Sermons on 2024 Election:

The Courage Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

THE CRY OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE CHURCH, IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN COMMITTED TO CHRIST, IN THE FACE OF THE SWORD, TIED TO THE STAKE, IMPRISONED, AWAITING THE AXE, ALL WITH THE SAME COURAGE, NOT TO DENY THEIR FAITH.

THE COURAGE OF THE CHURCH ACTS 4:1-35 OFFERATORY PRAYER HEAVENLY FATHER, IN THE QUIETNESS OF THIS SACRED HOUR, WE HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING US AWAY FROM THE AFFAIRS OF LIFE THAT OFTEN CLOUD OUR VISION OF YOU. AS WE TURN OUR EYES UPON JESUS, LET THE THINGS OF THIS WORLD GROW STRANGELY DIM IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Gaining The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

The keys to gaining God's Kingdom? First come to it in trust and dependence like a little child. Second realise that we can't earn it in God's sight. Third be willing to give up everything in order to gain it. Finally be willing to put yourself last

I was at a local clergy gathering last week and the subject of children's ministry came up. One of the other ministers there commented that they'd had people complain that the children made too much noise. I'm afraid I had to admit that I too had heard the same complaint at St Theo's a number of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Anglican

Instructions For Ministers Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Apr 16, 2015

Because Jesus Christ is the Lord of Hosts; you must practice ministry that gives honor to His name.

Scripture Introduction: Please turn to Malachi 2:10-16. Do you know what treacherous living looks like? In this passage God is going to reveal what He calls treacherous living. FCF: People deal treacherously against their brother. Why does God reject offerings? Mal. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

“the Priority Of Community” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 15, 2014

How do small groups help cultivate community?

(Show video - Be the Church) Let’s continue our conversation on becoming a church that makes a difference. Last time, we talked about worship being a priority for our church family, and we discussed how we might each help make our experience of worship more meaningful for our church family ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The End Of The Age, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 25, 2014

Jesus states clearly for us everything that we need to know about the end times for one reason: "So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time" (Mk 13:23). Honestly, what MORE could we need to know or to prepare for than what Jesus says?

Signs of the End of the Age, Part 1 Mark 13:1-23 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God always allows us to hear from Him at just the right time - Today we begin to look at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Together We’ll Make It Home Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 3, 2014

We will persevere in tough times together through our church community (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community; chapter 14 Radically Perseverant, pgs. 367-370)

HoHum: Pray for David and Philomena Morris- Monday, October 20th, 2014 After the right-wing Hindu nationalist BJP took power following India's general elections in May, attacks on Christians and other minorities by Hindu radical groups has skyrocketed. In Uttar Pradesh, 600 reports of violence were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Prevail In Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

Isaiah's instructions are very helpful to one who desires to pray effectively.

HOW TO PREVAIL IN PRAYER TEXT: Isaiah 62:1; 62:6-7 Isaiah 62:1 KJV For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. Isaiah 62:6-7 KJV I have set watchmen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Prayer For Revival"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

"A PRAYER FOR REVIVAL"

"A PRAYER FOR REVIVAL" Isaiah 63:17 - 64:12 It is as though the prophet were saying, Where is the God that brought us up out of Egypt? Where is he that put his Holy Spirit in our ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Take Time To Be Holy - Part 3

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 14, 2023

Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. When we experience the HOLY GOD, we see our shortcomings. It is only the HOLY LORD GOD that can make us to be HOLY. One Touch and we are made Whole, and Holy, and Ready for HIS Service. But it starts with us, being willing to surrender to HIM.

2023.08.13. SERMON NOTES. Take Time to Be Holy. Pt 3 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. When we experience the HOLY GOD, we see our shortcomings. It is only the HOLY LORD GOD that can make us to be HOLY. One Touch and we are made Whole, and Holy, and Ready for HIS Service. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9, Colossians 3:1-17, Titus 3:5-7, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:6, 2 Peter 3:18, Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Peter 3:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Belong Series

Contributed by Roger Smith on Aug 28, 2023

The moment we professed faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we became members of God’s family sons and daughters of the Loving Living God. Whatever our background, whatever our differences, we are all one in Christ Jesus.

WE BELONG! Call to Worship - 1 John 3v1 GNB See how much the Father has loved us! His love is so great that we are called God's children---and so, in fact, we are. This is why the world does not know us: it has not known God. Reading: Ephesians 2v14-22 Read again: v19-20 People need people! ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, Ephesians 2:14-22

Denomination: Congregational

Three Babies And A Man Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

The whole idea of discipleship is that every Christian is to be so trained that they can reproduce and train another. Reproduction is the bottom line. It is the only way the Great Commission can be fulfilled.

Maybe some of you saw the Donahue Program where he wore a special outfit designed to help men feel what it is like to be pregnant. It was an awful experience for him as he felt the pressure and the pain involved in bearing a child. The whole idea is that men just do not understand the cost of new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

The Best Mother's Day Ever

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

Mothers care that their kids are well provided for. That is close to God's heart of concern for those less fortunate in our world.

We all know what mothers are supposed to want on Mother’s Day. A card is great, whether professionally made, with a beautiful picture on the front and a sentimental poem on the inside, or maybe home made, decorated inside and out with crayons that are handled with more love than professional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

The Fourth Of July's Favorite Verse

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 1, 2023

Many preachers and Christian leaders often quote on the Fourth of July or Memorial Day 2 Chronicles 7:14. They believe the “people” referred to in the passage are the American people, and the “land” is the American land. Can we apply this verse to America and our home countries today?

Today I would like to focus on a verse that many preachers and Christian leaders often quote on the Fourth of July or Memorial Day. Can you guess what verse is that? 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, "If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Even

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2023

We can be sure that if payment needs to be made, God will see to it - and he keeps better accounts than you and I ever could.

Robert Simon is dead. He was killed last Tuesday. His family knew him as Robbie. Maybe you know him better as “Mudman.” And maybe you thought, as I did when I heard the news, that justice had been done. Because, you see, Mudman Simon killed Franklinville police officer Lee Gonzalez four and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Perfect Tabernacle: An Exposition Of Hebrews 9:11-28

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 21, 2021

Jesus is the great all in all. In every comparison, he is the greater and perfect representation.

The Perfect Tabernacle: An Exposition of Hebrews 9:23-28 When we read the Book of Hebrews, we are struck by all the comparisons made between Jesus and people, places and things in the Old Testament and that Jesus is superior in every comparisons He is greater than the angels which mediated the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14, Hebrews 9:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible