Sermons on Refreshing:

The Way Of Righteousness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2017

How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives?

Prelude, Purpose & Plan How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives? Let’s explore Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders over His authority and the parable of the two sons in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us A New Year Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

a new year of new possibilities

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

The Real Thing

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

ARE YOU REAL?

The Real Thing (Psalms 92:7-14) Intro: Are you a Palm tree or are you a Thorn bush A thorn bush is just an imitation of a tree Are you the Real Thing or just an imitation? Thorns Jesus' crown of thorns has led to two shrubs known as christthorn (Ziziphus spina-christ, Paliurus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Man's Act Of Righteousness

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

8 March 2020 Sermon Title: One man's act of righteousness Scripture Text: Romans 5:12-19 ILLUSTRATION: FREEDOM The divine "scheme of things," as Christianity understands it, is at once extremely elastic and extremely rigid. It is elastic, in that it includes a large measure of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness And A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 29, 2021

Forgiveness allows us to leave the suffering and guilt of past offences and step into the bright hope of tomorrow.

March 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 8:1-11 Forgiveness and a Fresh Start Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Offenses chain us to the past. This is true for both the victim and the wrongdoer. The victim is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessing In Church Closure

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2020

Sometimes we should rejoice in the death of a church rather than mourn. After a long painful disease, we express relief when a person passes into Glory. Many churches suffer a slow and painful death. Out of that death life and renewal may come.

Revelation 2:4  Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.  5  Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Reset: New Year

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 3, 2020

At the beginning of a New Year, we need to "reset" The old things that dragged us back should go, and we can start anew

So our first bible text this year is from Isaiah 43:18-19 We are now in a New Year and a New Decade! I felt this was a good passage to put up on our fridge in 2020. There are magnets . .. Former things. What are the former things to forget? • It’s when someone said something that pulled us down. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

I Sent The Holy Spirit Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

All of you together are Jesus' body, put in place by the Holy Spirit

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. THE HOLY SPIRIT AND I ARE ETERNAL 1. Trinity. One God in unity, the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit; equal in nature, separate in person, submissive in duties. 2. Equal. “In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13, 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Greatest Gift Ever Given - John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 6, 2024

As we approach this season of giving, many of us are searching for the perfect gift for our loved ones. But let me remind you today of the greatest gift that has ever been given—Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Jesus: The Greatest Gift Ever Given - John 3:16 Theme: Jesus Christ is the ultimate expression of God’s love and the greatest gift to humanity. Key Scripture: John 3:16 – “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23, John 10:10, John 10:28, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seek The Lord. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2024

Responding to the call of God.

SEEK THE LORD. Isaiah 55:1-9. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. ISAIAH 55:1 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Those who seek to be made righteous through the Lord Jesus Christ are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Actions That God Does Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

God does not have actual physical instruments or characteristics, but performs the functions that describe Him.

A. INTRODUCTION: REMEMBER 1. Reverse – don’t say God does the same actions as humans. No! God is Person. We are made in His image: a. Image – internal identification. b. Likeness – outward following the same actions or mannerism. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Leviticus 16:12, Genesis 2:2, Genesis 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting For Revival Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023

What does revival look like?

“That is why the Lord says, ‘turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.’ Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Part Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ty Silva on Apr 4, 2023

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone!

Introduction 1. MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone! 2. It’s great having the children here with us today! 3. When you think about Christmas: There are so many parts of Christmas – a. music b. parties, food c. decorations, lights d. nativity scenes, gifts 4. They are all wonderful parts of Christmas, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Be On Fire For God - Revelation 3:14-22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2025

In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus addresses the church in Laodicea with a warning and an invitation. He calls them neither hot nor cold but lukewarm, and He urges them to repent and renew their passion for Him.

Go! And Be On Fire for God - Revelation 3:14-22 Introduction: In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus addresses the church in Laodicea with a warning and an invitation. He calls them neither hot nor cold but lukewarm, and He urges them to repent and renew their passion for Him. Today, we will explore what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Romans 10:9, Hebrews 12:6, Proverbs 3:11-12, John 14:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Of Examen & Prayer Walking

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 16, 2022

God wants to hear from us and He wants us to listen closely to Him. Try some of these methods and see what a difference it makes in your prayer life.

So far on Wednesday nights we have looked in detail at preparing ourselves to pray. We have looked at Breath Prayer, Contemplative prayer, Disciplined or Centering Prayer. Tonight, I want to take just a few moments and talk about the Prayer of Examen and then just a little bit about Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1, 1 Corinthians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist