Sermons on Being Renewed:

The Thessalonians 1 Of 13 (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

The record of the Thessalonian church being established can be found in Acts 17:1-9.

This church was established on Paul’s second missionary journey. It was when Paul and Silas had just left Philippi and passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia to arrive at Thessalonica. Many of the people who heard Paul preach came to believe in the gospel that he preached. The unbelieving Jews ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Good At Church Bad At Christ

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023

You have mastered being with Jesus BUT you gotta master your Walk with Judas

The preaching of Jesus is the key to all power, salvation, healing, deliverance, holiness etc. The preaching of the cross is the only avenue in which mankind can find forgiveness, security and spiritual well-being. It is not necessarily an easy road. It is filled with persecution, betrayal, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Other

Standing For The Truth In A Woke And Cancelled Culture

Contributed by James M. Duncan on Jun 7, 2023

Think about the foundations around us today that are being destroyed by a Woke and Cancelled Culture.

Standing For The Truth In A Woke and Cancelled Culture Psalm 11:1-3 This is a very important interesting psalm. Let’s walk through these three verses together. V-1 What David Should Do – have courage to stay and stand. V-2 What The Enemy Does – the wicked are attacking the righteous. V-3 What Can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-3

David Brings The Ark Of The Covenant Into Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 24, 2023

In 2nd Samuel 6 we see the Ark of the Covenant being brought to Jerusalem

David has gone from watching over the few sheep of his father, to be anointed as king of Israel. He was anointed, but then he waited. He waited many years, being persecuted by the ruling forces. He was on the run. He was hiding in caves. He fought battles. He dealt with foreign kings. He refused ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Deal With People Who Don’t Like You

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Today we are going to talk about David being pursued by his enemy Saul

How to Deal with People Who Don’t Like You “Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets. But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Biblical Perspective Of The Ministry Of Angels Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 8, 2025

Angels are spiritual beings created by God to serve as messengers, protectors, and agents of His will.

Angels are spiritual beings created by God to serve as messengers, protectors, and agents of His will. The Bible provides a wealth of information about angels, their origin, purpose, and ministry. Definition and Origin The word "angel" comes from the Greek word "angelos," ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:10, Revelation 5:11

Sermon On A Sense Of Belonging

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 10, 2025

A sense of belonging is the feeling of being accepted, included, and connected to another person, a group or a community.

Brené Brown, a female American academic once remarked: "True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8, 1 Peter 4:10, Philippians 2:1-4, Ephesians 4:16

The Joy Of Generosity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

This sermon explores the joy and benefits that come from being generous within the Kingdom of God.

Today, I want to share a message that I believe the Lord has placed on my heart. It's about the benefits of giving in the Kingdom of God. We all could use a financial miracle, and this message will show us how giving can lead to that. Our church has been experiencing great things, such as changed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7

Topics: Generosity, Kingdom Of God

The Journey PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of always being spiritually prepared and vigilant for the unexpected return of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, beloved members of our church family. Today, we are going to explore a message from the Gospel of Luke that encourages us to always be ready, prepared, and on our toes for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Luke 12:40, it is written, "You also must be ready, because the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40

Topics: Preparation, Jesus' Arrival

The Beginning Of…a Calling Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010

God enables his people to impact the world through the changes his grace works into us.

Scripture Introduction The word “dominion” connotes bad feelings for many. We are sensitive to the dominion of the tyrant oppressing for self-centered gain, or the husband cowering wife and children for his own pleasure, or the dominion of a religious fanatic who enjoys feeling god-like, or even ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Returned Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014

Renewal, Restoration, Retrieval – the attitude is so important. It’s done in love- not reluctance. It’s done with mercy – not judgment. It’s goal is restoration – not conviction. It’s done with risk – not with guarded defensiveness.

Covenant Connections: A Covenant of Love ~ Love Returned Scripture Text: Hosea 3.1-5 INTRODUCTION I think it’s important to study and investigate and probe the deep-questions of life; …but I-also-know that a person can get lost-in-the-questions! It’s-kinda-like pulling out ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Be A Piece Of The Rock

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015

Proper 16 (A). We are fashioned by Christ, who is the rock and cornerstone. Therefore we look to Him instead of to our effort, to be the living stones of His church.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Be a Piece of the Rock” “What!? Have you got rocks in your head?” You have heard that expression before. The implication is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting On God's Strength

Contributed by Claude White on Aug 15, 2023

In our faith journey, we often face weariness, doubt, and discouragement. We may feel as if our strength is failing, and the challenges before us seem insurmountable. But amid these struggles, Isaiah reminds us that God is always near, ready to renew our strength and empower us to overcome.

Waiting on God's Strength ? Isaiah 40:27–31 (ESV) ? 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God"? 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Recharge Your Emotional Batteries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit renews emotionally us when we are using our primary spiritual gifts. Paul wrote, "We have different gifts, accoding to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him

1. The Holy Spirit renews emotionally us when we are using our primary spiritual gifts. Paul wrote, "We have different gifts, accoding to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Growth Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002

God loves you enough to accept you just as you are, but He loves you too much to leave you that way!

Characteristics of Christianity pt 4: A Growth I am warning you ahead of time, dear friends, so that you can watch out and not be carried away by the errors of these wicked people. I don’t want you to lose your own secure footing. 18 But grow (literally, keep on growing) in the special favor and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist