Sermons on Routine Confessions:

Parables Of The Kingdom. Conditions Of The Heart. Matthew 13:24-58 Part 2 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 1, 2025

Jesus reveals the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven through parables that call for discernment, devotion, and decision.

2025.06.01 Sermon notes Matthew 13.24–58 - Kingdom Secrets and Eternal Realities - Parables of the Kingdom PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: Jesus reveals the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven through parables that call for discernment, devotion, and decision. Scriptures: Matthew 13:24-58, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-58, 2 Timothy 2:19, Zechariah 4:10, Psalm 78:2, Revelation 14:15-16, Philippians 3:7-8, Luke 14:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Past Defines You Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 8, 2025

The world says your past defines you—but God says in Christ, you are a new creation. Your identity is not rooted in what you’ve done, but in who He declares you to be.

### **Introduction: The Lie We Believe** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 2 Last week, we began a new series “Lies the World Tells”, where we are for the next several weeks exposing the lies the world wants us to believe, how those lies impact our lives, and the truth we can accept in our hearts. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17, Romans 8:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Transforms How We Love Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 19, 2025

True spiritual maturity is measured not by how much we know, but by how deeply we love. Faith is the starting point, but love is the destination.

### **INTRODUCTION: Love Is the Mark of Mature Faith** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 4 Over the past few weeks, we have been exploring what it truly means to have a transformative faith—a faith that goes beyond belief and actually reshapes our lives. In week one, we talked about how faith changes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-9, Galatians 5:6, 1 Corinthians 13:2, James 2:17, John 13:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Birthday Church - A Pentecost Sunday Sermon

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 30, 2023

Our faith is built upon Christ Jesus, our solid Rock by which we stand, our foundation as believers of the Most High God can be in none other than God. Foundational truth demonstrated in Power.

Happy Birthday Church A Pentecost Sunday Sermon By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today is Pentecost Sunday the day we celebrate the birth of the church, not the birth of the Apostolic Church, the Methodist Church, the Catholic Church, the Baptist Church, the Episcopal Church or any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Apostolic

Teach Your Children Well

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Several yrs. ago Robert Fulghum touched the hearts of millions with a short piece entitled, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten"; it became part of a book by same name. Most of what I really need to know about how to live, and what to do, and how to be, I learned in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

The Problems And Solutions Of Second Generation Christians

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many second generation Christians fall into the trap of taking their parent’s faith for granted. Throughout the book of Judges the Israelites suffered greatly from the problems of second generation apathy.

The Problems and Solutions of Second Generation Christians Illustration:The penalty that good men pay for not being interested in politics is to be governed by men worse than themselves. Plato. Many second generation Christians fall into the trap of taking their parent’s faith for granted. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fallen Humankind Series

Contributed by Jim Hoogeveen on Nov 21, 2000

The Bible teaches that all people have sinned and are spiritually dead. We have closed hearts, darkened minds, closed ears, and blinded eyes. Because we are spiritually dead we need God's help.

Ephesians 2:1-5 HCC 10-1-00 Fallen Humankind This last week a gymnast from Romania was stripped of her Olympic gold medal because she tested positive for a drug that was banned. The team doctor had given her some medicine for her cold. It was a mistake. It was a trespass of the rules. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discipleship 101

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

What is the cost, how do I start to be a full disciple of Jesus Christ?

Tonight I am beginning a series of messages on Discipleship, Discipleship 101. It is the call of God in each believers life. Understand, there is a cost to discipleship. Anything worthwhile has a price, you can count on that. There is a big difference between glass and a diamond. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflections From The Spirit Of Christmas

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001

PEOPLE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT GETTING INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. THIS MESSSAGE IS ABOUT LETTING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS GET INTO YOU.

REFLECTIONS FROM THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS MATT 2 & LUKE 2 I. THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS A. "Celebrate the spirit of Christmas" (words on a T-shirt). At this time of year you hear many people talking about getting into the Christmas spirit. What is the Christmas spirit? Can I even speak of the true ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40, Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do You Expect From God?

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008

what do you expect from GOD?

What do you expect from GOD? Prayer Jeremiah 29:9 – 12 For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD. (10)For thus saith the LORD, that after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good Word toward you, in causing you to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Dissatisfaction

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

Find your satisfaction in God, everything else will ultimately disappoint, dissatisfy and discourage you. People, career, church, etc. But not Jesus...

Dealing with Dissatisfaction – Psalms 23:1-6 Intro: Ever noticed how we always want things to be different? The seasons, our finances, our job, our age… Many Christians are dissatisfied, always wanting something else and feeling empty after we get it. Kids want more toys, teenagers want more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Handle Rejection

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 8, 2004

"Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas because He loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica

How to Handle Rejection 2 Tim. 4:1-10 Illustration: A man left his house for church one Sunday just as his neighbor was loading his golf clubs into his car. "Henry," the neighbor called, "come play golf with me today." Henry answered firmly, "I always go to church on the Lord’s Day." After a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Starting Over Again And Again And Again…

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

Starting over is never easy but with Christ’s presence it is always good...

Naaman had leprosy. This commander of an army, valiant soldier, tool of his nation’s victory, and highly respected man had been cursed with this horrid disease. Second Kings records this story in order that we might learn that God’s power, mercy, and healing isn’t just for Israel. But Naaman’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-13, Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2003

A Good Friday meditation.

John 19:17-30 “It Is Finished” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA We often speak of the Cross as a stark tragedy; as the most awful, wicked, and incongruous thing which ever happened on this planet. And, in a sense, we are right! Almighty God ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

From Anxiety To Acceptance Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Feb 2, 2004

Jesus’ experience at Mt Olives demonstrates his voluntary submission to crucifixion and how we are to handle a "No" answer to prayer. He demonstrates his humanity in his grief as he walks the path from Anxiety to Acceptance.

Hope Community Church February 8, 2004 Bro. Chris Hill Contemporary American culture values the independent thinker who can make quick decisions. I have even read in some of my leadership material that a true leader is not somebody who can make a good decision but one can make any decision. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational