Sermons on god's refreshing: showing 106-120 of 214,405

The Quest For Tranquility Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2014

The tension between our quest for tranquility and the pressures of responsibility and loving others is an inexact science, but we must do our best to seek the balance, which may be different for each one of us.

The Quest for Tranquility (Mark 6:45-55) 1. We had a great time in Virginia — suburban Washington DC — at Hannah’s wedding. 2. We love our new son-in-law and got to live next door to Luke and Sarah at hotel. 3. Family came from Chicago, and friends came from Kokomo. It was odd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul's Postcard To Philemon

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

Philemon is a very short epistle (a postcard). But as short as it is, there are many great lessons we can learn from it.

Introduction Philemon was a member of the church in Colossae (cf. Col 4.9). He seems from our text to be somewhat wealthy; he was a slave-owner; it also seems that the church met in his house if those mentioned in verse 2 are members of his household as most assume. Philemon was a faithful servant ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Promise To True Loving People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 29, 2024

In a world where love and unity seem to be in short supply, it’s refreshing to know that God stands by true loving people and promises to unite them.

In a world where love and unity seem to be in short supply, it’s refreshing to know that God stands by true loving people and promises to unite them. In a world filled with division and strife, it’s easy to lose hope for unity and reconciliation. But as believers, we have a powerful tool at our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Return To The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 16, 2009

God can only renew, refresh and transform your life if you will invest time in understanding and obeying the principles of his Word -- the Bible.

PATTERN: INDUCTIVE – Biblical Narrative Introduction: Today, I want to do something new for me. I will read a long text from the Bible, give a short explanation and then ask a few questions before asking you to make a commitment to God. Text: Now in [October], when the Israelites had settled in ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Soak It In Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2001

When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak in His outpouring of refreshment and even His time of cleansing which is also refreshing.

Soak It In! Thesis: When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak in His outpouring of refreshment and even His time of cleansing which is also refreshing. Illustration: Pour water on the sponge and the duck. Which one soaks up the water? One is open to receive ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1, 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does God's Love Do?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 25, 2017

What does God’s love do? It saves, refreshes, and compels us to want to be obedient to Him!

What does God’s love do? Deuteronomy 7:7-9 Introduction - In a world full of so much division, where do we turn for hope? • World’s answer: Find happiness within yourself • God’s answer: Turn to Him for everything you need - God’s love has so much for us, if we’d only be willing to accept ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh (New) Church

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 17, 2017

With the current generation and its notion to question everything including the existence of God, we need to FRESHEN up our Bible Knowledge for the LORD told us that it would be profitable for teaching and defending

Many nowadays would tell you that CHURCHES are a thing of the past; and that they are OBSOLETE; that they have outlived their purpose. Let us read from Hebrews before we go any further. Hebrews 10:19-25 A REFRESHED CHURCH has a REFRESHED PERSPECTIVE. What do I mean by that? Some of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Romans 1:18-20, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

Lessons From The Cave (1 Samuel 22:1-4)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 1, 2024

David was in the deepest time of his life. He lost his support network and on the run from Saul. He possessed nothing of material worth or value and all seemed lost. He hid in a cave, but it is in the cave where God prepared him for greater things.

In his film, "Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon", Pastor Greg Laurie described the time where Mr. Cash had reached the lowest point of his life and career. He had become addicted to pills, which lead to an erratic and hostile behavior that cost him his first marriage, a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-2, 1 Samuel 22:1-4, Job 14:1, Ecclesiastes 2:17, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Healing & Wholeness: Pray And Trust God Will Listen To Your Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

God is interested in change. He’s interested in changing you. He can heal and restore – He can make the broken whole, the sick well, God can heal today.

Healing & Wholeness Straight to the question, actually I have 3 questions to begin. Do you believe God listens when you pray? Do you believe God’s timing is perfect? Do you believe God is God and He is able to heal today? On this Healing and Wholeness Sunday, I want to remind you of a few ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace That Heals The Great Disconnect Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 15, 2011

What sin has done in disconnecting from God, grace in Christ has healed by reconciling and reconnecting us to God.

Acts 3:17 "And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. 18 But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled. 19 Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, 20 that times of refreshing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-26

Denomination: *other

Bee Renewed Series

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014

Need to be renewed, refreshed, re-energized? God can certainly do that!

Be Renewed OPEN: As strange as this may sound, LIFE has a way of sucking the LIFE out of us. If you have faced any one (or more) of these situations in the past twelve months, it is quite possible (even likely) that you need to be renewed:  Lost a loved one in the past 12 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rewards Of Repentance

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Apr 23, 2003

Repentance is a positive word. As we walk in repentance we can expect three rewards: Refreshing, Restoration and Revival.

THREE REWARDS OF REPENTANCE Matthew 3:1-3 “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near” Beyond salvation probably one of the greatest gifts God has given man is the ability to repent. Without an ability to repent man would be unable to enter in to the Kingdom of God. Repentance always leads to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word Works Wnders

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 30, 2007

Pentecost 7(A) - God’s Word works wonders because God’s Word is always refreshing and always "full-filling".

GOD’S WORD WORKS WONDERS (Outline) July 15, 2007 - PENTECOST 7 - Isaiah 55:10,11 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Each one of us often looks for things to refresh, strengthen, and encourage us. In the midst of the summer temperatures a nice glass of cold water ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11, Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

God Works With Surprising Speed

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2019

Study of the revival that occurred during the reign of Hezekiah, focusing in particular on the suddenness with which God moved the hearts of the people and the conditions that preceded that revival.

“Hezekiah said, ‘You have now consecrated yourselves to the LORD. Come near; bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.’ And the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all who were of a willing heart brought burnt offerings. The number of the burnt offerings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Temple: The Dwelling Place Of The Holy

Contributed by Kristen Lowe on Apr 25, 2021

Can we be caring Christians yet still take time out to deeply care for ourselves?

I had a talk with someone this week who said they don’t know why they are exhausted. I said, “When is the last time you got a massage, or took a day away for yourself, or simply said, “No?” This person looked at me with deep puzzlement. She didn’t understand how a person could be Christian and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20