Sermons on Manifest Presence:

Jacob's Ladder, God's Pathway To Heaven

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 30, 2024

How would you respond to GOD’s Blessing and Promise to be with you and complete what HE has begun in you? While many of us would say, So Be It LORD, Jacob answered another way. Genesis 28:1-22

2024.07.28.Sermon Notes.Jacob’s Ladder and GOD’s Pathway to Heaven William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA 1: How would you respond to GOD’s Blessing and Promise to be with you and complete what HE has begun in you? While many of us would say, So Be It LORD, Jacob answered another way. Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Genesis 27:41-46, Genesis 28:1-22, John 1:51, John 14:6, Matthew 28:20, Joshua 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing Shall Separate Us From The Love Of God!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 31, 2024

Paul says he is persuaded of 3 things: 1). That God loves us, 2). That we are joined to God by love, and 3). That nothing shall be able to separate us from God's love. Are YOU persuaded?

NOTHING SHALL SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF GOD! Rom. 8:38-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. 3 men went deer hunting together. One of them was a preacher. A deer stopped where all three could see him and all three shot. 2. All three men said the deer was theirs and an argument broke out. Just then a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

First Love Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 4, 2024

Starting with the church of Ephesus, this sermon explains the relevance of what was happening in this church and how it matches what we see today.

Ephesus: Rekindling Your First Love 7 Church’s In Revelation Series CCCAG 8-4-24 -Scripture- Rev 2:1-7 Overview- We just completed a series that discussed the 7 blessings found in the book of Revelation. Now we are going to stay in Revelation for the next several weeks and look at the 7 Churches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

6 Extend Your Vision - Include The Whole World!

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Aug 7, 2024

Is your understanding of God's plans too limited?

Maximum Impact # 6 “Live for maximum impact! Make a difference!” is what the Lord has been saying to me this month! In this series of messages, we have considered the new identity that God offers to each of us in Christ, about the reality of God’s Presence all around in daily life. We ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is My Refuge

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Aug 18, 2024

In times of trouble we seek peace and safety. Where we seek it makes all the difference in the world.

It always seems that I get a request to preach form the Psalms. Today Psalm 11. The Psalms speak to us – we can almost hear ourselves in the Psalms – praising God – mourning our sin – questioning the world – seeking vengeance on our enemies. Before reading let’s introduce some aspects of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Hiding? Rachel's Hidden Idols Genesis 31

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 19, 2024

From the 10 Commandments...Thou Shalt Have No other gods before ME. And yet, Jacob’s love, Rachel, stole her father’s idols, and hid them from her father. What are you holding onto from your past, and trying to hide from YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER?

2024.08.18.Sermon Notes. Jacob Flees Laban and is Pursued, Rachel's hidden idols Genesis 31 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Genesis 31:1-3, Genesis 31:17-55, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 6:8-10, Exodus 20:3-6, John 10:27-29, Matthew 13:18-23 BIG IDEA: What Are You Hiding? From the 10 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-3, Genesis 31:17-55, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 6:8-10, Exodus 20:3-6, John 10:27-29, Matthew 13:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Clear Conscience

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 20, 2024

As people in Christ, what we want is to be able to stand before the Lord with a clear conscience. But there are times when we are aware of who we are and what we have done. And it does trouble us, and our conscience bothers us.

Alba 8-18-2024 HOW TO HAVE A CLEAR CONSCIENCE I John 3:19-24 In 1960 there was a comic strip called Willie Lumpkin. He was a mailman in the made up small town of Glenville. In one strip, he’s slumped in front of the television set with a coffee cup resting on his pot belly. As he flicks his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Set Ablaze

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 15, 2024

Instead of running from Holy Spirit fire and God’s plan and purpose for our lives, we need to start running towards the flames to get set ablaze. First we’ll look at what Holy Spirit fire does, and then the benefits it provides for our lives.

Getting Set Ablaze Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urqS5XGpp94 This past year, we saw a deadly fire sweep through Lahaina killing 97 and destroying one of Hawaii’s cultural centers, as Lahaina used to be the capital of the Hawaiian Kingdom. But you see, that is what ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:2-6, Isaiah 43:2, James 1:2-4, Luke 24:32, Luke 24:49, Malachi 3:3, Zechariah 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Sermon: Something New, And Extraordinary Is On The Way

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 19, 2024

A new beginning can start right where you are, in this present moment. A new beginning awaits anyone who is willing and wanting to make Jesus Christ the Lord of their life.

Sermon: Something New, Extraordinary Is On The Way Text: Isaiah 43:14- 21“This is what the Lord says—your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “For your sakes I will send an army against Babylon, forcing the Babylonians to flee in those ships they are so proud of. I am the Lord, your Holy One, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21, Ecclesiastes 3:1-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 32:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

God's Character

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 25, 2024

We can discern the voice of God in others and ourselves if it reveals and exemplifies God's character.

For the past few weeks, we have been talking about trying to discern if what we are hearing and reading is truly coming from God. Now, I believe that God speaks to people. But I have to challenge some people when they declare that God told them something and I knew it wasn't right. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah And The Contest At Mt Carmel Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 25, 2024

Elijah had requested King Ahab to have the prophets of Baal, plus a group of Israelites, meet on Mount Carmel to see whether Baal should be worshiped, or the True God of Israel. How did this contest turn out?

Introduction: The story of Elijah’s contest with the prophets of Baal on the top of Mount Carmel is one of the most fascinating in the Bible! One lone prophet of the True God stood against 450 prophets of the idol-god Baal, with a group of Israelites gathered together to witness this event. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Baptist

God And The 3rd Rock From The Sun Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 13, 2023

Planet earth...our temporary home, the 3rd rock from the Sun. what do we know about this place we often call "home?"

God is an artist and architect. It’s part of being a Creator. Artist’s often begin with , and God was no different. Like a sculptor; He fashioned this planet with hills, ridges, and mountains; as His voice chiseled them with every shape and size. He painted this world with broad strokes, with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Setbacks May Prepare Us For Comebacks.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 16, 2023

WHY? WHY? THE ADVERSITY YOU FACE TODAY COULD BE A COME BACK TO THE SET BACK . Do you think you are the only one that ever failed?

THIS SETBACK IS PREPARING US FOR A COME BACK! DO YOU THINK YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE THAT FAILED? WHY? WHY? THORNS? BAGGAGE? I HAVE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (SEVERAL PART LESSON) THIS LESSON IS GOING TO WORK ON THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:20, Isaiah 43:2, 1 Corinthians 1:27, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Vital Signs

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 17, 2023

Apocalyptic signs are signs of evil, not of the end of the world; they point us to a person, not to a particular time.

You wouldn’t believe how many internet sites are devoted to Biblical prophecy about the end times. Or maybe you would. Some of them focus on natural disasters, some identify various world leaders as the Antichrist, others see events in Israel and the Middle East as key. One site highlights UFO’s, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"don't Waste Your Opportunity To Go To Heaven" Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 19, 2023

"How can we neglect such a great salvation?" One of the greatest questions ever asked. Have you considered it? Taken it seriously?

Perhaps you’ve heard of “lawn chair Larry?” On July 2, 1982 Larry Walters and his girlfriend Carol Van Deusen made history when they decided to purchase 43 weather balloons and purchase enough helium to fill them at their local California Toy Time Balloons store. When they returned home, they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist