Sermons on Remembrance:

Church Is Essential.

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 29, 2020

It is the truth that binds all the other truths that are found in the gospel!

Trump declares churches 'essential,' calls on them to reopen I have heard people say, “Well, I don’t need to go to church to be a Christian.” Listen to this statement by Jesus (1)-Matthew 16:15-He said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Day - Gifts From The Father

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 21, 2021

THE Blessings of THE FATHER extend to HIS Children. GOD, our HEAVENLY FATHER has a storehouse of Good Gifts to those who ask.

2021.06.20 FATHER’S DAY – GIFTS from THE FATHER WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC Matthew 7:11; Matthew 7:7-11; Matthew 6:8-13 Proverbs 20:7 Galatians 4:6 James 1:7 1 Peter 4:10 Romans 5:15-18; Romans 6:23 Ecclesiastes 3:13; Ecclesiastes 5:19 Acts 2:38 Ephesians 4:7 1 Corinthians 13 2 Timothy 1:6 FATHERS: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 6:8-13, Proverbs 20:7, Galatians 4:6, James 1:7, 1 Peter 4:10, 2 Timothy 1:6, Ephesians 4:7, Romans 5:15-18, Romans 6:23, Ecclesiastes 3:13, Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Matthew 7:11, Psalm 23:5, Ecclesiastes 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hindsight And God Moments

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 24, 2020

"God moments," like the Transfiguration, need time and perspective before we can fully appreciate the significance of what we have experienced of the divine.

February 23, 2020 Transfiguration Sunday Hope Lutheran Church 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9 Hindsight and God Moments Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we come to the conclusion of Epiphany. Epiphany is known as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

All Saints And All Souls . . . And Us Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

Feast of All Saints 2014

Do any of you know why October 31 is called ‘Hallowe’en’? Just like the day before Christmas is called ‘Christmas Eve’, the day before ‘All Hallows Day’ or what we now call ‘All Saints Day’ is called ‘All Hallows Eve’, shortened to ‘Hallowe’en’. So, what is this holy church day we celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:32-40, Matthew 6:9-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Scars To Show

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 29, 2014

A perspective on John 20: 19-23. Jesus showed them his hands and side, the scars of his torment and death on the cross. This would have been an uncomfortable moment for them as they remembered their failures, abandonment, and lack of faith in Jesus.

John 20: 19-23 Scars To Show The Gospel of John was written at about A.D. 85 a considerable number of years after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It was written at a time when Christians were being persecuted for their faith in Jesus, the Son of God. John wrote the Gospel not only for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Bend Gods Ear And Make Him Smile

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 5, 2016

A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song - So, when you bend Gods ear what would you say?

Scripture reading He was a priest, she was barren and the angel said unto Zacharias, thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. Luke 1:13 The angel appeared to Mary, and promised her a child, 34 and said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:18, Psalm 37:11, John 3:16, John 3:16-17, John 1:1, Jeremiah 3:33, 2 Corinthians 29:11, James 4:8, Romans 13:10, Psalm 33:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Written Of Me

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 30, 2021

GOD’s WORD defines who I am in HIM. Let the WORD be applied to your life, through the POWER of HIS SPIRIT within you. I would encourage you to add to this declaration as you search and meditate on GOD’s WORD and as HOLY SPIRIT reveals and applies HIS WORD to your life.

2021.08.29 IT IS WRITTEN OF ME William Akehurst, HSWC Psalm 40:7-8 7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, 8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. GOD’s WORD defines who I am in HIM. Let these definitions be applied to our lives, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:7-8, 2 Timothy 1:6, Isaiah 55:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism: The Gift Of Identity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 10, 2022

A sermon for The Baptism of Our Lord, Year C

January 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 3:15-17, 21-22; Acts 8:14-17 Baptism: The Gift of Identity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When the Israelites had coursed their 40-year journey out of slavery ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22, Acts 8:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Bible Canon

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2022

How did we get the Bible? How do we understand it?

The Christian Bible forms the measure of our faith. While tradition, reason and experience can contribute in valuable ways to our faith, they are not always the teachings of Jesus, the prophets and apostles. Let’s look at the canon of the Bible. Compiling the Bible over thousands of years is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Mission In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 21, 2022

A mission is defined as a particular assignment given to a person or group of people.

Vannevar Bush, an American engineer once remarked: "Science has a simple faith, which transcends utility. Nearly all men of science, all men of learning for that matter, and men of simple ways too, have it in some form and in some degree. It is the faith that it is the privilege of man to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:3, 1 Corinthians 2:16, 1 Chronicles 16:24, John 14:26

Persis Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 6, 2022

One of the mysteries of the Christian life is that God uses His power to amplify our hard work in the Lord for His grand purposes.

TITLE: PERSIS Scripture: Romans 16:12 (NIV) Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord. Introduction In Romans 16.12 of the New Testament, Persis is a Roman woman who was an early follower ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day 2022

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

How to remember God. Can be used as a reminder on Memorial Day or for communion

MEMORIAL DAY 2022 WHAT A MEMORIAL SHOULD BRING TO MIND INTRODUCTION: MEMORIAL DAY IS A HOLIDAY MEANT TO REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES FOR OUR CONTINUED FREEDOM. THEIR SACRIFICE WAS NOT FOR A MOMENT IN TIME, BUT FOR THE SPAN THAT WOULD STRETCH FROM WHERE THEY WERE TO WHERE WE ARE AND ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Worship From Mary Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

What is worship? Giving the worthship to God that He deserves.

“Then Mary said, ‘Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word’ … (weeks later) and Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior … for He who is mighty has done great things for me … He has shown strength with His arm … He has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Sayings: How To Accept Them

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 21, 2024

The problem with “nice” religion is that it isn’t religion at all, and today’s three Scriptural passages are proof of that reality.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Hard Sayings There’s a very popular opinion about religion, and I think you may be already aware of it. Folks often think that religion ought to be “nice.” In other words, religion should make you feel good about yourself, first, and then, if possible, about other ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69, Ephesians 5:21-32, Psalm 34:2-3, Psalm 34:16-21, Joshua 24:1-2, Joshua 24:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Faithful- Hit The Target Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 12, 2024

This is the 218th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 3rd sermon from 2 Timothy.

Series: Action [#218] FAITHFUL- HIT THE TARGET 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Introduction: In the headline of the 2004 Washington Post, it said “Matt Emmons of the United States shoots at wrong target, finishes eighth”. Matthew Emmons was an elite athlete- He had been on the University of Alaska Rifle Team ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist