Sermons on Sanctified Living:

Unexpected Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on May 5, 2025

Jesus faced some things that we may see as unexpected as he dined with a Pharisee and welcomed a motley group of followers.

There are a variety of ways in which we set expectations. Sometimes cultural norms - like a handshake or a hug - set certain expectations. Sometimes we have expectations based on tradition - for example how to set a table or what you do on holidays. You may have performance expectations set by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Storms - Lessons From Matthew 14 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 8, 2025

Faith in the Storm. Jesus is sovereign over every need, fear, and circumstance. He alone satisfies, sustains, and saves. Jesus reveals His power and presence in the midst of life’s storms, calling us to walk by faith, not fear. Trust in God for His Grace, Provision, Compassion, and Healing.

2025.06.08. Sermon Notes. FAITH IN THE STORMS - Lessons from Matthew 14 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: MATTHEW 14:1-36, JOHN 16:33 BIG IDEA: Faith in the Storm. Jesus is sovereign over every need, fear, and circumstance. He alone satisfies, sustains, and saves. Jesus reveals His power and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-36, John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage Part 2: Submit, Honor & Love Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025

This is part two of my five part Marriage series. This message focuses on the wife's responsibility and clarifies the negativity often focused on the wife being submissive.

Marriage Part 2: Submit, Honor & Love Scripture: Genesis 3:16; Ephesians 5:22-24; Titus 2:3-5 Good morning Strangers Rest. This is part two of my series on marriage. This morning, I will be addressing this message to the women and the title for part two is “Submit, Honor and Love.” I do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16, Ephesians 5:22-24, Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stuck In The Middle (Lessons From Gad) Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Jul 22, 2025

I want to talk to those that feel stuck. You feel like you are treading water and getting no where. You are serving the Lord but right now you are in a place of discouragement, you feel trapped in the middle of the promises that God has given you,

Genesis 30:9 When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her maid, and gave her Jacob to wife. (10) And Zilpah Leah s maid bare Jacob a son. (11) And Leah said, A troop cometh: and she called his name Gad. I. There are some lessons we can learn from Gad. The 12 sons of Jacob, in order ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:9-11

Warning For Taste Testers Series

Contributed by John Mitchell on Sep 16, 2025

God provides more than a fire escape from hell in providing salvation; He initiates a relationship with us and calls us to Holiness. In the warning in Heb 6, we see wants us to enter heaven powerfully and not smelling like smoke.

I. Introduction Last week we looked at chapter 5 verses 11-14 and considered the challenge for believers to not settle for a diet of milk, but to include solid food in order to grow in Christ and discern good from evil in areas that may not be explicitly described in Scriptures. Today we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Should Christians Celebrate The Feasts?

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025

The feasts reveal God’s salvation plan, prefiguring Christ’s redemptive work from sacrifice to resurrection, judgment, cleansing, and final restoration in God’s eternal kingdom.

An Examination of Typology, Covenant, and Christological Fulfillment Introduction Few subjects within biblical theology reveal the unity of Scripture as beautifully as the Old Testament feasts. Often called “appointed times” (mo'adim, Lev. 23:2), these sacred days formed the backbone of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17, Hebrews 10:1-14, Leviticus 23:1-44, Luke 24:44

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Can We Learn From The Dissatisfaction Implanted In Our Hearts?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What Can We Learn From the Dissatisfaction Implanted in Our Hearts? Rom. 8:22-38

What Can We Learn From the Dissatisfaction Implanted in Our Hearts? Rom. 8:22-38 Illustration:Early in my career as a doctor I went to see a patient who was coming out of anesthesia. Far off church chimes sounded. "I must be in heaven," the woman murmured. Then she saw me. "No, I can’t be," she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Appropriate The Advantages Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian Rom. 8:1-5

How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian - Rom. 8:1-8 Illustration;Salvation depends upon Christ’s work for us, while rewards depend upon our works for Christ. Milburn Cockrell. 1. What are some of the benefits of being a genuine Christian? Few believers realize all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church Wedded To The World

Contributed by David Zimmerman on Oct 18, 2000

In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey.

In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey. To the amazement of many, this retiredbusinessman had discovered the lost city of Troy. To-day, you can still see the ruins of its towers and its walls, which were 16 feet thick. According to the Homer's ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

Look What The Lord Has Done

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Oct 18, 2000

In a world where much is going on discover what the Lord has done!

I. THE WORLD A. NEWS 1. TURN ON THE NEWS 2. YOU’LL FIND THAT THE TOP NEWS STORY IS THE TV SHOW SURVIVOR HAS IT’S FINAL EPISODE TONIGHT 3. HURRICANE DEBBIE IS HEADED TOWARDS THE U.S. 4. FOOD LION PRESIDENT IS TAKING EARLY RETIREMENT B. WHAT THEY SAY 1. IN THE WORLD WE LIVE IN TODAY PEOPLE AREN’T ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:7-12

Not Far From The Kingdom

Contributed by Windell Gann on Oct 20, 2000

Accepting the basic truth of God's word brings one "Near the Kingdom."

“Not Far From the Kingdom” Mark 12:28-34 (Matthew 22:34-40) Invitation song: “Almost Persuaded” I Introduction: 1. Scripture Reading (NASV; NKJV; NCV ) a) This scribe had witnessed a clash between Jesus and the Sadducees and had decided that Jesus was a wise teacher. He wanted, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church As A Hospital

Contributed by George Crumbly on Jun 22, 2006

The church is a hospital for the broken, the hurting and the lost.

II Corinthians 5 INTRO: The church is very precious to the Lord today.I talk with pastors & lay people today & they are having more & more problems in the church. One day folks will stand before the Lord & they will be held accountable for the way they have treated the church. It’s harder & ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Methodist

Placing Your Heart In His Hand

Contributed by Danny Thomas on May 16, 2001

Praying for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Placing Your Heart Into His Hands Praying for the leading of the Holy Spirit Psalm 31:1-5 Introduction The captain of the ship looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message" "Alter your course 10 degrees south." Promptly a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discerning God's Guiding Hand Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 17, 2001

Draws principles for discerning God’s guidance from the life of Paul at the beginning of the second missionary journey.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “Discerning God’s Guiding Hand” Acts 15:36 – 16:10 Wouldn’t it be nice to have direct daily divine direction. You know something like Israel had in the wilderness, they had a pillar of cloud ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Sight Of The Goal

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

This sermon encourages Christians to stay focused on the goal that God has designed for our walk with Him.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1 – 11 Title: “Losing Sight of The Goal” Introduction: It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. Long-distance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal