Sermons on Refreshment:

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 4, 2024

When Jesus declared, "I am the resurrection and the life," He revealed a profound truth: a person can be physically alive yet spiritually dead, and conversely, one can be physically dead yet alive in Christ. Intrigued? Listen to the sermon to discover how these paradoxes hold true.

I am the Resurrection and the Life John 10:17-27; Ephesians 2:1-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In our lifetime, we will blink over 620 million times, take countless breaths of air, have our hearts beat more than 2.5 billion times, take 216 million steps, and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-27, Ephesians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Called Levi-Matthew Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 10, 2025

Levi, also called Matthew, was a publican who collected Roman taxes from the Jews. One day Jesus came by Matthew's tax-collection site and said two simple words, "Follow Me". Levi did just that!

When Jesus Called Levi-Matthew, Luke 5 (This message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO, on February 9, 2025 but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ picked 12 men to be His followers. We know the occupations of four (James, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2025

The healing of the crippled man showed that Peter and John believe in the presence of Christ, His power and the authority of His Name.

Acts 3:1-8, 12-16 - The Living Christ What Peter and John did was remarkable and out-of-the-ordinary. Their actions tell us at least THREE realities: (1) They believe that Christ has risen and is with them. No one would invoke the name of a dead man and expect something to happen. (2) They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dull Sword, Sharp Sword Series

Contributed by John Allen on Jul 16, 2025

Our victory over the trials and temptations in this life is found in knowing the Word of God.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. They are notes that reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 9, 2025

"Rejoice in the Lord" is a vital safeguard for believers, strengthening their faith and anchoring them in God’s truth. It is not just a choice but a divine calling—an essential posture of worship and a defining mark of Kingdom people, living with purpose to fulfill God's mission.

“Rejoice in the Lord” “Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.” (Philippians 3:1, ESV) “That’s about it, friends. Be glad in God! I don’t mind repeating what I have written in earlier letters, and I hope you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1, Romans 14:17, Jeremiah 2:13, John 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Wells Are You Drinking From?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 27, 2024

Jesus loves and accepts us as we are.

“What Wells are You Drinking From?” John 4:4-18, 25-30, 39-42 She has a history. Things done and some left undone, some good some not so good. Guilts and regrets. Fears. Wounds and sorrows. And secrets too. She is a person with a past and yet she remains unknown to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: United Methodist

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 4, 2024

In today’s Gospel reading, Peter responds to Jesus’ announcement that the Messiah will have to suffer and die by denying the cross. Peter is in essence denying the truth of this teaching – that the Messiah must suffer and by extension, his disciples.

Last week we heard about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness right after his Baptism. That’s the way it feels sometimes – you just make a decision and then things happen that immediately bring your decision into question. This wilderness, of course, is metaphorical and now we find ourselves in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 29, 2023

Last time we were together, we examined that Gods word teaches us at least three things about blessings: o We are blessed by God o We are to be a blessing to others o We are to bless God

Last time together our key passage was: Genesis 12:1-3 “Now the Lord said to Abram: Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation, I will bless you and make your name great, and you shall be a blessing. I will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42

The Ache For Meaning

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 29, 2025

Every human ache for meaning is the soul remembering its Maker—God’s embrace disguised as longing, inviting us home to relationship and rest

(When the Soul Remembers God) It began with a phone call. My oldest son’s voice was steady at first, then it trembled. He’s forty-one now—bright, competent, a systems manager for a defense company, respected by his peers. On paper, everything about his life says success. Yet that afternoon, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Matthew 11:28, Philippians 2:13, Ecclesiastes 12:13, Luke 15:17-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

No More "but Lord"

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025

Elijah’s call on Mount Carmel still confronts us: in a world of divided hearts, choose Christ decisively before silence becomes surrender.

1. The War No One Sees There was no trumpet, no sword, no marching army that morning on Mount Carmel. The battle Israel faced wasn’t visible—it was spiritual. It was a war for allegiance. They still attended worship. They still claimed to be God’s people. But their hearts were split between two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21, Revelation 13:8, Matthew 6:24, James 4:4, Ezekiel 9:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sometimes You Can't Get Over It, You Must Go Through It.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 28, 2025

Sometimes I get the answer I expected. Sometimes I get the answer I dreaded. Job had to learn to trust God's plan, not by emotions and circumstances --- BY FAITH.

SOMETIMES YOU CAN’T GET OVER IT, YOU HAVE TO GET THROUGH IT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WILL YOU LISTEN AND HEAR MY HEART? Hear a little wisdom? DISCIPLINE YOURSELF TO SMILE. FORGIVE QUICKLY! HAVE WE MADE PEACE WITH THE PAST? DON’T GET ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10, Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 55:8-9, Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Feast Of Trumpets (Pt. 5) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 11, 2025

Do you ever contemplate your position with God?

So, I really had to dig to glean the significance of this passage, to learn what Feast of Trumpets is about. Once again, I was reminded of the width and depth of God’s word. I began in Numbers chapter 29. Numbers 29:1–3 “‘And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall have a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25, Exodus 12:1-2

Day Of Atonement (Pt.6) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 11, 2025

Today we will explore the 6th Feast in our series the 7 Feasts of Israel. It has been a long series I know. but we are getting down to the short rows.

During the examination of each of these feasts I’ve tried to convey 5 amazing facts about these feasts: Understand the Hebrew calendar date assigned to each- and when we close the series, we’ll revisit that calendar briefly Historical significance-how these feasts specifically pertained to the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:27-32, Exodus 12:1-2

How Much Pain Can A Heart Absorb Before It Goes Numb?

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 10, 2026

Addresses how prolonged suffering leads to spiritual numbness, how biblical lament keeps faith honest, and how Christ answers pain not with distance, but with presence and costly, enduring love.

There is a kind of pain that makes us cry. And then there is another kind of pain—quieter, heavier—that eventually makes us stop. We live in a world where suffering is no longer rare. It is constant. It streams. It scrolls. It updates every few minutes. War. Displacement. Hunger. Violence. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-2, Luke 10:33, John 11:33-35, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God's Got You Covered PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Through our relationship with Jesus Christ and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit, we are free from guilt and condemnation, and can live in the freedom and power that God has intended for us.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a message of hope and love. It's a message of the incredible power of the Holy Spirit working in our lives, and a message about the freedom we have in Christ – the freedom from condemnation. In the words of George G. Bloomer, "The Gospel is not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Topics: Working Out, Good