Sermons on Heirs:

Pentecost Sunday, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2022

JUNE 8TH, 2025.

Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 11:1-9, Psalm 104:24-35, Romans 8:14-17, John 14:8-17, John 14:25-27. A). A PENTECOSTAL HAPPENING IN JERUSALEM. Acts 2:1-21. There is a time and a place for everything - or so the old folks used to say. There was a time for Christmas, and a time for Easter. There was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 11:1-9, Psalm 104:24-35, Romans 8:14-17, John 14:8-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rib Of A Healthy Husband Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2022

Why did God form Eve from Adam's rib? Why didn't He just form her from the dust of the earth like He did with Adam? And what difference can that make for Christian husbands.

OPEN: At Sunday School, they were teaching about how God created the world. And little Johnny was intrigued when he heard that Eve had been created out of one of Adam's ribs. Later in the week, Johnny complained to his mother that he was experiencing pain, and his mom asked: "Well, Johnny, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seven Extraordinary Powers Of Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 4, 2024

Prayer gives us access to God's throne, to enforce God's will in this world, to overthrow Satan, to surpass the laws of nature, enlist angels, move mountains, and to bring blessings on people.

THE SEVEN EXTRAORDINARY POWERS OF PRAYER Ex. 17:8-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Children’s Prayers. “Dear God...” 1. "Could you please give my brother some brains? So far he doesn't have any." Angela, 8. 2. "Thank you for the nice day today. You even fooled the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13, Hebrews 10:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness Vs A Form Of Godliness

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 17, 2024

The word Holy comes from the Hebrew word Kodesh and the Greek word Hagios and these words literally translate as to set apart or separated from the common or ordinary and the opposite of that would be not set apart from, common, and ordinary.

Holiness vs A form of Godliness By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE: - The English way of defining words will often cause an obscure or circular definition which literally means a complicated systems to explain something which cause confusion and we so many times will draw the wrong ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Jeremiah 5:22, Ezekiel 22:25-28, Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Apostolic

There Is One God And Father Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 4, 2024

The final one of the seven ones that lead to unity is "There is one God and Father." In this sermon, we explore what it means that this one God is the Father of all, above all, through all and in all.

A. We’ve been studying the seven ones that equal unity from Ephesians 4:4-6. 1. In our text for this series, Paul declared: 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope at your calling— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, Deuteronomy 6:4, Mark 1:29-30, Romans 11:33-36, Ephesians 1:3-6, Romans 8:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death And Taxes

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 14, 2023

Jesus was questioned about taxes paid to Rome

Death and Taxes Mark 12:13-27 In 1789, Benjamin Franklin said, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency. …but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Is that statement true; nothing is certain except death and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ethiopian Eunuch Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 7, 2023

There is no doubt that the Ethiopian Eunuch had the joy of salvation and he would be sharing to the ends of the earth what he learned from the prophet of Isaiah and what he experienced in his new life in Christ.

The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-40 The story of the Ethiopian Eunuch is a pivotal passage for many reasons. One of those reasons is that it is considered the fulfilment of Acts 1:8. At the coming of the Holy Spirit the gospel would go to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the ends of the earth. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 53:7-12, Isaiah 56:3-7, Ephesians 2:11-19, Genesis 15:4-6, Jeremiah 38:7-10, Acts 1:8, Matthew 19:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Really A True Christian, Or Just Kidding Yourself?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 23, 2023

What is a Christian…really? Many believe they are Christian because they go to church. People profess and call themselves or identify as Christian, but are they truly saved? Unfortunately, today's definition lacks the biblical truth of what it means to be a Christian.

2023.07.23.Sermon Notes. TRUE CHRISTIAN BELIEVER What defines a Christian? - Believe and Confess William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: What is a Christian…really? Many believe they are Christian because they go to church. In a world where people profess or call themselves or identify as Christian, the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Calls You Friend

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 1, 2026

In of John chapter 15 verses 12-17 Jesus introduces a new level of relationship available with God, that of “friend.”

“He Calls You Friend” John 15:12-17 It would be difficult to overestimate the value of friends. It is often said that a real and true ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Memorial: Those Who Have Gone Before

Contributed by Rick Dinkins on May 24, 2024

Do you know the difference between Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day? How does this relate to us in faith?

TITLE: Building A Memorial: Those Who Have Gone Before SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 11 Hebrews 11:1-40 (KJV) 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Promised Prophet Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 10, 2025

Jesus is not just a messenger of God's Word; He is God's Word.

Jesus: PROPHET, Priest, King Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-02-2025 Rapture-Tok South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela claimed that Jesus appeared to him in a divine vision and told him that the rapture would happen September 23-24. When asked if he was sure, he said he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15, Hebrews 1:1-3, Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Series: A Statement Of Life Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 19, 2025

The women point out to Naomi that God blessed her life. Goodness is God’s nature. Redemption is God’s nature. Renewing is God’s nature.

BOOK OF RUTH: A STATEMENT OF LIFE RUTH 4:1-22 #bookofruth INTRODUCTION / SERIES REMINDER (imdb.com/title/tt0317219/quotes/?item=qt0460872) In the movie Cars (2006), the character Mater and Lightning McQueen are having a conversation in which Mater drives backwards showing off his fantastic ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Songs We Sing: "what A Beautful Name" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 11, 2025

The song “A Beautiful Name” emphasizes that God made us, but sin carried us away. Yet, He didn’t leave us lost. He came, paid the price with His own life, and redeemed us. He redeemed us by the Name of Jesus Christ.

SONGS WE SING: ‘WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME’ Hebrews 1:1-4, Colossians 1:15-27 #NameofJesus SING ‘WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME’ INTRODUCTION This morning we are continuing a sermon series called: “The Songs We Sing.” Part of worshipping God is singing. FOCUS ON “WORSHIP” I realized this past week that I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4, Colossians 1:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submission: Marriage Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 16, 2025

Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“Submission: Marriage” 1 Peter 3:1-7 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter3 “1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. 3 Do not let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7, 1 Peter 2:11-12, Proverbs 27:15-16, Genesis 18:12, James 5:16, James 4:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Trinity- Triune God

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Aug 7, 2024

In contrast to the polytheism of the heathen world with its many gods and idols, the Christian faith centers in one God. This God, however, is revealed to be a Trinity, including the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Though, the word “Trinity” is not found in the Bible, yet scholars, Church history and traditions have validated it over the past 2,000 years along with many other theological concepts not found explicitly in the Bible. There are passages of scriptures found in the Bible that have hints of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, John 1:1-14, John 3:16, Colossians 2:9, John 8:58, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 28:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal