Sermons on Refreshment:

The Kind Of Church That Makes Jesus Sick

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

THE DANGER OF BEING LUKEWARM

THE KIND OF CHURCH THAT MAKES JESUS SICK REV. 3:14-16 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE MANY CHURCHES TODAY THAT THRIVE ON THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THEY HAVE A PACKED HOUSE, BUT THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY EMPTY. THEY HAVE MONEY IN THE BANK, BUT THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY BANKRUPT. THEY ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR SINGING, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14, Revelation 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

The words we say have a huge impact on people around us.

James 3:1–12 1Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. 3We can ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turning Thorns Into Roses

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 3, 2018

The decided weakness of Paul, which he called his “thorn” was kept vague so everybody could relate to whatever type of aggravating affliction, discomfort, constant temptation, emotional or physical or bouts.

14B Elif Shafak wrote “be thankful for every thorn that others might throw at you. It is a sign that you will soon be showered in roses”   1). The thorn “thrown”at Our Lord in our Gospel reading today was actually the rude comments by his hometown folks who dismissed him as being “all too ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Already Branded

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 21, 2020

Madison Avenue is not what God uses to build His Church. He has branded His own. He does not need us to market Him, but we may get to bear His marks as He leads us into His image.

Are you looking to brand and market your church? If you are truly a church founded by a call of God and a move of the Holy Spirit you are already branded by the blood of Jesus Christ and if the Spirit is moving in your people you need no marketing plan as He will draw people to where He is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1, Acts 2:47

Denomination: Baptist

Enhancing The Unity Of Christ’s Body Series

Contributed by Niran Seriki on Dec 15, 2020

God wants us to be united as Christ's Followers, the same way there is Unity in the GodHead. God loves unity and of course, in Unity, lies strength, Progress and Renewal.

1. UNITY – THE INGREDIENT FOR SUCCESSFUL ACHIEVEMENT Unity is a very important ingredient required for progress, movement, accomplishment and making great strides in all areas of life. No team can succeed without unity. No progress can be made without unity. For instance, all parts of your car work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 4:13

The Patient Gardner

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 21, 2022

A sermon for the third Sunday in Lent, Year C

March 20, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 13:1-9; Joel 2:13 The Patient Gardner Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. So says the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Joel 2:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Sustaining God’s Presence

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

These days people have lost the ability of sustaining God’s presence for a longer period of time till it completes its work. God sends His presence to carry out a planned work.

These days people have lost the ability of sustaining God’s presence for a longer period of time till it completes its work. God sends His presence to carry out a planned work. This work may consist of giving comfort to a person in need, reviving the Spirit, healing someone, etc. Sometimes because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-26

How To P. R. A. Y.

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 24, 2022

Discovering PRAY. Praise, Repentance, Asking, Yielding

2022.10.23 Sunday Sermon Outline William Akehurst, HSWC P.R.A.Y. – Praise. Repentance. Asking. Yielding. PRAISE – Understanding WHO GOD IS • Psalms 100 (KJV) 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-4, Psalm 111:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Third Sunday Of Advent, Year A: Gaudete Sunday--John The Baptist: Danger And Beauty Of The Barren Places

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 2, 2022

It is just these types of lonely, painful moments that Jesus wants to redeem. John the Baptist got ministered to in prison by Jesus. He answered John’s question and complimented him to others.

A bedraggled little man once walked the streets of an Italian town 100 years ago. Many of the townspeople saw his pallid face, often tearful, as he stumbled along the cobblestone streets and narrow alleys. One day a kind soul, witnessing the man’s misery, came up to him, hoping to lift his sad ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

Psalm 119:1-16 Study

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 9, 2023

Midweek Bible Study on Psalm 119:1-16

PSALM 119:1-16 STUDY FBCF – 2/8/23 REFRESH Jon Daniels Don Whitney, prof at SBTS – “No spiritual discipline is more important than the intake of God’s Word. Nothing can substitute for it. There is simply no healthy Christian life apart from a diet of the milk & meat of Scripture…Therefore, if ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Wisdom - Our Relationship With God

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

Proverbs focuses much attention on the contrast between the righteous and the wicked. Starting at chapter 16 the focus shifts to highlight the contrast between human righteousness and divine righteousness and also to give evidences of how the Lord intervenes in our daily lives,

The Path of Wisdom: Our Relationship with God Scripture: Proverbs 15:30–16:30, especially 15:31, 32b The ear that hears the rebukes of life will abide among the wise … he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. Introduction: From chapters 1–15, Proverbs focuses much attention on the contrast ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible, Our Foundation, 3.the God-Breathed Word Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 20, 2015

The Bible is not just "inspiring", it is breathed from Heaven. That is the claim we make. Do we believe it?

2. Inspiration Jesus is the Fullness of the Word of God, God's communication to us. But the written Word, which is all about Jesus, is also living and authoritative. We often use the Bible to settle theological disputes. It is important to remember that the Bible speaks not only of theology, but of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Terasures Of Goodness From God.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 23, 2016

See what God can do if we will just ask him.

TERASURES OF GOODNESS FROM GOD. (1) My God is a God of love a God of forgiveness. Psalms 130: 4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. Psalms 78: 31 The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel. Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

What The Angel Could Not Do

Contributed by James Roberts on Jul 26, 2016

We need to be doing what the Angel could not.

WHAT THE ANGEL COULD NOT DO Acts 5:12-20 INTRODUCTION: The early church was certainly active at this time. Souls being saved, people being blessed, bodies being healed; and revival spirit was flowing. Note some 3 or 4 things with me by way of introduction. Now verse 12 tells us: And by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of The Woodworm's Hand!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 27, 2016

Stop trying to hold together what God is not holding up!

Looking for surveyors jokes/stories for my speaking engagement next month, I came across this one. Surveyor: This house is a ruin. I wonder what stops it from falling down. Owner: I think the woodworms are holding hands. source: http://www.jokebuddha.com/Surveyor/recent#ixzz4IYOEUKGF Rev 3:1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist