Pastor Holwick's 1,000+ Sermon Archive
(actually, it's at 1,151 right now)
My Windows helpfile version of the 1,000+ Sermon Archive contains over twenty years' worth of my preaching; I am even typing in my old hand-written sermons. I think the search abilities are very superior and you can add your own annotations. The file sets up automatically in a folder called "Kerux Sermon Archive" (Kerux means "Preacher" in Greek) in the Program Files directory. The new setup routine will give you the option of putting an icon on your desktop. You can also launch it from the Start menu by clicking on the filename. It requires Windows 95/98 (or more recent version) to operate and is actually a help-file. The size is 5.1 megabytes.
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All of the sermon series below are included (some also appear on my web pages). It also contains other topical series and sermons for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and special occasions. This file is free as long as it is used for God's Glory and not for monetary profit.
My archive is expanding in both directions - I update it with current sermons, and add older hand-written sermons as my volunteers transcribe them. The older sermons are full-text and are incorporated with the others.
If you download this file please drop me an email me at dholwick@gmail.com. (Let me know where you are from and the type of church you have. This is for my own interest - I don't send you junk mail or give your address to anyone else.)
I use an old DOS outline program to compose my sermons. I find that outlining is much more efficient than word-for-word composition and allows my thoughts to flow smoothly. David Cambridge in England has developed a free outline program that works with Microsoft Word. You can download it at www.sermonoutliner.net (if you install it and don't like it, remove it by opening Windows Explorer, find the Office directory - probably in Program Files - go to the Startup directory, and remove the outliner file.)
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If you like my Win98 sermon archive you will probably like my Illustration Archive for Windows 95/98 that is based on the help file system. It is "stand-alone" and free, like everything else I offer. Many of the illustrations scattered through my sermons are archived here and can be found with indexes or powerful searches. You can go to the download page
here. Much better than the illustration archive above is the Kerux Database with tens of thousands of illustrations and sermons. A generic version called SID can be used by anybody. It is freeware that can be downloaded here. |
| What to make your own sermon archive? I give advice and program locations here. It is easier than you think and you will be able to share with others, and you will refer to it yourself quite often. |
Main Sermon series contained in program: Old Testament series Church Issues Ten Commandments Communion sermons Old Testament Characters Baptism sermons Life of King David Evangelism Book of Genesis Church and Fellowship Book of Exodus Tithing Book of Leviticus Missions Book of Deuteronomy Book of Joshua Topical series Book of Judges Attributes of God 1 & 2 Samuel Spiritual Issues Kings & Chronicles Predestination Nehemiah Book of Job Theodicy Book of Psalms What Is Ours in Christ Book of Proverbs Studies in the Holy Spirit Book of Ecclesiastes Life, Death and Heaven Book of Isaiah Second Coming & Prophecy Book of Jeremiah Emotional Issues Book of Ezekiel Character Book of Daniel Politics Minor Prophets Social Issues Apologetics New Testament series Questions People Ask Intro studies Twelve-Step Christianity Characters in John 50-Day Adventure: Cut the Clutter Personalities of the Passion 50-Day Adventure: Seeing the Unseen Christ Gospel of Matthew Purpose-Driven Life Gospel of Mark Gospel of Luke Family themes Gospel of John Honor God Book of Acts Values Book of Romans Parents, Kids, Grandparents Book of 1 Corinthians Husbands & Wives Book of 2 Corinthians Communication Book of Galatians Money Book of Ephesians Problems Book of Philippians Book of Colossians Holiday sermons 1 & 2 Thessalonians New Years Pastoral Epistles Martin Luther King Day Book of Hebrews Valentine's Day Book of James St. Patrick's Day Book of 1 Peter Palm Sunday Book of 2 Peter Easter Sermons Book of Revelation Mothers' Day Fathers' Day Jesus Christ and his teachings Fourth of July Person of Jesus Labor Day Essential Teachings of Jesus Christopher Columbus Day A Fresh Look at Jesus Halloween The Beatitudes Thanksgiving Sermon on the Mount Advent Sermons Lord's Prayer Christmas Sermons Parables of Jesus Matthew 10 Baptist Distinctives (Other series and studies are also included)