Sermons on Lively Hope:

Ephphatha! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 20, 2020

A man with two severe handicaps--deaf and mute--was brought to Jesus. Take a look at what our Lord did for this man, and what He used to heal him.

Text: Mark 7:31-37, KJV 31 And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. 32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. 33 And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37, Isaiah 29:18, Isaiah 35:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The River Of Life (Revelation 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2020

Let’s now look at the joyful conclusion of all things, pictured in a pure river of water of life, and the tree of life, access to which will be regained. We also read the last written words of Jesus, “Surely I am coming quickly.” All this is recorded in Revelation 22.

Let’s now look at the joyful conclusion of all things, pictured in a pure river of water of life, and the tree of life, access to which will be regained. We also read the last written words of Jesus, “Surely I am coming quickly.” All this is recorded in Revelation 22. Revelation 22:1 And he shewed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men, And Women, Come To Jesus.

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jan 4, 2021

The visit of the Magi, ambassadors and spy's

Wise men come to Jesus. Checking my records I see that I last preached about the three wise me back in Christmas 2013. At that time it was a two part sermon because there was so much to say about them and I like to put things in context for you. Suffice it to say that they came from the East, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Hosea 11:1, Revelation 4:11, 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

Significance Of Mount Calvary

Contributed by Kadmiel Latha Sudhir Kumar on Mar 18, 2020

Have you ever wondered why God chose a mount shaped like a skull, for His beloved Son Jesus to be crucified?Know more of the secrets buried beneath Mount Calvary.

SIGNIFICANCE OF MOUNT CALVARY “... And when they had come to the place called Calvary ,there they crucified Him ....... Luke 23:33 Mount ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Small But Smart

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 3, 2020

Gideon chose to attack the Midian army with trumpets, torch and pitcher. No swords. God’s plan might look weird but watch the end!

Small but Smart! Judges 7:1:He divided the 300 men into three companies, and he put trumpets and empty pitchers into the hands of all of them, with torches inside the pitchers.” While I was talking to the wife of a senior pastor of a huge church with more than 50 pastors working under them, I ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King Is Coming Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Apr 5, 2020

The King is coming to the world affected with COVID-19 pandemic. He is coming with the vaccine no scientist could come out with. He will heal the world of pain and pandemic. Happy Palm Sunday.

And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, ‘‘ Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.’’ (Matt.21:9) INTRODUCTION The King is coming to the world affected with COVID-19 pandemic. He is coming with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:9, Luke 18:36

Denomination: Charismatic

Wonderfully Made Sermon Ii: Remade To Be Adopted Into The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 13, 2020

To know that God made me to be His forever and that God loved me so much that He made a way for me to be saved from the consequences of my sins, then remade me to be adopted into His family, keeps me going.

REMADE TO BE ADOPTED INTO THE FAMILY OF GOD Galatians 4:1-7 . . . A Sunday school teacher was enrolling children in her class. She asked two brothers their ages and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

The Stone Is Rolled Away Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 13, 2020

God is the God of the Unexpected

John 20 (New Living Translation): 20 Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 2 She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which Jesus Do You Want?

Contributed by David Roth on May 2, 2020

Our sinful flesh chooses Barabbas, as did the crowd, because he is like us. But Christ chooses us, that we may be like Him.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Which Jesus do you want?” He had two prisoners. Both of them had been accused of trouble-making. Of being insurrectionists and revolutionaries. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Remaining Faithful - Exhortation In These Last Days

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 14, 2021

The past year's restrictions for gathering has lifted, Let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together...but gather together to encourage, exhort and urge one another to remain Faithful in THE FAITH of CHRIST: and so much the more, as we see the Day approaching.

2021.07.11 Remaining Faithful – EXHORTATION IN THE LAST DAYS William Akehurst, HSWC Key Passage: Hebrews 10:23-25. “Exhorting one another as we see the Day approaching.” BE FAITHFUL TO GOD’S WORD. Proverbs 3:1-4 (KJV) 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Proverbs 3:1-4, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Ephesians 6:10, 1 Timothy 4:1, Jude 1:3-4, Jude 1:17-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Final Hours Of The Lord Jesus - From Gethsemane To Golgotha Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 19, 2021

Chapters 14-15 of Mark's Gospel gives us an account of the final hours in Jesus' life as he faced hostility, mockery, torment, and the agony that would be placed upon Him as He stayed on the cross for the sake of our sins.

It was not long after the Lord Jesus presented His prophetic discourse on the Mount of Olives that the drama of the crucifixion began to fall into place. At what is referred to as the "Last Supper", He told His disciples that the bread and wine they had consumed was a symbol of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Mark 14:43-50, Mark 14:66-72, Mark 15:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Worship: What It Is, What It Isn't

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 30, 2021

For all the notions and preferences, there's no replacing what is good for God that what He has said in His book.

What is worship? Worship is our entire service to God, not just music (Rom. 12:1 — “I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”) Worship is not just a “worship service” we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, 1 Samuel 15:22, Psalm 96:8-9, Revelation 19:10, Jeremiah 10:23  (view more)  (view less)

The Narrow Path - Lessons From A Tight Rope Walker

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 7, 2021

There are 2 paths in life; the broad way that leads to destruction and death, or the narrow way that leads to everlasting life. Traveling the narrow path requires discipline and determination to stay on task and not fall or step aside, like that of a tight rope walker.

NARROW PATH, a lesson from a tight rope walker William Akehurst, HSWC, 2021.06.06 Matthew 7:13-14; 7:13-29 WIDE BROAD WAY TO DESTRUCTION vs. THE NARROW PATH Matthew 7:13-29 (KJV) 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29, Matthew 7:13-14, Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Philippians 2:12-16, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 10:23-24, Romans 8:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwavering Faith

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 15, 2021

Genesis chapter 24 is packed with a lot of details, it is like a fairy tale, I felt ( I don’t know about you) because God wonderfully works in the life of Abraham, Isaac, Rebekah and Eliezer, let’s check it out:

UNWAVERING FAITH: Genesis 24: A Bride for Isaac 1 Now Abraham was old, advanced in age; and the LORD had blessed Abraham in every way. 2 Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who had charge of all that he owned, "Please place your hand under my thigh, 3 and I will make ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fasting For Health And Healing Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021

Fasting is one discipline that will heal/improve health.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Fasting is one discipline that will heal/improve health. “Is not this the fast that I have chosen . . . and thy health shall spring forth speedily?” (Isa. 58:8, ELT). 2. God heals, Jehovah Rapha. “I am the Lord that healeth thee” (Ex. 15:26). 3. Healing comes by faith and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:8, James 5:15, Exodus 15:26

Denomination: Baptist