Sermons on The Narrow Gate:

Let's Make A Deal: The Story Of Jacob Series

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001

This is part one of a Bible study series about Jacob, his early beginnings and vision in the night as he fled Esau.

A Bible Study by Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com Let’s Make a Deal: The story of Jacob. Part One of Two Jacob is a problem. Perhaps, I rather should say, Jacob is my problem. Don’t ask me to explain any of that. Notwithstanding my patently negative ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reacting In The Transcendent Life

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 28, 2001

It was love to the children of wrath; love to those who had no love to return to him; love to the alienated and the lost. That is true love--the sincerest and the purest benevolence--love,

Reacting in the Transcendent Life Eph. 2:5 Even when we were dead in offenses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved) 6 And raised us up together with Him and seated us together with Him in the heavenlies in Christ Jesus, Even when we were dead in sins. Eph 2:1. Comp. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Word Series

Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Oct 12, 2011

John sought to bring the good news of Jesus in our own language and our own words to our own world that is dark and so desperately needed.

Before I get into John’s Gospel tonight, I have to do a lot of historical work for you, to give you some sort of foundational understanding. We’ll talk about Hebrew theology and its history. We’ll talk about Greek philosophy and its history, and seek to bring those together for you guys in some ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Feed The Lions

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 29, 2011

A sermon reminding listeners to remain alert against the devil's schemes to overthrow our confidence and joy.

And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous he was afraid. And Peter remembered the Word of the Lord how He had said to him, “Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times.” You have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2010

Today we must have a correct perspective of the church. God designed the church and placed Jesus as its head and they gave us a mission to fulfill.

Why Church? Recognize new Church members: During the service! Video Illustration: From Blue Fish TV.com David Nasser: “How I escaped religion” I want to be clear on this the church of the New Testament is not a religion! Thesis: Today we must have a correct perspective of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Wake Zone: Building Block #3--Selflessness Series

Contributed by Brady Cooper on Jun 23, 2009

This is the fourth of a five-part series of messages on managing relationships with love and Godly character. This sermon focuses on giving selflessly to others in our core relationships.

I don’t know if you need this message today, but I guarantee you I do. We are in the middle of a series entitled No Wake Zone. We’re looking at some Biblical principles that, if we would follow, would really create no wake zone relationships. Relationships, we’ve said, of rest and refreshment ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming Your Passion Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

The challenge many of us find in maintaining passion in life… is that living by duty apart from desire… is like hearing individual notes without a melody.

MOVIE CLIP: MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS – PLAY WITH PASSION Storyline - When we’re young our dreams lie out in front of us, there for the taking, and our plans seem so clear. But like many of us, Glenn Holland never could have predicted the course his own life would take, when he reluctantly accepts a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have Some Questions, Part Four Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Apr 17, 2009

This is Part Four of a six-part message where Pastor Surratt answers "God questions" collected from the congregation. This fourth message concentrates on questions about relationships, marriage, cohabitation, sexuality, homosexuality and others.

Hey. We’re in a series that we’ve called "I Have a Question," and, boy, are your questions great; overwhelmed by ’em. Thousands already have questions. Let me tell you what to do for this coming week. We’re gonna extend this series two more weeks. Let me tell you what’s happening. E mail me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because They Make Healthier Families Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 29, 2015

We are learning these days how to make Sunday the best day of our week. More importantly, we are learning to live more balanced lives by living at a better pace and rhythm.

Series: I Love Sundays Sermon 5: Because They Make Healthier Families Note: This sermon has used thoughts and quotes from the curriculum I Love Sundays sermon week 3 from Outreach without notation. Summary from last week’s message: We are learning these days how to make Sunday the best day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Cannot But Speak

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 1, 2018

To establish that the man of God cannot be silent regarding the word of the Lord. Even amidst threats, persecutions, and the fear of death, he will speak the truth boldly in the face of dignitaries, dungeons, or degenerated people.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Peter and John before the High Priest 2. Prophet Jeremiah before the People 3. Paul before the False Prophets Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “We cannot but speak.” This lesson deals with the challenges of the men of God who speak ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29, Acts 4:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2018

There were among the Gentiles wise philosophers who considered the Gospel foolishness; and although the apostle, with tongue in cheek, had called the Gospel ministry the foolishness of preaching, and the foolishness of God, and even though he had . . .

September 1, 2012 Lessons on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.5: Christians and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2.6-2.16 1 Cor 2.6-16 (KJV) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrathful Love Of God - Did God Pour Out His Wrath On Jesus?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 27, 2019

This is a multi-part message - There is a growing belief that God does not need to punish people for sin and that His wrath is directed specifically against all the ungodly behavior and unrighteousness of humanity.

There is a growing belief in the Church that God does not need to punish people for sin and that His wrath is directed specifically against all the ungodly behavior and unrighteousness of humanity that is damaging them, hurting them, causing them to sin against each other, and anything contrary ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 22:23, Colossians 1:9, John 14:8-11, John 8:29, John 16:32, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:3, Psalm 22:1-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

God gives us a second chance meaning another and another and another chance.

Jonah 1:17-3:10 Intro: 1. I once saw a car, it looked a little like my truck, it’s paint was peeling off, it had a gash on the side of it, a window was missing with a piece of cardboard flapping in the wind, and a piece of wire keeping the door from opening. But what got my attention was the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wired For Love Quiz Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

A sermon including a "quiz" for love and relationships.

Balcony let's see your pens, let's say you see your word, let's see your word, say Jesus up there. Try that one more time. I'm sorry I got, confused you all. I'll give you the benefit of that doubt. One more time, say Jesus! Very good, very good ok. You, you can put all that away. You don't ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus Really? Part 4 Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

A sermon on how Jesus portrayed his deity throughout the Bible.

Who’s the man this morning? Amen! If you were to ask the people you know that question, who is Jesus you would get some wild answers. Um, if you were to go down to a, the other day I was at a park and I saw this woman playing with her 2 kids. She had 2 kids. They were out there playing ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational