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  • David Owens avatar

    Qualified For A Noble Task Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 24, 2022
     | 2,517 views

    By God's design the church is supposed to be lead by elders who are older, spiritually mature men who meet important qualifications. In this sermon, we examine the qualifications for elders from 1 Timothy 3.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed the Disney film, “The Lion King?” 1. You remember, then, that Mufasa was the king of the Pride Lands. 2. He had a son named Simba, and an evil brother named Scar. 3. Scar usurped the throne by murdering his brother, and driving Simba, the king’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Under Authority Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2022
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     | 2,227 views

    Having instructed Timothy on relationships with widows and elders, now Paul addressed relationships between slaves and masters. Paul emphasized the importance of submission and obedience so that God's Word will be held in high esteem.

    Introduction: A. The relationship between bosses and employees can be fodder for many jokes and most of them are not too funny! (Especially if you are the boss) 1. I heard about a boss who put a sign on the company bulletin board that announced: “To err is human, to forgive is not a company ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Weather The Storm Series

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 13, 2023
     | 3,697 views

    Jesus is making His final appeal. Many of those who were listening to Him believed, but many didn't. When adversity comes our way, is your foundation built on the solid rock or sand?

    The Sermon on the Mount 25 Weather the Storm Mat 7:24-27 Guess what folks? We’re at the end of the Sermon on the Mount! Jesus originally preached this message to willing and anxious ears. They sat quietly through His sermon which even though it may have taken Him only an hour or two, we have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Easter Preparations - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 4, 2022
     | 1,284 views

    How not to be a Pharisee

    Before I start my message this morning, I want to run something past y'all and see what you think. I'm thinking we could start a new type of ministry for our church. I'm thinking we could minister, as we do, to the poor, the addicted and the incarcerated but also add a new ministry to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fourth Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 548 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 97:1-12, 1 Samuel 10:17-24, Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 8:23-34. A). A PSALM OF PROCLAMATION. Psalm 97:1-12. I. This Psalm is not just another enthronement Psalm: but a declaration of the One whose kingdom has been - and is being, and will yet be - revealed in creation, providence, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kingdom Way – Grace Over Fairness. Matthew 20 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 9, 2025
     | 286 views

    MATTHEW 20: GRACE, GREATNESS and THE GOD WHO SEES. GOD’s kingdom operates on grace, not human merit. GOD’s grace defies human fairness, greatness is measured by servanthood, and spiritual sight is found in recognizing JESUS.

    2025.08.10. Sermon Notes. THE KINGDOM WAY – GRACE OVER FAIRNESS. Matthew 20. GRACE, GREATNESS and THE GOD WHO SEES. William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 20:1-34, Romans 9:15-16, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Peter 1:10-11, Revelation 22:17, Matthew 7:21-23, John 15:16, James 4:6, Ephesians 4:1 BIG ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rejection, Spiritual Blindness, Occupation Of The Heart. Matthew 12.22-50 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 11, 2025
     | 422 views

    1. The religious leaders' continued rejection of Jesus reveals their hardened hearts, leading to their spiritual blindness and condemnation. 2. OCCUPY your heart with JESUS.

    2025.05.11. Sermon Notes. MATTHEW 12.22-50 REJECTION, SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS, OCCUPATION OF THE HEART WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 12:22-50, Acts 19:13-16, 1 Timothy 1:13, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 2:2, John 19:30, John 5:24, John 16:8-11, 1 Timothy 3:16, Romans 1:3-4, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mystery Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,536 views

    What would possess a man to take a woman who was nine month pregnant on a 120 km trip? This message looks at the Why of Bethlehem

    Mystery of Bethlehem The theme we have chosen for this advent season is “The Mysteries of Christmas”. Last week we looked at the Mystery of the Virgin birth, how God Almighty the creator of the Universe stepped into the stream of human history to introduce his Son to the world. In that message we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2024
     | 1,223 views

    We sing O Little Town of Bethlehem, but it seems like a strange choice for Mary and Joseph to travel 120 km when Mary was "Great with Child". This message seeks to answer some of the questions

    O Little Town of Bethlehem, So you probably know the story, the Angel Gabriel appears to Mary and tells her the exciting news, she’s going to be a mom, even though she is still a virgin, they work out the details but then there is the entire process of telling her parents and her fiancé, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Matter Of Life And Death

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,197 views

    Growing in Christ is a matter of life and death, it’s a matter of giving up our old "life" of death and putting on a new life in Christ.

    "A Matter of Life and Death" Col. 3:1-17 Intro. How many men remember what their wardrobe looked like before they got married? How many “favorite” shirts or jeans did you have? How many do you have now that you’re married? How many still seem to disappear every now and then? I had a practical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Christmas Event

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,049 views

    This sermon (1) examines how four categories of people interacted with the first coming of Messiah (2) draws lessons from their experiences and (3) applies those lessons to decisions we must make now and in the days ahead.

    Luke 1:26-38 12-20-15 I recently read about an atheist who went on a hike on a remote nature trail. He was enjoying the scenery and wild life so much that he lost track of the trail. When it was time for him to go back, he realized that he was hopelessly lost. In that state of panic, he did ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Help For A Hurting Marriage Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 24, 2014
     | 8,578 views

    Spouses are to serve one another.

    Help for a Hurting Marriage 1 Peter 3:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill November 22-23, 2014 Pastor Jeff Strite shares what happened when a woman sent an email to tech support. Dear Tech Support, last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and I noticed a distinct slowdown in the overall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship - It's All About Him

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,478 views

    Confusion over issues like what to wear, who should preach or pray, etc, often clouds the issue. Worship is all about Him!

    March 3, 2002 Paul is a very old and dear friend of mine; he is also a troublemaker! Before the days of my preaching every chapter, every verse, straight through a Bible book, I used to nimbly avoid the trouble traps Paul laid out. Today I am cornered! If I tell the truth about this passage ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Foundations

    Contributed by Heath Carlton on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,519 views

    A look at the foundational importance of understanding the Genesis account of Creation as reliable - illustrated from Jesus’ Words in Matthew 7:15-29.

    I’ve titled my sermon this morning, “Foundations”. The reason for this is that God has impressed on my heart the deep-seated need for this generation of Americans to understand a key difference in how we look at things, how we approach our daily lives and the decisions we make. The foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Personal Holiness

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Feb 17, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,385 views

    The way to personal holiness.

    Personal Holiness! Reading: 1 Peter 1v15-16 Modern day television programs have taught us the wrong way to deal with relationships,…how to deal with our money,…what we should and should not value,…and how to evaluate what is right or wrong. In other words,…our culture is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist