Sermons on More Than Nails:

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 17, 2006

Do you feel insignificant in your service to God? You may be more powerful than you thought. Or do you feel pretty secure? You may be more in need and weak than you thought. Take some advice from Philadelphia and Laodicea.

Even as the Philadelphian church doesn’t receive even one rebuke - the church at Laodicea receives not one commendation - the contrast couldn’t be more stark - and that’s not the only contrast we’ll see as we compare these two churches. -The church at Philadelphia was small in appearance but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Another Beast..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 7, 2005

There’s a lot more to ridin’ a horse than just sittin’ in the saddle and lettin’ your feet hang down. If truth be known there’s more to what happens after the trumpet sounds than many are willing to admit, let’s examine it together!

Introduction In our last message entitled, "That they all might be damned..." from II Thessalonians 2:1-12 we began this series concerning: After The Trumpet Sounds; we examined the facts that surround the Biblical truths concerning Christ’s Second Coming. We continue with the second fact the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution - Then & Now

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. More than 200 million Christians in over 60 nations face persecution each day, 60% of these are children.

By: Donna J. Kazenske I recently had the wonderful privilege of teaching a workshop on persecution at a Christian Training Conference in IIlinois. To my surprise, about 40 people attended the workshop. I was so blessed to be able to share this vital message with the body of Christ. Persecution ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: *other

This Kind Of Problem!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 17, 2015

Friend, you cannot flex your muscles and pray for cancer if you had not already prayed enough for headache! Jesus said, ‘this kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer!’ THIS KIND!

THIS KIND! THIS KIND! THIS KIND! Mark 9:29”Jesus he said to the disciples, "This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer." The disciples were puzzled why they could not drive the demon out? Jesus clearly said: ‘pray more!’ Actually, I guess they were basking under the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:20-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building A Better Life

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

Building better people will never happen accidently. We must grow a plan and purpose. We need creative use of conflict and good communication skills.

BUILDING A BETTER LIFE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I. TO BUILD A BETTER FAMILY AND A BETTER LIFE WE NEED GOOD, REGULAR COMMUNICATION... 1 Tim. 6:18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; A. COMMUNICATION INVOLVES TWO ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2017

THE MOST POWERFUL WORDS WERE SPOKEN AT THE CROSS. JESUS NAILED IT WITH THESE WORDS. "FATHER FORGIVE THEM, THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING."

2017.01.29.SERMON The POWER of Forgiveness William Akehurst, HSWC “To err is human, to forgive divine.” Romans 1:16 (KJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Luke 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"For The Love Of God"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 8, 2006

God loves you ... unconditionally. He couldn’t love you any more than He does ... or any less than He does. Bask in the love of God!

“For The Love Of God” Tuesday is Valentine’s Day! (Just a reminder, guys!) When we think of Valentine’s Day, our thoughts go towards “love”. And, when we think of “love”, we must think of the greatest love the world has ever known … the love of God. Turn with me to Ephesians 3:17-19 – “that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Romans 8:39

Denomination: Baptist

From Moriah To Calvary

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

When love and obedience collide, faith walks on — discovering the God who provides, redeems, and loves us more than we understand.

Introduction – The Journey Between Two Mountains Two mountains stand across the pages of Scripture like bookends of a single story — Mount Moriah and Mount Calvary. On one, a father walks with his son, wood on his back, heart in his throat, and faith on the line. On the other, another Father ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, Hebrews 11:17-19, Romans 8:32, John 3:16, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Can We Take Christmas

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

For many of those that are among us, however, each Christmas becomes more and more difficult to endure. It is a joyous time, but there is also more loneliness, depression, heartache, and disappointment at this time than any other of the year. Can we en

I read a story this past week about a woman who, in early December had stopped at a grocery store to pick up a few things on her lunch break. One of them was a cinnamon-scented air freshener. She had smelled a candle with the same scent in the store but wanted to know exactly what the air ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Fruitful Frustration Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

To be human is to experience frustration. It is not sinful to be frustrated, for Jesus was sinless, but He did not escape frustration. He may have had more than His share even, for the more ideals and goals you have, the more you will be frustrated.

Joe Bayly had a change to stay in the luxurious Hilton Hotel in Chicago. It was going to be a treat of a retreat, but then he was hit again by the x-factor. That is what he calls Murphy's Law-the law that says, if anything can go wrong it will. The hot water in his room would not work. He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

The Real Christmas Story

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2023

Sharing the Message of Christmas. We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only HOPE for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue them from sin and death. And to everyone who believes in HIM, to them HE gives the promise of eternal life.

2023.12.24.Sermon.Christmas Eve, Morning Service The Real Christmas Story William Akehurst, HSWC The Real Christmas Story (Message) Arranged by William Akehurst, Pastor of HSWC BIG IDEA: We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only HOPE for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:23, Genesis 3:1-4, Genesis 3:6, Genesis 3:14-15, Micah 5:2-3, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12, John 1:10-14, Colossians 2:9, Isaiah 53:3-8, John 19:16-18, John 19:30, John 19:40-41, Matthew 20:1, Acts 1:9-11, John 14:3, John 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Perspective On Passover

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 19, 2001

Take a fresh look at forever truths, and let the Blood and Body of Christ mean more than it ever has.

In a few moments, we will be partaking of the elements of Communion, which signifies the Blood and Body of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Whose own body was broken, and whose blood was shed, as He laid down His life for the sins of all mankind. The act of Communion is not foreign to most ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, Exodus 12:1, Exodus 12:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Swans Or Monsters?

Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 7, 2001

Brotherly love in the church, and not necssarily orthodoxy, will persuade non-believers more than anything else that Christ is real.

Animals can do some pretty amazing things. For example, what happened one day in the state of Maryland. Believe it or not, this is a true story. The Atlantic Ocean converts into many rivers and streams that paint the state of Maryland much like a leaf of a palm tree that extends in many ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Adventist

The Big Picture

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's vision for our lives involves much more than what we can see before us.

The Big Picture Colossians 1:1-15 Anyone who has any ambitions of accomplishing something truly monumental needs first and foremost to have the "big picture" in clear view. When Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1507 to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel he didn't just pick ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Important Priority (The First Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 10, 2001

There’s nothing more important in life than having the right God in the right place in our lives.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Idle Idols"). Can you feel the barbs of truth as we laugh? Funny, but painfully true of life in the end of the 20th century. Our culture is littered with false gods, whether they be entertainment idols or motor homes, sports memorabilia or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational