Sermons about The Straight Gate

Confession Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2016

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Confession is a key part of our prayer life. But was it about confession that improves our prayer life, and how can we learn to confess our sins so that our prayers are more effective?

(This was the 2nd of two sermons preached by our Associate Minister Scott Jewell while I was in Israel) Open with the Lord’s prayer from Matthew 6:9-13 We’re continuing to learn from the Lord’s prayer by using the acronym ACTS. As a refresher, the acronym represents four parts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building For Christ—celebrating 9 Years Of God’s Call Church Anniversary

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 15, 2022

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This sermon is for a church celebrating its 9th church anniversary. It uses Saul and Ananias to show that we are uniquely created for a purpose.

Building For Christ—Celebrating 9 Years Of God’s Call Exodus 4:1-13 Acts 9:11-18 Today is a day of celebration in the life of our church as we remember the goodness of God. Anniversaries are a time of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-13, Acts 9:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Become More Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

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A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation. Notice how a genuine encounter with Jesus changes us: 1. It changes what we see. 2. It changes what we hear and do. 3. It changes what we become.

Become more like Jesus Acts 9:1-25 October 30, 2016 A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation. Notice how a genuine encounter with Jesus changes us: 1. It changes what we see. Vv.1-9 2. It changes what we hear and do. Vv.10-19 3. It changes what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

If Hell Exists...

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Dec 8, 2008

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This is perhaps the most unpopular subject in the whole Bible. It is so unpopular, many ministers avoid the subject. But if Hell exists, shouldn’t we sound a warning?

If Hell Exists M-1093 / 13 July 2008 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The Bible’s Most Unpopular Topic The text today is from Luke, chapter 16, and I’ll be speaking about the most unpopular subject in the Bible. Several topics probably come to mind -- trials, suffering, holiness, or the call to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of The Road Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

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His final stops along the road before God took him home.

The end of the road II Kings 2:1-11 As I’ve said many times since we began this study of the life of Elijah he is called “a man of like passions” and keep in mind that I repeated many times that this simply means that he is like us in every way. Even though ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Others Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

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We are called to bless (honor) those who do evil against us. As a result we will get divine favor.

INTRO: Out of the sun, packed in a diamond formation and flying as one that day, the Minute Men dove at nearly the speed of sound toward a tiny emerald patch on Ohio’s unwrinkled crazy quilt below. It was a little after nine on the morning of June 7, 1958, and the destination of the Air National ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-12, 2 Peter 3:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Church That Made God Sick

Contributed by Duane Brown on Nov 22, 2005

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A warning that comes from God when we become lukewarm

14 "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16, Revelation 13:14, Revelation 13:14-16

Denomination: Holiness

Marching To A Different Drumbeat

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006

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Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles...

Marching to a Different Drumbeat Text: Joshua 1:1-3 Introduction: Are you ready for the coming conflict? As Christians, we face spiritual struggles and battles on a daily basis. That is why Paul was so emphatic in the words he used in Ephesians 6:10-13. He said: "Finally, be strengthened by the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Many Blessings Of God

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008

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GOD IS SO GOOD

The Many Blessings Of God Eph. 1:1-6 Today we’ll try and point out a few of the many blessings we have because of our being in Christ Jesus. 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The True Vine Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 23, 2013

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Jesus is the True Vine, not traditions, rituals, or sacrifices.

Two hunters were out hunting and come upon what appeared at first as an abandoned farm. The barn was sagging, the house was in disrepair, and there were junk cars and car parts lying around. The only thing that made it a working farm was a few chickens pecking away and a goat wandering around. As ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Foursquare

How To Honor Our Father

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2010

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As believers we are to show honor both to our earthly fathers and to our Eternal Father. The biblical word for honor means "to give great weight to; to hold as valuable." Proverbs 23 tells us how we can show honor to our Father.

How to Honor Our Father Proverbs 23:22-26 Introduction: The observance of Father's Day provides an opportunity to express a special thank you to our fathers for their unconditional love and affection. Celebrating Father's Day makes fathers feel that they are loved, appreciated, and valued by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Forsaken? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

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God forsakes his Son ... bringing His Son through hell ... so that we do not have to endure being forsaken.

Message Today we are going to talk about a topic that is not very popular. It is the topic of hell. Why isn’t hell a popular topic? Hugh Mackay, the Australian social researcher collected some interesting information about Australian attitudes toward religious subject matter. In 1999, 74% of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

No Fear Of Pestilence Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 18, 2021

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When we are pounded by a pestilence it usually throws normal life out of gear and turn our lives upside down. A few months ago if we went out on the street with a face mask, people would stare at us curiously, but strangely if we were to go out without wearing one today...

Psalm 91 - Study 17 - No Fear of Pestilence We read in Psalm 91:6,“You will have no fear of diseases that come in the dark or terrible suffering that comes at noon.” (ERV) We have been studying Psalm 91 in depth and the overriding theme of this Psalm, is that the Lord protects His children from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:6

Denomination: Other

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 27, 2007

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How the word of God keeps us through the trials of life

Guard your heart Proverbs 4: 20-23 My son, attend to my words, incline thine ear to my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes, keep them in the midst of your heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. Keep your hearts with all diligence, for out of it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Charismatic

When It Comes To My Persona Series

Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Oct 3, 2007

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We spend a lifetime constructing our image only to find out that it’s realy not about me!

It’s Not About Me… When It Comes To: PERSONA Matthew 16:13-19 Video Clip: “It’s All About Me” Singer One of the most evident ways we prove to the world and to the Lord, that it truly is “All About Me,” is through our Persona. DEFINITION: American Heritage Dictionary pl. defines personas as: The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

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