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Jack Hayford
Jack Hayford
25 Sermons
Jack Hayford (1934-2023) was an American Foursquare Church pastor who led The Church on the Way in Van Nuys, California, for over 30 years. He composed the worship classic 'Majesty' and authored more than 50 books.

Sermons 25

Psalm 86:11

In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a funny incident involving a little boy named Kyle. The speaker emphasizes that children often do funny things without realizing it, which adds to the

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Matthew 16:21

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the sin of suicide and its scriptural implications. He emphasizes that suicide is not an acceptable way to handle life's problems, as it goes against the teachin

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Psalm 149

Jack Hayford delves into the often misunderstood words of Jesus regarding the kingdom of heaven suffering violence and the violent taking it by force. He emphasizes the need for believers to exhibit g

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Psalm 1:3

Jack Hayford reflects on the survival of a young redwood tree in the midst of a powerful creek, drawing parallels to our own lives and the dry seasons we face. He emphasizes the importance of going de

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Proverbs 11:14

Jack Hayford emphasizes the importance of believers having grace towards one another, allowing room for imperfections and the willingness to be wrong in perspective while being right in purpose. He sh

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Job 38:7

Jack Hayford emphasizes the importance of looking back at our journey to gain clarity on our current direction. He highlights the significance of praise in our lives, urging believers to make it a con

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Matthew 5:9

Jack Hayford preaches about the persistent presence of evil in the world, using the example of the ongoing tensions between North and South Korea at Panmunjom to illustrate the need for vigilance in p

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Psalm 27:14

Jack Hayford preaches about the importance of trusting in God's timing and plan, using Jesus' resurrection as a powerful example of waiting for God's miracle deliverance. He emphasizes that rushing a

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1 Corinthians 13:4

Jack Hayford preaches on the importance of husbands loving their wives as Christ loved the church, emphasizing the commitment to serve one another and grow through all circumstances. Through their 50-

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Matthew 25:14

Jack Hayford delves into the topic of personal wealth and abundance in the life of a Christian, emphasizing the need for responsible handling of God-given resources and the dangers of possessiveness a

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Psalm 51:17

Jack Hayford emphasizes the importance of worshiping God with both the mind and the heart, highlighting the need for a genuine, heartfelt connection with God rather than just intellectual understandin

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Psalm 37:23

Jack Hayford shares a personal story about the importance of seeking God's timing and balance in our lives through prayer. He reflects on a moment of divine revelation during a walk in Maine, where Go

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Psalm 1:3

Jack Hayford preaches about the powerful imagery of rivers of living water flowing from believers as promised by Jesus and fulfilled on Pentecost. He emphasizes the need for a continuous flow of the H

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Genesis 13:14

Jack Hayford shares about a pilgrimage to Israel where a prayer team engaged in prophetic prayer, building altars at the North, South, East, and West boundaries of the nation. Each altar represented k

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1 Samuel 16:7

Jack Hayford leads a prayerful sermon focusing on the condition of the heart before God. He acknowledges the various states of the heart - from praising God's goodness to being stained by unworthy tho

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John 3:16

Jack Hayford preaches on the importance of shining the light of Jesus' love in a world darkened by sin, emphasizing the need for believers to show love and compassion to draw others to Christ. He high

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Joshua 1:8

Jack Hayford reflects on the significance of carrying a Bible as a symbol of faith and identity, tracing back to childhood influences and societal expectations. He shares personal experiences of how c

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John 14:1

Jack Hayford preaches about the existence of God and the way to find Him through Jesus Christ. He shares a personal testimony of a young atheist lawyer who found God's grace and salvation through atte

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Psalm 119:105

Jack Hayford emphasizes the importance of making our homes centers of worship, providing practical guidelines to enhance the spiritual atmosphere within our households. He encourages kneeling as a sym

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Psalm 23:4

Jack Hayford shares a powerful testimony of his sister Luanne's passing, highlighting the family's surrender to God's will and the unwavering faith in the face of death. Despite the sorrow, there is a

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Psalm 34:18

Jack Hayford preaches about the living God who moves among us, emphasizing the need for deep contrition and humility to seek Him, as He reveals Himself by His loving power. The sermon highlights the p

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Genesis 1:31

Jack Hayford preaches on the three assignments every believer has: to show forth good works (Matthew 5:16), shine forth a clear witness (1 Peter 3:15), and sustain a life of effective, spiritually imp

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Job 9:9

Jack Hayford addresses the topic of astrology, emphasizing the Bible's rejection and condemnation of it, warning of the confusion and tragic consequences that come with practicing astrology and relate

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Exodus 5:2

Jack Hayford delves into the story of Pharaoh in Exodus, highlighting the dangers of heart-hardness and resistance to God. He emphasizes the importance of humility, teachability, and avoiding presumpt

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Proverbs 4:23

Jack Hayford reflects on the struggle of wanting to engage in deeper, more meaningful conversations with others but feeling trapped by self-consciousness and fear of social discomfort. He emphasizes t

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