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  • William Akehurst avatar

    Whenever You Come Together...edifying The Church

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 10, 2023
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    Whenever you come together, you have something to share. Whether song, testimony, word, or praise, share to increase in the unity of our faith, together. Come to share, to give, and to receive of the LORD with expectation.

    2023.06.11.Sermon. Whenever you come together. Come to share and receive William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Whenever you come together, you have something to share. Whether a song, a testimony, a word of understanding or a message of praise, Let these things be shared to increase unity in faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Believe The Truth: Faith Comes By Hearing Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 22, 2025
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     | 207 views

    Spiritually, that’s where many people live—in darkness, uncertain about what is true, uncertain about eternity, uncertain about Jesus. But the Bible tells us that faith comes from hearing the Good News about Christ .

    Go! And Believe the Truth: Faith Comes by Hearing Introduction: Imagine standing in a dark room, unable to see a thing. You know there’s a light switch somewhere, but you can’t find it. Someone tells you, “The light is on the wall, just a few steps away.” You have a choice—do you believe their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come Follow Me - Even In Your Failures PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Our failures do not define us, but rather, they are opportunities for growth and deeper faith, and through the love and grace of Jesus Christ, we can rise above them and follow Him with courage and commitment.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're going to get real about something we've all faced - the sting of failure. Now, failure isn't something we like to talk about, especially in a church setting. We often feel like we have to put on a façade of perfection, but the reality is, we all stumble and ...read more

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    The Time Has Come: Moving Forward With Urgency PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
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    To encourage believers to let go of unbiblical traditions, embrace God's provision in the present moment, and move forward with urgency, recognizing that "now is the favorable time" according to God's timing.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message that's both challenging and liberating. We're talking about leaving behind unbiblical traditions, embracing God's provision in this time period, and moving forward with urgency. Opening Scripture Reading – It's a message drawn ...read more

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    During Persecution, God’s Word Will Come

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 1, 2022
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    Jeremiah was to have God by his side through all of his difficulties. There are special rewards for God’s faithful people. However, it is possible that they might not be received during this life.

    Jeremiah had been God’s spokesman to Judah for forty years, during the last five kings. He continually urged the people to repent and to act, but nobody would listen to him or do anything. He was not a successful man by the world’s standards, like those who have fortune and fame. He did not gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are We To Do When Trouble Comes?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 3, 2023
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    God is always there to assist us, offering safety, peace, and refuge. God’s power is unending, and the victory has already been won. Those who love Him will be rescued by Him.

    Psalm 46:1-11 This is another case of what Christians are supposed to do when they face a problem and what some might do. How Christians handle deal with a trouble can either positively or negatively affect others. Trust and thanksgiving are the primary topics in Psalm 46. It starts with solid ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Come, Let's Reason Together

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 19, 2025
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    God is not distant, unfeeling, or uninterested in the state of man. From the very beginning, He has desired relationship, reconciliation, and restoration.

    COME, LET'S REASON TOGETHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Supporting Texts: Romans 5:8, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Good To Be Home - A Homecoming Service Sermon

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 28, 2023
     | 4,922 views

    If you’ve ever been traveling for a long time, one of the first things we say when we get home is “it’s good to be home!” The same is true about our spiritual home on earth, the church. By studying the story of the lost boy, we can see why “it’s good to be home!”

    Introduction Video Ill.: The Prodigal (Abridged) - The Skit Guys The Dream Home Is Dead Source: Adapted from Julie Kilcur, “The Dream Home Is Dead,” CT magazine (September, 2020), pp. 33-40 https://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2022/november/dream-home-is-dead.html Copied from Preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing For Personal Revival Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 16,094 views

    In order for revival to come, we must be prepared first. Learn what we must do to have a personal revival.

    Hosea 6:1-2 “Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.” I believe that we are living in a critical time for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    True Ownership Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    We must have an understanding of who owns what when it comes to stewardship. this is the first in a four part series on stewardship

    PLAY DVD OF APOLLO 13, CLIP 1. Houston we have a problem, Have you ever noticed how problems shape our lives. While we may pray for a problem free life, the truth of the matter is problems have a way of defining us. John Maxwell said, “Problems are predictors” – you can predict what type of person ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Maundy Thursday: The Invitation

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,772 views

    Passover and the Lord’s supper. Jesus comes to us first, knowing our failure, yet pursuing a relationship anyway.

    Preparing for Passover.We are finding out more of who Jesus is.The more we look – the more complex we find Jesus is. Today we Jesus fully aware of what will happen to him, But he is in control – events do not control him, even with foreboding shadows coming Jesus is obedient to his calling. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I'll Be Home For Christmas

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,329 views

    Christmas means "HOME"! Yet NO ONE was AT HOME that first Christmas. Here’s how you can come home!

    John 1:1-14 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Reason For The Season

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2014
     | 3,868 views

    What is the real reason for the season. Of course Christians know it is about Jesus, but why did Jesus come in the first place?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Why do we take time to celebrate the Christmas holiday? Why does a nation of people take time out of their busy schedules to celebrate this national holiday? Are you all busy? • How much time have you taken out of your busy schedule to decorate (how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepared

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,141 views

    The delay in the return of Christ Jesus represents the present period lived between the first coming of Jesus and his expected return.

    Prepared Matthew 25:1 - 13 Intro: Almost every Sunday morning I begin my sermon with a cute or funny story. This morning I start with a sad story. Bob and Betty were 2 of my dearest friends in Indiana. A strong, loving example of what a married couple should be. However, this couple was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Forgive

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,638 views

    Whenever, whenever, whenever you go to God for prayer, He says, ‘first forgive and then come to me.’

    Whenever…. Mark 11:25"Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions.” I got to go word by word, I don’t want to skirt a word and thereby miss what Jesus is trying to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal