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The Heart Matters Most - Lessons From Matthew 15 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 12, 2025

GOD cares more about the condition of your heart than the traditions you keep. GOD desires genuine inner purity and authentic faith, not religious performance. True righteousness comes from a transformed heart, not outward tradition.

2025.06.15.Sermon Notes. The Heart Matters Most – Lessons from Matthew 15 When Religion Misses the Point William Akehurst, HSWC Reminder: It’s Father’s Day Scripture: Matthew 15:1-39, Isaiah 29:13, Psalms 51:10, Psalms 139:23-24 INTRODUCTION: JESUS confronts the religious leaders for honoring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-39, Isaiah 29:13, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Not Strong Enough Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 15, 2025

The world tells us we must be strong on our own. But God's truth reminds us that His power is perfected in our weakness. We do not need to be strong enough—we need to trust the One who is.

### **Introduction: The Pressure to Be Strong** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper We live in a culture that bullies weakness. If you cannot handle it on your own, you are labeled as fragile, broken, or useless. Weakness is laughed at, mocked, and quickly dismissed. From childhood, we are told to toughen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father’s Day Message: "The Father’s Heart”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 15, 2025

Psalm 103 reveals a beautiful picture of our heavenly Father’s heart, and how it is a forgiving, healing, merciful, big, and understanding heart. It is a heart that is full of love for all ask for Him to be their Father through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ.

A Father’s Day Message: “The Father’s Heart” Psalm 103 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFiMjTUt5DM Today we celebrate Father’s Day, a day that has set aside to celebrate Fatherhood. It was a day I was looking forward to after the birth of my daughter Danielle. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:18-19, Psalm 30:2-3, Romans 8:35-39, Isaiah 42:3, Isaiah 57:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Christian - The Judgement Seat Of Christ – Part 3 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 27, 2025

Sin will keep us from reward and that is looked at. A problem considered – What happens about unconfessed sin at the Judgement Seat of Christ? I suppose in conclusion, we should have our lives tidied up, work for Christ in love, not a desire for reward. The Lord bless and keep us all!

THE CHRISTIAN - THE JUDGEMENT SEAT OF CHRIST – PART 3 OF 3 This is the vital passage regarding the Judgement Seat of Christ:- {{1 Corinthians 3:10-15 “According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building upon it, but let each ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 John 1:9-10, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Ecclesiastes 12:14, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Romans 14:10-12, Revelation 4:10, Philippians 3:7-8, 1 Peter 1:17, Revelation 22:12, 1 Corinthians 3:8, Matthew 10:41-42, Matthew 5:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By God's Grace

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

What is God's Grace and how He gives it to us.

BY GOD’S GRACE By: C. Mason Davis A man died and went to heaven. St. Peter met him at the pearly gates. St. Peter says, “Here’s how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you’ve done, and I will give you a certain number of points for each item, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Grateful & Victorious Series

Contributed by De Juana Smith-Gatling on Dec 7, 2025

This month is paying homage to Jesus. There's a famous quote that says "it's not how many times one is knocked down; it's that he or she gets up."

I want to ask you a question. Who are you? Besides your career, your education, your family, Strip all of you down. Again, who are you? If we go to the book of Ephesians 1 and 2, being a believer and having the faith. It tells you who you really are. So, today, we know we are victorious and we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, 1 John 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Peace At Christmas Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 13, 2025

The Heart of Christmas: Peace proclaims that true, lasting peace is not found in circumstances but is announced at the manger, accomplished at the cross, and displayed through God’s reconciled people who live as peacemakers in a broken world through faith in Jesus Christ.

Christmas—with all its tinsel, decorations, presents, food, and gatherings with family and friends—is truly a remarkable time of year. For a moment, it almost feels as though we are being invited to step outside the weight of our daily realities and taste the love and joy we long ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, Colossians 1:19-22, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

29. The Kingdom Parables – The Seventh – The Dragnet – Part 5 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2025

We open up some very important verses near the end of the letter to the Laodicean church, and there is plenty for us to learn. Who responds to the knocking of Revelation 3:20? What about the discipline of the Lord in Revelation 3:19? How do we become the overcomers of Revelation 3:21?

29. THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE SEVENTH – THE DRAGNET – PART 5 OF 6 This message concludes looking at the letter to the church at Laodicea. The previous two messages focused on this letter to the church. I have spent more time on this letter than in any of the other churches in the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:19, Hebrews 12:5-8, Hebrews 12:11, Revelation 3:17, Matthew 19:23-24, Revelation 3:20, John 10:7-9, John 8:12, Revelation 3:21, John 10:38, Ephesians 6:13-18, Revelation 3:22, Jeremiah 6:10, Jeremiah 17:23, Matthew 11:15, Matthew 13:43, Matthew 13:47-50  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Am I? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's presence, using Moses' encounter with God as a guide to understanding our own divine calling and purpose.

Good morning, church family! I'm so glad we're gathered here today. It's a beautiful day to share in God's word and love, isn't it? I can feel the warmth and joy in this room, and it's a testament to the kind of community we've built here. Today, we're going to talk about something that I believe ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Topics: Power, God's Presence

Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of private prayer, emphasizing it as a personal, intimate dialogue with God that promises spiritual blessings.

Grace and peace to you, dear friends. As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the incredible bond that unites us all - our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are not merely a crowd of individuals, but a community, a family, tied together by the crimson thread of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6

Topics: Prayer, Changes, Things

First Day Of The Week (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 24, 2020

To establish that on the first day of the week; the church congregated; observed the communion and contributed of their means, to the Lord. This is a day of fellowship, preaching, breaking of bread, songs, and, prayers. This lesson establishes the day and acts of Christian worship.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Day their Congregation 2. Day their Communion 3. Day their Contribution Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we are going to be discussing the theme: "The First Day of the Week." This lesson will stress; that this day is not a day to "go to church." It is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 32:1-2 – How To Handle The Greatest Conflict Of All Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 8, 2016

Twenty years ago, he left the country as a fugitive, with a death sentence on his head. Now, if he is to return, he will either be public enemy number one or one of the best diplomats of his time.

Genesis 32:1-2 – HOW TO HANDLE THE GREATEST CONFLICT OF ALL Instructions in Diplomatic Integrity – Part 1 Twenty years ago, he left the country as a fugitive, with a death sentence on his head. Now, if he is to return, he will either be public enemy number one or one of the best ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Faces Of Faith - The Cross And The Crown Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

Faith is marked by a paradox. Sometimes we appear to lose in order to win!

Two Faces of Faith - the Crown and the Cross Text: Hebrews 11: 13, 32-40; 12: 1-3 What an inspiration to faith we’ve found in this 11th chapter of Hebrews! It’s one of the great passages of the Bible, worthy of a commitment to study and meditation. I hope you that the Word has fired up ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Not Get To Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 19, 2002

A sermon outlining the ways people think they will get to heaven.

How to NOT Get to Heaven Various Scriptures May 19, 2002 Introduction There is a story of Billy Graham when he was visiting a city for one of his crusades. He had finished writing a letter and began to look for a place to mail it. Walking around the city for a while, he came across a young boy. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 15:6-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hate The Sin, Love The Sinner

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

I want us to see Jesus - His attitude toward sin, and His attitude toward sinners. And in order to do that, let's look at 3 people and their encounters with Jesus.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Matthew 9:10-13; John 4:1-42; Luke 7:36-50, 19:1-10 ILL. There is a story about a pilgrim standing outside heaven, longing to enter, watching as others were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13, John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ