Sermons on Refreshing:

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 8, 2004

The Name of Jesus can can change your life. God wants us to use His name in everything we do, even a cup of water given in His name has it’s reward. Mar 9:41 For whoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in My name, because you belong to Christ, tr

ILL>> The name McNair means different things to different people... Steve McNair = football player ... McNair County... McNair Brothers... But Jesus has a name above all names ... Phi 2:9 Therefore God has highly exalted Him, and has given Him a name which is above every name, Phi 2:10 that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Training For The Gold In Life

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 24, 2006

This sermon relates the neccessary training by athletes in the Olympics to the need to be Trained by God’s Word in our lives.

Going for the Gold in Life 1Cor. 9:24-27, 2Tim. 3:16-17 By Pastor Brad Rigney Olympic Stories – from the Torino Games. Leading up to the necessity for these athletes to Train. What do we need to Go for the Gold in Life? Motivation of Love, 1John 4:7-21 Faith; active and persevering, Heb. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Adventist

Waiting - Pentecost

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jun 1, 2006

A sermon for the period between Ascension Day and Pentecost

In many ways the period between the Ascension Day and Pentecost is a period of waiting for the church. I liken it to being in the third trimester of the pregnancy out of which the church is birthed. The first trimester is the period between the birth of Jesus and his death. The period during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Well Of Promise

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 27, 2003

Some have come to the well in time of thirst, but some live there.

THE WELL OF PROMISE Genesis 25:11 And it came to pass after the death of Abraham, that God blessed his son Isaac. And Isaac dwelt by the well La-hai-roi. La-hai-roi in Hebrew means well of the living one who sees me. This is the well where Hagar once found strength and help when Sarah had dealt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Gospel

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002

THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

THIS GOSPEL HEBREWS 2:1-3 INTRODUCTION: THE WAY TO SALVATION IS NOT THROUGH THE PHILOSOPHICAL TEACHINGS OF PLATO, SOCRATES, OR ARISTOTLE. NOR IS THE WAY TO SALVATION ROOTED IN THE POLITICAL CONCEPTS OF CAPITOL HILL. FOR YEARS, MILLIONS HAVE TRIED TO COME TO CHRIST BY MANY MEANS. HOWEVER, MY ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Repent

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jun 30, 2005

The Message to repent is found throughout the entire scriptures

The message of repentance goes all the way through the bible. Moses preached to the children of Israel to Repent, Jonah was to preach repentance to the city of Nineveh Matthew 4:17 (ESV)From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Mark 6:12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2

How Can Our Sermons Have Greater Influence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why do you suppose that so many sermons fail to produce lasting changes in the lives of some people? Among the many answers to that question could be the fact that our preaching fails to contain the essential ingredients of the messages preached by the f

Why do you suppose that so many sermons fail to produce lasting changes in the lives of some people? Among the many answers to that question could be the fact that our preaching fails to contain the essential ingredients of the messages preached by the first century apostles. Notice in this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Thy God?

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Nov 2, 2000

We should be encouraged because of the omnipresence of my great and wonderful God

Pastor Bud Martenn Bethel Memorial Baptist Church PO 673 LaFayette, GA 30728 WHERE IS THY GOD? Psalm 42:10 BEGINNING 1. Do you ever feel alone, abandoned, and forsaken like David did in this psalm? 2. Has the enemy ever struck up a conversation with you when you’re down in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You The Man!

Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Jan 25, 2007

David learns his mistake!

In our story today, we’ll see King David ask, “What’s with all the chickens, and why are they coming here to roost?” To refresh, David and Bathsheba had a liaison after David spotted her bathing on her roof. She was married, so her pregnancy would have, at the very least, marred David’s image in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Appetite For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004

The Beatitudes exhibit the natural progression of the transformation that comes only through Jesus Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Those who seek this transformation are "blessed" or "approved of God." True happiness in life comes when one r

Appetite for Righteousness The Beatitudes Matthew 5:6 #4 of 8 in Series INTRODUCTION An old French proverb says, "Every good meal starts with hunger." Illustration: When Lisa and Brad got married, Lisa decided to be a nice wife and pack Brad’s lunch for him to take to work. The first day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Jesus In A New Light Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 8, 2011

Seeing Jesus as Savior and Lord and having a relationship him is vital for Christians as we carry on his mission and ministry.

Matthew 17:1-9 “Seeing Jesus in a New Light” INTRODUCTION When I was growing up, I often read a children’s magazine entitled, Highlights. No, I didn’t read it because of its great editorials. I was into the pictures. There was always one page that had a picture with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Aspects Of Godly Living Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 26, 2010

Worship, ethics and law may not come loose from each other, or man is devalued.

Feast of St. Vincent de Paul The Spirit of the Liturgy 27 September 2010 How many of us, faced with the loss of all our property, and even all our children, would immediately fall to the ground and worship? Fall to the ground, certainly; but worship? Job does not sound like anyone I know. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-48

Denomination: Catholic

The Battleground

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

The true knowledge of God is more than a good quiet time or meditating on the Word – it involves the manifestation of the life of God in & thru us

The Battleground – 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Intro.: The true knowledge of God is more than a good quiet time or meditating on the Word – it involves the manifestation of the life of God in & thru us. The true knowledge of God is a powerful, experiential knowledge that goes much deeper than an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

I'm Satisfied

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Apr 24, 2008

I am Satisfied with my Saviour, are you satisfied with yours?

IM SATISFIED PSALM 63:1-11 KJV INTRODUCTION: In the time and age we live in we know there are thousands of business’ trying to win our business, to the extent they will guarantee us anything. The most important guarantee they will offer is our satisfaction. They will do everything they can to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Simple Salvation Similarities

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010

The Bible makes it clear that God has a plain and simple plan of salvation for lost sinners even a child could understand it.

Intro: In this portion of scripture the Apostle Paul expresses his concern to the Corinthian believers. He points to the fact that Satan is in the business of confusing people about the simplicity of salvation that is found in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible makes it clear that God has a plain and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-3

Denomination: *other