Sermons on Why Go To Church:

Remaining Faithful - Exhortation In These Last Days

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 14, 2021

The past year's restrictions for gathering has lifted, Let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together...but gather together to encourage, exhort and urge one another to remain Faithful in THE FAITH of CHRIST: and so much the more, as we see the Day approaching.

2021.07.11 Remaining Faithful – EXHORTATION IN THE LAST DAYS William Akehurst, HSWC Key Passage: Hebrews 10:23-25. “Exhorting one another as we see the Day approaching.” BE FAITHFUL TO GOD’S WORD. Proverbs 3:1-4 (KJV) 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Proverbs 3:1-4, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Ephesians 6:10, 1 Timothy 4:1, Jude 1:3-4, Jude 1:17-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Narrow Path - Lessons From A Tight Rope Walker

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 7, 2021

There are 2 paths in life; the broad way that leads to destruction and death, or the narrow way that leads to everlasting life. Traveling the narrow path requires discipline and determination to stay on task and not fall or step aside, like that of a tight rope walker.

NARROW PATH, a lesson from a tight rope walker William Akehurst, HSWC, 2021.06.06 Matthew 7:13-14; 7:13-29 WIDE BROAD WAY TO DESTRUCTION vs. THE NARROW PATH Matthew 7:13-29 (KJV) 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29, Matthew 7:13-14, Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Philippians 2:12-16, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 10:23-24, Romans 8:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Sermon At Athens: Culture And Common Ground

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 8, 2021

Paul's sermon before the men of Athens began with a topic familiar to all of them. It was the common bond of religious belief and practice in their respective cultures. Jesus demonstrated it throughout the Gospels. It is a biblical pattern for effective evangelism.

It has been over forty years since I traveled to India on vacation, away from the business of the McDermott Fabrication Yard in Dubai where I worked as an oil rig sandblaster and painter. I moved there in early 1980 to live with my dad and to grow in maturity of character. I learned the value of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-26, Acts 17:22-23, Luke 14:23, James 5:20, Jude 1:23, 1 Corinthians 9:19-20, Proverbs 11:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon. (A Precious Mother)

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Feb 11, 2022

Intro: Mother, the most powerful person on the planet. Mother holds the course of the family.

29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. KJV Intro: Mother, the most powerful ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:29-31, Proverbs 31:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Have The Honor Of Communing With The Architect Of Reality

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

It's quite astonishing to me that I have the ability to commune regularly with the architect of time, space, matter, energy, and consciousness. Dare I treat it as ordinary? Dare I allow it to become mundane?

It's quite astonishing to me that I have the ability to commune regularly with the architect of time, space, matter, energy, and consciousness. Dare I treat it as ordinary? Dare I allow it to become mundane? Though I am only human, I can perceive at least some of this wonder. Can't I? ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Dependence Day

Contributed by James Price Jr on Jul 2, 2018

We like to think of ourselves as "independent." We should never want or desire independence from God. Even in our independence, we must rely on Him for many things.

DEPENDENCE DAY (Isaiah 64:8; Jeremiah 18:5-10) Each year, on July 4th, America celebrates its “birthday.” On the 4th of July in the year 1776 – some 242 years ago, a group of colonists (who were technically Englishmen themselves) drafted a document called the Declaration of Independence – ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Perfect Plan Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2024

This is the 2nd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#2] GOD’S PERFECT PLAN Luke 1:26-56 Introduction: In a week of aggravation, sadness, anger, frustration, sickness, and many other negative things; my initial attitude to this morning’s Sermon was, “Just write a quick Sermon and enjoy your Saturday- No one is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Wings Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 20, 2024

Wings are generally defined as the modified forelimbs of a bird that bear large feathers and are used for the purpose of flying.

Jalal al-Din Mu?ammad Rumi, a 13th-century Afghanistan-born poet and scholar once remarked: “You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2, Exodus 19:4, Ruth 2:12, Psalm 36:7

Are You Ordinary.....? Series

Contributed by Mary Buelah on Mar 11, 2019

We often keep limitations to ourselves by our thoughts Actions, Talents and Identity...it’s time to recognize what we are in Christ and what HE is in our lives....

The world is full of ordinary people who go about their daily living by working 8 hours a day, paying the bills at the end of the month, cooking for the family, getting the groceries from the shop, without accomplishing anything substantial.... Christian life is far beyond that in the eyes of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13, John 15:4

Asa Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2019

A revival grandson came from an ungodly grandmother.

A REVIVAL GRANDSON CAME FROM AN UNGODLY GRANDMOTHER “In the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Asa became king over Judah. And he reigned forty-one years in Jerusalem. His grandmother's name was Maachah the granddaughter of Absalom. Asa did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Three Fold Warnings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2018

The book of Joshua is book with innovative ideas to Conquer the Land. The Israelite were forced to fight and chase the enemies. However the hand of God was with them to chase the enemies. Promised land can't compromised, can't given up.

Be strong, very courageous and be careful Josh 1:7. Introduction: Douglas MacArthur, American general best known for his command of Allied forces in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. His farewell speech at West Point, May 12, 1962... "Duty," "honour," ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Through Your Life's Disappointments!

Contributed by William Wyne on May 15, 2012

A Risen Christ lives to help us through our moments of discouragements.

This text this morning is a great story about the impact of disappointment and discouragement. The Bible does not camouflage those moments in the lives of the Saints. You might find it helpful and insightful in the scriptures to read about the low moments and low experiences of the Saints just as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

For Jesus' Love 3 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 30, 2017

Moses led Israel out of Egypt as a goodly and proper man.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 3 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 25, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

The Dire Consequence Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 15, 2016

Judgment is coming. Let’s see what we can learn about God through this judgment to come.

Isaiah 5:9-10, 13-17, 24-30 The Dire Consequence 11/5/00 D. Marion Clark 9 The LORD Almighty has declared in my hearing: “Surely the great houses will become desolate, the fine mansions left without occupants. 10 A ten-acre vineyard will produce only a bath of wine, a homer of seed only ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:9-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Depressions We Face Series

Contributed by Rick Evans on Jun 4, 2016

“Depression is the common cold of our emotions” Eventually it touches everyone -- even God's people.

Opening Text: 1 Kings 19:1-15 (NKJV) Elijah Escapes from Jezebel 19 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church