Sermons on Ordinances:

Sermon "Intercessors Needed"

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 20, 2025

God looked for someone who would rebuild the wall of righteousness that was guarding the Nation and keep the land safe. Intercessors are needed.

Sermon “Intercessors Needed" Scripture Lesson - Ezekiel 22:23-31 “Again a message came to me from the Lord: “Son of man, give the people of Israel this message: In the day of my indignation, you will be like a polluted land, a land without rain. Your princes plot conspiracies just as lions ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31, Proverbs 14:34, Ezekiel 22:18-19, Isaiah 63:5, Jeremiah 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon Haggai's Call From Gloom To Glory

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 27, 2025

Greater glory is coming! The gloom of the people was brought on because they were disappointed in the appearance of the new temple. So much was lacking, yet God promises glory, greater glory.

Sermon – From Gloom to Glory (I Will Fill My House with Glory) Scripture Lesson – Haggai 2:1-9 “On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, the word of the Lord came through the prophet Haggai: “Speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, to Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Ezra 3:10-13, Ephesians 5:26-27, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Hebrews 12:25-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

From The Garden To The Cross—part Of Our Lord’s Last Earthly Journey Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 15, 2025

The last few hours of our Lord's life were spent first in a garden, then in various trials, and finally the last steps took Him to Calvary. So much took place in so little time--and He did all of this for us.

From the Garden to the Cross—Part of our Lord’s Last Earthly Journey Introduction: When the LORD made Adam, He put Adam in a garden—Eden. Now that the last Adam, Jesus Christ, is about to die for the sins of the world, one of the last things He saw was a garden as well. Dr. A. W. Pink in his ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-14, Isaiah 53:6, Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Sabbath - Servant Of Mercy - Matthew 12:1-21 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 3, 2025

JESUS reveals that God's heart gives priority to mercy over ritual, rest over burden, and compassion over condemnation. JESUS redefines true Sabbath rest, corrects legalistic distortions, and fulfills the Servant prophecy with a ministry of gentle justice and mercy.

2025.05.04.Sermon Notes. Matthew 12.1-21 LORD OF THE SABBATH-SERVANT OF MERCY William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 12:1-21, Mark 2:25-28, 1 Samuel 21:1-6, Hosea 6:6, Mark 2:27, BIG IDEA: JESUS reveals that God's heart gives priority to mercy over ritual, rest over burden, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21, Mark 2:25-28, 1 Samuel 21:1-6, Hosea 6:6, Mark 2:27, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Understanding & Breaking Generational Curses.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 24, 2025

The means for breaking generational curses was accomplished at Calvary. Still, the lingering effects of past actions and sins that have been passed down through our bloodline may remain, and addressing these problems involves repentance, faith, deliverance, and a dedication to a new life in Christ.

SCRIPTURAL REFERRENCES [Matthew 11:12] “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.” [Romans 8:22] “For we know that the whole creation groaneth and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12, Romans 8:22, Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing God - #5 - God Is Gracious Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

Seventh in a series about the attributes of God and how to reflect them to others.

KNOWING GOD - #5 God is Gracious Various Scriptures Introduction Preacher Charles Swindoll recalled his last spanking when he turned thirteen years old. Chuck said, “Having just broken into the sophisticated ranks of the teen world, I thought I was something on a stick. My father wasn’t nearly ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith That Guides, Lessons From Moses Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

How does God lead us?

Faith that Guides - Lessons from Moses Hebrews 11: 24-28 The story is told of a small town in which there were no liquor stores. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on Main Street. Members of one of the churches in the area were so disturbed that they conducted several all-night ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News About Hard Times Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 13, 2002

God takes the hard times of our lives and will use them to change us into the image of His Son if we will give them to Him.

Read Text: James 1:1-4, 12 Patriotic pride is at an all time high lately, and as we come to the 226th celebration of our nation’s birthday, you are going to be seeing the symbols of the US everywhere. Stars and stripes, fireworks and eagles are going to be all over the place in the weeks to come. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There A Cure For Our Land

Contributed by Thomas Benge on Oct 5, 2002

God’s jealousy of other gods.

Is There A Cure For Our Land by Rev. Thomas Benge Text Jeremiah 8: 19-22 (use Parallel) Introduction: Living in this day and age, we are aware of the condition of the entire world due to modern day technology and the tenacity of the news media. More than a few times, I’ve heard it said the media ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:19-22, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Not Pleasing Ourselves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

An exhortation to the "stronger" brothers.

Not Pleasing Ourselves "Take care of number one!" "You deserve a break today" "Wouldn’t you really rather have a Buick?" "Where do you want to go today?" "If it feels good, do it!" There is a tremendous amount of emphasis on self today and it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Citizens By Birth"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 26, 2002

A look at the characteristics of the Kingdom into which we have been born.

In his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, D. Martin Lloyd-Jones wrote: “We have a new citizenship, we are in Christ, and because we are in Christ, we are seated in the heavenly places with him. Certain things will happen to us before we finally arrive in heaven, but our citizenship ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Orthodox

The "Breaking" Of Saul

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 1, 2002

On the road to Damascus, Saul goes from "kicking against the goads" to "grasping for God."

I read an article some time ago about a woman who took her summer vacation to go back to her homeland to visit relatives. Her mother and Father, I believe had come over from Ireland, so she wanted to go back to visit relatives she had never met before. While she was there, she went to see her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, Acts 22:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

One Nation Under God Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Mar 4, 2002

Christians need to stand up for Christ and our religious freedoms. 7th of series of Taking Up Your Cross in Todays’ World.

One Nation Under God Let’s read: Mark 8:34-38 34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Standing On The Rubbishes Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 17, 2004

For our Annual Theme focus: all that we have accomplished as a church, fine as it is, is flawed. Much remains to be done, but it requires different leadership. This pastor’s departure, however, will not diminish the bond of love.

Some things end, but are not completed. Other things are completed, but do not end. There is a world of difference between the two. Some things end, but are not completed. Some things stop, unfinished. The tragic accident out on I-95 the other day is a reminder of this. Several lives ended ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year's Example For The Church Of The Living God

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2004

This is a New Year’s Sermon using Ezra as a paradigm for the church

A New Year’s Example for the Church of Jesus Christ Text: Ezra 7:10 (KJV) 10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Ezra 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 10For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal