Sermons on Refer:

The Demas Syndrome Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 18, 2001

This sermon identifies the symptoms of The Demas Syndrome, which is the disease of falling in love with the world.

THE DEMAS SYNDROME by Steven L. Dow 1 John 2:15-17 INTRODUCTION: John begins this passage with a clear command: “Do not love the world or anything in the world.” Why can’t we love the world? The Bible tells us in John 3:16 that God loved the world, so why can’t we? In order to answer that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Finding God In Narnia: In A Land Far-Far Away Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 3, 2005

#2 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

This sermon uses a “tour guide” to take your listeners through the Land of Narnia. My wife, Sandy, dressed as a typical tour guide with a winter coat & hat. I began the teaching with a review of the 3 major points shared in our first week’s teachings…only to be ‘interrupted’ by the Narnia tour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Urgency Of His Mission And Ours Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 3, 2007

This is the final sermon in a series based on Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 which equates the mission of the Church with that of Jesus as He states it in Luke 4:18-19. The mission calls of immediate obedience without delay.

The Urgency of His Mission and Ours --Luke 4:14-21 and II Corinthians 6:1-2 As we have discovered, our Lord clearly defines His mission in Luke 4:18-19. Four points stand out. Just as Jesus did, we His Church must: 1. Bring good news to the poor 2. Proclaim release to the captives and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Out Of Egypt, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Jan 8, 2007

Sermon from Matthew 2 dealing with the four prophecies Matthew cites as being fulfilled in that chapter and through seeing God’s hand at work then, we can know He is at work in our lives today.

Sermon-1/7/07-Out of Egypt-Matt. 2:13-23 Read Matt. 2:13-23 OT over 330 prophecies concerning the coming Messiah. Chapter 2 matt. Focuses on 4, each is very specific and unique, so much so that the chances of one person fulfilling all 4 simply by chance are astronomical. They could have only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: *other

Hell - Just Suppose It's Real

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians do not believe there is a literal place called hell! Worse yet is the fact that 71% of the students studying to be ministers

HELL: Just Suppose It is Real TEXT: Mark 9:43-48 INTRODUCTION: Recent surveys conducted among church-going folks concluded that only a small minority actually believe in a literal hell. The survey concluded that 35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Baptised In Fire

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Nov 6, 2006

Fire fills us with fear and yet Jesus came to baptised us also in fire. There must be then something about God’s fire that we need to find.

Baptized in fire Matthew 3:11 There is a new term under theologians – historical criticism. According to this theory it means that we can not take the Bible just as it is but we have to be very critical about the Bible. The Bible, according to them, is just a lot of books decided by mere men to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

9 Roles Of A Biblical Marriage

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Dec 12, 2007

9 Roles of the husband and wife in a Biblical Marriage

Preparation Outline Specific Purpose Statement: To inform my audience about the roles of a biblical marriage for couples, wives, and husbands. Central Idea: That marriage has specific roles for wives and husbands commanded from the one true God. He gives us these roles in His instruction manual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Being Hungry For God

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 26, 2007

Fasting develops our hunger for more of God

Being Hungry for God Matthew 6:16-18 August 26, 2007 Morning Service It was January 1991 and I was taking one of the most challenging classes I took during college would have to be Studies in Contemporary Ministries. The class was not difficult because of papers or anything work related. It was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lamb Standing Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 27, 2007

As Easter approaches, we want to have a better understanding and a deeper revelation of what God did for us at the cross.

Introduction Continue- journey to the cross/resurrection of Jesus Christ. As Easter approaches- understand what God did for us Heb 2:17 Therefore, it was necessary for him to be made in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Heathen Rage--So What?

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 17, 2008

Whole Psalm. Shows us the nature of sin, and the terrible results of it if it could rule. This Psalm gives us hope in the fact that Jesus will reign over all his enemies.

THE HEATHEN RAGE--SO WHAT? Text: Psalm 2:1-12 Intro: Whole Psalm. Shows us the nature of sin, and the terrible results of it if it could rule. Probably David wrote this Psalm after he had taken Jerusalem from the Jebusites, and made it the head of the kingdom; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting On The Left Side Of A Right-Handed God

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008

A unique approach to the blessing and jugdment of God. Everything God is is on his right - there is NOTHING left to be at his left.

Originally I thought of titling my message “God is Ambidextrous”. I have often characterized the right and left hands of God as the glory and judgment of God, respectively. We’re always hearing in church about the power and the glory – but I wanted to remind everyone today that God has a left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 1:Sermon on the Mount Series - The Beatitudes

The Great Commission Part 1 – Sermon on the Mount - Beatitudes Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus was called, baptized, filled with and the Holy Spirit † Chose 12 Apostles from among the Disciples † Jesus cleanses the Temple at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

Two Sides To The Same Coin Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 9, 2008

Justice or righteousness? Churches tend to pick one or the other. Which one did Jesus pick?

To kick off our time together, I want to look at two words and talk about what comes to mind when you hear them. So, grab 4 or five people around you and gather into small groups and let’s start with the first word. When you hear the word “righteousness” what do you think about? What does the word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cream Rises To The To Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 14, 2008

For most of us, the idea that the Messiah will judge each of us and the idea that God does not change -- and therefore we must adapt to Him and not He to us -- motivates us to surface as His followers. We recognize the wisdom of aligning ourselves to Him

The Cream Rises to the Top (Malachi 3:1-7) 1. Sometimes people say, "It doesn’t matter what we believe, as long as we all believe there is one God?" 2. We were shocked to hear about the polygamous sect in Texas this past week. 3. According to the Associated Press, "Authorities searching the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming A Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Christians don’t automatically become disciples. They must stedfastly follow the example of the early church, and incorporate the spiritual disciplines into their lives.

1. Illus. of Peggy Lee song, “Is this all there is?” • Went to see circus- “Is this all there is?” • Got married- “Is this all there is?” • Had children- “Is this all there is?” • Got old, preparing to die, looked back on life and said, “Is this all there is?” 2. I hope some of you are asking that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist