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Awaiting His Return - Ready For His Appearing

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 17, 2023

Just as the 10 virgins in the parable were waiting for the Bridegroom to appear, Many who call themselves Christians are represented in this parable. Those who are ready - those who are not. Which category are you in? Are you Awaiting HIS Return and Ready for HIS Appearing?

2023.04.16 Sermon Notes. Awaiting HIS Return - Ready for HIS Appearing William Akehurst, HSWC KEY Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Referenced Scriptures: 1Samuel 16:7, Romans 8:9, 1Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 5:18, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 5:26, 2Timothy 2:15, Acts 3:19, Psalms 23:5, 1Corinthians 11:23, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Samuel 16:7, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 5:18, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 5:26, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 3:19, Psalm 23:5, 1 Corinthians 11:23, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Amos 4:12, Matthew 7:21-23, Romans 8:12-17, Galatians 4:6, Luke 21:34-36, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, John 1:12, Romans 8:10, John 11:25-26, John 14:1-6, Revelation 22:7, Revelation 22:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Depart And Abstain From The Appearance Of Evil

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 30, 2023

At Halloween, people decorate with of skeletons, goblins, ghouls, witches, etc… Evil. What are they allowing into their homes, minds, souls? What are they exposing themselves to? The Bible says to Depart from Evil, even the appearance of it. Guard your heart and mind in CHRIST JESUS.

2023.10.29.Sermon.Depart from Evil. Abstain from the appearance of evil. William Akehurst Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Proverbs 3:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Proverbs 4:23-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Proverbs 3:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Proverbs 4:23-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17, Proverbs 23:7, Matthew 7:1-5, Ephesians 5:8-12, Romans 13:14, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clothing As A Gift From God

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Jul 27, 2023

Clothing as a gift from the Lord “And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.” (Genesis 3:21) As soon as Adam and Eve sinned, they felt ashamed of their nakedness. They tried to cover themselves by weaving fig leaves together.

Clothing as a gift from the Lord “And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.” (Genesis 3:21) As soon as Adam and Eve sinned, they felt ashamed of their nakedness. They tried to cover themselves by weaving fig leaves together, and when the Lord God visited ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:21

On The Way To The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2023

On the way to the cross the women of Jerusalem weep over His alarming & appalling judgment. Jesus advises them to turn their anguish for Him into mourning for themselves. Such sever rejection of the beloved Son of God puts an individual or society on a course that brings its own judgment.

LUKE 23: 26-31 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] ON THE WAY TO THE CRUCIFIXION [Zech 12:10-14; Luke 19:41–44; 21:20–24; Rev. 6:15–17] In the next episode on Jesus’ last day, we reach the actual events surrounding the crucifixion. The crucifixion account consists of three parts: the journey to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-31, Hosea 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Worst Fall Of All

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024

We all know what it means to fall. Babies a few months old instinctively guard against falling the first time they pull themselves up. We constantly warn and take precautions from falling. Safeguards are seen in dangerous places to prevent falls.

We all know what it means to fall. Babies a few months old instinctively guard against falling the first time they pull themselves up. We constantly warn and take precautions from falling. Safeguards are seen in dangerous places to prevent falls. A lot of people in hospitals with broken bones and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Thirty Steps To Planting And Growing A Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Model your new church after the first century model found in Acts 2:41-47: "Those who accepted his message were baptized and about 3,000 were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the b

Jesus said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) 1. Begin by assembling together local people who are committed to Christ, to the growth of His church and the great commission. Once you have a group of people who are committed to carrying out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Ministered To People According To Their Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew that new believers needed a different diet of spiritual food and exercise than the more mature. The Lord Jesus knew the wisdom of Heb 5:14 which says, "But solid food is for the mature who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish

1. Jesus knew that new believers needed a different diet of spiritual food and exercise than the more mature. The Lord Jesus knew the wisdom of Heb 5:14 which says, "But solid food is for the mature who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil." Application: Ask the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Jesus Never Came. Part 1

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 29, 2005

There are many people that call themselves atheist, to me an atheist is an agnostic without a clue. I believe if we took a poll on atheist from ever major war, we would find out many Atheist were turned into Agnostics and Agnostics were turned into beli

If Jesus Never Came. part 1. A look at, Athiest, Agnostice, Humanist and Freethinkers. There are many people that call ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perplexing Problems Of Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 1, 2009

After acknowledging God’s ultimate justice the prophet humbly asked in worship the hard issue of how the wicked could be used to punish those less evil than themselves (CIT). He said this apparent moral contradiction needed further clarification from God

Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 PERPLEXING PROBLEMS WITH SOVEREIGNTY [1 Chronicles 29: 11 & 12] Habakkuk is a profound book that delves deeply into the mysteries of God. This passage is Habakkuk’s response to the preceding divine revelation concerning God’s future plans to bring about correction. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-12, Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Has The Devil Taken You Captive?

Contributed by John Akosile on May 28, 2008

That was great scripture but I want to point out to you verse 26: “that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.” I want to preach to you for just a few minutes on being taken captive by the devi

HAS THE DEVIL TAKEN YOU CAPTIVE? 2 Timothy 2:24-26 TEXT VERSE: 2 TIMOTHY 2:24-26 “AND THE SERVANT OF THE LORD MUST NOT STRIVE; BUT BE GENTLE UNTO ALL MEN, APT TO TEACH, PATIENT, IN MEEKNESS INSTRUCTING THOSE THAT OPPOSE THEMSELVES; IF GOD PREADVENTURE WILL GIVE THEM REPENTANCE TO THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' Best Joke? Series

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2010

Luke chapter 18: "Jesus told them another joke", we are told, "and He told this one to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and looked down on others." Did you hear the one about the Pharisee and the Tax Collector who wandered into the

Now I know I’m being a little free with my translation here. I know most translations say that Jesus told them a 'parable' rather than a 'joke', but I'm not the first person to suggest that 'joke' is actually a very good translation. # Did you here the one about the frog and the scorpion who were ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Vision For Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2013

Yet God given direction for a ministry is not enough. It must be accepted & followed by the people & a plan must be put together to get them toward this God given end. Until the local church commits themselves under God to heed His vision, plan how to ac

PROVERBS 29:18 A VISION FOR LIFE [Acts 2:38-47 / James 1:21-26] "Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law." Reactionary directionlessness is a plague that infects individuals and churches alike. They have no accepted, unifying, common purpose. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Like Your Father Loves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2013

Some people refuse to love their enemies because it shows they have standards, that they respect themselves, that they reject bad behavior. It makes them feel God-like. But Jesus said that being "God-like" means loving our enemies. How do we do that?

OPENING: There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, They clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats … there weren't any. APPLY: Hatred is an interesting topic. As Christians, we are taught that hatred is not a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Want To Get Well?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 16, 2015

Jesus didn't always do things the way people expected Him to, including healing. Sometimes Jesus' healing was painful because it required people to face truth about themselves that people just don't like to face.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK As we look at our world today, we realize that many people carry incredible burdens. Hearts are broken from disappointments & betrayal. Stress, loneliness, & anxiety are rampant. Addiction to alcohol & drugs is at an all time ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“i Do”

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 13, 2015

Proper 23 (A), 18th Sunday after Pentecost. We enter into the wedding feast of the Lamb when we believe His word of promise and come in faith, to praise and honor Him. Those who did not enter were centered on themselves instead of Christ.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “I Do” “I do.” Two small little words with big impact. While they can be used on many occasions, we immediately associate them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran