Sermons on Fresh Oil:

Embracing Life's Fresh Start SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

God has gifted us with a fresh start through Jesus Christ. We are encouraged to (1) let go of our past, and (2) live with a renewed sense of purpose.

Today, we will explore the incredible truth that God has given us a new life through Jesus Christ. This new life calls us to leave behind our past and embrace a renewed purpose. Let us dive into 2 Corinthians 5:17, which states, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: New Beginnings, Purposeful Living

A Clean Slate

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016

A msg for kids to help them start the new year fresh. To help them understand forgiveness.

A Clean Slate SCRIPTURE: "Although you wash yourself with soda and use an abundance of soap, the stain of your guilt is still before me," Jeremiah 2:22 Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Psalm 51:7 This morning I have brought a whiteboard with me. I suppose that some day the whiteboard ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Continuously Speak Through Dreams?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 7, 2017

A look at the reliability of Dreams versus the written Word of God

I have personally had dreams that were quite profound and insightful on a supernatural level. I have also had some pretty crazy dreams where I was watching from the sidelines as an observer to see where it was going. All that was missing was a bag of popcorn! I am a strong believer that God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Written Word Of God Versus Fresh Revelation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 16, 2019

There are those who believe that the 66 books of the Bible are not enough, so they continuously look for fresh revelation through private prophetic words, dreams, or visions for a more meaningful personal experiential relationship with God.

I consistently hear from those who want to justify that experiential special/fresh revelation supersedes what is written in the Bible because the “books” of the New Testament were not compiled until after 324 AD. Therefore, because the Disciples in the first century had to rely on hearing the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Or New Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This issue here is over which coming we are to give the most emphasis to as the fulfillment of the Old Testament. The orthodox view puts the focus on the first coming, and it exalts Jesus in His present status.

The city building inspector of Paso Robles, Calif. declared the old furnace in a Mennonite church to be faulty. It had served them well for many years, but the church officials installed a new furnace. Shortly after it was in stalled the church burned to the ground. A faulty furnace was listed as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:41

I Need God To Breathe On Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The limitless power of God to breathe new life into seemingly lifeless situations.

Good morning, family of faith! This morning we're diving headfirst into a passage from Ezekiel 37. Here, we see God's power to breathe new life into what seems lifeless and beyond repair. Timothy Keller once said, "It is not the strength of your faith but the object of your faith that actually ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Topics: Humanity, Fresh Breath

New Beginnings PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of faith in Christ, emphasizing our new identity, deepening relationship with God, and belonging within a community of believers.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I stand before you today, not as a stranger, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith. We walk this path together, united in our shared love for our Savior and our desire to grow closer to Him each day. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: New Year, Fresh

Hanakkuah

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 20, 2011

This week, Hanukkah will be celebrated by Jews all over the world this week. (AKA Feast of lights, Feast of Dedication) Although it is a special 8 days, the feast is not among those listed among the Lord’s Appointed Times in Lev. 23.

A This week, Hanukkah will be celebrated by Jews all over the world this week. (AKA Feast of lights, Feast of Dedication) 1 Although it is a special 8 days, the feast is not among those listed among the Lord’s Appointed Times in Lev. 23. a Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 5) Thou Prepares A Table Before Me. Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019

Celebration of getting through the valley of death.

XV. THOU PREPAREST A TABLE BEFORE ME IN THE PRESENCE OF MINE ENEMIES A. Usually when a soldier is in the presence of his enemies, if he eats at all it is a quick bite and then back to the battle. (Robert McKenzie) 1. M.R.E. = carry them with you ready to eat while on the run. 2. Usually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 6:11, Revelation 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fresh Ember Among The Dying Ashes

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 3, 2022

A sermon for Ash Wednesday, Year C

March 2, 2022 Ash Wednesday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 The Fresh Ember among the Dying Ashes Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Well, here we are again! Today we enter into a new season of Lent. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Encountering Jesus - Moving Naturally In The Anointing And Fire Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 6, 2023

God wants to give us a fresh anointing of Fire and impartation of His heart

I have some questions for you. - Are you discontent with your spiritual life? - Does just going to church not satisfy the yearning deep in your heart? - Do you feel that nothing seems to satisfy you anymore? - Are you desperate for more of Jesus? - Do you desire intimacy with Him but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2-3, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Hebrews 13:8, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Deuteronomy 4:24, Proverbs 3:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Encounters #3: Jesus The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 18, 2007

John the Baptist said that Jesus would "baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Luke 3:16). We need a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and fire on the church today!

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS #3 – JESUS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXT: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8). • For the past couple of weeks, we have been considering the Foursquare Gospel: The red cross - symbol of Jesus the Saviour The blue cup - symbol ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

More Than Enough 4 - Jars Of Oil Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

More Than Enough Sermon Series for Stewardship - Week 4.

2 Kings 4:1-7 NIV The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, "Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves." 2 Elisha replied to her, "How can I help you? Tell me, what do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joyride - Pt. 4 - Check Your Oil!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 4 – Check Your Oil I. Introduction Hold on. Close your eyes. Clinch your teeth and perhaps your cheeks. The roller coaster called life can spin you and turn you inside out. Jesus boards this ride of life and makes us one of the greatest promises next to salvation! We read that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suppose You Show Up At The Banquet With No Oil?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2023

The experience of God is transcendent, in a sense more real than anything we’ve felt or smelled or seen. It is an experience of ultimate goodness, awesome beauty, and absolute truth.

Thirty-Second Sunday in Course 2023 Every human being yearns for true happiness. The problem with us as we grow up, however, is that our earliest experiences even before birth start us off in life as materialists. After conception, we are either growing or we are dying, so we are nutrition hogs; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:2-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Catholic