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Teshuvah - Repent - Return (A Message For The Days Of Awe From Rosh Hashanah Through Yom Kippur)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 14, 2021

We hear the word "repent" or "repentance" many times through scripture. But what does it really mean? Translated from the Hebrew word Teshuvah, we can dig deeper by understanding the root meaning of this Hebrew word.

2021.09.14 REPENT/REPENTANCE Defined. Thoughts during the Feast of Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah, the Days of Awe, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. William Akehurst HSWC TESHUVAH – REPENTANCE – RETURN At the beginning of HIS Ministry, JESUS said, “Repent for the Kingdom is at hand”. Matthew 4:17; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel's Vision Of World History Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2022

What we are about to see in the remainder of this vision is future prophecy that has not yet occurred. Beginning with verse 36, the king referred to in passage is the Antichrist who is to arise in the last days of human history.

Last time we looked at the first part of the vision given to Daniel and saw that the events in the vision have now already occurred in history. We stopped at Daniel 11:35. There seems to be a definite break between verses 35 and 36. What we are about to see in the remainder of this vision is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:36-45, Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Week Five Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

Contrition is the entire process of fasting, prayer, confession and repentance through amending one's behavior and making right those wrongs which don't hurt others.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Daniel 7:14, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

King Of The Jews Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

Using the title King of the Jews, was a title which causes conflict and puts people in a place where their identification with Jesus brings mockery, disparagement and even persecution.

Message Matthew 2:2 Name Above All Names - King of the Jews Through the Advent period we have been looking at the importance of the different names of Jesus. Specifically the different names that appear in the New Testament from before he was born to the time when He goes to Egypt. The Word Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Just Can't Wait

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on Jan 2, 2019

In Genesis 24 we read the wonderful incident about how Abraham sent his servant Eliezer to find a wife for his son Isaac. In this article, we see several things happening but in this message I have chosen to highlight a few things which the people involved just could not wait to do.

In Genesis 24 we read the wonderful incident about how Abraham sent his servant Eliezer to find a wife for his son Isaac. In this article, we see several things happening but in this message I have chosen to highlight a few things which the people involved just could not wait to do. 1) JUST ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:10, Romans 1:16

Confronting The Lukewarm Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 16, 2019

Confrontation means, to bring face to face, a person or persons into a revelation or truth. Confrontation in a Christians life is real! Those that live for Christ will by their very conduct cause confrontation.

THE ELIJAH CHURCH IS A CONFRONTATIONAL CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 18:1-15 After a long time, in the third year, the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Go and present yourself to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-15, Luke 12:49-53, Matthew 6:24, Revelation 3:14-22, 1 Peter 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Future For His People Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 1, 2019

god promises to establish His Kingdom through Israel. The blessed nation will become a blessing to the world. God will make that happen by His sovereign grace and will.

Two years after the night visions and about halfway through the rebuilding project, a delegation from Bethel came with a question for the priests and prophets. • “Should I mourn and fast in the fifth month, as I have done for so many years?” (7:3) • Zechariah gave them these FOUR messages from ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23, Ezekiel 11:17-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Name Of God Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Dec 5, 2019

The Third Commandment Challenges Us To Use The Name Of The Lord Correctly.

The Third Commandment Challenges Us To Use The Name Of The Lord Correctly. Exodus 20:7 New King James Version (Nkjv) 7 “You Shall Not Take The Name Of The LORD Your God In Vain, For The LORD Will Not Hold Him Guiltless Who Takes His Name In Vain. One Of The First Duties Of Parents After They ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 24:10-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Out Of The Salt Shaker

Contributed by Francis Balla on Jul 18, 2018

Some time back, our denomination’s District Executive minister wanted to get to know me, since I was a new minister in the region. He wanted to treat me to an authentic southern breakfast, so he took me out to a Cracker Barrell Country Store. He ordered “Grits.”

Introduction: Some time back, our denomination’s District Executive minister wanted to get to know me, since I was a new minister in the region. He wanted to treat me to an authentic southern breakfast, so he took me out to a Cracker Barrell Country Store. He ordered “Grits.” I was dreaming about a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Parables 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

Message 3 of 5 on the kindgom parables.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Parables of the Kingdom” Part three Review Through the summer we have examined some of the parables of Jesus. Parables are stories made up out of practical everyday happenings that graphically illustrate some spiritual truth vital for kingdom living. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Significance Of His Kingship Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 20, 2018

Psalm 2 holds a proclamation of celebration of the Lord’s eternal authority over all kings and every nation in the midst of their boasting and planning to ignore His universal Kingship.

Significance of His Kingship The Lord Has Final Authority Psalm 2 holds a truth which overrules all nations regardless of their present world-wide influence. The Bible says, “Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Covenant With Abraham

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 9, 2018

God's promises don’t rest on your faith. They rest on his faithfulness. But how can you not have faith in One so faithful?

TODAY I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU about faithfulness—not yours, but God’s God is a promise-making God, but he is also a promise-keeping God. He is faithful in keeping his Word. Now, admittedly, it is sometimes hard to believe that. Our faith falters when it looks like God has forgotten what he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Know The Consequences Of Throwing Stones. (Part Two)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 27, 2019

Part #1 was: ONLY IDIOTS THROW STONES. This is part#2: The consequences of throwing stones. Beware throwing stones can bring much damage to the work of God. Lay down that stone.

THE CONSEQUENCES OF THROWING STONES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Part #2, Part #1 is: Only idiots throw stones.) Text: 2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:19-23, 1 Kings 2:7, 1 Kings 2:36-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Jesus To You

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jul 29, 2019

Processing Jesus

Beloved this evening I want to preach on the holy and righteous God we serve Jesus Christ. Many people with in the world we live in today have the slightest idea who Jesus Christ really is, nor do they realize all He can do for them and because of that leaving them confused of His great might and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bearing The Fruit Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 18, 2019

God calls us to bear the fruit of faithfulness, regardless of what the world around us may say or do, leaving Him in charge of the details and the outcome.

Bearing the fruit of faithfulness 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 NKJ Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. Illus. By David Jeremiah Integrity is telling the truth to yourself. Honesty ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-9, 1 Corinthians 4:1, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational