Sermons on What Is Wisdom:

Praise The Lord And Pass Me A Copperhead Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 24, 2016

We need to stand on the promises of God.

Praise The Lord And Pass Me A Copperhead Text: Acts 28:1-10 Introduction 1. 24 year old Danny Simpson was sentenced to 6 years in jail for robbing a bank. Danny got 6 years in the clink for stealing $6,000. But the gun he used in the robbery ended up in a museum. The .45 caliber Colt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Draw Near To God

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

If you draw close to God he will draw close to you

Psalm 73:27-28 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. He was just a little lad, and on a Sabbath day was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Election Or Free Will?

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jul 16, 2013

The most obvious is God’s idea to redeem man through the death of His son.

I. INTRODUCTION The concept of the extent of God’s love can be easily debated among many great thinkers. God’s emotional stance considers loving even those who have fallen or continues to be a rebellion against His perfected will. The Word of God gives the most beautiful expressions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:8

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Philippians Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 25, 2020

This message launches as expository teaching of Philippians. The history in Acts 16 is explored laying a foundation for understanding Paul's relationship with the church. Philippians 1:1-2 are then analyzed and explained.

Today we begin a brief study of the book of Philippians, entitled Joyful Living. I. PAUL'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS CHURCH: Began in Acts 15 while on his 2nd missionary journey. Prior to that, he and Barnabas have gone their separate ways because of the disagreement over John Mark.i Paul took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-6, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Charismatic

A Commendable Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 29, 2021

Third John 1-8 shows us how a commendable Christian lives.

Scripture The Apostle John wrote three letters toward the end of the first century. He was responsible for the churches around Ephesus. He loved the believers in the churches for which he was responsible. Some false teachers were making the rounds of the churches, teaching that Jesus was not the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Worker Approved By God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2022

2 Timothy 2:14-19 shows us several ways a worker is approved by God.

Introduction One fall, at the first church I served, I attended a men’s retreat. About 175 men from several churches in the district attended the weekend retreat for men. I don’t remember the name of the speaker for the men’s retreat but I do remember two things about him. First, he spoke without ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pleasure Of Progress Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Every Christian is to be pressing on to gain that more in Christ that can never be exhausted. Progress is to be a permanent part of the Christian life. There is no level where we have arrived at the end of our potential.

Spain once controlled both sides of the Mediterranean Sea at the Straits Of Gibraltar. On her coins were stamped the two Pillars Of Hercules. They represented the two great rocks, and the words NE PLUS ULTRA=no more beyond. As far as they were concerned, Spain was the end of the world. Paul ...read more

Sukkot - The Ingathering - Look Up As Our Redemption Is Near

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 2, 2023

Sukkot, The Feast of Tabernacles, the Season of our Joy, and the Ingathering is a time of celebration of things past, and things to come. Temporary outdoor gathering places to understand the meaning of “Look up, for your redemption draws near,” and “caught up together…to meet the LORD in the air.”

2023.10.01.Sermon Notes_Feast of Tabernacles – Sukkot, the Ingathering William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Luke 21:25-28, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Acts 3:19-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Zechariah 14:1-21 SUKKOT - THE INGATHERING - LOOK UP AS OUR REDEMPTION IS NEAR Sukkot – The Feast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Acts 3:19-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Zechariah 14:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Removing The Hindrances

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

Christians will pray for those who are lost in sin, but they usually do nothing more than pray. They are either afraid, or they don’t want to make an effort. Jesus had those who prayed unto Him take an active role in assisting Lazarus.

In Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus gave His disciples and all believers the Great Commission, in which He said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023

This is the third sermon I preached in this series. We find a challenge issued by the Holy Spirit through the Apostle John which helps us see how to fulfill the Great Commandments “Love God and Love Others” and the Great Commission.

Text: 1 John 4:1-11 (1) Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (2) Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: (3) And every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:1-11, 1 John 4:1-21, John 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

2nd Sunday Of Easter, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 27, 2023

APRIL 16th, 2023.

Acts 2:14, Acts 2:22-32, Psalm 16:1-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-31. A). AN INAUGURAL ADDRESS FOR THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH. Acts 2:14a, Acts 2:22-32. This is the second part of Peter’s address at Pentecost. In the first part (Acts 2:14-21), the Apostle, speaking on behalf of ‘the eleven’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14, Acts 2:22-32, Psalm 16:1-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9, John 20:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 17--The Consequence Of Partiality (James 2:5-11) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2021

James 2:5-11

5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? 6But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? 7Do not they blaspheme that worthy ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

5th Sunday In Lent, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 15, 2021

MARCH 17th, 2024.

Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 51:1-12, Psalm 119:9-16, Hebrews 5:5-10, John 12:20-33. (A) A NEW COVENANT. Jeremiah 31:31-34. 1. “Behold the Days are Coming” This is a recurring motif in Jeremiah. There is a certainty about it, because it is a declaration of the LORD. It occurs in Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 51:1-12, Psalm 119:9-16, Hebrews 5:5-10, John 12:20-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restructuring The Church For Expansion During A Pandemic Of Presecution

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2022

Rapid growth, constant persecution and limited resources made the Apostles rethink their future and the future of the church. They reorganized their ministry team to maximze their efficiency and effectiveness. Let;s see how!

Sermon Restructuring The Church For Expansion Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Moab Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2022

Despite a scarcity of archaeological evidence, the existence of the Kingdom of Moab prior to the rise of the Israelite state has been deduced from a colossal statue erected at Luxor by Pharaoh Ramesses II, which lists Moab among a series of nations conquered during a campaign.

Moab Moab is the name of an ancient Levantine kingdom (a person who lives in or comes from the Levant) whose territory is today located in the modern state of Jordan. The land is mountainous and lies alongside much of the eastern shore of the Dead Sea. The existence of the Kingdom of Moab is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist