Sermons on Thanking Him:

The Impostor At The Table : Do You Know Jesus Or Just Know Of Him?

Contributed by Chris Heeter on Jul 26, 2025

Introduction: The Impostor at the Table. Judas seen Jesus do everything, followed Him and still went to Hell. Do you know Jesus or just know Him?

Introduction: The Impostor at the Table : Do you know Jesus or just know of Him? I want to take you back—not to a pulpit or a church pew—but to a table. Not just any table… but the most sacred table in history. The table where love and betrayal met face to face. The Last Supper. But before they ...read more

Scripture: John 13:8, Matthew 26:21, Matthew 7:22-23, John 12:5, 2 Timothy 3:5, Ezekiel 36:26, Matthew 26:48-49, Luke 6:45, Matthew 7:23, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Joseph From Freedom To Slavery...but God Was With Him. Genesis 39

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 28, 2024

Joseph went from freedom to a slave in Egypt, BUT GOD…was with him, and he prospered in everything he did as a testimony to others of GOD's Mercy and Grace. His reality couldn't be any further from what he had dreamt.

2024.10.27. Sermon Notes. Joseph a Slave in Egypt. But GOD was with him and doing a work in him. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph went from freedom to a slave in Egypt, BUT GOD…was with him, and he prospered in everything he did as a testimony to others of GOD's Mercy and Grace. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Matthew 28:20, Matthew 20:27-28, Colossians 3:23-24, Joshua 1:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 5:8-9, 2 Timothy 2:22, Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 27:13-14, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right Attitude - To Be More Like Him - Matthew 10.24-42 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 3, 2025

JESUS teaches the disciples that following HIM and taking the message to the world would not be easy. Some will receive it, others won’t. But they would soon learn the LORD provides, and to lean on JESUS. Our Desire is to be more like HIM and Carry forth HIS Message of TRUTH to our world.

2025.04.06 Sermon Notes. THE RIGHT ATTITUDE - TO BE MORE LIKE HIM - MATTHEW 10.24-42 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 10:24-42, Matthew 9:34, Romans 8:29, Psalms 17:15, 1John 2:6, 1John 3:2, John 15:20-21, 1 Peter 4:14, Romans 1:16, Luke 12:4-5, Luke 12:8-9, Luke 12:51-53, Luke 14:27, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42, Matthew 9:34, Romans 8:29, Psalm 17:15, 1 John 2:6, 1 John 3:2, John 15:20-21, 1 Peter 4:14, Romans 1:16, Luke 12:4-5, Luke 12:8-9, Luke 12:51-53, Luke 14:27, Mark 10:21-22, Mark 9:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Faithfulness: Trusting Him Through Life’s Seasons

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025

Seasons may change, but God remains ever faithful. In times of joy or sorrow, gain or loss, light or darkness—He is trustworthy. Your confidence in God must not be based on what you feel but on what you know of His character.

GOD’S FAITHFULNESS: TRUSTING HIM THROUGH LIFE’S SEASONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Lamentations 3:22-23 “It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1, ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cast Your Burdens Upon Jesus And Finding Rest And Relief In Him Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 20, 2024

Do you struggle to find rest and relief from the pressures that surround you?

Are you feeling overwhelmed, weighed down by the burdens of life? Do you struggle to find rest and relief from the pressures that surround you? As believers, we have a promise from God that we can cast our burdens upon Jesus, finding rest and relief in Him. The Promise of Rest In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:6-7

Spilling Over With Gratitude

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

We can learn to express thanks to God regardless of the circumstances. Our hearts should overflow with gratitude to the One who made us and knows us by name.

Spilling Over with Gratitude Colossians 2:6-7 6 Now that you have welcomed the Anointed One, Jesus the Lord, into your lives, continue to journey with Him and allow Him to shape your lives. 7 Let your roots grow down deeply in Him, and let Him build you up on a firm foundation. Be strong in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Praise Primer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 30, 2007

A sermon on praise from Psalm 150 (Compiled from various SermonCentral Contributors, Thanks!)

Sermon for 7/29/2007 Psalm 150- A Praise Primer Introduction: Two newspapers now in town. WBTU: Journalists are trained to answer 5 W’s and an H when reporting on an event. Thesis: Let’s answer the What, Where, Who, Why, When and How of Psalm 150! For instances: 1. What? (Is Praise; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mulligan

Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Oct 12, 2004

Thank God for second chances.

MULLIGAN It’s said that when Aeschines the Greek spoke, the people nudged each other and said, “How well he speaks.” But that when Demosthenes spoke, they brandished their swords and cried out, “Let us march against Philip of Macedonia!” This evening my prayer is that I would not come with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Goodness Of Being Empty

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

THANK GOD THE TOMB WAS EMPTY

THE GOODNESS OF BEING EMPTY MATT. 28:6 1. INTRODUCTION. MANY OF US, IF NOT ALL OF US DO NOT LIKE THINGS THAT ARE EMPTY; FOR INSTANCE, WE DO NOT LIKE EMPTY BANK ACCOUNTS, EMPTY GAS TANKS, EMPTY REFRIGERATORS, EMPTY CUPBOARDS, EMPTY STOMACHS, AND EMPTY PURSES OR WALLETS. NO, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Praise Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 25, 2005

No work is complete until God has been thanked and praised. It was like that with the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. This sermon looks at the Place and Power of praise.

THE PLACE OF PRAISE. Neh 12:27-47. WBC 27/2/5am Chance for testimonies, later. "monday & friday- going to work on a monday" and "coming home on a Friday" .wmv video clips of a sluggish polar bear (Monday!) and a hoppy penguin (Friday!) THE FEASTING AND THE FASTING Need to start by saying ‘this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-47

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I And What Can God Have Me Do For Him?

Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 22, 2024

A message to allow us to unlock our control of life and serve Him in our daily living.

Sermon: "Who Am I and What Can God Have Me Do?" Opening Declaration Let's begin by holding up our Bibles and declaring together: "This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If We Give God Thanks And Sing His Praises – He Can Defeat Our Enemies.

Contributed by David Leach on Feb 28, 2014

An unbeliever doesn’t know what he has to give God thanks for. But a born again Christian has everything to give God thanks for, and should– his safety may depend on it.

If we give God thanks and sing His praises – He can defeat our enemies If we complain (always indirectly against God) – our enemies savage us An unbeliever doesn’t know what he has to give God thanks for. But a born again Christian has everything to give God thanks for, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speechless

Contributed by Peter Pharis on Nov 22, 2013

We hear the story of God's grace and repeat our favorite verses of His gift of salvation. How many times are you rendered speechless over the greatness of His gift?

Movie about 10 years ago called RADIO. About a man who learned that life is not about winning and power but true wealth and joy comes from goodness, forgiveness and love. A football coach takes a liking to a mentally handicapped young man and invites him to share in the practices and football ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Michael Belcher on Nov 19, 2001

The powerful lesson of gratefulness as taught in the account of the 10 lepers.

Introductory: Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Plan For America

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009

What is America’s greatest problem today? Some say it’s an economic problem. Some say it’s an education problem. Some say it’s a government problem. Some would even say it’s a moral problem. While there are problems in each of those areas, they are not ou

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ One of the speakers at the Convention was Mike Huckabee. He was right when he said that the problem with America today isn’t a money problem. No matter how many trillions of dollars in debt we are… no matter how much the economy is in the tank… money is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Baptist