Sermons on Refresh Spirits:

Two-Thirds Is Not Enough

Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011

It is not enough to know God and Jesus--you must also engage the Holy Spirit in your life.

Life “de-powers” us. It saps our energies, depletes our courage, drains our patience. People–pressures get us down; problems stir us up; physical ills distress us; worry over people we love disturbs us. We all need strength—strength to think clearly, love creatively, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desperation And Transformation

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 17, 2011

There are too many people in our churches today who want to follow Jesus and yet they reject the Bible. We need to be desperate for more of God.

Back in the 1990’s a friend of mine pioneered church in Liberty, Missouri called Desperation Church. In 1995 Marie Barnett wrote the song Breathe, the chorus says, “I’m desperate for you.” Searching the music libraries of CCLI, there are at least 50 songs with the word “desperate” in the title. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Babel And Pentecost

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 12, 2011

A contrast between Babel and Pentecost. Pentecost undoes what happened at Babel.

The Philadelphia Daily News reported that 46-year-old David Vassallo boarded a jetliner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a flight to North Carolina. He began talking to the man seated next to him and boasted that he was an undercover federal sky marshal. The man he was talking to was quite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Burn, Baby, Burn

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 13, 2011

What does it mean to be on fire for Jesus?

“Burn, Baby, Burn” Acts 2:1-13 If I, with my limited perspective, had written the script for Jesus’ life, a lot of things would have been different. For example, the post-resurrection events – in my scenario Jesus would have spent less time appearing to his disciples and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Too Much Wine? Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 14, 2011

The Second Sermon on our Action in Acts series, we look into the similarities in community formation with exodus, plus the role of the spirit in the community.

They had too much wine This is going beyond hiding in a room, they have now spent time with the risen Christ and are starting to see who they are, and so they have gone out, without really knowing what would be next. Intro: The world is a very busy place, we live in a very strange time, where ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruto Del Espiritu - El Amor Series

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jun 21, 2011

Esto es el primero en una serie de mensajes sobre el Fruto del Espiritu. No es por accidente que el amor va primero.

FRUTO DEL ESPIRITU – EL AMOR GALATAS 5:22-23 Hoy comenzamos una serie de estudios acerca del fruto que debe estar evidente en la vida de un cristiano. El pasaje de Gálatas 5:22-23 nos da 9 aspectos particulares que forman parte del Fruto del Espíritu. Estas son: Amor, gozo, paz, paciencia, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Leave Home Without Him Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

What was on the mind of both Jesus and the Disciples as He prepared to leave this earth.

ACTS 1:1-11 • This passage at the beginning of the Book of Acts shows Jesus and many followers gathered as He is about to leave this earth. Lynne is one of those people that thinks of things at the last moment. You may spend 2 hours with her and she may say very little but as you are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Joy-Full Love Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 26, 2011

Marriage is more about being the right mate than it is finding the right mate. The Fruit of the Spirit make you the right mate.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: JOY-FULL LOVE * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: Marriage is more about being the right mate than it is finding the right mate. The Fruit of the Spirit make you the right mate. GALATIANS 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Against Such There Is No Law-Yearn To Know, Yearning To Be Filled Series

Contributed by Ainemukama Rogers on Jun 29, 2011

THE FRUIT AND GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ONE OF THE MOST UNREAVELED AREA OF CONCERN AS PERTAINS CHRISTIAN DESTINY, HERE COMES A FEW INSIGHTS AS ONE VENTURES INTO THIS AWESOME AND WIDE SUBJECT.

AGAINST SUCH THERE IS NO LAW. Yearn to Know, Yearning to be Filled. Key Text: Galatians 5:19-22 STUDY ON: THE FRUIT AND THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY GHOST.   Question: 1.HOW CAN I KNOW THIS FRUIT OF THE EVIL UNLESS THEY KNOW THE TRUE FRUIT? 2.HOW CAN I KNOW THE GIFTS OF GOD'S ENDOWMENT UNLESS AM ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Peace-Full Love Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 3, 2011

The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: PEACE-FULL LOVE * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship. INTRO: I brought a picture with me this morning from the wall in my office. What I want ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Benefits Of Being A Christian Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011

This is the 1st part of a sermon series I preached in Anjung, South Korea after spending 2 months in hospital.

First of all I'd like to thank all of you for your prayers for me over the past 2 months or so. I thank God that He has heard and that He has answered and that He has given me the strength to be here with today. There are still some problems with my discs, I still have difficulty sitting down and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Proclamation Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

The gospel is a constant reminder that we are not saved by our good works, holiness, inheritance, religiosity or conduct, but by the pure grace of God. Ephesians 2:8-9 says: "Because by grace you have been saved by faith; this does not proceed of you, b

Cell Group Studies Ice Breaker: Have you ever had problems with being communicative (Gossipy) at some time? Key verse: 1Corinthians 15:3. INTRODUCTION The gospel is a constant reminder that we are not saved by our good works, holiness, inheritance, religiosity or conduct, but by the pure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3

Denomination: Apostolic

Ten Bridesmaids

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit with the Word? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the importance of the Holy Spirit with the Word in a believer's life. IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:2 (New Living Translati

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit with the Word? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the importance of the Holy Spirit with the Word in a believer's life. IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Five of them were foolish, and five ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing Kingdom Ways

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 17, 2012

The Kingdom of God is characterized by righteousness, joy, peace, and power.

Choosing Kingdom Ways The Kingdom of God is characterized by righteousness, joy, peace, and power. When we speak of the Kingdom it means - Power over all the works of the devil - Breaking chains - Releasing healing and miracles - Living in abundance and overflow Kingdom fruit (Galatians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Thirsty? Come To Jesus, Drink And Flow Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 7, 2012

Are you hungry and thirsty for MORE in your life? If so, then come to Jesus, drink of His presence, and let the river flow!

COME AND SEE #9: THIRSTY? COME TO JESUS, DRINK AND FLOW! KEY TEXT: “On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: *other