Sermons on Refer:

Music In Worship

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004

This is an examination of the kind of music that God deems acceptable in the worship of the Lord’s Church.

From the earliest days, music has played an important element in the worship of God. In both the Old and New Testaments, one can read of the use of music in worship. During the last 1600-1700 years, there has been much controversy as to the nature of acceptable music in Christian worship. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So Near And Yet So Far Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Nov 13, 2005

Can true Christians sin so as to loose all hope of restoration?

Introduction Hebrews 6:4-6 has given rise to much controversy and the opinion of commentators and of the Christian world is fiercely divided about its meaning. Some hold that the passage is not intended to describe true Christians, but only those who have come close to salvation and then fell back. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of God Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 25, 2011

Natural disasters may be natural, but they are also acts of God, and if they don't remind us of his power and alert us to his coming judgment they should.

The scroll with seven seals that Jesus was handed in chapter 5 is now open. The first four seals loosed the four horsemen of the apocalypse: war, violence, famine, and death. The fifth seal let the prayers of the saints loose upon the world. Who would have thought that the prayers of the saints ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rev. #51~15:+16:1-7-Pt 1 The Bowls Of Gods Wrath Poured Out Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 15, 2010

The total rebellion and independence of the earth dwellers to their Creator. Because of the callousness and hardening built up in the hearts of these earth dwellers, these judgments will result in anger and blasphemy from the heart and mouths of men ra

Rev. #51~15:+16:1-7-pt 1 THE BOWLS OF GODS WRATH POURED OUT Today we’ll read verses 5-8 in chapter 15 in order to get our thought line back on track and then we’ll move on to chapter 16: where we left off at last time. The Bible, contains the story of man losing his lordship over the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Significance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by David C. Seabolt on Apr 7, 2012

This sermon gives three things taht are significant about the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It shows that in order to live, you must first die, death is not the end and what happens after death matters.

Significance of the Resurrection Mark 16:1-16 Today is the day that we celebrate an event that happened over 2000 years ago. Friday evening started the Israelites Passover. Passover was a reminder to the nation of Israel of their great deliverance from the bondage of Egypt. God worked a miracle in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Or Alive? Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

The life of faith is more than a private transaction of the heart with God. It is a life of active consecration seen in the obedience which holds nothing back from God..and the concern that holds nothing back from human need.

DEAD OR ALIVE? JAMES 2:14 26 Read 14 26 Pray James started out chapter 2 by addressing those who have faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the common characteristic of all Christians...it's what binds us together...its what makes us the body of Christ. But v. 14 begins to raise the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

It’s Not Just What We Say

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

What we say has the power to destroy or to build up. As Christians we should in every case seek to build up those around us.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the famous British preacher of the nineteenth century, was once invited to preach in London in a public auditorium called the Crystal Palace for a special service. The facility seated almost 24,000 people. A day or two prior to the event, Spurgeon went to the Crystal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Majesty And Glory Of Your Name Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 25, 2014

The first message in a short series on Psalm 8, inspired by Clay Crosse's rendition of "The Majesty and Glory of Your Name" and Psalm 8 itself! God's creation is wonderful and beautiful--but how God and man is above it all. Why is God mindful of man?

The Majesty and Glory of Your Name Psalm 8:1 The Majesty and Glory of Your Name Over the next few weeks, we will be studying King David’s Psalm 8. It is one of the Psalms that shows, the title of this short series describes, the “Majesty and Glory” of God. There is a song by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1

Denomination: Bible Church

The Angel And The Little Book Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

The strong angel gives John a "little book"; single message on Revelation 10

I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. He had a little book open in his hand. And he set his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, and cried with a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Hosea Chapter 12 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2013

Hosea compares Israel and Judah to their ancestor Jacob

Hosea 12 [NLT] July 17, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) God is angry at the nation because they have turned away from Him and turned TOWARD idols and idolatrous worship ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Boots Of Peace Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 4, 2014

If we are to keep what we have received from the Lord, we must “stand” and hold on to the critical ground we have received from the Lord.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Ephesians 6:15 THE BOOTS OF PEACE Intro: Remember, this is a prison epistle. • Paul wrote/Rome/house arrest, awaiting trial and execution • beheaded. History/chained/Roman guard 24 hours per day • 6 hour ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Ignoring So Great A Salvation Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 18, 2015

“How shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation” (Hebrews 2:3)

“How shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation” (Hebrews 2:3) “Time past and time present are both together in time future,” wrote T.S. Elliot. His rhythmic words simply and eloquently describe the ordinary flow of history. But the letter to the Hebrews presents a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Bow Down Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 2, 2016

The Word of God is made more sure in our command to Love the Lord our God. This same command is seen in our celebration of the lord's Super.

July 3, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Subject: There is One True God Title: I Bow Down This morning I want to continue with the series we began several weeks ago. The Bible is the Inspired Word of God. Do you believe that? Last week we moved out into the realm of who God is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Devoted To Loving God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 19, 2020

With God’s help, we can be devoted: putting God’s love at the center of our lives.

Devoted to Loving God James 1:16-18 With God’s help, we can be devoted: putting God’s love at the center of our lives. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Today we wrap up our four-week series on the subject of being devoted to God. • How does one foster an attitude of devotion to another ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Well In Everything And Everyplace Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 30, 2021

How was your 2021? and What do you expect in 2022? For some, the year 2021 could have brought news on death, ailments, sickness, failures, hardships, and vulnerability. Look for the best in 2022.

Theme: “Do well in everything and everyplace” Text: 1 Kings 2:1-4, 46 Introduction How was your 2021? and What do you expect in 2022? For some, the year 2021 could have brought news on death, ailments, sickness, failures, hardships, and vulnerability. It could have been days of hopelessness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Methodist