Sermons from Hickory Grove

A Portrait of Grace

On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, Bro. Evans Freeman brings a direct and convicting message titled “A Portrait of Grace” from Luke 23:32–43. Looking at the scene of Calvary, this sermon walks through the suffering of Christ, the weight of the cross, and the powerful moment between Jesus and the thief beside Him. What may look like a dark and hopeless picture becomes something entirely different when seen through the lens of grace. In the middle of pain, rejection, and judgment, Jesus still speaks forgiveness and offers salvation. This message is a reminder that no one is too far gone, no life is beyond reach, and grace is still being extended today. Even now, He is calling, “Father, forgive them,” and making a way for anyone willing to turn to Him.

But the Blood

Guest speaker Elliot Freeman delivers a direct and personal message from Ephesians 2:13–14, “But the Blood.” Centered on the power of Jesus’ sacrifice, this sermon reminds us that what once separated us from God has been overcome through the blood of Christ. With a simple but weighty focus, the message points back to a foundational truth: forgiveness, peace, and access to God are not earned, they are given through the blood. Whether you feel distant, worn down, or just in need of renewal, this sermon emphasizes that the same blood that saves is the same blood that sustains. If you’ve ever asked how you can keep going, how you can be restored, or how you can stand in difficult seasons, the answer is steady and clear: not by your strength, but by the blood.

Are You Strong Enough?

In this message from Job 1:6–7, “Are You Strong Enough?” confronts a real question every believer faces. The Scripture reveals Satan actively searching, walking to and fro, looking for someone to test and tear down. It is a reminder that spiritual battles are not distant, they are present and personal. This sermon speaks directly to the pressure, temptation, and attacks believers face today. It challenges the idea that we can stand on our own strength and points instead to the necessity of being strong in the Lord. Like Job, we may be tested, but we are not without help or purpose in the trial. If you’ve felt overwhelmed, targeted, or close to giving up, this message calls you to stand firm, stay alert, and trust that God is still in control even when the enemy is at work.

“The Charge to the Church”

In this sermon, “The Charge to the Church,” based on 1 Timothy 6:11–12, the church is urged to remain watchful, steadfast, and fully committed to God in the last days. This message warns of the danger of deception, spiritual complacency, and falling away, while calling believers to flee worldly distractions and follow after righteousness, faith, love, patience, and meekness. With a clear challenge to fight the good fight of faith, this sermon reminds listeners that a form of religion is not enough. The church must hold firmly to truth, endure in faith, and keep its focus on eternal life in Christ.

“A Day You’ll Never Forget”

In this message from Exodus 17:8–16, “A Day You’ll Never Forget” highlights a powerful moment when God gave Israel victory in the middle of battle. As Moses lifted the rod of God and Aaron and Hur held up his hands, the people were reminded that true victory does not come by human power alone, but by the help and presence of the Lord. Centered on Exodus 17:14, this sermon calls believers to remember the moments when God stepped in, fought for them, and proved Himself faithful. With the name Jehovah Nissi, “The Lord is my Banner,” this message points to God as our defender, our covering, and the one who leads us to victory in every spiritual battle.