Sermons on Refresher:

God’s Revelation Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 25, 2023

In this Psalm David speaks of God’s revelation in creation. God reveals himself through the splendor of the universe.

God’s Revelation Psalm 19 I attended an event called Symphony on the Prairie. It was held at historic Conner Prairie farms in Indiana. There are hundreds of acres with log cabins that are preserved as a museum of what the pioneer days were like in Indiana. In this setting the Indianapolis ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Inward Intimacy With Christ

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Mar 2, 2024

Samson is a story of a man who had an outward consecration but was missing an internal intimacy. Our number one charge as believers is to maintain an inward intimacy with Christ and to work "with God" (instead of "for Him).

Being strong is important. King David told Solomon to “be strong, and show yourself a man” (1 Kings 2:2 ESV) when he gave his final exhortations to him before he passed away. Being strong is part of what we have to do in order to fulfill what God has called us to do. It is true that God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:2, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 7:21-23, Proverbs 9:10, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Real Confidence-Builders

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 24, 2023

Based on 1 John 5:14-15 - Helps hearers build confidence in their prayer life.

“REAL CONFIDENCE BUILDERS” 1 John 5:14-15 FBCF – 8/23/23 REFRESH Jon Daniels INTRO – T’giving my favorite holiday.But should not reserve our expressions of thankfulness to just one day out of 365. Thankful that “Our God is an Awesome God!” One of the greatest things we have to be thankful for as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, Ephesians 3:12, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 10:19-22, 1 Peter 5:6, Psalm 66:18, Psalm 37:4, Colossians 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Wwjd

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 31, 2023

Based on 1 John 2:1-11 - Challenges hearers to consider the why Jesus died & how that should impact the way we live our lives for Him.

“WWJD” 1 John 2:1-11 FBCF – 8/30/23 REFRESH Jon Daniels INTRO – WWJD – Very popular at one time, especially among teenagers. Thousands of bracelets sold in Christian bookstores everywhere. Asked an employee at Lifeway bookstore back when it was open if they had ever seen anything as popular. Said ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-11, Romans 8:34, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 8:28-29, John 12:49-50, John 14:31, John 15:10, John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Peter And John Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 15, 2023

All the members of the Sanhedrin knew these men to be uneducated and untrained fishermen, but they spoke with power and conviction and they began to understand that these men had been with Jesus.

September 16, 2023 One day at about 3 in the afternoon, Peter and John went to the Temple to pray. When they came to the Gate Beautiful a lame man asked them for a donation – he was over 40 years old. Peter: “Look at me. I don’t have silver or gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:41-42, Acts 3:12-19, Acts 4:8-20, Acts 5:35-39, Mark 13:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Thank God For A Father Who Can Genesis 18:1-33

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 16, 2023

To every man in this room, you wear several different hats. For some you wear the hat of a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a friend, and a man among many other things. Each of these hats requires you to react in a different mode, different style and a different manner.

To every man in this room, you wear several different hats. For some you wear the hat of a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a friend, and a man among many other things. Each of these hats requires you to react in a different mode, different style and a different manner. As a man you stand on a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses, Excuses

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2023

Everybody has an excuse for not getting seriously involved with God. And some of those reasons are genuine. But some excuses are just another way of saying “I have more important things to do with my life, don’t bother me.”

Jesus had been preaching and teaching, healing all kinds of sicknesses and casting out demons, up and down the Sea of Galilee for months. Everywhere he went people gathered, waiting for hours - some just to hear him speak, others hoping for the chance to ask him a question or even just to touch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christians Together

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 8, 2023

How was life in the early church? Let's find out in Romans 15 and 16.

Paul concludes his topic of patience over non-essentials with a glimpse of the early church. If our faith is strong, we should be patient with the Lord's followers whose faith is weak. We should try to please them instead of ourselves. 2 We should think of their good and try to help them by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Warriors

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 14, 2023

We don’t HAVE bows and arrows; we ARE bows and arrows in the hand of God.

Probably the only part of the book of Zechariah that the average Christian would recognize is the beginning of the passage that is almost always read today, in the context of Palm Sunday, when Jesus enters Jerusalem for the last time, sending his disciples into Jerusalem to pick up a donkey in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Valley University

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Dec 24, 2023

WHIILE YOUR STILL STANDING WILL YOU TURN TO YOUR NEIGHBOR AND TELL THEM YOUR GLAD TO SEE THEM IN THE HOUSE BUT IT`S SOMETHING I HAVE TO TELL YOU --I`M A STUDENT AT VALLEY UNIVERSITY

Psalm 23:4 (KJV) 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD WHIILE YOUR STILL STANDING WILL YOU TURN TO YOUR NEIGHBOR AND TELL THEM YOUR GLAD TO SEE THEM ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Do This In Remembrance Of Me 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2024

In the simple yet profound words of Jesus, "Do this in remembrance of me," we find an invitation to partake in a sacred act of remembrance—the Lord's Supper. Today, let's delve into the significance of these words, exploring the transformative truth they hold for believers.

Do This in Remembrance of Me 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 Introduction: In the simple yet profound words of Jesus, "Do this in remembrance of me," we find an invitation to partake in a sacred act of remembrance—the Lord's Supper. Today, let's delve into the significance of these words, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-24, Luke 22:19, 1 Corinthians 11:25, Matthew 26:28, 1 Corinthians 11:26, Revelation 22:20, Romans 5:8, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Relationship Between Faith And Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 9, 2024

We must walk by faith and love to experience the fullness of victory in all of the areas that pertain unto our life

PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD Part 4 Series: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAITH & LOVE. I. Introductory Remarks. The Christian life is to be a life of victory in all things that pertain unto life and godliness. Even though there are many obstacles and trials that come our way that try to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

God Is Trying To Get Your Attention

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 11, 2020

You may be ready to live, but are you ready to die?

Resurrection Sunday April 11, 2020 God is trying to get your Attention, because He loves you • On November 08, 2013, A Typhoon hit Haiyan in central Philippines, killing nearly 6,000 people and displacing more than 3.6 million Filipinos . We looked on as news reports frightened us, but America ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Seeds Of Kindness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2020

What does God require of His people? Can external habits reveal internal problems? What kind of seeds of kindness are you planting? Random acts of kindness? Planned, purposed seeds?

THE SEEDS OF KINDNESS--- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have pill sizes baggies with about 10 seeds in each one, random. I also put two cheerios for donut seeds? What will you grow? *QUESTION: CAN EXTERNAL HABITS REVEAL INTERNAL PROBLEMS? WHAT DOES GOD REQUIRE AND EXPECT OF HIS ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Matthew 10:24, 1 Chronicles 11:17, 1 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mighty God Sermon I: May His Will Be Done On Earth As In Heaven Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that not everyone believes in Christ presents quite a challenge to Christians as we seek to live out our identity with Christ our Lord in a hostile environment.

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE! MAY HIS WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN! When James B. Sullivan was pastor of the First Baptist Church at Pascagoula, Mississippi, he told about three ladies who traveled to New Orleans to attend a concert featuring a world renowned ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6, Romans 12:1-2