Sermons on Refute:

Let Nehemiah Teach You How To Handle Criticism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 13, 2006

If we are not mature enough for criticism we are too immature for praise. Adverse criticism from a wise man is more to be desired than the enthusiastic approval of the unwise.

Let Nehemiah Teach You How to Handle Criticism "Do not mind criticism. If it is untrue, disgregard it. If it is unfair, do not allow it to get under your skin. If it is misinformed, refute it. If it is ignorant smile and be bigger than the critic. If it is justified, learn from it." "Adversity ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Look For In Our Leaders (Overseers)?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 2, 2006

The Bible says a lot about what we can look for when seeking leaders

What to look for in our leaders (overseers)? By Pastor Andrew Chan Richmond Chinese Evangelical Free Church August 2, 2006 1The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

E. T. Phone Home Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

God desires for us, as pilgrims in a strange land, to call out to Him and seek relationship through prayer.

In June of 1982 an amazing phenomenon swept across America. In the months prior to it release, one phrase was pounded into the minds of young and old alike: He is afraid. He is alone. He is 3 million light years from home. E.T. landed on theatre screens on June 11 and this Steven Spielberg ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

George Tankervil Series

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Nov 8, 2011

Tankervil was baptised with fire, and rose to life eternal. Tankervil was martyred on the 26th August 1555. There is a plaque in the centre of St. Albans in memorial of him. This is His story:

George Tankervil George Tankervil (also known as George Tankerfield) was born in the early 1500s in the city of York in England. Tankervil worked as a baker, but it was not for this occupation that he was made famous. During the reign of good King Edward 6th (12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The First Sermon Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Dec 28, 2018

Peter's First Sermon to the people of Jerusalem

The 1st Sermon-The Gospel Message Acts 2:14-24 Lessons From The Early Church In an effort to appeal to people today and to their interest and the church today emphasizes a great many different programs and approaches. Small group, culturally relevant worship emphasizing music and drama have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Creation

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Introdcution and Section 1 God Created

VIEWS OF CREATION EXISTENCE WARNING: Please don't get off ended (offended) -- Some of the points are just possible explanations. I will discuss/clarify misunderstandings after church if necessary. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. Ex: Galileo -- Roman Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 2) Views Of Creation Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Battles of the Church with scientist like Galileo and God Created

VIEWS OF CREATION EXISTENCE WARNING: Please don't get off ended (offended) -- Some of the points are just possible explanations. I will discuss/clarify misunderstandings after church if necessary. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. Ex: Galileo -- Roman Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saul/Paul - Persecuted Follower Of Jesus Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019

Paul was a successful failure

(All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted) A. INTRODUCTION: SAUL PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS 1. Saul was a successful failure. He was going to top of the religious ladder. “Paul was better qualified than all the legalists . . . the best of all . . . born ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:6, Acts 9:15, Philippians 3:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Old Or New Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This issue here is over which coming we are to give the most emphasis to as the fulfillment of the Old Testament. The orthodox view puts the focus on the first coming, and it exalts Jesus in His present status.

The city building inspector of Paso Robles, Calif. declared the old furnace in a Mennonite church to be faulty. It had served them well for many years, but the church officials installed a new furnace. Shortly after it was in stalled the church burned to the ground. A faulty furnace was listed as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:41

Sermon On Wrath

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2021

Wrath is a powerful emotional state of mind and body.

Pope Benedict XVI once remarked: “The wrath of God is a way of saying that I have been living in a way that is contrary to the love that is God. Anyone who begins to live and grow away from God, who lives away from what is good, is turning his life toward wrath.” Romans 12:19 confirms: “Beloved, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:4, Ezekiel 25:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:9

Sermon On A Gift From God

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 16, 2021

A gift from God is defined by the Longman Dictionary as: “Something good you receive or something good that happens to you, even though you might not deserve it.”

Eckhart von Hochheim OP, commonly known as Meister Eckhart, a German theologian, philosopher and mystic once remarked: “Above all else, know this: Be prepared at all times for the gifts of God and be ready always for new ones. For God is a thousand times more ready to give than we are to receive.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, Romans 11:29, 1 Corinthians 12:4

The Social Outcast Who Saved Society Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 3, 2021

Today’s sermon is about snobby brothers, a son rejected by his family and community but ironically asked to lead those who rejected him, a nation on the brink of war, fake news, and a foolish father who messes up his daughter’s life. Here is how it happened.

The Social Outcast Who Saved Society (Judges 10¬:6-11:40) 1. One definition of the word irony is, “a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.” • It is ironic, for example, that the most shop-lifted book is the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Is Your Faith

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 11, 2023

Great is Your Faith

Great is Your Faith Scripture Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28. Reflection Dear Sisters and brothers, After listening to the gospel today, we may ask many questions, such as:  Is Jesus so rude to the Canaanite woman?  Is Jesus so ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God Understands The Challenges Of Communication

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 25, 2021

The Lord searches all hearts and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts

Whether you preach to non-Christians to convert them to Christ or preach to Christians to edify them, the use of gospel messages will often involve repeating or paraphrasing Bible facts which the audience already know. I guess that an easy way to bore or patronize someone is by telling them too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher & Local Church

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 26, 2001

This lesson looks at the Biblical role of the pastor-teacher and the local church.

Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher And Local Church (1 Cor. 4:1) (HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/pastorchurch.html] PRAYER PREPARATION: Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible