Sermons on The Straight Gate:

Judgment Day - Sodom And Gomorrah

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 3, 2024

Our nation has hit an all-time low level of depravity. It cries out to GOD for correction. As in the days of Noah, and as in the days of Lot, so it will be when the Son of Man is revealed. Sense the urgency of this statement, JESUS is Coming Soon!

2024.06.02.Sermon Notes. Judgment Day. Sodom and Gomorrah William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Our nation has hit an all-time low level of depravity. It cries out to GOD to be rescued and returned to the root of its foundation upon the principles of GOD’s Word. Yet, as in the days of Noah, and as in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30, Genesis 18:1-15, Psalm 139:2, Romans 8:22, Genesis 18:16-33, Matthew 3:12, 2 Peter 3:9, Hebrews 13:2, Genesis 19:1-38, Luke 17:20-30, Proverbs 16:18, Psalm 14:1-3, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 63:4, Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:22, Jeremiah 21:12, 2 Peter 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Guessing Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 27, 2019

Now in prison, John is second guessing if Jesus is indeed the Messiah.

Introduction We are going to end our series, “Less is More with God.” But my hope is that over these past few weeks, you got your mind and heart wrapped around that Bible Principle. It is a principle that can be found over and over throughout the Bible. Let’s take a look at a couple of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Highway For Our God Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Sep 6, 2016

Signs along the highway point our practical spiritual truths we should apply to our lives. This three week series uses several signs to guide believers on their spiritual journey through life.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church September 4, 2016 David Simpson Signs of Life: A Highway for our God Isaiah 40:3-5 Lanier Christian Church is located on the busiest highway in all of Hall County. In fact it is one of the most traveled roads in all of Northeast Georgia. Over 25,000 cars travel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Let Us Arise And Build

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011

The God of Heaven who saves you wants to call you and give you a job—something worth doing. But, you cannot build without a foundation, and that foundation is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Take your Bibles, please, and be finding the Book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah, chapter 2, and verse 11—page 783, if you have one like I have. Well, all right, the Book of Nehemiah. We’re thinking, this morning, on this particular subject: “Let Us Arise and Build”—“Let ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Pattern Of God's Will

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 23, 2007

Understanding God’s will is not a hidden mystery. His Word gives us guidelines to follow.

The Pattern of God’s Will Open: Illustration: Many years ago a man was sailing from Ireland to England and as the ship entered the harbor in the evening, all that could be seen was a confusing array of lights. He wondered how the captain could hope to navigate into the harbor safely with such ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Or Fantasy Part I

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 10, 2004

This sermon deals with the difference between having faith and simply fantasizing.

Faith Or Fantasy 4/14/2004 Nehemiah 2:10-20 1 Peter 5:6-11 Text Chapters 2-4 When was the last time you heard some one say "I’ve got faith this is going to work?" Faith is not determined by how much of a feeling you have about something, but rather by what it is you are putting your ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Glory Gone Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 27, 2025

When the glory is gone and you find yourself in a dark place, yes, mourn, but don’t stop there. Repent—turn from your idols to Christ. Then hope—look forward to your restoration.

Several years ago, Business Insider ran an article titled “7 Brutally Honest Job Rejection Letters.” Here are just two of them. Sub Pop, an independent record label in Seattle, sent the following rejection letter: Dear Loser, Thank you for sending your demo materials to Sun Pop for consideration. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:1-22, Ezekiel 11:1-25, 2 Kings 25:8-9, Ezekiel 24:1-5, Ezekiel 24:10, 2 Chronicles 6:36-39, 1 John 5:13, Psalm 23:4, Zechariah 12:10, Romans 11:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rx For Backsliding

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

The danger of backsliding is just as real today as ever. The Hebrew writer offers us encouragement and a perscription to overcome!

Rx for Backsliding Hebrews 12:12–17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Veterans Of War

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2001

In the light of Veteran’s Day, we want to look at a grand old veteran of the faith, Enoch.

VETERANS OF WAR Gen. 5:21-24 INTRO.- In Rom. 13:7 we are admonished to give honor to whom honor is due. Sometimes we wait until someone is gone to give them their due honor. Then it’s too late for them to appreciate our appreciation. ILL.- A Tisket, a Tasket, I’m Comin’ Outta the Casket! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For The Future

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

God gives his people hope

Hope for the Future Isaiah 40-66 Intro: Something that has characterized all cultures throughout history is the presence of heroes. It seems that in every culture we develop heroes. Whether it be John Wayne, riding out onto the range alone to defeat the bandits, or Luke Skywalker, flying a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Then Will We Have?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2008

Gaining authentic riches means embracing the way of life over the way of death. The way of life means constant companionship and reconciled relationships, all in the risen Christ.

They promised me an income of up to ten thousand dollars a week. It would come in the easiest of ways; all I would have to do would be to sit at home and wait for it to pour in. They said the money would mount up effortlessly. Up to ten thousand dollars a week, made by promoting certain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Mr. Gorbecheve, Tear Down This Wall Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 1, 2008

The faith of the people builds day after day and God through the faith of his people God brings the wall down. They thought they were just walking around the city,that they were just being useless, – but God was using that time to build up their faith.

Our tour bus arrived in the downtown square, we all piled out as tourists do, things seemed a little tense with the locals, they gave us the eye and went back to their business. We walked up this steep dusty dirt hill, void of any vegetation, just a lot of dirt and rock. Even though it was early ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testimonies Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 18, 2008

The testimonies are not physical but spiritual... the Spirit and the water and the blood. This sermon talks about the spiritual testimonies.

I think today is the day that we all need to get our eyes checked. If I look a little overweight you need to get your eyes checked because I am in shape; that shape just happens to be round. Optometrists say that you should get them checked once a year as general maintenance and even more so the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding The Mistake Of Materialism Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2007

The mistake of materialism leads to destruction. In this sermon look at what happened to four people who feel into the trap of materialism.

Introduction: A. One of the biggest mistakes we can make in life is to buy into the myth that more is better and that money and the things it can buy will make us happy. B. All he ever wanted was more. 1. He wanted more money so he turned inherited wealth into a billion dollars worth of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relationship Or A Religion

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006

Is our religion just that, or do we each have a relationship with our God?

Relationship or Just a Religion Joh 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: Joh 3:2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Holiness