Sermons on Refreshment:

Are You Acting In The Power Of The Spirit Or Just Acting? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

The Holy Spirit lives in everyone who believes and we are meant to act in the Power of the Spirit. We are meant to act in His Power and we have a purpose - We are to be witnesses.

Are you acting in the power of the Spirit or just acting? This is the seventh month in our Fresh Fire Series So far we have thought about: The Holy Spirit in the World Today The Spirit in the Pentateuch The Spirit in the History of Israel The Spirit in the Writing Prophets The Spirit in the Life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Grants Gratefulness

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 18, 2008

Ephesians is a letter from Paul that tells about all we have as part of the Family of God. In it seven times he talks about our walk. As God’s children our life should be charactirized by a walk of gratefullness/thanksgiving. Grace is what grants a gra

Intro: Ephesians is a wonderful letter written by Paul that talks about us being part of the family of God. One of the main themes of the letter is the Lordship or headship of Christ. The only way the body will ever be truly united in missions, evangelism, praise, and thanksgiving is to be under ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

The King Is Coming...again! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 6, 2008

The BIGGEST battle of all time will also be the quickest! Jesus is coming back VISIBLY, VICTORIOUSLY, & w/ a VENGEANCE. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

The King is Coming...Again! Matt. 24:27-31; Rev. 19:11-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KingComingAgain.html One day Napoleon looked over the plains of Megiddo in Israel and remarked that it was “the most natural battlefield of the whole earth.” That may be true, and it certainly is the location ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: The Rapture

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2008

What are the signs of the Lord’s return?

A. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF THE LORD’S RETURN? What will happen immediately after the rapture begins to take place before it happens. 1. Signs in nature, i.e., famine, earthquakes, plague (Matt. 24:7). 2. Signs in society. a. Lawlessness (II Tim. 4:1-3ff). b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Not One Is Lost

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2008

Description of Jesus never giving up on seeking us out and wanting to restore our lives.

Not one is lost! Luke 15:8-10 Introduction Go with me in your bibles to Luke, Chapter 15. This morning, we are one more week closer to celebrating the greatest gift we have ever been given, and that is the gift Jesus Christ gave us freely on the cross. It was God’s greatest pleasure to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Said About God's Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Feb 4, 2009

Who is in control of your life really? This message encouraged us to ask that question daily.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus said about the Father “His Sovereignty” Michael Wiley February 01, 2009 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: Several men of The Vine went out bowling last night up in McHenry. It didn’t take us long to find out who the experienced bowlers were and who the not-so-experienced ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of Abraham, Part 9: The Visit Of The Three Angels Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 11, 2014

Be careful to show hospitality, for some have entertained angels unawares--Hebrews 13:2. Proper 11 After Pentecost Year C

The Life of Abraham, Part 9: The Visit of the Three Angels Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction In the last chapter the LORD promised Abraham what humans even today would consider impossible. Sarah was going to be a mother of a son named Isaac in twelve months. Abraham laughed at the idea, but the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 18:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Eye Full

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

If you are a Christian you have been given gifts from God and you are expected to use them for God and His Kingdom.

An eye full Samson – Judges 13-16 Chapter 16:18-31 Reading Each of us is meant to have great potential as a Christian. Jesus himself tells us… John 14:12 NIV 12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pursuit Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 27, 2014

We can hear the psalmist's heartfelt prayer within these 8 verses. From his cry, call & confession we can receive some instructions and incentives to persist in prayer.

PSALM 119: 145-152 [The Ministry of The Word Series] THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH [John 14:15, 23-24] The psalmist called on the Lord to deliver him because he obeyed, hoped in, and meditated on His Word. In this section [Qoph the 19th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] the psalmist is clearly troubled. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:145-152

Denomination: Baptist

Yeshua Changed The Focus From Regulations To Relationships

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Aug 30, 2015

The purpose of a tzitzit for a Jew is to remind of a relationship offer by God. The purpose of keeping a journal for a Christian is to remind a Christian of a relationship offer by God.

Grace to you and peace, from Him who is, and was, and who is to come. Yeshua Hamashia (Jesus Christ) came as the anointed of Adonai (Lord and Master), El Elyon (The Most High God), El Olam (The Everlasting God), El Shaddai (Lord God Amighty), Elohim (God), Ha Shem, Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

"How Do I Live In The Spirit" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 18, 2014

This one devotional reached over 200,000 people. Many desire to live by the Holy Spirit but not many teach how. This sermon is Spirit led and will help you to finally see how to live IN the Holy Spirit.

The Ultimate Decision July 7, 2014 As I get up to read and pray each morning it amazes me that I have no clue what I am going to write to you each day. That is until the Holy Spirit through the word of God gives me the lesson for the day. I take no credit as it is only God inside of me that in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

The Divine Shepherd (Part 3 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 25, 2014

This message brings forth the meaning of each verse and the significance to us as believers

THE PSALMS SERIES The Divine Shepherd (pt 3 of 3) Psalm 23:5-6 Introduction Last week: • T Read Psalm 23:5-6/ Pray Trans: First, notice the end of vs 5 says… 1. You Prepare A Table Before Me in the Presence of My Enemies (vs 5) – THAT’S HOPE HOPE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pack Your Coffin

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

God calls His people to a lifestyle of consecration and commitment

Pack Your Coffins Joshua 3:5 January 12, 2014 Morning Service In 1889 The Wesleyan Methodist Church sent out a group of missionaries to begin the first mission work in the world. The team went to Sierra Leone and struggled to start the mission. When the team departed from the United States, they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Save The Wells

Contributed by Thomas Custer on May 4, 2014

we as saints need to re-dig the wells of our fathers. We have grown up with poor performing wells and we believe it is normal. This message was to remind us that there is more power available than we are tapped into. we need to repair the wells!

For thousands of Malian women in the northern city of Gao, the day starts in the middle of the night. Women tie on veils, grab jerry cans and walk through the sandy streets in hopes of getting a good spot in line. they are not waiting for a black friday sale… tickets to a show… a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Rock!

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Nov 8, 2013

Our Rock is not their rock; Our God is not their god; Our Faith is not their faith.

Quotes Song: Father Abraham had many sons; Many sons had Father Abraham; I am one of them and so are you; So let's all praise the Lord. .. -Kids Song "Let’s have faith that right makes might; and in that faith let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it." - Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal