Sermons on Fresh Oil:

The Most Excellent Shepherd Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 2, 2013

Jesus continues to boldly state his equality with God by proclaiming to be the most excellent shepherd of all.

The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me into deep depression. It hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy, for activities sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, For my ideal is with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Return Back To The Vision

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

Returning to the vision God has given us.

Ezra 1:1 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he sent a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying, 2 "Thus says Cyrus king ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fountains Free Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014

Shepherds live(d) a harsh life in the Negev. Water was key to the survival of the flock. Living water was key.

1. Superman Vs. Batman There was an interesting article in Time magazine some time ago. It was about Superman -- and it seems this superhero has fallen on hard times lately. Even though, as a cartoon character he is the icon of DC comics he trails behind Batman in popularity. At DC Comics, Jim Lee, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s In A Difficult Week?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 10, 2017

Have you ever had a difficult week? Have you? I certainly have, Sometimes I’ll get like, “What’s the use!” No one will escape a difficult week in losing a loved one. Grief over-the-top, not seeing your way out. “We’ve all had difficult weeks.” Moreover, m

What’s In A Difficult Week? Luke 22:39-46NKJB Have you ever had a difficult week? Have you? I certainly have, Sometimes I’ll get like, “What’s the use!” No one will escape a difficult week in losing a loved one. Grief over-the-top, not seeing your way out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Beautiful Body Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 22, 2014

How do we remain stable in the midst of instability of life?

“Faith That Works: A Beautiful Body” James 5:13-20 Life is certainly not lived on an even plain. The path is never level for very long. We’re constantly in a state of flux. We fall from the peaks to the pits; we slide from the heights to the depths; we shift from the sunshine ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cave Time

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on May 28, 2006

Nobody likes the cave experience, but when you learn what it can produce it makes it a whole lot easier There really is a blessing in the cave.

CAVE TIME 1 Kings 19:9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? Why do we find Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Feast Of Firstfruits

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 28, 2021

Today's Message looks at the 3rd feast of Israel, the Feast of First Fruits, and while it is the least known feast, it is the greatest of all the feast and the one that holds the most importance.

The Feast of Firstfruits: Leviticus 23:10-14 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwqj_SL8TFU The feast of Firstfruits is probably the least known of the seven feasts of Israel. In fact, there are several additional feasts that are kept that are better known, like Purim, or the feast that ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:10-14, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 1 Corinthians 15:16-19, Job 19:25-26, Psalm 16:9-10, Isaiah 26:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Tribulation Judgments

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THIS IS A MESSAGE ABOUT THE THREE SETS OF TRIBULATION JUDGMENTS. IT IS THE COMPLETION OF A TWO PART MESSAGE.

THE TRIBULATION JUDGMENTS THERE ARE THREE SETS OF JUDGMENTS IN THE TRIBULATION: 1. SEVEN SEAL JUDGMENTS 2. SEVEN TRUMPET JUDGMENTS 3. SEVEN BOWL JUDGMENTS THE SEAL AND TRUMPET JUDGMENTS MAKE UP THE FIRST HALF OF THE PERIOD AND THE SEVEN BOWL JUDGMENTS MAKE UP THE ENTIRE SECOND HALF OR THE GREAT ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Gossip

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 15, 2017

Gossip has always been a problem in the church. we read about it in several places in the old testament and the new. This sermon I address the calamity of Gossip and the cure for Gossip.

The Sin of Gossip [Play video] Introduction:  Whether its formal meetings, dinner table discussions, or late night phone calls; gossip has always been a problem in the church.  I saw a cartoon from leadership magazine shows a line of pews and the same sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Already Have What You Need

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jul 21, 2012

God has placed the resources for our success within our reach.

SCRIPTURE 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 have in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: *other

Blueprint For The Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 20, 2025

More than anything, God wanted to be known, so He would pitch His tent in the very center of the camp of Israel. It was to be a place where God and humans would meet.

March 22, 2025 In between the giving of the law and the worship of the golden calf are the chapters that contain the detailed description of the design and function of the Earthly Tabernacle (Exodus 25-31). Last week, God initiated, and Israel willingly entered into, a permanent covenant ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD

BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTRODUCTI0N: Do you ever have a problem with contentment? Who doesn’t! How do you feel when your kids or your wife complain ... = a reflection on your ability to provide and care for your family The Good Shepherd can be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Water, Life And Divine Forgiveness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2023

Jesus was on earth to forgive our sins and raise us to divine status.

Third Sunday of Lent 2023 Take a moment as we settle down from a very long Gospel, close your eyes but stay awake. Think of the best person you know who is not a relative. This person, man or woman, is honest, self-controlled, just to a fault, and cheering to everyone. The best person you know. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42, Romans 5:1-8, Exodus 17:3-7

Denomination: Catholic

Are You Strong Or Weak ?

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006

Sermons shows us how to correctly evaluate whether a person is a strong or weak Christian

ARE YOU STRONG OR WEAK ? By : Ng Wah Lok Text : 1 Sam 16:6-7, Gal 5:22-26, Judges 16 When Samuel was sent to anoint the new king of Israel, he learned that God’s measure of a person was different than man’s. 1 Samuel 16:6-7 – When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, "Surely the LORD’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

God, I Want To Be A Cowboy (Not A Shepherd)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 7, 2017

This has been a very successful lesson through the years. It requires foot work to gather the material but it well worth it. We search the two different strategies of life styles of a COWBOY vs a SHEPHERD... O, LORD I WANT TO BE A COWBOY. (not a shepherd)

GOD I WANT TO BE A COWBOY ---I AM SO SORRY, BUT I MUST TO BE A COWBOY... LOOK AT TWO STRATEGIES OF DAILY LIVING... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. O, GOD, I WANT TO BE A COWBOY... I start out singing, HOME, HOME ON THE RANGE STRATEGY: game plan, a careful plan, approach, method to achieve goals to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-27, Matthew 5:28-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God