Sermons on Refute:

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 6, 2015

In this passage Paul asks the questions: 1. What is the origin of life? 2. What is the meaning of life? 3. What is the value of life?

TSL 09-02-2015 I’d like to look this morning at the passage appointed as the Epistle today from Colossians 1:1-14. In it, as Rodney Buchanan has said Paul answers three basic questions: 1. What is the origin of life? 2. What is the meaning of life? 3. What is the value of life? But let ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

Divine Healing

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 25, 2012

Many of you have been struggling with emotional, hurting and physical issues. You desire healing and are thinking as to how it will happen and are skeptical if it would really takes place. The one Who you should be pursuing is God alone for it is for His

Opening illustration: Tuesday night encounter with a runaway 11 year girl, the police in our neighborhood had been searching for her. Karen is able to locate the girl and cares for the soul. What I got from that incident was that this young girl, her mom and the family needed some serious emotional ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation, Part 3 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 22, 2011

Part 3 reveals the formation of dry land, the seas, and all vegetation. This message also gives excellent insight into defending an evolutionist’s view of the origin of species.

Creation Series, Part 3 Genesis 1:9-13 Introduction - We have a Creator, and the Creator has given us a clear account of His story - APP: What we find ourselves in is a situation what separates all of us -- If you do not believe this account, you fall into one of these two categories: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 4, 2011

This series focuses on the Biblical facts of Creation, and using Scripture puts to rest the scientific opinions of how the world was formed. Part 6 begins the final day of creation with the creation of the cattle, creeping things, and the beasts of the E

Creation Series, Part 6 Genesis 1:24-25 Introduction - We are right in the middle of a series discussing the Creation of everything we see - 1) We have a Creator, He is God, and He has given us a clear account of His story - 2) What we find ourselves in is a situation that separates all of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Of The Ages

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Feb 11, 2013

Paul showing his love for the gospel of Jesus Christ

The King of the Ages 1 Timothy 1:12/17 As I read these six verses I am made aware of how important the simplicity of the Gospel really is, which Paul’s own life was a living declaration, showing us how the grace and mercy of God. I want to review these verses, starting with verse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: *other

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 8, 2013

God worked FOR us in Salvation. God works IN us in Sanctification. God works THRU us in Service.

Saved to Serve [Not to Sit, Soak, & Sour] Ephesians 2:10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130310pm.mp3 How can we have a meal ministry? Children's ministry? Nice big building? Sound, ushers, nursery? Thru the service of the body of believers! How will we go forward with other needed ministries ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Great Commandments

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 18, 2017

Trying to live by the two great commandments begins with understanding them. It doesn’t end there, but it begins there.

The Two Great Commandments (Matthew 22:34-40) 1. What is the difference between these two true stories. Here is the first one. 2. My cell phone quit as I tried to let my wife know that I was caught in freeway gridlock and would be late for our anniversary dinner. I wrote a message on my laptop ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pentecost And Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2015

We can learn much about the reception and exercise of the spiritual gifts from both the Blessed Virgin and the heresies rejected by the Church.

Pentecost (Whitsunday) 2015 Extraordinary Form One of the pleasures we derive from living in a southern climate–especially this year–is our ability to take the Easter lilies we buy at the grocery store and replant them in our gardens. But, as it happens most year, the lilies we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Does He Show On Me?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 23, 2018

Is it obvious to the people you meet that you are a child of God? What is it that makes it obvious?

J. I. Packer on Being God's Child “You sum up the whole of New Testament teaching in a single phrase if you speak of it as a revelation of the Fatherhood of the holy Creator. In the same way, you sum up the whole of New Testament religion if you describe it as the knowledge of God as one's Holy ...read more

Denomination: Other

Souls For Sale

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2022

We can sell our souls to the devil.

We use the phrase "make a deal with the Devil" to describe a person or persons perceived as having collaborated with evil for their own benefit. We use a similar expression: "sold his soul to the devil." We mean that a person has resorted to something wrong or underhanded to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Divine Birth Announcement

Contributed by John White on Dec 14, 2019

There's something about a birth and birthdays that is intrinisically exciting. A new life begins,,,,,,,,

A DIVINE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: , There's something about a birth and birthdays that is intrinisically exciting. A new life begins, a new personality comes into existence and another creature made in the image of Go walks onto the stage of the universe. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Commendation Of Tychicus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 12, 2018

“Tychicus” is the informant of Paul’s immediate circumstances to the Asian churches; and he is warmly commended with the apostle’s fine character reference.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/25/18 Lesson 28: The Commendation of Tychicus (6:21-22) (Ephesians 6:21-22, KJV) 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, , a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: 22 Whom I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ: A Refresher Course In Evidence

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 10, 2023

The Scriptures tell of the event of the resurrection of Jesus Christ as being an undeniable historical fact with eyewitness and secondary evidence to back it that would be admissible in any objective court of law. This is no case of wishful thinking, but the conclusion of a promise kept.

If we were to present the case for the resurrection of Jesus Christ in a court of law, we would have to first refute the notion or belief that this was nothing more than "faith" on the part of the apostles and all who have followed Him throughout history. I have pointed out in a recent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-10, Luke 24:13-31, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Deuteronomy 17:6, 1 Timothy 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

No Weapon. Isaiah 54:17

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 17, 2022

This is a message for moving forward in the tough world we are living in and using what the Lord provides for us to get us through the hard times.

No Weapon Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Arguments For The Historical Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on May 28, 2025

Gary Habermas in his book, The Historical Jesus, gives at least 10 evidences. As part of my Apologetics series, I have abbreviated and rewritten them to fit front & back on one piece of paper.

TEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE HISTORICAL JESUS 1. MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT SOURCES. The existence of multiple independent sources – the four Gospels, Paul’s letters, and other early Christian writings – that attest to the historical existence of Jesus. There wasn’t just one witness to Jesus, but a large number ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7, Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God