Sermons on Refining Place:

Heaven: The Holy City

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 4, 2001

Looks at a Holy place, created by a Holy God for His Holy people.

October 3 2001 Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl Heaven- The Holy City Revelation 21: 1-7 Song: Joe Bedy Ed Rogers’ duet We know very little about heaven, but I once heard a theologian describe it as "an unknown region with a well-know inhabitant," and there is not a better way to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Creator-God!

Contributed by William Young on Oct 6, 2001

Who is Jehovah? and What Place Does He Have in My Life?

Our Creator-God “I will give thanks unto thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psm 139:14) Thesis: For all to come to a more complete understanding of our Father and His place in our life. Intro: 1. That God has revealed Himself in the Bible is a fact that is accepted by all who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Portion Of The Unsaved

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 31, 2003

But the unsaved will consciously live eternally in a place prepared for the devil and his angels.

THE PORTION OF THE UNSAVED Revelation 21:8 Even while God describes the future home of the saved, and all the blessings we are to enjoy. He, with a painful heart, describes those who will not be there. Think about it. The saved will eternally in a place prepared for them by Jesus. But the unsaved ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Baptist

"R.e.m"

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Sep 21, 2003

Dreams. How to see them come to take place in your life

“R.E.M” Tonight, the title is actually a hint to what the message is actually going to be about. We’re going to be talking about dreams. What kind of dreams people have definitely vary. Take a look at this video, to see what kind of dreams youth your age have. Tonight, we’re going to be ...read more

Scripture: John 10:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Corner Stone

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 8, 2002

This sermon is about a "building program" that first takes place in the individual life.

(1) "A certain congregation was about to erect a new church edifice. The building committee, in consecutive meetings passed the following resolutions: 1. We shall build a new church 2. The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3. The material in the old building is to be used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Heads Up, Hold On, Hide Out

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2002

The church and the individual have mutual responsibility in finding a place for new believers.

August 25, 2002 Morning Service Text: Mark 8:22-26 Subject: Receiving From God Title: Heads Up, Hold On, and Hide Out Do you like tee shirts? I used to have a large collection of tee shirts. Some of them were eye-catchers for the world to look at. One of them said, "I am not opinionated, I’m just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Revival Kings #3 Joash Series

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 4, 2002

Third part of a five part series on the Revivals that took place in Judah

THE REVIVAL KINGS #3 JOASH II CHRON. 23,24 THE KING WHO WAS INFLUENCED BY A GODLY MAN. Background As I mentioned previously in this series, after the reign of King Solomon the nation of Israel was divided into two kingdoms. Israel - the northern kingdom - ten of the twelve tribes Judah - the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Homesick - For Heaven!

Contributed by Jon Earls on May 28, 2004

For all of those who are homesick for a better place, homecoming day is coming!

Scripture Reading: John 14:1-12 Introduction: Every once in a while I get homesick. Does anyone here know anything about being homesick? The past few weeks I’ve got to admit I have been just a little homesick for Momma. This doesn’t happen very often – not that I don’t love my Momma, but I am just ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Choosing Chairs

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 26, 2005

As faith is passed down from generation to generation entropy takes place.

Choosing Chairs Text: Joshua 24:14-15 Introduction: We are going to look at 3 generations and 3 chairs. As faith is passed down from generation to generation entropy takes place. Entropy says “Everything is naturally deteriorating.” Everything is becoming “sameness.” “For example, a warm mug of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Value Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 28, 2005

Do not murder has to do with the value we place on every life.

It was in the Fall that he brought his gift, when the leaves turn and the days grow shorter and the wind begins to blow just a little colder in the evenings. It was his favorite time of year. The winter was horrible. Nothing grew. Even if he could have plowed a trough the seeds would be wasted. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Confidence Of Peter And John"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2004

Confidence can be well-placed, or misplaced. The difference in consequences can be eternal.

On the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent. When they had placed them in the center, they began to inquire, "By what power, or in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Orthodox

Genuine Faith

Contributed by Robert Brent on Jul 19, 2004

Genuine faith that pleases God is sometimes found in the least expected places.

“Genuine Faith” [Matthew 8:5-13] Introduction: We all like to get the genuine article when we buy something. When we put our money down for the real deal we rightfully expect to get the real deal. Once I bought a .22 caliber rifle that was a “knock off” of a Browning rifle. Believe me it did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And The Jews Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 23, 2004

A brief, simple, look at the place of the Jewish people in God’s plans

Jesus and the Jews. Matthew 8:1-13. WBC 1 Feb 2004 pm Looking at ‘the Words of Jesus’. Tonight- Jesus’ words about His people, the Jews, and their place in God’s plan 1. SPECIAL PEOPLE OT- seen as special and chosen people. Chosen and beloved on behalf of Abraham and because, of all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Star

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

There is great significance to each of us in the star that was above Jesus’ birth place.

The Christmas Star Cornwall/Montreal December 20, 2003 Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for trees to be crowned with a star on the top, and with lights which shine as the stars in the sky under the special star of Bethlehem. I remember, growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of Faith Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 7, 2004

Where do we place our ultimate trust? In mortals or in God?

Sermon for 6 Epiphany Yr C, 15/02/2004 Based on Jer 17:5-10 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “The Way of Faith” One devout Protestant had parked his car near the railroad station ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran