reveals more about

About The Divine Covenants Bible scholars have divided the entire span of time from creation to the final judgment (Genesis to Revelation) into seven distinct eras or covenants: Innocence, Conscience, Human Government, Promise, Law, Grace, and the Millennial Kingdom. In each covenant, God reveals ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal