Sermons on Glorying In God:

Hope And Peace, A Call To Repentance, A Call To Return

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 25, 2023

Hope and Peace by the love of GOD poured into our hearts by HOLY SPIRIT, WHO GOD gave to us. We Glory in tribulations. Tribulations>perseverance>character>hope>LOVE. GOD allows us to go through stuff, so that we will RETURN TO HIM to STAND Stronger IN HIM.

2023.03.26.Sermon Notes. Hope and Peace – A CALL to REPENTANCE, A CALL to RETURN. William Akehurst, HSWC KEY SCRIPTURE: Romans 5:1-5; Hosea 6:1-3; James 1:2-4; James 1:12 Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 14:13-21; Matthew 6:33; Mark 6:30–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–14; James 4:3; 1John 5:14-15; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5, Hosea 6:1-3, James 1:2-4, James 1:12, Matthew 14:13-21, Matthew 6:33, James 4:3, Matthew 11:28-30, Philippians 4:7, 1 John 5:14-15, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inspiration: Seeing Life Through God’s Eyes Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

Cut! Cut! This story is missing something! The script is not going the way it was written. First, it was written with a God-given ability for all players in the script to always love the Lord, follow his precepts for godly living. Let’s review, the original script looked like this: • At first, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Essential Truths - God Is Spirit, And God Is A Consuming Fire Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2019

This is the first message in a series shared by 4 preachers on the Trinity and seeks to motivate listeners to deeper devotion and service to God.

Sermon for CATM - January 6, 2019 - Essential Truths The Triune God: Intro-God is Spirit; a Consuming Fire John 4:21-26; Hebrews 12:28-29 When you read the Bible, when you study the Bible, you learn about God and you learn about you. You learn surprising things about God that expand your heart ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-26, Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revealing A Great God

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

Our purpose is not to build a great church, but to reveal a great God.

His name was Simon, but his friends called him Peter. If we translated his name into our language we would probably call him “Rocky” or “The Rock.” Peter was one of Jesus best students—one of his closest followers. He had heard most of Jesus sermons and parables. He had been present for most of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Women Shaped By God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 14, 2007

Mother’s Day Message using the examples of two Old Testament and two New Testament women shaped by God.

Women Shaped by God Proverbs 31:30-31 “Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.” Max Lucado in his book, Next Door Savior, says that Moms are a breed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:30-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Is God Like

Contributed by Jason Tesser on Apr 14, 2009

Have you ever wondered what God is really like? Learn from the Word of God what He is truly like.

The Ultimate Question What is God Like? Isaiah 40 Introduction: Our text for this morning is Isaiah 40. Let us read the first 11verses. NAS Isaiah 40:1 "Comfort, O comfort My people," says your God. 2 "Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Bush On Fire With God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 28, 2021

The man who wanted to deliver Israel by his own strength is turned into a man of God and he will answer the call to deliver Israel by God's strength.

EXODUS 3:1-6 A BUSH ON FIRE WITH GOD [Isaiah 33:12-16] Moses had been a prince in Egypt. While Moses’ is living in Pharaoh’s house, he attempts to become Israel's deliverer after the manner of the flesh. He kills an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave. Moses is then forced to run to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is A Happy Husband Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 19, 2023

He is always rejoicing over us, and we need to be always rejoicing over Him. This is what love is all about. When you love someone you always rejoice over them.

Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing." Notice as you examine our text we are studying, that God has clearly positive emotions about those ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Ask And It Shall E Iven Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 13, 2019

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened” (Luke 11:9-10)

Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “ask and it shall be given”. It is a teaching on prayer and its various dimensions that include the need to pray, the way to pray and the results to expect. Prayer is the heartbeat of the believer and results from an intimate relationship with God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wise And The Foolish Builders

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 13, 2019

Obedience is a key character that God Almighty desires from us and we therefore need to develop the culture of obedience to obey His Word and do according to His will. Obedience to God always ends in glory

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 8 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 7th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE WISE AND THE FOOLISH BUILDERS* Matthew 7:24-27 King James Version (KJV) 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Walking In God’s Presence Is The Most Wonderful And Valuable Thing. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 1, 2009

Part one of a two part series on being in the Presence of God.

What if I was to make you an offer? I have two rings one that is made of Gold and I can guarantee that it is, it has 9 carat stamped inside it. I even meet the Jeweler that made it and it contains his makers symbol / the other is pretty cool it has a lions head on it and it looks like gold and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 38:21-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Strange Fire

Contributed by James May on Apr 30, 2001

God will not accept those things offered to Him that are not holy and pure.

Strange Fire! Leviticus 9:22-24, "And Aaron lifted up his hand toward the people, and blessed them, and came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burnt offering, and peace offerings. And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of the congregation, and came out, and blessed the people: ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Noble Bride

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 20, 2009

Relating the characteristics of the noble wife in Proverbs 31 to the Church - as the church is the bride of Christ in the world. Are we a wife of noble character bringing glory to the Bridegroom?

A Bride of Noble Character James 3:13-18 & Proverbs 31:10-31 How true is the opening question of the Proverbs passage? A wife of this echelon of noble character, who indeed can find? She is most certainly the woman that nearly every man would want to marry. And she is the wife that most women ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Still On His Throne

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 16, 2003

to stress the sovereign nature of God

God Is Still On His Throne Ezekiel 1:1-4,26-28 Primary Purpose: To stress the sovereignty of God This book opens during a time when Ezekiel has been in Ezekiel for 5 years after King Jehoiachin’s surrender. This is a particularly bleak time in Israel’s history. In 2 Kings 24:10-16 it tells us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:4-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Sovereignty Of God In Church Growth

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026

When we think about church growth, it’s easy to focus on programs, strategies, or numbers on a chart. But the book of Acts invites us to see church growth in a very different light — as the sovereign work of God, moving powerfully through His Spirit.

“The Sovereignty of God in Church Growth” • Acts 2:47; • 1 Corinthians 3:6–7 • Psalm 127 • “Who really grows the church?” • Mention how people often attribute church growth to marketing, programs, or personalities. • But Scripture shows us: God is the one who gives the increase. When we think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Assembly Of God