Sermons on Refreshing:

Blessed!

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007

Ephesians is rich and encouraging.

1. We are in the beginning stages of an exciting study… • Ephesians is such a rich and encouraging book highlighting the great blessings of God in our lives. • It’s commonly been called the Alps of the New Testament. • A highpoint in all of the Bible! • What breathtaking and inspiring views we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spa

Contributed by Moi Kieng Ting on Aug 9, 2007

God’s grace is sufficient for you to move on.

Good morning brother and sisters in Christ, thank God for giving me this opportunity to preach to you. Today the topic of my sermon is SPA. Have you ever been to SPA pool in your vacation? Is it a nice place to rest, to relax and to relieve you from stress? Today I will introduce to you a new SPA. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Methodist

Marriage: I Receive You Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Discusses how we receive/accept our spouses.

I Receive You Introduction Last week, we talked about the fact that all of us have areas where we tend to be very selfish in our marriage. These are the areas that make us think we are not able to build oneness with our spouse. This message focuses on how we accept the gift that God has given us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caring With A Difference

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 30, 2007

A Labor Day message on providing caring services, but not simply as self-fulfillment, but as a means to witness.

The true test of whether what you are doing is real is not how you feel about it when you start. The true test is whether you can keep going and complete your task. Anybody can get excited about a new job. But not everybody can stay by the stuff and finish. Some people get bored, or ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Glory In Persecution [rated - R]

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2009

The time is coming when Christians will be persecuted right here. How do I know it? I have already traveled that road before. How will you deal with it? Let us not try to run and find a way to escape persecution but face it like Jesus did.

Opening illustration: Video clip of persecuted Christians worldwide. Let us turn to 1 Peter 4 and check out what to expect while being persecuted for Christ. Introduction: In the nature of things persecution must have been a much more daunting experience for Gentiles than it was for the Jews. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy In The Journey - Being Positive In A Negative World Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 24, 2009

This sermon looks at six steps to overcome complaining. 1. Admit There Is A PROBLEM 2. Change your SELF-TALK 3. Speak POSITIVELY 4. Take Responsibility For Your Own LIFE 5. Develop An Attitude Of GRATITUDE 6. Look For God In Every SITUATION

Joy in the Journey - Being Positive In A Negative World Complaining kills joy. It makes you unhappy. It makes everyone around you unhappy too. How many of you like to be around complainers? The problem is – that once we start to complain – it is hard to stop. Complaining can become a habit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Absence Of God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2010

January 1985: The psalmist experiences the absence of God, even to the point of denigrating himself as a "worm." But when he takes inventory, he does see evidence of God's presence, opens up his heart, and dares to hope.

Today I am going to take a somewhat different approach to the reading of the Scripture and the way I will be preaching on it. And in fact I hope this will make it come alive for you and will enable you to follow the thought of the Scripture writer as well as my own thought. What I plan to do today ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Economics Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 16, 2010

God imputes value; faith agrees with his assessment.

Scripture Introduction How much is a person worth? I read that the average human body is: 65% oxygen, 18% carbon, 10% hydrogen, 3% nitrogen, 1.5% calcium, and smaller amounts of things like phosphorous, potassium, sulfur, iron, zinc, and copper. These elements can be bought for about four ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You A Star? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 27, 2009

Stars for Christ stand out in the world of darkness

Today we’re going to talk about being a star or a light in the world. Again if we look at the language being used in this passage, It seems like Paul is speaking directly for Jesus straight from the Holy Spirit. We could easily transpose Paul’s words here with those of Jesus. I also found a couple ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

The Cross Was Always The Plan

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about how Jesus affirms to His disciples during His arrest that God’s plan was going forth.

The Cross was Always the Plan Matthew 26:47-56 August 30, 2009 Me: How many people in here are planners? You plan everything out, or at least as much as possible. You plan your work day, your work week, maybe even your work month. You plan your vacation to the smallest detail, including ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Wesleyan

House - Part 6 - Parade Of Homes Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 11, 2009

Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

House “Parade of Homes” I. Introduction God’s House is being built. Part of it or not, like it or not, fully understand it or not God is in fact building for Himself a habitation. My desire is that we become a part of that edifice and structure. So, we have been trying to understand the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twofold Message

Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011

Getting out of a rut.

A TWOFOLD MESSAGE Jn 21:6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. Background: Jesus has been crucified & resurrected, showing himself to Mary & the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 21:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

We The People: Rediscovering Sabbath

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 3, 2010

Fall 1987: Sabbath is about far more than doing whatever you feel like doing. It is a chance to be authentic, in relationship with God, and it is meant to be a delight and not a burden.

Be honest now. This morning when the alarm rang or when your wife nudged you in the ribs; when your mom screamed something about being late -- what was your reaction? What did you feel about getting up and going to church? I asked you to be honest – but not necessarily out loud! Now thus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Condition/Position

Contributed by Ronald Sweatt on Oct 13, 2006

Don’t let your present condition keep you from your position in Christ.

2 Sam 9:1-8 (KJV) 1 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake? 2 And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba? And he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of The Yeast

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 30, 2006

The leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees was in direct opposition to the unleavened "Bread of Life".

Text: “Be careful,” Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees” (Matthew 16:6) NIV. Another word used in the place of “yeast” is the word “leaven”. Yeast is used in baking and causes the dough to rise or “puff up”. Yeast is really a living organism ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-12

Denomination: Christian Church