Sermons on Refreshment:

God Our Maker-Helper-Keeper Twenty-Four-Seven! (Psalm 121) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The Psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by trusting our Maker to help us be true to Him and protect us from them who would distract and deter us away from our trust in Him.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon XII – Psalm 121 David the shepherd lad who became ...read more

Trust The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 21, 2017

Protection, Provision, Peace

FAITH OVER FEAR - Trust the Shepherd Psalm 23:1-6 March 19, 2023 Introduction: About 5 years ago a very famous New Zealander died…He was only 17 years old but considering he was a sheep and the fact that sheep usually only live about 6 years before they are sent to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Spirit Speaks Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

the Bible says the Holy Spirit will, if we will let Him, live within us.

My friends and I were hiking through the golden hills that surround San Francisco Bay on an uncommonly hot, stuffy afternoon. We regretted that we had chosen such a stifling day for a hike. After a half hour, our path meandered near an enormous coastal oak tree at the summit of a hill. We flopped ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Grow Weary!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 29, 2023

A final message on finding rest in Christ.

Weary Workers Galatians 6:1-2, 9-10 October 1, 2023 Do you have some people in your lives whom you admire? Take a moment and think about those people. Consider why you admire them. The standard they’ve set for you and how you can attain that. There are some people you know can call at 2 AM and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Thank My God For You

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2023

I thank God for each of you

Annual Meeting 1/15/2023 I Thank my God for You Philippians 1:3-11 Good Morning and welcome to service. We are glad you are here. This morning will be just a little bit different from the normal as we will have our annual meeting and give results from the voting that took place this morning ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Obtain A Revival PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the power of prayer and the need for spiritual revival, using the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 18: 41-46 as a reminder of how God can transform even the driest seasons of our lives into periods of abundant blessing.

Good morning, church! We're going to dive right into the heart of the Old Testament today, as we explore a story of revival, prayer, and transformation from 1 Kings 18: 41-46. Here's how it goes: "Then Elijah said to Ahab, 'Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain.' So Ahab ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Topics: Prayer, Restoration

Jesus Promises Living Water PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the themes of God's promise of living water, the division caused by unbelief, and the hope of eternal life, as illustrated in John 8: 37-39.

Good morning, family. It's wonderful to see all of you gathered here today in our Father's house. We're going to dive into a passage from the book of John today, specifically John 8: 37-39. Our focus will be on three themes: The Promise of Living Water, The Division of Unbelief, and The Hope of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-39

Topics: Division, Unbelief

But Believe PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to strengthen their faith, bear burdens bravely, and grow in belief, even when they cannot see God's work directly.

Good morning, my dear friends. It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered together, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to break the bread of life, to drink from the well of wisdom, to be nourished and refreshed by the Word of God. Our focus today ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Topics: Belief, Doubts

Communion With Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 8, 2001

The goal of Communion is to draw closer to Christ

Communion with Christ October 3, 1999 Christ cares for our needs – He feeds our needs A. We have a need for physical food 1.) This is basic means of survival 2.) We must have the basic needs for good health and strong life 3.) Without the basics of life we cannot focus properly on God B. We have a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Opened Eyes, And Burning Hearts

Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 25, 2002

What happens with Divinity,and humanity unite.

Opened Eyes, and Burning Hearts. Unaware of the reality of the resurrection of Christ, two men embarked on a two hour journey, that was interrupted by the son of God himself. They spake as if he were just another prophet, and believed as if he were still dead, all the while, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Doing Membership

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Membership is something you do, not something you have.

Thesis: Membership is something you do, not something you have. Intro.: 1. For the past several weeks we've been exploring the notion of "the priesthood of all believers." a. Priests have a job to do, a ministry to perform. b. Illust. Evertt Huffard, an instructor at HGSR, says Christians can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Going Up To The High Places

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

Life is a journey. God has called us to walk in the high places.

Going up to the High Places Text: Habakkuk 3:19 “The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.” The Christian life is journey- Jesus is the way! He wants led us & ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ascent Of Man

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 1, 2007

1 The Goal 2. The Way 3. The Climber 4. The Attainment

- Devils Tower WY (a volcanic neck) - Said to be known among the Indians as Bear’s Tipi "misinterpreted the name to mean Bad God’s Tower, later shortened to Devils Tower. - President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower the first national monument in 1906. - Devils Tower with it’s vertical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Praise Today Not Punishment

Contributed by Russel Buchanan on Apr 29, 2006

One can only imagine that on any given Sunday you can expect to be caught off gaurd by someones stupidity,... or should I say Spiritual Immaturity

Did you ever wonder why some people in some churches never seem to have the victory necessary for living in todays complex world. Often when I was a Pastor I have said please Lord I want one day without surprizes. Meaning simply I wanted everyone to get along without disputes, disagreements ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Heaven (A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Oct 14, 2003

A sermon about Heaven, meant to offer comfort and hope. One of the last discourses that Jesus made before his crucifixion was on Heaven to comfort His disciples.

HEAVEN FUNERAL SERMON John 14:1-3 Intro. We use the word “Heaven” in our conversation but few have given much thought to what Heaven is. Let me share with you some words of comfort about Heaven. I. HEAVEN IS A REAL PLACE 1. Twice in this passage Jesus calls it a place. He made this statement ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist