Sermons on Owning:

Jacob's Prosperity, By God's Grace

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 12, 2024

Jacob worked 14 years for his wives, and family, but he had nothing. He wanted to leave to go home, but used his father-in-law to gain wealth for himself by means of his own. However, it was GOD's GRACE that took over, despite Jacob's actions.

2024.08.11.Sermon Notes. Jacob’s Prosperity by GOD’s Grace William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Jacob has finished his 14 years working off the dowry for his wives. And yet he has nothing. He wants to leave and go home, but realizes that he must provide for his family. And does so, at the expense of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 30:25-43, Genesis 31:1-16, Philippians 2:15-16, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Ephesians 6:10, John 15:5, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Fall Down And We Get Up

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 25, 2023

This message looks at the Believer's walk as we navigate a world of sinful humanity. We suffer from sin and we perpetrate sin. How then shall we live? How can we have a pure heart or like David become a person after God's own heart?

f I had to give this sermon a title- It would be: WE FALL DOWN AND WE GET UP Today’s Scriptures 2 Sam 11 & 12, ps 51, 1 Jn 1: 8-9 Before I preach this message today-I want you to know I am NOT sinless NOR are you-But as we mature “in Christ”- We will sin less and less 2 Sam 11 In this chapter ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"nimrod's Folly"

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 5, 2023

From Sunday School I remember vividly all sorts of lessons on The Tower of Babel. I think almost all of them missed the mark. The issue is far less the Tower of Babel - in fact the tower is a symptom of humanity wanting to do their own thing without God. Jesus came down to reverse that.

It was a moment of folly, a church in Northwest Iowa prefers to forget. Busting at the seams, they broke ground on a new building in the early eighties. Their sanctuary and parking lot would double in size. Featured too were a large kitchen and fellowship hall and many a classroom and extra ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Called To Battle - Prayers For Peace

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 16, 2023

WAR in ISRAEL, PRAY FOR PEACE. Scriptures tell us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. And that GOD will protect HIS OWN by coming against those who come against them. There's a Battle Cry calling us to engage in the Battle. Take up the Sword of GOD's WORD and Pray!

2023.10.15.Sermon Notes. Prayers for Peace - CALLED TO PRAY William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Psalms 122:1-9, Genesis 12:3, Psalms 23:1-6, Exodus 17:9-16, 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:23, 1 Samuel 30:1-5, 1 Samuel 30:16-17, 1 Chronicles 4:43, Esther 3:1-6, Psalms 83:1-18 BIG ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Psalm 122:1-9, Genesis 12:3, Psalm 23:1-6, Exodus 17:9-16, 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:23, 1 Samuel 30:1-5, 1 Samuel 30:16-17, 1 Chronicles 4:43, Esther 3:1-6, Psalm 83:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Our Life And The Church.

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 30, 2025

God is the one who gives our lives purpose. We find that purpose through Jesus Christ by loving God, loving others, and helping people follow Him. We do this both on our own and together as a church, with the help of the Holy Spirit, who helps us become more like Christ.

The Purpose of Our Life and the Purpose of the Church. I. What is our life purpose? If you believe God is the creator of your life, you are not the one who defines your purpose or discovers or creates your purpose. God is the one who defines your purpose. His command reveals His purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 22:37-40, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Who I Am Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 16, 2024

There is something about the name of Jesus that evokes both mystery and consolation. While we cannot and dare not define Christ solely through our imaginations, lest we create a god in our own image, we, as masterpieces of God’s grace, can come to know Him in a limited yet profound way.

I AM Exodus 2:1-3:14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 There is something about the name of Jesus that evokes both mystery and consolation. While we cannot and dare not define Christ solely through our imaginations, lest we create a god in our own image, we, as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Mine

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 7, 2026

Isaiah 43 declares that God’s people belong to Him, are not abandoned in exile, and need not fear because He is present with them. The Lord alone saves and is doing a new work that flows from His grace, not their faithfulness. For His own name’s sake, He forgives and restores them for His glory.

INTRODUCTION Good morning. There are moments in life when the real question is not “Does God exist?” The real question is “Do I still belong to Him?” We don’t usually lose faith all at once. We lose it slowly—through disappointment, failure, exile, silence. Isaiah 43 is written to people who ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choice: A Gift And A Curse.

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Mar 8, 2005

We make roughly 10,000 decisions in a day. At any given time, anyone of those choices can make your life heaven or complete hell. We need to know that God gave us free will so we can make our own choices, these choices will show the passion of our heart

Choices: A Gift and a Curse. Genesis 13 Question: Is choosing to go where God wants really worth it? I. Take an inventory of what you have. (V.2) a. Stop worrying about what you don’t have. i. Instead, thank God for all that you have left. · You can’t lose what you don’t have. (So what you DO ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Works The Holy Spirit Will Do In Our Lives!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 25, 2007

In this outline sermon I am listing seven ways in which the Holy Spirit helps us with our daily Christian walk. Many times we look to our own abilities when we need to understand that God has given us a helper in our walk with Him. He gave of Himself in t

SEVEN WORKS THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL DO IN OUR LIVES! ROMANS 8:1-14 In this outline sermon I am listing seven ways in which the Holy Spirit helps us with our daily Christian walk. Many times we look to our own abilities when we need to understand that God has given us a helper in our walk with Him. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14

Cross Wows Series

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010

The “WOWS” miricals of the cross are not for us to just wonder about. God performed these things so that you might know: He sent His Own Son to pay the price of your sin He punished Jesus in your place Jesus suffered the wrath of God so you wouldn’t

CROSS WOWS Matthew 27:45-54 I. DARKNESS OVER THE LAND (Mt. 27:45) A. It Was Not An Eclipse 1. The Jews use a lunar calendar 2. Passover always falls on the full moon 3. A solar eclipse impossible on a full moon B. It Was A Supernatural Darkness 1. The darkness of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Generous Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 21, 2008

There are two ways to approach life, with a clenched fish or an open hand. A clenched fist person says: “All I have, I have gained on my own.” An opened hand person says, “All I have, God has provided and blessed. I am just a manager of all God has gi

Living a Generous Life Exodus 4:1-5 It took God speaking to Moses from a burning bush to get the attention of Moses and make a life-changing impact on Moses. Moses was about 40 years old when he left Egypt and fled to Midian and there he worked as a Shepherd 40 years for the Priest of Midian, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Hates Discord

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every ch

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

It's My Party And I'll Cut Off The Head Of John The Baptist If I Want To

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011

Who among us is better than Herod? Who among us has not twisted events, facts, details, to suit our own purposes? Who among us has not placed more value on our image than on human need? Who among us has not intentionally given in to easier of the two choi

I'll admit to you all that I had a difficult time with this passage. I spent weeks staring at it , researching it, praying about it, looking for that point of brilliance that would dazzle and amaze you all, once more showing off my preaching skills, once more being the "golden boy." But I drew a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Catholic

I Predict You’re Going To Die Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 9, 2011

God doesn’t want us to know WHEN we’re going to die, but He stresses the fact that one day we shall (if Jesus doesn’t return first). Why does God want us to face the reality of our own mortality? Why stress that we will all die?

OPEN: A woman once told of driving with her two young boys to a funeral. She said: “I tried to prepare them by talking about burial and what we believe happens after death. The boys behaved well during the service. But at the gravesite, I discovered my explanations weren’t as thorough as I’d ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Cares?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 17, 2010

Although David had 400 men around him, They were all so focused on their own concerns that they didn't really care about David or what he was going through. His statement in verse 4 expresses his dispair raising a question for us today – “Who cares?”

Who Cares? Psalms 142:4 Look on my right hand and see, for there is no one who acknowledges me; refuge has failed me; no one cares for my soul. Introduction: Psalm 142 was written by David when he was hiding in a cave from Saul, who was seeking his life. It is possible that while in that cave he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 142:4

Denomination: Baptist