Sermons on Spiritual Refreshment:

Going Into Battle Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 16, 2018

The spiritual world is real. Evil battles good. We need to go into battle only in God's power. And Paul uses armor to describe entering into fervent prayer.

Going into Battle Ephesians 6:10-18 Sometimes Veterans will ask me, “If there is a God, how could he allow such evil to happen in the world? Why doesn’t he do something about it? Does he not care? Is he not strong enough?” I assure them that God does care and that he is strong enough. And that he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Genesis 4:7, Acts 19:15-16, 1 John 4:4, Psalm 139:23-24, John 14:6, James 4:3, Hebrews 4:12, Mark 11:24, 1 Timothy 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Growth Of The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 30, 2018

The Lord provides our salvation, but that does not absolve us from any responsibility. We are responsible for our growth and maturity, striving for Christ-likeness in this life.

The Growth of the Saints 2 Peter 1: 5-8 Following his introduction and reminder of the glorious benefit of salvation, Peter immediately extended a challenge to the believers who would read this letter. While salvation is an act of God’s marvelous grace offered to those who are underserving, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Profitable Investment

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message encourages believers to invest in their Faith in God!

I. "THEN I KNEW THAT THIS WAS THE WORD OF THE LORD. AND I BOUGHT THE FIELD OF HANAMEEL MY UNCLE'S SON, THAT WAS IN ANATHOTH, AND WEIGHED HIM THE MONEY, EVEN SEVENTEEN SHEKELS OF SILVER." A. This is one of the most striking incidents in the life of Jeremiah: 1. The transaction of the purchase of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Mark 10:28-30, Matthew 19:16-22, Luke 9:23, Mark 8:34, Matthew 16:24, Genesis 12:1-6, Revelation 7:9-17, Hebrews 11:28-40, Ruth 4:10, Ephesians 1:14, 1 Corinthians 3:20, Hebrews 11:1, Jeremiah 32:8-9, Hebrews 11:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus, Our Healer

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

Jesus has the power to heal us from every physical and mental disease. But he doesn't always use that power. Often, what we need more is to be healed from our spiritual blindness.

[This sermon was preached on 19 August 2018, 13th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last Monday I returned to work from my five-week holiday. When I opened my email, there was a pleasant surprise waiting for me. A woman from our congregation wrote me with some very good news. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15, Acts 3:1-10, John 9:1-7, John 9:39-41

Denomination: Lutheran

43. Resurrection - Defeating Death Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018

If Jesus remained in the grave, all His previous saving work would be for naught!

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 43 – RESURRECTION - DEFEATING DEATH] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11, Revelation 1:18, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:20, John 5:16-17, Hebrews 10:11-13, John 20:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

47. Evil In The New Creation Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018

If the kingdom of God has arrived on earth, how come sin, evil and death still exist?

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 47 – EVIL IN THE NEW CREATION] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21, Hebrews 4:14-15, Matthew 13:36-39, Romans 8:29, Matthew 13:29-30, 2 Thessalonians 1:3-5, Genesis 50:20, 2 Corinthians 12:6-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

53. Breathing The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 8, 2018

Jesus breathing on the disciples is the apostolic commission given by the Father to Jesus, who passes it to the Holy Spirit, who in turn carries it out through the apostles.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 53 - BREATHING THE HOLY SPIRIT This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, John 20:19-22, Leviticus 26:12, Genesis 2:7, 1 Corinthians 2:10, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15, Ephesians 2:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Investing Your Allotment Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 29 in our exposition of Romans exploring the command to invest the grace given each one in ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Investing Your Allotment of Grace” I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness A. Dedicate your body and soul to God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Surprise--The Spirit Of Christ Fills The World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2018

They looked at each other and realized that they were indeed being transformed into images of Christ. Christ had returned in a way that could transform the world, because Christ had manifested Himself in their own hearts and minds and tongues.

Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form “Suddenly, suddenly there came a sound from heaven. It was like a mighty wind coming where they were sitting. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking of the magnificent works of God.” These the words from the Acts of the Apostles, to be sung during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4, John 14:23-31

Denomination: Catholic

I Am The Living Bread

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 18, 2018

Spiritual Food, Understand God's Word, Sacrifice

I AM - I AM the Living Bread May 20, 2018 John 6:51 (p. 744) Introduction: Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats this bread they will live forever. This bread is my flesh which I will give for the life of the world.” (John ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Challenged In The Temple Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 23, 2018

As Jesus entered the Temple for the second time during Passion Week, He immediately met opposition. The chief priests, scribes, and elders had conspired against Him. As we strive to serve the Lord, the enemy will bring opposition against us too.

Challenged at the Temple Mark 11: 27-33 Our text today continues to follow Jesus through what is commonly referred to as Passion Week. He had triumphantly entered Jerusalem and returned the next day to cleanse the temple. Again, for the third day in a row, Jesus had returned to Jerusalem and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Gifted (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 29, 2018

when you look at the three main passages on Spiritual gifts (Rom. 12:6-8, 1st Cor. 12:7-11, Eph. 4:11-16) Paul lists them but he doesn't really define them. But even so, the gifts can be defined through our understanding of them and how they're used.

GIFTED (part three) What's interesting is when you look at the three main passages on Spiritual gifts (Rom. 12:6-8, 1st Cor. 12:7-11, chapter 14 [tongues and prophecy], Eph. 4:11-16) Paul lists them, explains where they're from and explains what they're for but he doesn't really go into defining ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Kings 22:6-28, Acts 9:36-42, Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matters Of The Spirit Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 33 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues exploration of Paul's answer to the Corinthians about spiritual gifts.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Matters of the Spirit: the Giver” Supplementary notes to the notes provided for message 32. I Corinthians 12:1-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Devil's Drugstore

Contributed by Rob Watts on Jun 7, 2018

We need to examine ourselves as believers. Are we in the Devil's Drugstore, or in God's?

2 Corinthians 13:5 (GW) 5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are still in the Christian faith. Test yourselves! Don't you recognize that you are people in whom Jesus Christ lives? Could it be that you're failing the test? This afternoon I want us to examine ourselves. A little different ...read more

Gifted (Part Seven) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 3, 2018

In Rom. 12 we looked at the seven motivational gifts. Now, we'll focus on 1st Cor. 12 with the manifestation gifts. Wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, discernment of spirits, tongues/interpretation of tongues. Today we'll look at the first three

GIFTED (part seven) In Rom. 12 we looked at the seven motivational gifts. Now, we'll be focusing on 1st Cor. 12 where we find the seven manifestation gifts. Wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, discernment of spirits, tongues/interpretation of tongues. Today we'll look at the first three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Daniel 1:17-20, Acts 5:1-4, Acts 27:21-25, Matthew 8:23-26, Psalm 112:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ