Sermons on A Secure Footing:

Whose Hands Are You In Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Our relationship and security in God.

Whose Hands Are You In? Part 1 Scripture: Exodus 3:19-20; 1 Peter 5:6-7; Psalms 139:14 Introduction: I received an email a couple of weeks ago from a friend of mine. The email was simply titled "Hands". As I read the email it really made me think. Here are a few excerpts from the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Hands Are You In Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Our relationship and security with God.

Whose Hands Are You In? Part 2 Scripture: Psalms 139: 13-18; John 3:16 Introduction Last week I shared with you the introduction to this short series of messages focusing on knowing whose hands you are in. Last week I shared with you an analogy using a car and how when we drive our cars, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where We Stand Together

Contributed by Stephen Woody on May 24, 2005

As Christians and as the Church, we will often disagree, but there is one place where we all stand together, at the foot of the cross!

"WHERE WE STAND TOGETHER" (1 Corinthians 1:10-18) Introduction: LET THERE BE NO DIVISIONS AMONG YOU Paul says) Let All of You Agree With One Another Paul says) Be perfectly united and of one mind! In other words, Paul is saying that the church should stand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 15, 2021

If you want to find real peace in your time of distress, trust Jesus as your Sovereign to restore you; trust Jesus as your Shepherd to secure you; and trust Jesus as your Savior to rescue you. In a word, trust Jesus as your PEACE,

Valerie Kulhavy of Casper, Wyoming, took her three young children through the food line at a recent church dinner. As she juggled everyone's plate and drink, she told the kids to be on their best behavior. When they were finally seated, she sighed with relief and told her children they were ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-6, John 10:10-11, John 10:27-30, Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Our Refuge Is The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2024

Abiding in the Presence of God.

OUR REFUGE IS THE LORD. Psalm 91:1-12. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (PSALM 91:1). Yet there is a reason for this turn of speech: even those who are deemed ‘the people of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Picking A Fight We Cannot Win

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 2, 2008

Attempting to worship the Lord with one foot in the world is provocative, to say the least. Christians need to take heed to their attempts to worship.

CORINTHIANS 10:20-22 PICKING A FIGHT WE CANNOT WIN “What pagans sacrifice they offer to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be participants with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Close To The Cross, But Far From The Blood

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Mar 15, 2008

Four Soldiers were at the foot of the cross, but they were not repenting, but gambling! Why? Because they were distracted by Duty, Desires, and Deception.

Intro: Easter is coming earlier this year and I have been thinking about the cross. This morning, I would like to look at four men whose names we are not given. They are the four soldiers that gambled for Jesus’ clothes. One of the mysteries of the crucifixion is that there were so many who ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Holiness

A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 23, 2016

Jesus' famous foot washing of His disciples is a love-parable of the way disciples should live and treat one another.

“A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” John 13:1-20 The cross is near for Jesus and the next 5 chapters cover Jesus’ farewell Passover meal and Jesus’ encouragement and prayers for His followers. We look at John 13:1 which is Jesus’ last supper where He washes His ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Only Is My Rock And My Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE

BIG IDEA: SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE INTRODUCTION: Where do people look for security? I. THESIS STATEMENT / REFRAIN -- TESTIMONY OF A MAN OF FAITH SECURITY MUST BE FOUND IN GOD ALONE (:1-2) Heb. word "alone" occurs 6 times at the beginning of verses 1,2,4,5,6,9 A. Single Focus of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Drop Your Anchors"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 30, 2002

Only in God are we safe and secure.

Psalm 46:1-11 Matthew 7:21-29 “Drop Your Anchors” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA We speak naively about the the earth being a terra firma--which means that it is solid ground. But it isn’t. Geologists have discovered that the continents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Finding security in God when threatened

“Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf” Isaiah 36 & 37 Intro: Do you remember as kids hearing a story about three industrious little pigs? The built their own houses, and were fine until one hungry old wolf came around looking for a ham dinner! When the big, bad wolf came knocking at the door, he ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian's Assurance

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that the Christian with God is secure and will overcome.

THE CHRISTIAN’S ASSURANCE Text: Rom. 8: 31-39 Thesis: To prove that the Christian with God is secure and will overcome. Introduction: 1. Many times a Christian will live in doubt. a. He begins to worry about whether or not he is saved. b. He begins to beat himself up over his shortcomings; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Promises, Provision And Preservation

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Eternal security in Paul’s shipwreck

Intro  Show Blaine pic  David Blaine- lot of time re-reading his diary; “The spirit is greater than the flesh” (Day 42); “My 44 days and nights of peace and torment” (Day 44) without food. A choice he made to abstain- why?  Test himself, gain admiration from the world, get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life With Purpose Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 12, 2004

Introduction to The purpose driven life series. This is Pastor Gomez?own sermon notes on the topic with some quoats from Rick Warrens book, "The purpose Driven Life".

Now the word of the Lord came to me saying, ?Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations? Living with a purpose (What on earth am I here for?) Rick Warren, the author of the forty days of purpose begins ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courageous Living Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 16, 2008

The right kind of courage is an indispensable part of the Christian life.

Courageous Living Griffith Baptist Church – 5/18/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 31 Main Verse: Psalms 31:24 - Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. The Introduction “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear.” - Mark ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist