Sermons on refrain: showing 1-15 of 3,288

Lesson 39: Preach A Refrain Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 20, 2018

Preaching a sermon that repeats a motto as a learning tool

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach a sermon that repeats a motto. Lesson Intro Psalm 136 is a song with a repeating refrain, "for his steadfast love endures for ever." We can also preach a sermon with a repeating refrain. We already saw how the jewel or diamond sermon is one point tied together by ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Depart And Abstain From The Appearance Of Evil

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 30, 2023

At Halloween, people decorate with of skeletons, goblins, ghouls, witches, etc… Evil. What are they allowing into their homes, minds, souls? What are they exposing themselves to? The Bible says to Depart from Evil, even the appearance of it. Guard your heart and mind in CHRIST JESUS.

2023.10.29.Sermon.Depart from Evil. Abstain from the appearance of evil. William Akehurst Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Proverbs 3:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Proverbs 4:23-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Proverbs 3:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Proverbs 4:23-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17, Proverbs 23:7, Matthew 7:1-5, Ephesians 5:8-12, Romans 13:14, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abstain From Evil

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 6, 2008

LEARNING TO REFRAIN FROM EVIL.

ABSTAIN FROM EVIL 1 THESSALONIANS 5:14-22 INTRO: DECISIONS 1: PERSONAL CHOICES A) EVERYONE HAS AN OPINON B) WE BASE A LOT OF OUR EVERYDAY CHOICES ON WHAT WE BELIEVE OR FEEL PERSONALY C) EX: ELECTION, BIGGEST VOTER TURN OUT IN HISTORY, TWO SIDES, TWO VIEWS, THE VOTE FOR MOST CAME DOWN TO MORE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22

Denomination: Other

Wisdom From The Preacher

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on May 15, 2008

There is a time to speak and a time to refrain from speaking.

5-18-08 SS lesson Wisdom from the Preacher Ecc 5:1-5 Ecclesiastes 5: 1-5 1. Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. 2. Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Demon Worship

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 18, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding refraining from idolatry.

Text: 1 Cor 10:14-22, Title: Demon Worship, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/17/11, AM A. Opening illustration: the witch in Maine who was working against us, team from SC that found her B. Background to passage: Paul is closing off his argument that he has been making since 8:1 regarding the practice of eating ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Come Home

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message urges the believer to refrain from running from God and accept his will for your life.

Acts 3:19 Come with me on a journey. Today we meet the man they call Jonah. Jonah was one of God's prophets during the period of the Divided Kingdom. He was God's instrument to carry out God's Will on earth. He had the great privilege to have been chosen to be God's servant, in bringing God's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Caring For The Weak Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2022

Refrain from becoming a stumbling block to the weak in faith and be stepping stones of faith for one another.

Paul has been talking about love since chapter 12. • Our salvation in Christ leads to our love for God and one another, for our neighbours as well as for our enemies, those who are against us. • Paul touches on the various aspects of loving others and putting them down in practical terms. To read ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23, 1 Corinthians 8:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

8. Honoring God With Your Body Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 28, 2006

All Christians should refrain from any activity with their body that does not honor it as the temple of the Holy Spirit.

INTRO: John 8:31-32 (NIV) To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” The messages in this series on Real Life Christianity have been a bit heavy. Paul deals with some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Reconciled Us Thru Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that GOD reconciled us thru CHRIST is a package deal: faith + refraining from sinful desires.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you reconciled thru CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD reconciled us thru CHRIST is a package deal: faith + refraining from sinful desires. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:21-22 (Amplified Bible) And although you at one time were estranged and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accept Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2021

The question for each of us is: What do we do when we disagree? The answer is to accept and refrain.

We come today to our last tip from God on how to strengthen and lengthen our relationships. We have learned about LOVE, ENCOURAGEMENT, FORGIVENESS, SERVICE, and YIELDING and I hope you have been able to practice some of these things to help any relationships that you may be in. Todays tip on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of Rebellion: Forehead, Heart, And Mouth

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 17, 2009

We rebel against God when we refuse to learn anything new, when we resist His love, and when we refrain from telling others about Christ.

Parenting is the toughest job in the world. Nobody has it harder than parents. Amen? Now this insight didn’t come out of a book somewhere. This is not just some Freudian theory, cooked up in the psychology lab. I learned this truth, that parenting is the toughest job in the world, in another ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Know When To Dance

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 30, 2020

If it disrupts the service or calls attention to yourself then refrain from dancing or whatever you are feeling. It may just be you and not the Spirit leading you. Subject your spirit because you can.

Every now and then I feel like doing a joyful dance in church, but it would be too distracting. During worship it might not be too bad, but I never felt led by the Spirit to do it so I don't. 1 Cor 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order. We are called to worship in decency and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40, 1 Corinthians 14:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

Treat Others The Way You Want To Be Treated

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 20, 2006

Jesus is not just saying to refrain from doing to others what you wouldn’t want done to you, but He is saying do to others what you would have them do to you.

Treat Others The Way You Want To Be Treated February 19, 2006 Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction This morning’s text: Matthew 7:12. “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7:12 NIV What we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12, Luke 6:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come And See

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006

When it comes time to telling others about Jesus, we need to refrain from sharing our thoughts, our views and our religion. We just need to tell them to "Come and See"

Come and See John 1:44-46 How many of you like first hand experiences? You have to check things out for yourself… Others can tell you about it but you want to see it yourself. What about when you experience something exciting: You want to tell others about it. Movies – “Have you seen ...read more

Scripture: John 1:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

The End Times And You

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 27, 2021

We are in the end tines. This is a popular refrain in Christian circles and has been for ages. While some calculate and predict, others tell of visions and dreams of the end tines. The question is: Are you ready to meet your saviour?

TEXT: Matthew 24:12-13 "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." THE END TIMES People have written so much about the end time, Christians and unbelievers alike have had dreams and visions about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12-13, Revelation 12:11, Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Pentecostal