Sermons on Being Renewed:

Introduction To Psalms

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

To lift us up from times like these and to give us a renewed perspective, God gave us poetry, especially the Psalms, that reflects on His kindness, His steadfast love.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: So many times after the holiday’s, a little thing called discouragement sets in. It’s the gray slush of winter. Like a dreaded disease, it gnaws away at our insides. We are all subject to the currents of discouragement that can sweep us into a danger zone. Even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

The Emmaus Road Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 4 of the series, Roads of Passion. The Emmaus Road: a road that reveals Jesus’ companionship, conversation, challenge to believe, and renewal of hope to all those who follow Him.

THE EMMAUS ROAD Luke 24:13-35 Read at beginning of service: Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk Boldly, Live Intentionally & Begin Again

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Jul 2, 2025

Each new month offers a sacred opportunity to reset, rectify, and realign. In a world defined by days, weeks, months, years and seasons—God has embedded into creation the rhythm of renewal.

Introduction: Each new month offers a sacred opportunity to reset, rectify, and realign. In a world defined by days, weeks, months, years and seasons—God has embedded into creation the rhythm of renewal. The first day of a new month is not just a turn of the calendar page; but it is a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

A Triangle Isn't A Square Just Because It Says It Is

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 19, 2024

A Sqaure is a Sqaure because it meets the criteria for being a Square

July 20, 2024 Matthew 7:21-23 - "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 15:4-5, Galatians 5:22-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Holy Spirit Fire Or Hell Fire

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 5, 2016

Pentecost Sunday - Contrasting the Fires of Hell and the Fire of the Holy Spirit. The Fires of Hell point to a Failure, An agony of Remembrance and are Eternal. The Fire of the Holy Spirit brings a Fullness, Renewal and are Everlasting!

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21; Genesis 11:1-9 and Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Holy Spirit Fire or Hell Fire Proposition: One of the greatest images of Pentecost is the image of Fire. Today we can choose between the Fire of Hell or the Fire of Heaven. 1. The Fire of Hell points to a Failure while the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ascension - Jesus' Goodbye Promises

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 12, 2015

Jesus Ascension shares with us Jesus' Goodbye Promises. 1. The Promise that all things are in God's Hands and under His control. 2. The Promise of a better life through the Holy Spirit. 3. The Promise of being a Global Witness for Jesus.

Scripture: Acts 1:1-10 New International Version (NIV) 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Rebuilding Faith - Believing God’s Faithfulness - #3 Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012

The "Rebuilding Faith" series focuses on seven steps to experiencing a renewal of faith. Using the REBUILD acrostic, each steps prepares the audience for taking one more step in their journey of faith.

Session Three: Believing God’s Faithfulness Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 4 A Word to Session Leaders This third session is all about the faithfulness of God. At the same time, I want to take an opportunity to speak from one teacher/pastor to another as I express my gratitude for your own ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 17, 2009

I believe at our various levels of Spirituality that we all long for the renewal of God’s divine presence. Yet we are having difficulty because of our doubts and fears.

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson RevWLawson@aol.com Will be delivered at Antioch Institutional Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK Sunday, April 19, 2009 TITLE: WHERE IS GOD? SCRIPTURE: PSALMS 42:3 ++++As the Church has entered into this period of Transition, I have heard some ask WHERE IS GOD IN ALL OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:3

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating God's Goodness (Exodus 34:1-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 24, 2023

God graciously renews his covenant with Israel, because of his goodness, and kindness, and grace. We celebrate God's goodness, but we do that from a position of obedience.

Last Sunday, for the second straight week, we left off right in the middle of our story. Ever since the golden calf, God and Moses have been working out what kind of future there can be, for God and Israel. Moses has been trying to persuade God that Israel is still his people. Moses still wants ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-27

Killing Sin Before It Kills You Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 15 Killing Sin Before It Kills You Colossians 3:1-11 David Taylor August 16, 2015 Be Confident That God is Changing you (vs. 9-10)

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 15 Killing Sin Before It Kills You Colossians 3:1-11 Under normal circumstances, life will fight for its survival, it is called the will to survive. You can find great examples that are inspiring. One is Aaron Ralston, who survived a canyoneering ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Best Thanksgiving Starts With This! - Do It Now! Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 20, 2021

It is your God-given responsibility as a man, especially if you have children, to teach these things to your family. Fathers must have a renewed sense of purpose when these times approach.

Thanksgiving is an American Christian God given holiday and it is quickly approaching. This is the first of three parts on how men, in their roles as husbands and fathers should promote and celebrate Thanksgiving. Why Celebrate Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is an American Christian Holiday. God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Admit You Are A Sinner Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011

While sin is an act, much like to drink or to drug; sinning is a state of being, just like being an alcoholic or being a drug addict. Therefore, if one wants to be rehabilitated from the state of being a sinner, then one needs a 12 step program to support

Sunday, July 6, 2008 “Admit you are a Sinner” Text: I John 1: 8 – 10 We embark on our Summer Sizzler series with an ambitious theme: “12 steps in nine weeks: breaking your addiction to sin.” Many of us will quickly recognize the 12 step program idea that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Putting On The New Person

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 6, 2014

The 1) Position (Colossians 3:9–10a), 2) Progress (Colossians 3:10b), 3) Partnership (Colossians 3:11), 4) Performance (Colossians 3:12–13), and 5) Perfection of the New Person. (Colossians 3:14).

If you received a new pair of paints, dress or another part of clothing for Christmas, you most likely have tried it on by now. You may be wearing it today. We tend to get excited about new clothing for we wonder how it will look on us, how it will wear and just the general excitement of something ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-14

Denomination: Other

The Ones That Didn't Get Away

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007

This sermon focues on the importance of being fishers of men.

Introduction: Some time after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Peter, Thomas, Nathaniel, James & John, and two other disciples were all together. We aren’t told exactly when this particular encounter took place but we do know that it was after Jesus had appeared to his Disciples in the Upper ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Stay On Target SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 18, 2023

Don't allow yourself to get distracted. Focus on the target.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am filled with joy and gratitude as I stand before you today, ready to share a message that has been laid upon my heart. A message that I believe is timely and relevant for each one of us, regardless of where we find ourselves on our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Topics: Stay On Target