Sermons on Fresh Start:

The Buts Of Good Friday

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 30, 2024

The entire Easter Story hinged on the word but, and it started with Good Friday

Choices were made. That is the reality of life; choices are made. Good choices, bad choices and indifferent choices, but life is determined by the choices we make. And often, we don’t understand the consequences that might come as a result of the choices we make. We are simply living in the moment ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Renewal Through The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

The Holy Spirit renews, refreshes, empowers, and guides believers, restoring spiritual passion and strength for a life of daily revival in Christ.

RENEWAL THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Titus 3:5 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 36:26-27, John 3:5-6, Acts 2:1-4, Romans 8:11, Ephesians 5:18 INTRODUCTION A weary traveller once walked through a dry and dusty desert. His body was weak, his lips were parched, and his spirit ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Trust In God’s Faithfulness - Lamentations 3:22-23 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025

Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us that no matter what we face, God’s love and mercy are constant. We are called to trust Him in every season of life.

Go! And Trust in God’s Faithfulness Introduction Lamentations 3:22-23 (NLT) declares: "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning." These verses remind us that no matter what we face, God’s love and ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Hebrews 13:8, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 103:8, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 8:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:22, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Step From Zero To Hero

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 23, 2001

This is a topical message. The Bible contains many examples of both the “hero to zero” and the “zero to hero” scenarios. The latter always contains a humble person trusting God and continuing on. Here are Eight Reasons why Christians should not quit.

November 25, 2001-- AM THE STEP FROM ZERO TO HERO James 1:12 INTRODUCTION: (1) Stories people who fall from success are instructive. Even more helpful are the accounts of people who overcome or capitalize on setbacks. The Bible contains many examples of both the “hero to zero” and the “zero to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Still Comes For His People Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

Where is God when we’ve messed up? God is there with compassion. That is the word in the passage. God is there with restoration. God is there to strengthen. God is there to answer. These are powerful, amazing words! Let’s not run past them!!

The God Who Still Comes For His People October 19, 2008 Zech 10 Intro: A little over a month ago, I was sitting on the LRT late one night after a football game, feeling a profound sense of sadness. No, it was not because the Eskimos lost, though they had. I’m getting used to that… and I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

So Loved - He Gave Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007

In a fresh look at John 3:16 we look at what it means to be so loved by God. Pt 2 investigates in scripture how Gods love gives to his people.

So Loved Pt 2 - He Gave John 3:16 We began last week working through this most familiar passage in scripture as we point our hearts towards the beginning of Advent. We began talking about this God who So Loved us. Remember this morning that His is Creator love boundless, endless, perfect and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

In The Time Of Trouble

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 19, 2007

In The Secret of his Tabernacle we encounter him. Finding forgiveness, cleansing from sin, guidance in a darken world. Where there is provision for strength to go on.

PowerPointAvailable + New Slide > New Transitions ____________________________________________________________ + T.S. Eliot “THE WASTELAND” > APRIL is the cruelest month, breading Lilacs out of the dead land > Pix > University of Texas August 1, 1966, 15 people killed and wounded 31 others ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:5

Denomination: Baptist

"What Happened"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

Teaching people how to get the joy of the Lord back into their life

A lot of us have been in a church service that has uplifted us through the music and hearing God’s word spoken. That joyous feeling may last for a whole day but when Monday comes around we tend to revert back to our old selves. What Happened, and how can we stop that from happening? As I was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Tell Them Your Testimony

Contributed by Johnathan Solomon on Feb 25, 2022

As we examine Paul speech to the King Agrippa, we discover an outline of four points that all Christians should note when sharing their testimony.

According to the U.S. News, over 80% of New Year's Resolutions have failed by the weekend. The New Year is for many people a New Beginning People make resolutions with the hope that the New Year will bring positive change. The 10 most common New Year Resolutions are: 1. Spend more time ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:4-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves Camping

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022

The best way to get to know God is by spending some alone time with Him. We see this is true for Bible characters who went "camping" and while they were alone, God met with them.

Honestly, I don’t like camping too much. I’m away from the comforts of home, living on simple food, risking my life with wild animals around, etc. I’m not an outdoor-type person. But did you know that God loves camping? Here in Genesis 28, Jacob goes camping while on the way to his Uncle Laban’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 20, 2025

The resurrection is not just an event; it is a divine transaction that carries eternal implications. Through it, Christ defeated death, validated His deity, and secured our victory.

THE RESULTS OF HIS RESURRECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:17-22 Supporting Texts: Romans 6:4-5, Philippians 3:10, John 11:25-26, 1 Peter 1:3, Revelation 1:18 INTRODUCTION: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest event in human history. It marks the turning point ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving Forward From Yesterday's Hurts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

Don’t let the pain of yesterday rob you of the joy of today or the hope of tomorrow.

MOVING FORWARD FROM YESTERDAY'S HURTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Job 42:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 147:3, Joel 2:25 INTRODUCTION: One of the strategies the enemy uses to hinder believers is to keep them trapped in the prison ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformed By Truth: Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

Romans 8:1-2 is a powerful passage that speaks to the heart of the Christian faith—freedom from condemnation and the new life we have in the Spirit. These verses are transformative, providing us with the assurance and hope we need to live victorious lives.

Transformed by Truth: Freedom in Christ Introduction: Romans 8:1-2 is a powerful passage that speaks to the heart of the Christian faith—freedom from condemnation and the new life we have in the Spirit. These verses are transformative, providing us with the assurance and hope we need to live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, John 3:18, Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:1, Romans 8:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning From The Hulk: God’s Power, Patience, And Redemption Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024

The Hulk, a well-known character from Marvel Comics, embodies immense power, struggles with anger, and ultimately seeks redemption. Through this lens, we will uncover profound biblical truths about God’s power, patience, and redemption.

Learning from The Hulk: God’s Power, Patience, and Redemption Introduction Today, we are going to explore an unconventional but insightful topic: what The Hulk can teach us about God. The Hulk, a well-known character from Marvel Comics, embodies immense power, struggles with anger, and ultimately ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Peter 3:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Heart Or A Wicked Heart

Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Apr 28, 2001

Contrasts and compares a new heart given by God to the old sinful heart with Scriptures from Jeremiah, King David, and Paul.

"A New Heart or a Wicked Heart" Jeremiah 17:9 Jeremiah 17:9-"The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?" Being well aware of where you are this morning, you may be wondering what this scripture has to say to you. After all aren’t we all Christians? Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Church Of God