Sermons on Wide Gate:

"Growing In Grace Together”

Contributed by Austin Calder on Apr 21, 2020

Grace is a terribly misunderstood word and defining it sufficiently is very difficult. Some of the most detailed theology textbooks do not offer any concise definition of the term. Someone came up with this acronym: GRACE is God’s---Riches--- At---Christ’s---Expense.

That’s not a bad way to characterize grace. One of the best-known definitions of grace is only three words: God’s unmerited favor. A. W. Tozer expanded on that idea by saying, “Grace is the good pleasure of God that allows him to bestow benefits on the undeserving.” The key word in what have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Do The Dead Know Nothing?

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on Oct 29, 2018

A look at the state of those who have died

For the last few weeks we have been focusing on the return of Jesus Christ.. What some refer to as the Rapture. That is term which I prefer not to use because that is not a word found in the English translations of the Bible.. However, it is not totally foreign to the Scriptures. It comes from a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:5

The Fulfillment Of The Kingdom Of God In The Mystery Of Tithe.

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Jan 17, 2013

TITHE is the KEY for LONG-LASTING ABUNDANCE and TRUE PROSPERITY! How much more if Jesus CHRIST became the TITHE for us? There shall be JOY and PEACE in EVERY ASPECT of your LIFE (School, Job, Business, Career, FAMILY, etc...). And it shall STAND FOREVER.

The FULFILLMENT of the KINGDOM of God in the MYSTERY of TITHE: “The KEY to a LONG-LASTING ABUNDANCE and TRUE PROSPERITY” Jesus did come to FULFILL not just a "PART" but the "WHOLE" of ALL that is WRITTEN in the LAW of Moses, the PSALMS and the PROPHETS. This is the reason why He was called "THE ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29, Malachi 3:1-18

Denomination: *other

You Can't Take It With You Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on May 4, 2013

Sermon on the Rich Farmer. Living for God, not for the world's definition of success. Luke 12:16-21

The Famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy writes in one of his novels about a young man who owns a small farm in Russia. The farm is now his, because his father just died. With his father fresh in the ground at his feet, the young man begins to dream about expanding the farm, growing more crops and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wisdom Versus Foolishness

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

This sermon is about man's foolishness versus God's wisdom and the cross. Later into the sermon this question "Whose fool are you?' is asked several times.

WISDOM VERSUS FOOLISHNESS Text: I Corinthians 1:18 – 25   For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.  (19)  For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

They Wanted To See

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 21, 2021

Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus both wanted to see…

During my years in active pastoral ministry a large proportion of my reading was taken up with biblical, pastoral and theological works. So, one of the goals that I set for myself in retirement was to read more fiction. I have to admit that thus far I haven’t managed to live up to that resolution ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

What Would Make Heaven Hell?

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 26, 2025

Heaven is joy only for hearts transformed by Jesus. Without holiness, God’s presence becomes torment. Christ alone gives us a heart fit for heaven.

Heaven. The word alone sounds like comfort. Endless peace. Reunions. Rest. Joy without sorrow. Life without loss. Every funeral reminds us of it. Every aching heart hopes for it. If you asked the average person today what they believe about eternity, most would say something like, “Oh, sure, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Hebrews 12:14, Ezekiel 36:26, Romans 8:5, Revelation 22:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Genesis 43-45 God In The Middle Of The Mess.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 2, 2024

Joseph's journey from favoured son, to slave, to servant, to prisoner, to prophet, to Prime Minister. Why because God had a plan. God has a plan for your life also.

Genesis 43-45: God in the middle of the mess. We have been journeying with Joseph through his sale into slavery, imprisonment, interpretation of dreams and then into the role of what we could describe as the Prime-Minister of Egypt appointed because of his wisdom by the Pharoah. His brothers had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, John 10:10, James 1:2-4, James 1:12, Matthew 7:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Revelation Lesson #7 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 20, 2024

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) As we begin with chapter 6, the seven seals are going to be opened by the ‘Lamb that was slain’.

Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we continue our study in the Revelation of Jesus Christ, as given to John, we begin in chapter 6. As we begin with chapter 6, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17, Zechariah 1:7-10, Matthew 13:24-30, Romans 5:12, Romans 5:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love That Costs Everything Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 1, 2025

Hate? How do you hate the people who love you most?

Title: The Love That Costs Everything Intro: Hate? How do you hate the people who love you most? Scripture: Luke 14:25-33 Reflection Dear Friends, You know, some of my earliest memories are of my grandmother sitting in her worn leather chair, that old family Bible spread across her lap like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Other

Do You Ever Feel Like A Motherless Child?

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 31, 2025

Through Christ, every orphaned heart finds adoption and belonging—turning lament into song and distance into home in the Father’s embrace.

I. The Song That Never Dies Every culture has its songs of longing — the melodies that rise from somewhere words cannot reach. The Irish have “Danny Boy.” The Armenians sing “Dle Yaman.” The Jews mourn “By the Rivers of Babylon.” And from the dark fields of the American South came one of the most ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18, Romans 8:15-17, Luke 15:11-24, Philippians 3:20, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Happens When You Die? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Like an unwelcome intruder, death has made a rude entrance into many of our lives. When someone close to us dies, we can’t help but wonder what will happen to us when we stop breathing. Jesus told a story one day to help illustrate the suddenness of dea

What Happens When I Die? Rev. Brian Bill 6/3/01 A little girl was standing outside her Sunday School classroom when the pastor noticed she was holding a big storybook entitled, “Jonah and the Whale.” The pastor wanted to have some fun with her so he asked her, “Do you really believe that Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Your Kids To Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 17, 2007

6 of 6 messages. This was delivered on Father’s Day and focused on dad’s setting priorities.

Winning your Kids to Jesus Father’s Day June 17, 2007 There was a little first grade girl who wondered why her father brought home a briefcase full of work every evening. Her mother explained, "Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office." "Well, then" she asked, "why don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 3, 2020

The Bible teaches that before we can really begin to talk about Heaven…before we can really begin to prepare for Heaven…we need to understand the Resurrection.

The No. 1 Best Seller of books on Amazon.com in the category of Christian Living (and now made into a movie) is a book called Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back. It is the story written by the 3-year-old’s father, Todd Burpo, a Wesleyan pastor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Great Reasons To Follow Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2019

1. We will have the light of life (vs. 12). 2. We will have the truth we can trust (vs. 13-18). 3. We will have a home in Heaven (vs. 14; 21-23). 4. We will have His Heavenly Father (vs. 15-20).

Four Great Reasons to Follow Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 8:12-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 28, 2016 (Revised September 7, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 8:12. Here, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended. It was one of the three ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-23

Denomination: Baptist