Sermons on Refreshment:

Declaring Jesus' Destiny

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2011

Luke showed his readers that Jesus’ destiny was openly revealed. Jesus’ destiny is openly declared. But How? A device God uses to declare Jesus’ destiny is...

DECLARING JESUS' DESTINY—Luke 2:21-40 Luke showed his readers that Jesus’ destiny was openly revealed Jesus’ destiny is openly declared. How is Jesus’ destiny openly declared? 5 devices/events/loyalties/revelations/settings openly declaring Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

He Will Plead Your Case

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 51: 1 – 64

Jeremiah 51: 1 – 64 He will plead your case 1 Thus says the LORD: “Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, against those who dwell in Leb Kamai, a destroying wind. 2 And I will send winnowers to Babylon, who shall winnow her and empty her land. For in the day of doom they shall be against her all ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:51

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Art Of Preaching (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 31, 2020

To establish that preaching is an art, that this skill can be taught, learned, developed and perfected. This lesson reviews the need for the church: to identify sound, capable, and, faithful men; to be trained in the "art of preaching:" preparation, presentation and persuasion.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Preparation 2. The Art of Presentation 3. The Art of Persuasion Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson will discuss "The Art of Preaching." This lesson will review the need for the church of Christ to identify sound, capable, and faithful men to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Revelation Of God's Love - A Thorough And Thrilling Study

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 20, 2014

1. GOD'S LOVE TOWARDS US 2. OUR LOVE TOWARDS GOD: 3. OUR LOVE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER 4. QUALITIES OF TRUE LOVE 5. WE MUST LOVE OUR ENEMIES 6. THE THINGS THAT WE SHOULD NOT LOVE 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT FILLS OUR HEARTS WITH THE LOVE OF GOD

THE REVELATION OF GOD'S LOVE OUTLINE 1. GOD'S LOVE TOWARDS US 2. OUR LOVE TOWARDS GOD: 3. OUR LOVE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER 4. QUALITIES OF TRUE LOVE 5. WE MUST LOVE OUR ENEMIES 6. THE THINGS THAT WE SHOULD NOT LOVE 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT FILLS OUR HEARTS WITH THE LOVE OF GOD THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

On The Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Augustine Of Hippo on Jun 1, 2011

A classic sermon by St. Augustine on the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5.

Chapter 1 1. If any one will piously and soberly consider the sermon which our Lord Jesus Christ spoke on the mount, as we read it in the Gospel according to Matthew, I think that he will find in it, so far as regards the highest morals, a perfect standard of the Christian life: and this we do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: *other

Commentary On 1 John Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021

Chapter 2 continues John’s focus on fellowship with God through five significant points.

Theme: The advocacy (support) of Christ; how the dear children may have fellowship with each other; the “dear children” must not love the World. Text: 1 John-CH. 2 (KJV) King James Bible Jesus is Our Advocate 1My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Side Are You On? - James 2:5-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2021

The key to loving people and treating them the way God wants us to treat them lies in what we value.

James 2:1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5-7

Song Of Deborah And Barak Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2018

Deborah and Barak cooperated in fighting the battle and also in praising the Lord . Their song reveals some truths about our spiritual warfare in this world.

Chapter 17 Song of Deborah and Barak [Judges 5:1–31] Scripture 1 Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying, 2 Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves. 3 Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Salvation.

THE SALVATION OF MAN. Intro: 1. In the 1951 science fiction movie, The Day the Earth Stood Still, space traveler Klaatu, lands his spaceship in Washington, DC. He is hunted down, shot, and imprisoned. But moments before he is finally taken, he warns Helen Benson, about his avenging robot – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 18 - Great Praise From A Place Of Great Victory Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 6, 2018

Psalm 18 consists of a series of triumphant thanksgivings to God, with which the writer connects a highly figurative account of his deliverance from danger, an assertion of his own uprightness, and a description of the victories he has won by God's assistance . . .

April 14, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 18 (KJV) PART #1: VERSES 1-12 Title: Great Praise from a Place of Great Victory To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Open Letter To The Churches Of Christ

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Apr 28, 2022

Discussing and revealing troubling teachings in the Churches of Christ.

This serves as both an open letter to ministers, and others, in the Church of Christ and a bit of an inside look at the Church of Christ. Almost every source used comes from the writings of Church of Christ preachers and college professors. A bibliography is available at the end of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul's Solemn Plea To Rome Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 19, 2024

To herald Paul’s solemn plea and message to the church in Rome, to mark and turn away from those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine they had heard, learned, believed, and obeyed according to “The faith, once delivered to the saints.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Causes Divisions and Offenses 2. Serves not the Lord Jesus Christ 3. Deceives the Hearts of the Simple Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will present the message: “Paul’s Solemn Plea To Rome.” This was an urgent and solemn plea from the beloved apostle Paul to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-19, 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Revelation And Inspiration Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 2, 2023

To establish that the “word of God” was given to the apostles through divine revelations and recorded by them through divine inspiration. We’ll explore if the truth of God has been preserved during its translation from Greek into our English language.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. The Process of Divine Revelation 2. The Process of Divine Inspiration 3. The Process of Human Translation Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today discusses the process of: “Divine Revelation and Inspiration.” In truth, we can only say these two processes, revelation, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-7, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ