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  • William Akehurst avatar

    Take Time To Be Holy – Part 2

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 7, 2023
     | 1,260 views

    Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. How can we, who are of a sinful nature, be holy? GOD calls you to grow in Holiness and equips you to do so through HIS SPIRIT in every believer.

    2023.08.06. SERMON NOTES_TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY – PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. How can we, who are of a sinful nature, be holy? GOD calls you to grow in Holiness and equips you to do so through HIS SPIRIT in every believer. Scriptures: Colossians 3:1-17, Titus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Broken To Be Made Whole

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Jan 21, 2023
     | 4,121 views

    Growing up in the 50’s – Many things were taught to us as young kids that if I am honest were inaccurate or for lack of better words wrong and potentially dangerous both physically and Spiritually.

    The Title for this morning’s message is - Broken to Be Whole (glow sticks) • I had done a series a few years back and one of the other topics was emptied to be filled. • Another was humbled to be exalted. Each actually a teaching of Jesus to his followers. My point is there are things ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon # 25 - God's Wondrous Works Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 2, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,149 views

    Often our hectic schedules hinder us from spending time with God, and growing in our relationship with Him. This sermon will help us remember the wondrous works of God, and set our priorities straight.

    We live in a day when everyone has such busy schedules that it has become a huge struggle for many to set aside time for things pertaining to God. Many have come to a place in their lives, where God has been forgotten. Many believers don’t even start their day with God in prayer and reading of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Trampled Triumphant (An Ash Wednesday Sermon)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 5, 2025
     | 392 views

    The beginning illustration is a about a fern that won't grow because of its soil. Like the fern in the soil of hardened clay, we need a new beginning in the soil of God's grace!

    THE TRAMPLED TRIUMPHANT Text: II Corinthians 5:20b – 6:10 2 Corinthians 5:20-21  So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.  (21)  For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Motivating The Complacent Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,153 views

    When a ministry grows, there will be those who will hear of the great harvest taking place; but when they see the work that it entails, they will wait for someone else to do the job, hoping to benefit from the hard work of others.

    When we communicate a compelling vision for our church and community, we will start seeing people join our fellowship. They will hear of the blessings of the Promised Land and want to become a part of it; however, not everyone will partake of the rewards. It won’t just happen automatically ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Emperor Domitian Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2022
     | 1,546 views

    Domitian was a good administrator and a competent ruler despite all his transgressions. He was the first Roman Emperor who spent most of his reign out of the capital, touring the provinces of the gradually growing Empire.

    Emperor Domitian Emperor Domitian was an immoral man who thought he was divine and promoted the worship of the Roman gods. Domitian Roman Emperor Description Domitian was a Roman Emperor who reigned from 81 to 96. The son of Vespasian and the younger brother of Titus, his two predecessors on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triumphal Entry Why It Is Triumphal

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 25, 2024
     | 2,405 views

    I remember growing up in church as a child and it would be Palm Sunday and we were all given Palm branches and were told to wave them in the air in celebration of Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

    The Triumphal Entry Why it is Triumphal. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today we celebrate the day we call Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem prior to his crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection. It’s called Palm Sunday because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Thrive Amid Adversity

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 9, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,027 views

    Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity.

    Introduction: The Righteous can thrive in adversity because they understand several principles. Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Valley Of Troubled Hearts Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 28, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,664 views

    We all are familiar with the Valley of Troubled Hearts. It may be a dad that was not there for you when you were growing up. It may be a marriage relationship which started out so wonderfully but ended in a bitter divorce.

    Introduction If my calculations are correct Moses went to the mountaintop to be with God a total of eight times that we know of. He may have been to the mountain top more times then was recorded in the Scriptures; but at least 8 times. We know that on one of those occasions in Exodus 34:28, Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Space For God

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,601 views

    The church too often has reduced following Jesus and growing in your faith to doing: pray, worship, get in a Bible study, give, serve and witness. But to follow Jesus is as much about being in a relationship with Jesus, as it is about doing the things of

    Making Space for God
 1 Timothy 4:7 (Phillips Translation)

 To say that our nation is caught up in a fitness craze is an understatement and this time of year New Year’s Resolutions abound with losing weight and lifestyle changes. How many of you have made New Year’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Destined To Sing Revelation 15:1-5 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,035 views

    Sin stifles our ability to flourish and grow and become all God has designed us to be. In some cases it destroys the lives He created for good and fulfillment and fruitfulness. But God has designed us to sing to His heavenly music.

    Revelation 15 "I saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign: seven angels with the seven last plagues—last, because with them God’s wrath is completed. 2 And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When You Get Bent Out Of Shape Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 250 ratings
     | 74,940 views

    Whatever is broken in your life, Jesus can fix it. When suffering or religious rules bend you out of shape, let Jesus get you bent on the joy of God’s kingdom.

    When You Get Bent Out of Shape Luke 13:10-21 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I recently read a funny story that illustrates how most of us are never satisfied. Frank and Mabel had been married for 40 years. Frank turned 60 a few months earlier and they were celebrating Mabel’s 60th birthday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Crow avatar

    Light In A World Of Darkness

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 387 ratings
     | 123,507 views

    In todays world of darkness, there is a need for light. Jesus is the light of the world. We need to light our world around us with His light.

    The Light in a World of Darkness John 8:12 October 27, 2002 Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his best girl. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Inform And Motivate People About Starting New Churches

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,032 views

    Whatever the reasons for the growth of the church we must learn how the Spirit of God may use us more effectively to start new churches in seeing that the kingdom of God grows qualitatively (In spiritual fruits, worship, service, maturity, and fellowship)

    Church Planting - How To Inform and Motivate People About Starting New Churches! Text - Acts 1:8, 16:10-40 Statement of Problem - What do we need to know, believe, and practice in order to start a new church? Introduction - Throughout Nigeria new churches are springing up every week. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth Is In The Dirt

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,471 views

    This sermon deals with the four soils that can be in our lives and how to make sure that we do what is necessary to have good soil so that we can live a life filled with the fruit of the Holy Spirit

    Series of Sermons – Dirt Parables Scripture: Matthew 13:1–23, Mark 4:1–20, Luke 8:4–15 Theme: Your Life – Your Soil Title: The Truth is in the Dirt INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about your spiritual walk with Jesus. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene