Sermons on Refresher:

What's In A Name - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

Part 2 looking at the responsibilities and benefits of being a Christ follower

What’s in a Name? – Part 2 In the Name of Jesus we have Hope (Acts 3:21-26) In the Name of Jesus we have Power (Acts 4:1-7) In the Name of Jesus we can find Courage (Acts 4:8-22) Slide 1 We began last week talking about “What’s in a Name,” specifically, what are the responsibilities and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being The Church - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How the church should act

What’s in a Name? – Part 2 In the Name of Jesus we have Hope (Acts 3:21-26) In the Name of Jesus we have Power (Acts 4:1-7) In the Name of Jesus we can find Courage (Acts 4:8-22) Slide 1 We began last week talking about “What’s in a Name,” specifically, what are the responsibilities and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elisha And The Shunammite Woman Series

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 14, 2008

God is a god who can change the unchangeable and it is an easy thing in the eys of the Lord to accomplish and thus He shows himself to be our great and faithful provider. Let will see these 3 truths again today.

Over the past few weeks I have been sharing w/ you some insights from my reading in 1 & 2 Kings. And I would like to take 2 more weeks because there is a theme being presented & expanded on in these 3 chapters of 2 Kings. The backdrop is the ministry of Elisha but the real story is the truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hands

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2009

To a church which has prided itself on its accumulated resources, but which now faces austerity, God says that if we do not fear but trust Him, we are enough to get Him the victory.

Hands. You have two hands. A right hand and a left hand, two hands. They are the most versatile parts of the human body, the places where our creativity is expressed, the instruments through which we register emotions, the tools we use to earn our daily bread. Hands. What a wonderful gift are our ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Pull

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 18, 2009

The pulls in our lives compel us to act compassionately in behalf of others... and ourselves.

Title: The Power of Pull Text: Mark 6:30-34 (53-56) Thesis: The pulls in our lives compel us to act compassionately in behalf of others… and our selves. Introduction Sometimes when we think of the word “force” we are thinking in terms of power and speed. G-Force as related to gravitational ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Again. Now What?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 19, 2008

We’ve all heard and used the phrase "Born Again" but just exactly what does that mean?

Born Again Born Again! What a neat, overused, misused, abused, redundant, nonmeaningful term. If you google “Born Again Celebrities” you get a wide range of folks. Some like Amy Grant and Johnny Cash you might suspect, others like Mr. T I had forgotten about. I had heard that Jane Fonda had ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Glory And Suffering Series

Contributed by William Barber, Sr. on Mar 17, 2007

This sermon deals with the inevitability of suffering and the incomparable glory that will far overshadow the travail of earth.

GLORY AND SUFFERING Romans 8:18-23 Filename: Sermon Introduction: Rom 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That We May Flourish

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 10, 2006

God wants us to flourish. We plead dryness, incompleteness, or sin, but in the tiny infant of Bethlehem strengthening is coming. Hillandale Baptist Church, Adelphi, MD

I am persuaded that we are intended by our Creator to flourish. He created us to blossom and to grow. God wants our lives to be colorful, joyful, full. I am convinced that God does not intend for us to live like miserable little mice, afraid of our own shadows, scurrying for cover every time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Giving - With What Kind Of Givers Is God Pleased? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 25, 2008

In this last lesson from the series we look at some princples of giving found in Paul’s correspondence with the Corinthian church, and I try to inspire us with the joy of giving.

Introduction: A. One Sunday a preacher told his congregation that the church needed some extra money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offering plate that morning. 1. He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns. 2. After the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We'll Leave The Light On For You Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 9, 2008

45th in a series from Ephesians. How to live as light in the midst of darkness.

Most of us are probably familiar with the advertising for Motel 6 that ends with the advertising tagline, “We’ll leave the light on for you.” The image that those ads are trying to create is that Motel 6 is a place of hospitality, refreshment and rest for weary travelers. As we continue in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Shake The Devil Off

Contributed by Levi Wright on Oct 6, 2007

We must learn to "Shake the Devil Off" just because we are go through adversities, storms of life and the attacks of the principalities’ and evil deeds of Satan this do not mean that we are not in God’s perfect will. In fact, many times, it’s exactl

Banner Of Praise Ministries Reverend Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder Shake The Devil Off Acts 28:1-5 The Powerful Work Of Paul 1 After we were safe on the island, we knew that it was Malta. 2 The people on the island were very kind to us. It was raining and cold. They made a fire so we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wash Basins

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 20, 2007

This is a message about Pilate and his work at the wash basin.

WASH BASINS TEXT: Matthew 27:22-24 Matthew 27:22-24 -- Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father's Day 2001

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 16, 2001

Scriptural thoughts from the book of Proverbs in an effort to honor Fathers.

FATHER’S DAY 2001 INTRO.- It’s Father’s Day and someone wrote, “What my dad taught me.” - My dad taught me about religion - “You better pray that stain will come out of the carpet!” - My dad taught me about behavior modification - “Stop acting like your mother!” - My dad taught me about time ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit In The Church

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Our annual "State of the church"address

The Spirit in the Church address Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ May 19, 2002 Those of you who know me well know that I really like politics. Some people chart March madness and the sweet sixteen. While I chart who is ahead in the presidential primaries. I am probably one of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 16:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving Worship Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 30, 2002

What keeps God from moving in worship? We do! We are in a free partnership with him in these things. He knocks, and we can open up or ignore him.

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth at Evergreen Church on Sunday morning November 3, 2002. Moving Worship Psalms 23 God is on the move. He is dynamic not static. God who is one day old and ancient of days is and will always be on the move. He never goes on vacation, sleeps or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist