Sermons on Refined:

The Bright Side To Dark Times Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 6, 2001

This message details how Christians can view the hardships of life positively in the light of the fact that God uses them to help us mature spiritually.

“The Bright Side to Dark Times” James 1:1-18 Introduction: Having lost in a fire virtually everything they owned, the Spafford family made new plans, including a move from Chicago to France. Horatio Spafford planned the trip for his wife and four daughters to be as trouble-free as possible. To ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruthless People

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000

This Sermon is about Christian dealing with the ungodly and cruel behavior of other in their lives

"Ruthless People" (2 Kings 11:1-21) -Reverend A. L. Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church Ruthless people, we all know some. We all know somebody that would go to any end to get what they want. We all know someone, who wouldn’t hesitate to lie, cheat, steal, and/or kill just to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Difference Jesus Makes - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 21, 2002

What Jesus can do in a life that is truly saved.

ROMANS 5:3-5 QUOTE BY EUGENE PETERSON: ‘A Long Obedience in the Same Direction’. ‘It is not difficult to get a person interested in the message of the gospel; it is terrifically difficult to sustain the interest. Millions of people in our culture make decision for Christ, but there is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Clashes Of Power Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2005

The series of clashes with the Pharisees reveal their blindness - blinded to (1) the true identity of Jesus and (2) the needs of man. Learn therefore that the power of life is in Jesus, and the focus of life ought to be the needs of others.

The 5 clashes Jesus had with the Pharisees: Mark 2:7 "Why does this fellow talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone? - Jesus has authority on earth to forgive sins! Mark 2:17 "Why does he eat with tax collectors and ’sinners’?" - Jesus has come to save ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sometime, Part Time Or Full Time Christian

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Mar 2, 2007

Don’t get spit out

Sometime – Part Time – Full Time Christian Revelations 3:14-19 14 Write to Laodicea, to the Angel of the church. God’s Yes, the Faithful and Accurate Witness, the First of God’s creation, says: 15-17 "I know you inside and out, and find little to my liking. You’re not cold, you’re not hot—far ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-19

Denomination: Methodist

Laodicea Series

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006

Are you a thermometer or a thermostat - what does it mean to be at the ambient temperature of our culture? and how can we change? How to connect to God in a way that presevres our life of faith.

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#7 - Laodicea March 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts CANS OF DRINK who wants one? (or I’ve Got a coffee) Oh – before I do that you might like to know.. the cans ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Light

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 18, 2005

The message of Christmas is: 1. God is the sovereign ruler of the world. 2. Evil cannot win. 3. The world is coming to a wonderful conclusion.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, each year displays a twenty-foot blue spruce Christmas tree covered with angels, with a beautiful eighteenth century Neapolitan nativity scene underneath. In many ways it is a very familiar scene. There are shepherds who have been jarred awake by the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Pure Joy Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

We are to find joy and grow in faith in all situations. Perhaps when the trials end will be good enough.

Pure Joy James 1:1-8 At Christmas we sing songs like Joy to the world. We exchange gifts and decorate and most people find joy in the season. As Christians we connect all the celebration to the Birth of Jesus…..But the joy of the season often seems to fade very quickly. There are other times in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

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

Fighting Your Fears

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 10, 2011

We too may doubt our own abilities and potential. But let us never doubt what God can do with us when we trust and obey Him. We can fight and face any fear when we know the Lord is with us.

Opening illustration: A mother asked her 5-year-old son to go to the pantry to get her a can of tomato soup. But he refused and protested, “Its dark in there.” Mom assured Johnny, “it’s okay. Don’t be afraid. Jesus is in there.” So Johnny opened the door slowly and seeing that it was dark, shouted, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Is Wrong! Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

The culture uses logic to disprove God. Christians try to defend God using a worldly vision and experience and lose the discussion.

Something is wrong! 1 Peter 1:3-12 A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that we were going to take a look at a few of the basic troubles with Christianity. We talked about how the culture believes that Christianity and religion in general are exclusive. The religion is the reason for a lack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-10

Denomination: Congregational

# 4 The Judgment Of Israel, The Tribulation- Jer. 30: 1-7 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

#4-{-the judgment of Israel, Jacobs Trouble, Jer. 30:7, “name-Gen.32:28--35:10” and this has to do with the Tribulation period. The Tribulation is “Jacobs trouble”. But it will affect all the earth.

JUDGMENT # 4--THE JUDGMENT OF ISRAEL, THE TRIBULATION- 8-16-08 JER.30:1-7 Today we’ll continue our study of the 7 judgments we find in the Bible. Although this horrible time of the Tribulation is directed toward Israel, it will affect the entire ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Meet The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 29, 2014

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Meet the Holy Spirit John 16:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MeetHolySpirit.html If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, what would you talk about with your loved ones? Chances are, it wouldn't be about trivial things like the weather or 'that look' someone gave you at the store. No, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Letter To Laodicea

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 8, 2014

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Laodicea.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT LAODICEA Revelation 3:14-22 Charles Spurgeon said “No Scripture ever wears out. The epistle to the church of Laodicea is not an old letter which may be put into the waste basket and be forgotten; upon its page still glow the words, "He that hath an ear, let him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Laodicea & The Church Of America: Gold Treasure, White Robes, And Eyes That See

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

There is a church that I’ve heard of, and I’d like to tell you about it. This church is really wealthy. The members are very, very wealthy and affluent.

There is a church that I’ve heard of, and I’d like to tell you about it. This church is really wealthy. The members are very, very wealthy and affluent. They’ve gathered great wealth, in their work, in trade, and in imports and exports. A lot of people at this church work for banks, they own ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17, Revelation 3:19-22, Revelation 2:27

Denomination: Salvation Army