Sermons on Refined As Gold:

Of Nail Biting, Hair Pulling, And Chin Touching

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

This sermon deals with the problems of stress and provides a TRANQUILIZER for dealing with it.

Nail biting, hair pulling, chin touching. . . . The other night Rebecca and I watched the television show Everybody Loves Raymond. In that episode, Raymond’s brother Robert was discovered to have an irritating habit. Before Robert put food into his mouth, he touched it to his chin. His in-laws ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Soldier In The House?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

* Since the death of Jesus Christ approx. 2000 years ago 43,000,000 Christians have become martyrs,

Is There A Soldier in The House? 2 Tim. 2:3 One of the most sobering scenes I have ever seen is a picture of Arlington cemetery of the rows and rows of crosses of the many that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom we enjoy. I am reminded of those also in the army of Christ who have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Honoring Marriage

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

A message that challenges the church to make a commitment to honorably stand up with courage, and defend traditional marriage as God first ordained.

INTRO What is sixty years worth? The last sixty years have paid tribute to the election of ten U.S. Presidents. Yuri Gagarin, sixty years ago, rocketed into history as the first human to travel beyond the clouds, and to orbit around the earth for nearly two hours. Sixty years is the span of my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Marriage: What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 17, 2012

Marriage is to be a window through which the world can see the nature of Christ’s love for the people of God

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 19, 2012 MARRIAGE: WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? Of Horses and Carriages – Part 3 Isaac Butterworth Ephesians 5:25-33 (NIV) When Jan and I had been dating for some time, and it was clear to us that we were getting serious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“love Gains The Upper Hand” Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

The real Christmas Story is a love Story. This final sermon focuses on how God's love won out.

I. I saw a Christmas cartoon this week which places one the wise men on his camel heading to Bethlehem and the caption depicts some of our concerns in this season."I hope I took the price tag off the frankincense before I wrapped it.” A. The real Christmas story is a love story. 1. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Hope Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 21, 2016

Hope, Trials, Trust, Inheritance

ONE CHURCH - One Hope 1 Peter 1:1-9 (p. 850) July 3, 2016 Introduction: Satan is the god of “immediate gratification” and “the quick fix.” Here’s what I mean by that…“Suppose you’re having a rocky time in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Complacent Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

the church at Laodicea

The Church at Laodicea: A Complacent Church - Revelation 3:14-22 - 2/21/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. As you’re turning, think about getting ready for church this morning. If you are female, you probably thought through your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Soldier

Contributed by Danny Thomas on Sep 5, 2002

A Discription of the attributes of the Christian soldier

The Christian Soldier 2 Timothy 2:1-4 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3You therefore must endure[1] hardship as a good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Concept Of Labor

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

Some general thoughts on why we labor because of sin and the partnership God wants with us now as we labor.

THE CONCEPT OF LABOR SELECTED PASSAGES INTRODUCTION: Here we are at the Labor Day Holiday, the theoretical end of summer and the vacation season. The last opportunity to take a vacation and get away before the school year starts. Well, in honor of Labor Day, and the fact that most of us will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 26, 2005

Daniel Chapter 3 Survey

Daniel Survey Chapter 3 Outline Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Defying the Death Decree We are living in the end times now. The stories from Daniel’s days parallel the events in the book of Revelation. This is why it’s important to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-25

Denomination: Bible Church

The Concept Of Labor

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

Here we are at the Labor Day Holiday, the theoretical end of summer and the vacation season. The last opportunity to take a vacation and get away before the school year starts. Well, in honor of Labor Day, and the fact that most of us will spend the hol

THE CONCEPT OF LABOR SELECTED PASSAGES INTRODUCTION: Here we are at the Labor Day Holiday, the theoretical end of summer and the vacation season. The last opportunity to take a vacation and get away before the school year starts. Well, in honor of Labor Day, and the fact that most of us will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Be Luke Warm

Contributed by John Ong on Aug 19, 2015

How hard is it to make a decision? How hard is it to accept challenges for the sake of pleasing our Lord God? Are there challenges you can’t simply put your 100% into?

How hard is it to make a decision? How hard is it to accept challenges for the sake of pleasing our Lord God? Are there challenges you can’t simply put your 100% into? The Bible speaks about lukewarm Christians in Revelations 3: 15-19 which say; ‘I know your deeds, that you are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Shook Up Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jan 13, 2012

It time for a complacent lukewarm church to be all shook up!

The Eternal Side of Elvis All Shook Up "A well I bless my soul What's wrong with me? I'm itching like a man on a fuzzy tree My friends say I'm actin wild as a bug I'm in love I'm all shook up Mm mm oh, oh, yeah, yeah!" I. Backdrop: This was Presley's second-biggest hit in the US (after "Don't ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Letter To The Church In Laodicea Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Laodicea is a lukewarm church that needs to repent, to avoid Jesus spitting her out. Any lukewarm Christian will be rejected by Christ. Repent now.

Who is addressing the church? “… the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.” (vs. 14) Their Deeds/works: “… you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!” (vs. 15) Their Offenses: 1. “So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold— … (vs. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Luke 12:21, Malachi 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Strength In Tough Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

An uplifting sermon offering hope and encouragement when seeking God's help during challenging periods.

One day, a man took his young son to the top of a high hill. He pointed in every direction - north, south, east, and west - and said, "Son, God's love is as big as all of this." The little boy looked at his dad and exclaimed, "Just think, Dad, we are right in the middle of it all. Oh yeah, God is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Topics: Endurance, Faith