Sermons on Heavenly Refreshment:

Pressing Toward The Mark PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

Encourages Christians to persevere in their faith journey, emphasizing the importance of endurance and steadfastness in pursuing the heavenly prize in Christ Jesus.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the common ground of our shared faith, united by the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are gathered here not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the ongoing story of God's grace and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Topics: Keep Pressing

Sonship With Daddy God Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jun 19, 2020

When God becomes our Heavenly Father, we obtain sonship. Sons of God . . . now that’s quite an honor! To be a son of God is to become a child of God by being born again by the Spirit of God into the family of God. As a result, God becomes your Heavenly Father.

SONSHIP WITH DADDY GOD “But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name.” John 1:12 WHEN GOD BECOMES OUR HEAVENLY FATHER- When God becomes our Heavenly Father, we obtain sonship. Sons of God . . . now that’s quite an honor! To ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Prayer Closet

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 10, 2019

After 2 tornadoes hit a house in Alabama, only the prayer closet was left! Time in the Prayer Closet changes us, refreshes us, brings us peace, and washes our souls. It alters the future, the present and brings a great reward.

THE POWER OF THE PRAYER CLOSET Mt. 6:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some things really changed between the former generations and the kids of the last generation. 2. At a grandma was keeping/ babysitting her grandson Dirk. Dirk followed her into the bedroom as she puts up things away in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Word To The Wise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The truth is just as true when spoken by a sinner as by a saint. Never dismiss a truth because of its source. A tin cup carries water as well as a gold one, and you can be refreshed out of either vessel.

The legend is told of a flock of crows who had an awful battle with a farmer over a corn field. It came to the point when every time they returned he shot at them. They assembled on the edge of the woods and took council. One young an vigorous crow trust out his chest and said, "As far as I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-4

Encouragement For God's Weary Soldiers

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 2, 2023

We need to adjust our entire mindset on this battlefield. We need to focus on Jesus Christ our glorious, victorious, perfect savior full of perfect love and grace and truth, and find refreshment for our souls.

Soldiers gather on the outskirts of a city. There are about two hundred of them gathered there, though other groups of faithful fighters are gathered in other places, some out in the woods encamped around fires, others in facilities deep within the cities. These soldiers are beat up, bruised, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 123:1, Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pursuing The Mark

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013

Paul the persecutor was turned into Paul the pursuer. The Christian life is not static, but vigorously active.

PURSUING THE MARK. Philippians 3:4-14. The starter’s line for this passage is the Apostle Paul’s polemic against false teachers, whose confidence lies in the flesh (Philippians 3:2-4). “The flesh” here represents self-help religion, which stands contrary to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Anointing Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2025

The anointing of the Holy Spirit is essential for every believer who desires to walk in power and fulfill God’s purpose.

THE ANOINTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:18-19, 1 John 2:20, 1 John 2:27, Zechariah 4:6 INTRODUCTION: The anointing of the Holy Spirit is the supernatural empowerment given to believers to accomplish God's work on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:18-19, 1 John 2:20, 1 John 2:27, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace Is Working For Me

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

The grace of God is more than just a concept—it is a divine force actively working in the lives of believers. It saves, empowers, provides, and sustains us.

GRACE IS WORKING FOR ME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:9 – “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” Supporting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:17, Titus 2:11-12, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Hebrews 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

June: Month Of Divine Visitation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

The sixth month is a prophetic symbol of divine visitation. When God visits, He shifts seasons, speaks destiny-shaping words, and releases power for new beginnings.

JUNE: MONTH OF DIVINE VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:26 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:1-14, Exodus 3:2-10, Acts 10:1-6, Psalm 106:4-5 INTRODUCTION: The sixth month in the calendar holds a prophetic significance in the story of Mary’s divine encounter. The angel Gabriel was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26, Genesis 18:1-14, Exodus 3:2-10, Acts 10:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ephesians Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 8, 2022

This is a detailed study verse by verse of Ephesians Chapter 2. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

Ephesians Chapter 2 Eph.2:1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; (KJV) 2:1 And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, (Amplified Version) A. “And you hath he quickened”.—And you also. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way: Beginning Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 2, 2004

When you put your faith in Jesus Christ, you switch from the death and suffering side of the cross to the HEAVENLY.SIDE, the life side of the cross.

The Way: Beginning John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Divine Providence Part 3 - God’s Plan Now And Our Problem With It Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 8, 2018

What are God's requirements in the post-garden period, and man's problem with it.

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 3 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3, Matthew 7:24, Micah 6:8, James 4:17, Romans 7:7-11, Hebrews 1:1-2, John 1:1, John 1:1-14, Philippians 3:8-11, Romans 7:7-25, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, John 16:13-15, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 13:50, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Revelation 21:8, Matthew 7:21, 2 Corinthians 5:1-4, 1 Peter 2:5, Romans 3:23, 1 Corinthians 15:35, Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Revelation 20:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reset Button For The Physical & Mental Life Series

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 8, 2020

As mankind, we are made of the physical, mental and spiritual. In each of these the LORD has given us reset button. God has placed a reset button in this life for us that is meant to revive us, refresh us, transform us, and change our behavior.

Scripture Reference: Exodus 20:8-11 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on March 1, 2020 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (Before we begin, look to your neighbor and tell them, “Take a day off.”) Introduction: I grew up in the age when video games were just starting to be made for the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Wisdom From Above For Living Here Below" Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Jan 14, 2002

This sermon comes from Proverbs 2:1-9 and focuses on the hope we can find from heavenly wisdom.

“Wisdom From Above For Living Here Below” Proverbs 2:1-9 January 13, 2002 Introduction With as crazy as our world is around us, we need every advantage that we can possibly get to help us in life. When times are tough as they are now…our country at war, many people laid off from their jobs, an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Better Fathers

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Jun 12, 2003

We need to build better fathers who understand how extraordinary their heavenly Father is and make him extraodinary to their children.

Building Better Fathers June 15th - Father’s Day Dads, do you we need to be rebuilt? Remember the TV show “the Six Million Dollar Man?” The hero, Steve Austin, was all mangled up in an accident and some super-scientists built him into a better man using bionic technology for six million dollars ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Lutheran