Sermons on Renewed Thinking:

Sabbath As Defiance

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 26, 2015

The Sabbath is a transformative tradition, an antidote to anxiety. We are restless till we find our rest in God. We set aside our anxieties and busyness, our pursuit of more, and we recognize that our refuge is God alone.

The President of local synagogue, and a close friend of mine, asked me if I knew the most sacred Jewish holy day. I said it must be either Passover or Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). He smiled and said, “No, it’s the Sabbath. It is the most important day in the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11-14

Denomination: Congregational

Locust Buffet

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Sep 11, 2015

God spoke to Joel to tell the people to renew, return to the Lord and rend their heart. The same message applies to us today. What are the Locust storms in our lives. Are we living whole-heartedly for god or is it time to return?

In 1915 a plague of locusts covered Palestine and Syria from the border of Egypt to the Taurus Mountains. The first swarms appeared in March. These were adult locusts that came from the northeast and moved toward the southwest in clouds so thick they obscured the sun. The females were 2.5 to 3 ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Strange But Familiar Voice

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2025

The Gospel truth is that, when we know Jesus as our Saviour, Jesus will keep revealing Himself to us.

NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 27th April 2025 John 21:1-14 “The Strange But Familiar Voice” Have you ever had one of those times in your spiritual life where you feel like you are just drifting along? You know Jesus and you love Him. You are not in a space where you are doubting your faith, or ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Prayer No Power

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 29, 2023

We neglect spending time at His feet and thus we suffer defeat.

1 Kings 17:1-6 1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Will Of God

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 3, 2023

In the book of Romans, the apostle Paul offers us profound insights into aligning our lives with God's divine purpose. Let us turn our attention to Romans 12:1-2, where we will uncover the significance of surrendering ourselves to God and experiencing His perfect will.

I. A Call to Surrender (Romans 12:1) The passage begins with a powerful call to surrender. Paul urges us, by the mercies of God, to present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God. This call goes beyond mere outward acts of worship. It encompasses our entire being—our thoughts, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Large Is Your Family?

Contributed by James Hickman on Feb 6, 2016

A message on Christian unity based on shared commitment to Biblical faith. Suitable for joint meetings of local churches from various evangelical denominations.

How Large is Your Family? Text: Luke 9:49-50 Text Introduction: Some of the incidents in the ministry of Jesus are well-known. Others are mentioned briefly and then the story moves on. The incident in my text is one of those. We shouldn’t miss its implications. ************* Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-50

Denomination: Baptist

Speak To Your Mountain Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

A great series about the spiritual restoration of the church in America

Speak to Your Mountain The Renewal of Israel: A New Heart Part 2 of a 3 Part Series Ezek 36:22-38 NKJV "Therefore say to the house of Israel, 'Thus says the Lord God: "I do not do this for your sake, O house of Israel, but for My holy name's sake, which you have profaned among the nations ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Dodging Distractions Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". When you are rebuilding, the enemy will try to distract you from what matters.

Series: Rebuilding [#7] DODGING DISTRACTIONS Nehemiah 6:1-19 Introduction: There are many in this room who would say that I have A.D.D. You have come to this conclusion because I am easily distracted. Thus, the reason for me doing 10 different things at 1 time and finishing none of them. Some ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Waiting Room

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 5, 2018

This sermon is a part of the Spiritual First Aid series and looks at our waiting on the Lord when we find ourselves in His waiting room.

Spiritual First Aid “God’s Waiting Room” Introduction One of the hardest things we can do is wait. If there’s one thing we probably hate more than anything else, it is waiting. We hate to wait for the traffic light to turn green especially when there is no one else on the road, or at least half ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Soul Restoration

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 3, 2017

A message from the book of Psalms where David reveals 3 ways how God restores our soul.

Soul Restoration Introduction: I enjoy restoring things, whether its old vending machines, pop machines, old gas pumps, etc. There is something rewarding about bringing these old things back to life. It may be the nostalgia of an era long gone, or perhaps it is the thought of seeing what can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making It Last Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 10th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". Once you begin to complete your rebuilding, you need to find ways to make it last.

Series: Rebuilding [#10] MAKING IT LAST Nehemiah 9:1-12:47 Introduction: God has been moves in awesome ways. Many have been rebuilding parts of their lives and we are seeing it happen. It is worth all of the hard work to rebuild. With that in mind, I must caution you. Once the walls are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Realities Of Rebuilding Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Rebuilding". As exciting as rebuilding is, there is a reality that comes with that.

Series: Rebuilding [#3] THE REALITIES OF REBUILDING Nehemiah 2:11-20 Introduction: The talk of rebuilding is exciting, the actual work usually isn’t. We need to look at the realities of rebuilding- Those things to expect. A reality of rebuilding is… 1. There will be a mess. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Spirit Is Poured Onto A Wilderness Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jun 5, 2022

The Spirit is poured out from on high, “and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field.” It’s like the change from a dry desert into garden land. When God sends his Spirit, He begins to produce good fruits. That’s the sure effect of his work: a harvest for God.

If you looked back on the thirty-two chapters of Isaiah before our text, what would stand out about the people of God? How could we describe the nation of Judah in this book, and what they’ve shown themselves to be like? It’s not a flattering picture. Back in the very first chapter, the very first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Let The Fire Die Out! Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2001

Through repentance, prayer and thanksgiving we can keep the fire of Pentecost from burning out in our lives.

A STORY HAS BEEN TOLD ABOUT HOW DWIGHT L. MOODY ONCE CALLED ON A LEADING CITIZEN IN CHICAGO TO PERSUADE HIM TO ACCEPT CHRIST. THEY WERE SEATED IN THE MAN’S PARLOR. IT WAS WINTER AND COAL WAS BURNING IN THE FIREPLACE. THE MAN OBJECTED THAT HE COULD BE JUST AS GOOD A CHRISTIAN OUTSIDE THE CHURCH AS ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Calls On Us To Repent

Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 3, 2024

From Mark 1, we see the subject of repentance was raised by both John the Baptist and Jesus Christ

Today we are looking at the Christian foundational topic of repentance, and what it means for us. First of all, if we look at the beginning of the Book of Mark we see John baptising in the River Jordan. Mark records the events, at Mark 1:4, by saying, "And so John the Baptist appeared in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4

Denomination: Baptist