Sermons on Predestination:

The Right Attitude - To Be More Like Him - Matthew 10.24-42 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 3, 2025

JESUS teaches the disciples that following HIM and taking the message to the world would not be easy. Some will receive it, others won’t. But they would soon learn the LORD provides, and to lean on JESUS. Our Desire is to be more like HIM and Carry forth HIS Message of TRUTH to our world.

2025.04.06 Sermon Notes. THE RIGHT ATTITUDE - TO BE MORE LIKE HIM - MATTHEW 10.24-42 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 10:24-42, Matthew 9:34, Romans 8:29, Psalms 17:15, 1John 2:6, 1John 3:2, John 15:20-21, 1 Peter 4:14, Romans 1:16, Luke 12:4-5, Luke 12:8-9, Luke 12:51-53, Luke 14:27, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42, Matthew 9:34, Romans 8:29, Psalm 17:15, 1 John 2:6, 1 John 3:2, John 15:20-21, 1 Peter 4:14, Romans 1:16, Luke 12:4-5, Luke 12:8-9, Luke 12:51-53, Luke 14:27, Mark 10:21-22, Mark 9:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Believer's Victory In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025

As Americans, we honor those who died so we could live in freedom. But as Christians, we must also honor the One who died to free us from sin, darkness, and the grip of Satan himself.

The Believer’s Victory in Jesus May 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 5:5-6 A War Worth Remembering Today is Memorial Day weekend. For many, it is a time of cookouts, flag-waving, and gatherings. But for a moment, we pause to remember the fallen—those who paid ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15, Ephesians 6:12, Hebrews 12:1, Romans 8:1-2, Isaiah 58:6, 2 Corinthians 10:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Sandpaper Christians

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2025

In Mal. 3:17 God calls us His jewels. All gemstones began as lumps of carbon & were worthless, but under great pressure and heat, they became extremely valuable. We must be cut, sanded, grinded, and tumbled.

SANDPAPER CHRISTIANS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. When President Cleveland's second child was born, the doctor asked Cleveland for a scale to determine the baby’s weight. Cleveland searched through the house without success. 2. Finally, he remembered that he had an old scale in the basement ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, Malachi 3:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Not About You

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

An overview of Ephesians teaching that believers live for and by the power of Christ.

It’s Not About You Ephesians Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: “It’s not about you. The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind and your happiness.” That’s how Rick Warren begins his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David & Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 30, 2003

Here we discover, once again, the two central elements in the way God deals with his people. Here we find God’s justice and mercy going hand in hand as he deals with a failed leader.

Someone asked me the other day, "Why do we have to have all these stories from the Old Testament. They’re so gruesome!" Well, the reason we have to hear these stories is because they’ve been put here to tell us about God. You see, these aren’t just stories about David, or Saul, or Samuel. They’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Picking Up The Pieces Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2004

First in a series from Ephesians; and for the Day of Prayer for World Peace. Our lives and our world seem fragmented. But God brings order to our lives by choosing us; He redeems the messes we make; and He calls us to the work of restoration.

Do you experience life in pieces? Do you find that each day is a jumble of bits and pieces, fragments? That most of the time there isn’t any coherence, there isn’t any consistency? Do you feel that each day is a whole lot of things to be done, but they don’t always hold together? I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For The Wedding Of The Lamb?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 30, 2004

We have been invited to the wedding that will end all weddings. Are we ready to be a guest? Are we ready to be the bride?

“Are you ready for the wedding?” As you think of all the people involved with a typical wedding consider the different ways that they might answer that question. The bride would have one answer and the groom another. Friends of the bride and groom would answer differently depending on their part ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Discipleship: Created To Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2004

1. Troubles cause us to trust. 2. Temptations help us to obey. 3. Offenses teach us to forgive.

(Note: The outline of this sermon, and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I remember when the makeover shows started. They would give a person a new hairdo, new makeup and a new dress. That was it. But, of course, the American way is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:27-32

Denomination: Methodist

Moby Dick

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Jonah was obsessed with the opposite of Captain Ahab.

Jonah’s Journey Show Video - Moby Dick - preaching scene- The new version with Gregory Peck as the preacher then the second half show the Old version with Orsen Wells as the preacher. Scripture: Jonah 1–4, Jonah 1:1–3: 1:1 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

Contributed by James Buchanan on Nov 11, 2003

This sermon is based on the realities of life and heaven, interacting with Mitch Albom’s book, "The Five People You Meet in Heaven".

(Please note, there are times when I refer to the book and quote it. Due to copywrite laws, I have just referred to the page number.) Influence. When I say that word, what comes to mind? Three lobbyists in Washington, D.C. were debating how to determine their degree of power with the White ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006

This sermon looks at Psalm 2 for the purpose of addressing the divinity, sovereignty, majesty, and kingship of Jesus Christ in an effort to show just how awesome Jesus Christ really is.

Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Psalm 2 Introduction We have discussed the history of the Bible, we have looked at the role of women in the church, and last week we reflected on what Jesus actually said about Himself. I want to read one final quote from Dan Brown’s book then wrap this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Blue-Collar God Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 14, 2006

me ask you a question. How busy is God in our world today? Is God as active in the world today as he was during the reign of David? Does God work in your life and in my life as often as he did in the life of Abraham? I don’t know about you, but I wond

Series: Seven Realities for Experiencing God Drawn from the work of Henry Blackaby “Experiencing God” The Blue Collar God Acts 14:8-20 Cascades Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, JX MI Sept. 19, 2004 We have just come through the season of conventions. Both the Democratic and the Republican ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Not About Us

Contributed by Paul Bowen on Dec 10, 2005

Sorry to burst your bubble, but it simply isn’t about us. Everything He has done is about and for His glory. We were created for Him and He has intended for us an ultimate and divine destiny. That ought to make you shout!

It’s Not About Us (Ultimate Divine Destiny) Galatians 2:20; 2 Samuel 6 Over the past several weeks I have been pondering and meditating on two concepts. Meditating-like a cow chewing its cud, I’ve had one concept in each cheek as I’ve chewed. But the juices and flavors have run together and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love In Large Denominations

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 25, 2006

We have ’Free Church Homecoming’ - an ecumenical service once a year. This sermon is an encouragement to go and to be the church universal, not just a congregation.

I have a confession to make. I have not been looking forward to Free Church as I ought. I remember when I attended my first one eight years ago, I looked forward to it. But nowadays, sometimes it seems like it’s getting just a little bit old. It’s tempting to say that the idea has had its day and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Emulation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Discipleship means becoming like Christ

(adapted from Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ROMANS 8:28-29 TITLE: “THE EMULATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever noticed that the first thing people do when they see a newborn baby is try to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ