Sermons on Goal Of Growth:

Learning Contentment Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 25, 2020

Contentment is found in Christ not in our circumstances or our own strength

“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

A Subject In Everyone's Mouth Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Satan has one last strong hold in the Christian life, and as long as he can maintain some control of the tongue he can do a great deal of damage, even through a child of God.

Vance Havner tells the story of the old colored manny who was in quite a serious auto accident. Where there is a wreck, of course, there is soon a lawyer, and he said to her, "Auntie, you ought to collect some damages from this." "Damages!" she responded. "Man, I'se ...read more

Scripture: James 3:6-12

Love Is Not Rude Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

A rude person who is not courteous and polite is a liability in every area of life. But one who has these qualities is always an asset.

The ship Tecumseh was engaged in a battle with the ship Tennessee. A torpedo struck the Tecumseh and it began to sink immediately. Out of a crew of 114 men, 93 went down with the ship because it sank so fast. Tunis Craven was the Commander and at the time the torpedo struck he was in the tiny ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Speaking (And Hearing) The Truth In Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

It can be scary to be really honest with one another. Here are some guidelines to help us get started.

Two summers ago Kathy and I headed to northern Wisconsin for a vacation week. One of our stops was a day of white water rafting on the Wolf River. It was late in the season and the water was low, so it wasn’t as fast and splashy as the springtime might be. But the low water brought another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Galatians 6:1-2, Proverbs 15:32, Proverbs 10:17

Modern-Day Legalism (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Sep 23, 2020

We have seen how legalism in Paul’s day added works to salvation, but that is largely not what modern-day legalism is in the church now. Legalism for us applies in the area of how we perceive our sanctification and how we portray our spirituality to others.

INTRO: I need to explain what is going on with the next couple of messages. We have dipped our toe in the water of legalism as it has been addressed in the book of Galatians so far. I am going to take a couple messages and jump into the entire pool of what legalism looks like for us today. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Israel War & Prophecy

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 11, 2023

The Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023 with approx. 5,000 missiles and a ground invasion has many Christians asking the question, "Is this war a fulfillment of Bible prophecy?” That's what this message looks at.

THE ISRAEL WAR & PROPHECY Rev. 12:1-5,13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR The Sunday School teacher asked her class of small boys how Solomon happened to be so wise. One little boy said, "That’s because he had so many wives to advise him." ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Mason Davis on Dec 8, 2025

In life or death, be of Christ Jesus

To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain By: C. Mason Davis Former President Harry Truman reportedly told a story about a man in a deep coma who was mistakenly sent to a funeral home. Waking up in a coffin, the man questioned his predicament, saying, "If I'm alive, why am I in a casket? And, if ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20

From The Manger To The Mission. A Christmas-To-New-Years Message Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 26, 2025

The Christ we celebrate at Christmas is the King who calls us forward into a transformed life. As the new year dawns, GOD invites His people to move from celebration to consecration - abandoning what no longer aligns with His purposes to step into the new season of obedience, renewal, and mission.

2025.12.28.Sermon Notes. From the Manger to the Mission. A Christmas-to-New-Year Message William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:6-7, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 90:12, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Philippians 3:13-14, Romans 12:1, Acts 1:8, John 20:21 KEY ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:6-7, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 90:12, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Philippians 3:13-14, Romans 12:1, Acts 1:8, John 20:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counterfeit Gods PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores modern idolatry, how it subtly infiltrates our lives, and the importance of prioritizing our relationship with Christ above all else.

Good morning, friends! It's so good to be here with you today. We're going to be talking about something that's at the heart of our walk with Christ, something that's as relevant today as it was when the Apostle Paul penned his letters two thousand years ago. But before we get into that, I want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14

Topics: Defeating Idols

Don't Stifle The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores cultivating a constant state of gratitude rooted in our relationship with God, independent of our circumstances, as a pathway to joy.

Welcome, dear friends, to another gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today to engage with a theme that is as timeless as it is timely, as profound as it is personal: Gratitude. And not just any gratitude, but a gratitude that is deeply ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Gratitude

Connectedness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon explores God's design for human relationships, emphasizing the importance of connection, commitment to Christ's work, and the consequences of disconnection.

Good morning, beloved brethren. What a joy it is to gather once again in the house of the Lord, united in purpose, bound by love, and held together by the grace of Jesus. We are gathered here today to open our hearts, to open our minds, and to open the sacred pages of the Holy Bible, to seek wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Topics: Plugged In

Learning The Ways Of God

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 3, 2000

A study in the need to learn the ways of God.

Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: A study in the need to learn the ways of God. Text: Isaiah 2:2-3, (KJV) "And it shall come to pass in the last days that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains and shall be exalted above the hills and all nations shall flow ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-3, 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stay On Track

Contributed by Laurence Hill on Jan 30, 2001

My sermon is about not becoming camplacent about sin in our lives and the process of sanctification.

STAY On track In the past few months we’ve heard a lot about trains coming off their tracks. Every time I turned on the radio another train had come off the tracks. The rail network had obviously not been maintained as it should have been and the tracks had gotten into a terrible state. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, 1 Corinthians 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Church For God - Not For Us

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 22, 2004

A sermon to deal with dissension and other harmful areas to the unity of a church.

Let me start out this morning by saying that we are very blessed. We started this church in a small conference room in Mesa last September. In November, we moved to Chandler with 4 people and a vision from God. Today, just 5 short months later, we have a very wonderful place to come and worship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: *other

Weathering Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 15, 2005

Life preservers for the storms of life based on Christ’s miracle of walking on the water.

(NLT) When the people saw this miraculous sign, (the feeding of the 5,000) they exclaimed, "Surely he is the Prophet we have been expecting!" 15 Jesus saw that they were ready to take him by force and make him king, so he went higher into the hills alone. 16 That evening his disciples went down ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist