Sermons on 2023:

Whenever You Come Together...edifying The Church

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 10, 2023

Whenever you come together, you have something to share. Whether song, testimony, word, or praise, share to increase in the unity of our faith, together. Come to share, to give, and to receive of the LORD with expectation.

2023.06.11.Sermon. Whenever you come together. Come to share and receive William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Whenever you come together, you have something to share. Whether a song, a testimony, a word of understanding or a message of praise, Let these things be shared to increase unity in faith. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26, Ephesians 4:12-13, Ephesians 5:15-21, Colossians 3:12-17, Psalm 95:1-2, Psalm 96:1-13, Psalm 40:3, 2 Samuel 22:50, Psalm 18:49, Psalm 42:8, Psalm 77:6, Psalm 105:1-3, Hebrews 10:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Agents Of Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 3, 2023

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 13

July 2, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 10:40-42 Agents of Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I’ve always been a fan of good news - bad news jokes: One day, the Pope’s assistant urgently approached ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Change Inevitable, Growth Optional

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 8, 2023

But our world seems bound to turn its back on God’s gift.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course (A) Originally 13 July 2008 edited 2023 “Farmers are the founders of human civilization,” said Daniel Webster. Farming and gardening are just the same the analogies chosen by the Lord to illustrate a profound truth about the loving mercy of our God. Moreover, if we pay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Romans 8:18-23, Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 65:10-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Fickle Pickle

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 10, 2023

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 10

July 9, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 The Fickle Pickle Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the children’s story Goldilocks and the Three Bears, little Goldilocks happens upon the bears’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Priority Of The Word

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 2, 2023

Based on Psalm 119 - Helps hearers understand reasons why the Word of God should have a place of priority in our lives.

“THE PRIORITY OF THE WORD” Ps. 119 FBCF – 2/1/23 - REFRESH Jon Daniels “Fresh Start” services – start 2023 off in the Word - Dr. VanHorn’s great overview of the need for us to study, do, & teach the Word (Ezra 7:10) - Dr. Dew’s challenge for us from 2 Timothy 3 to stay in the Word - Dr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 10:17, Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 40:8, Jeremiah 23:29, Psalm 19:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

When Staying Awake Is In Vain Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Feb 14, 2023

What is it that you believe in—your core belief system—that gives your life meaning and purpose and drives you to see it through?

WHEN STAYING AWAKE IS IN VAIN Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, February 14, 2023 “They who build the home labor in vain; he who keeps the city awake at night does it in vain unless the Lord builds it.” (Psalm 127:1) INTRODUCTION. There is no way to wait on God and not notice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2023

The foremost step to elevation is to Follow Christ. Follow the footsteps of him. The first thing the disciples observed after encountering with Jesus was that he walked into Jordan, then into wilderness for fasting and prayer.

Ash Wednesday 22.02.2023 Text: Mark 10:32-34 Steps to Elevation: Step: 1, Follow Christ Introduction: During this Lent season we would mediate under the theme steps to elevation. These are the Steps to victory, jubilation and joy. Today, we are meditating the first step to elevation, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Denomination: Methodist

Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: No One Is Good But God Alone

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 18, 2024

The principle of “No one is good but God alone

Jesus knew He was God and said so: He was accused of being God at his trial. Jesus revealed his divinity by miracles, and by His Resurrection, but he never says to the crowds, “Hey, everyone, I’m God.” In today’s Gospel, he goes undercover. To illustrate: In the TV show, Undercover Boss, a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Catholic

What To Do When We Are Afraid Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024

Fear, whether from external threats like David’s enemies or internal struggles, can grip our hearts and paralyze us. Yet David reminds us that we can choose faith over fear, turning to God as our refuge and strength in times of overwhelming adversity.

TREASURES FROM THE PSALMS WED PM JANUARY 25, 2023 CBCKING What to Do When We Are Afraid! – Pt.2 Psalm 27 Introduction: Psalm 27 = is both uplifting and powerful – speaks to the struggles of the heart. David = the human penman… on the see/saw of life… up one moment and down the next… ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Depression And Sin Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 4th sermon in the series THE ABCS OF WALKING IN THE WAY

DEPRESSION AND SIN PSALM 119:25-32 INTRODUCTION A. Theology’s contribution to depression: The health-and-wealth theology that many television evangelists hawk can be a great producer of depression. The pitch goes like this: God has promised his children everything their hearts can imagine. If you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Are We To Get A Faith Check-Up?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 24, 2024

Like going to a doctor to get a physical exam, we should be getting a spiritual exam daily.

2 Corinthians was composed to assert Paul's own ministry service, shield his position as an apostle, and to discredit the bogus teachers that were in Corinth. In the previous chapter, Paul discussed his vision, his thorn, and the concern that he had for the Corinthians. Presently Paul now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Must Leaders Always Disappoint?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2023

As we end this year of grace, we can confidently face the future, even if we never have a really good king or president or prime minister in our earthly life.

Christ the King 2023 I have pretty strong memories of the Feast of Christ the King during my elementary years at a Catholic boys’ school. My parents would see me dressed up in my school uniform, which was styled like a U.S. Army class A uniform from WW2, but with maroon dyes, and the whole school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-27, Matthew 25:31-46, Ezekiel 34:1-17, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Catholic

A Parable For Recalcitrant Goats

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 27, 2023

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, Year A

November 26, 2023 Christ the King Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 25:31-46 A Parable for Recalcitrant Goats Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Perhaps the most central call to prayer in Judaism is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 6, 2023

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Year B

December 3, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 13:24-37 Are We There Yet? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Are we there yet?” On long, family road trips, this is the constant children’s chorus. Are we there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Who Fights Invisible Battles Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

We serve a God who not only sees the invisible but fights our battles on that level. God is not only a warrior; He is the LORD of Hosts, the Commander of the armies of Heaven.

THE GOD WHO FIGHTS INVISIBLE BATTLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:16-17 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:14, Psalm 91:1-8, Isaiah 54:17, Ephesians 6:12, Psalm 35:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Life is more than what meets the eye. There is a spiritual realm that governs much of what happens in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God