Sermons on Hallow:

Good Friday At Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 7, 2020

A guide for those who are shut in due to many different reasons during this paschal season.

GOOD FRIDAY at HOME Choose some appropriate music to play in the background if you wish, but silence is preferable. If there are two or more of you, you may wish to have one say the lead part and another say the second part. If alone, just say both parts out loud or read them to yourself. Christ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing Together

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 9, 2019

We rejoice together that a people of diverse backgrounds, education, income, and perspectives can join voices together as ONE by the power of the Holy Spirit who lives in Christians and draws us together in praise.

Occasion: Two local churches worshiping together REJOICING TOGETHER IN HIS LOVE Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expose False Doctrine

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 6, 2022

“Test everything; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21, ESV).

O Lord, our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom comes, Lord let your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. I was glad when they said unto me, “We will go into the house of the Lord” (Psalm 122:1). Thank you, Lord, for inviting us into your house. Thank you for forgiving our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 2 Corinthians 2:17, Luke 10:19

Denomination: Other

Stand United Or Fall Divided

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 26, 2022

Summary: "The eye cannot say to the hand, "I do not need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I do not need you" (1 Corinthians 12:21).

Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, Lord let your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. I am glad to be a part of your Ministry of Reconciliation. Lord, help us to pursue holiness and peace. Thank you, Lord, for blessing those who hear your Word and are striving to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 12:21, Titus 3:9

Denomination: Other

A Pattern For Powerful Prayer

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 13, 2018

This message walks through the "disciple's prayer" as given to them by Jesus. The message identifies several elements that will create a proper soil for a rich prayer life.

Jesus' disciples come to him and ask him to teach them to pray. Matthew 6 records Jesus' response: “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nature Of Prayer Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019

Prayer is relationship. Essence of Christianity is our relationship with God. Prayer was a defining necessity of Jesus. He prayed at all times, in all places, with all methods, about all topics, for all reasons.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is commanded, “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1). 2. Jesus’ example of prayer. “Christ . . . is your example, you must follow in His steps” (1 Peter 2:21, NLT). 3. Disciples wanted to learn prayer from Him. “Once Jesus was in a certain place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Or The Wrapping?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 23, 2014

Have you opened God's gift or just intrigued with the wrapping?

Baruch ata Adonai Eloheinu melech ha-olam asher kidshanu b'mitz-vo-tav v'tzi-va-nu l'hadlik ner shel Chanukah. We praise You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, who hallows us with mitzvot and commands us to kindle the Chanukah lights. Maoz Tzur Ma'oz tzur yeshu'ati ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Abba Father

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Knowing God intimately.

ABBA FATHER Romans 8:15 In Scripture there are many different names used to describe God. While all the names of God are important in many ways, the name “Abba Father” is one of the most significant names of God in understanding how He relates to people. The word Abba is an Aramaic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15

Denomination: Baptist

Pray Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Seven Petitions of the Lord's Prayer

A. WHAT IS PRAYER? MATTHEW 6:5-15 1. Prayer is relationship with your heavenly Father. “For your Father knows” (6:8). “Our Father in heaven” (6:9). 2. Prayer is not getting God to do what you desire, but you changing to God’s desire. 3. Prayer is total confidence in God’s planned purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Learning God's Attributes Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

Humans do not have unlimited abilities (attributes), but possess only an understanding of God’s presence and these abilities.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. An attribute of God is that which: a. Uniquely identifies only Him. b. Uniquely possessed only by Him, and reflects Him. c. Uniquely expresses His nature, and defines His abilities. 2. Humans do not have these unlimited abilities, but possess only an understanding of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16, Psalm 147:5, Psalm 137:7-9, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Pray. Study On Prayer And The Lord's Prayer. When To Pray. Part 1

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 23, 2023

Part 1: Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD's Prayer. When to Pray. Drilling down into “The LORD’s Prayer” and the 7 Prayers and Petitions within that JESUS taught the disciples.

2023.01.22 Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD’s Prayer. When to Pray. William Akehurst, HSWC Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD's Prayer. When to Pray. PART 1 Scriptures referenced: Matthew 6:5-15; Jeremiah 33:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; 1 John 5:14-15; Matthew 7:7; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Luke 22:39-46, Matthew 21:21-22, Mark 11:25, Matthew 6:6, Matthew 18:19-20, Acts 4:24, Acts 4:31, Galatians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Is The Merciful

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Aug 28, 2024

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” (Matt. 5:7, ESV).

Father in heaven, hallowed is Your holy name. We patiently wait for Your kingdom to come and Your will to be done on earth as in heaven. I thank You, Lord, for calling me to Your Ministry of Reconciliation. Lord, renew the spirit of everyone called by Your name, encouraging them to pursue Your holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Romans 11:30, Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Other

Divine Help In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 29, 2025

David's experience at Nob teaches us that God always provides help, strength, and weapons for life’s battles. Even in distress, we must trust in His divine provisions and equipping.

DIVINE HELP IN TIMES OF TROUBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 21:1-9 "And the priest answered David and said, There is no common bread under mine hand, but there is hallowed bread; if the young men have kept themselves at least from women." – 1 Samuel 21:4 (KJV) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Asking With Confidence For Whom We Need Most

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 22, 2025

We are part of a new covenant, sealed with a circumcision of our hearts, always empowered by freely-given grace from the Father, grace earned by the outpouring of water and blood from the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Seventeenth Sunday in Course 2025 This is a Jubilee Year, and today we have what we might call “jubilee readings.” Traditionally the Holy Father declares a Jubilee Year on the quarter century, so 2025 is pretty automatic. There have also been special Jubilees. In the OT, the year of Jubilee ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, Genesis 18:20-32, Psalm 138:1-8, Colossians 2:12-14, Luke 11:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Strive To Prosper Physically And Spiritually

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Aug 24, 2025

Big Idea: Be well in body and spirit.

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. As our bodies age and our minds lose some clarity, we seek your divine power to protect our bodies from illness and renew our minds and spirits. We come to you today asking for your healing and renewing touch upon our mind and body. Grant ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Other