Sermons on Benediction:

God, Man, And Beasts - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 21, 2021

What happens with man's thinking regarding themselves and animals when God is omitted?

Job 40 God, Man, and Beast – Part 1 God spoke in Job Chapters 38-41 to challenge Job and in a way God challenges all people (including every person today), by asking questions which only God can truly answer! The point of God’s questioning is: No matter how smart, how religious, how ambitious a ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 12, 2021

Funeral for an a lady who lived to be 100 years old.

Welcome : Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Kathy Goodell We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death resurrection. Prayer: O God, you ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Simeon, Anna, And Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2022

Two witnesses to the fulfillment of Malachi 3:1.

SIMEON, ANNA AND JESUS. Luke 2:22-40. I. THE SONG OF SIMEON. Luke 2:22-35. Nearly six weeks after the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph went up to the Temple in Jerusalem, with baby Jesus, to fulfil the rite of purification. Jesus' parents were obedient to this tenet of the law, which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For God So Loved (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 17, 2022

We as stewards of the mysteries of GOD desire to be found faithful. The message of GOD's LOVE through CHRIST JESUS is a message to be shared and lived out. They will know we are Christians by our LOVE...GOD's LOVE IN US.

2022.12.18.For GOD so LOVED (Advent) William Akehurst, HSWC ADVENT: Hope, Preparation, Joy, LOVE These past few weeks, We have examined Advent in light of being a faithful STEWARD of the Mysteries of GOD. Today we will examine “LOVE”. FAITHFUL STEWARDS OF GOD’S MYSTERIES….LOVE 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Psalm 103:13-18, Romans 5:8, John 15:13, 1 John 4:7-9, 1 John 3:1-3, John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:23-24, Romans 5:5, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Corinthians 13:11-14, Ephesians 3:14-21, 1 John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Qualifications Of Church Overseers Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 24, 2021

What should we look for in a Pastor, elder, and Bishop of a church?

Let us continue to worship our God by again listening to what was said to Timothy as he was called to minister for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Open your Bibles to the First Letter to Timothy in the New Testament….. Before we read our passage for today, let us note again the calling of Timothy… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Restoration - Getting Back To Right Image

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 24, 2021

Restoration - The action of returning something to a former owner, place or condition. CHRIST is the Restorer of our Souls.

2021.05.23 Restoration William Akehurst, HSWC Restoration Farm's Spring Celebration (last evening) As you enter the property, you are greeted with a sign with the following scripture verse on it. 2 Corinthians 13:9 (NIV) 9 We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:9, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Genesis 1:26-31, John 3:3-6, Matthew 6:33, John 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Thing

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Dec 12, 2021

In this busy and hectic world of ours, it is often too difficult to accomplish all that we have planned for us. We need to slow the world down and concentrate on One Thing.

James 1:2-8 Let me offer an explanation first if you will allow me. From this scripture we can deduce four things at a minimum: EXPLANATION 1. The testing of our faith produces steadfastness. 2. If we allow steadfastness to have its full effect, we will only then be perfect and complete, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8, Matthew 4:1-4, Matthew 24:13-14, 1 Kings 3:7-12

Denomination: *other

The Heavenly Seed.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 10, 2024

Gods Word is like a Seed. And this Seed has to be aimed by you, the seed has to have direction. Purpose, and a plan. The seeds are the potential miracles...

The Heavenly Seed. Matthew 13. Gods Word is like a Seed. And this Seed has to be aimed by you, the seed has to have direction. Purpose, and a plan. As you become a gardener, you begin by spotting a good fertile plot of land. After the gardener plows, uses fertilizer, and makes rows, now time ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pleasingly Serve Him Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2021

The apostle exhorts Timothy to persevere with diligence, like a soldier, a combatant, and a Farmer. These three professionals are involved in their field of work with an interest and involvement. They had done their duties pleasingly.

Theme: Pleasingly Serve HIM Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Introduction: The apostle exhorts Timothy to persevere with diligence, like a soldier, a combatant, and a Farmer. These three professionals are involved in their field of work with an interest and involvement. They had done their duties ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Living In A Pagan Society Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 12, 2021

How does a christian live in a pagan society?

We continue our study of our new message series on the Letters to Timothy. Please open your Bibles to 1st Timothy 1. Read along with me again 1 Timothy 1:1-4….. Paul was called by Jesus Christ to be an apostle to the Gentiles (to Non-Jews) ; we note this in v1: Paul, an Apostle, commanded by God! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shoot The Gap

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Aug 7, 2021

There is an impassible gap between God and man, that is unless man recognizes Jesus as the Son of God and his only way to jump the gap to commune with His God.,

CALL TO WORSHIP: O GOD Hear our Prayers. We ask for Your Guidance and Strength as we witness these terrible times. Be with us and our families and each and every saint. LET THIS BE OUR CALL TO WORSHIP POINTS: #1 THE LAW #2 THE REDEMPTION #3 THE WILL #4 THE END POINT #1: THE LAW When we hear ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-26, Romans 7:15-20, Matthew 24:6-14, Matthew 24:29-31

Denomination: *other

Improving Your Mental Health

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Oct 10, 2024

This sermon looks at the need to appreciate the issues of mental health, and find ways of improving your mental health.

Peace of mind comes from focusing on what is good and lovely. We find a lot of strength in environments where we are loved and appreciated. But what if things are not so lovely around you? And what if you are carrying the burdens of broken people and do not have boundaries that allow you to relax ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5, Acts 4:23-30, Isaiah 26:3, Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Feast Of The Transfiguration Of The Lord- Ascending The Spiritual Mountain

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 1, 2023

It happens, geographically, on a mountain top because the higher you climb the more you see, so it’s revelatory of a person’s advancement in the spiritual life.

Even the highest moments of mystical union are meant to empower one to serve our neighbor. It’s about service. E.g. there is the story of a lady who went to a prayer group where everyone was sitting in silence. "When does the service begin?" she asked a man sitting near her. His answer: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Go! And Remember God Is Real - Titus 1:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025

There is a sobering reality we must confront: many Christians profess faith in God with their lips but deny Him with their lives. This isn’t a problem exclusive to modern times—it has been a spiritual tension since the early church.

Go! And Remember God Is Real - Titus 1:16 Why Do Christians Often Live As If God Does Not Exist? Titus 1:16 (NLT): "Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good." Introduction: My ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:16, Psalm 10:4, Deuteronomy 8:11, Romans 5:8, Colossians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Be Born Of God - John 1:12–13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025

There is a powerful truth at the very heart of our Christian faith—a truth that transforms identities, restores the broken, and gives eternal hope: we can become children of God.

Go! And Be Born of God - John 1:12–13 Introduction: The Power to Become Imagine for a moment standing before the gates of a glorious palace—not as a tourist, not as a servant, but as a child of the King. That’s not fantasy. That’s the promise of the Gospel. There is a powerful truth at the very ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13, John 1:11, Galatians 3:26, Romans 8:15, John 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 10:9, Numbers 6:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal