Sermons on Cities Of Refuge:

Nowhere To Stand

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

What is moving the ground beneath your feet today? Is it the loss of a loved one? A marriage that is less than perfect? A job that seems insecure? An illness that threatens your life? A trusted person who has let you down? Faith in God can be restored.

Nowhere to Stand Psalm 46:1-3 – God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Message: There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, 2 Samuel 12:18-19, Psalm 18:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In Light Of Future Judgmen Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Living in Light of Future Judgmen

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Living in Light of Future Judgment 1 Peter 1:17-21 David Taylor We are in the first of three mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) where we have been looking at what Peter says about our identity, our salvation, our hope, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is All I Need

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 26, 2013

No matter what your state in life, God is all that you need or will ever need.

Quotes: “The fact that God is love is beautifully illustrated in that though He did not need us, He wanted us.” –Samuel C. Fulkerson “It seems that Jesus Christ came for 3 reasons: to give my past forgiveness, my present a purpose and my future Heaven.” –Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Graveside Service

Contributed by Renee Sinclair on Nov 22, 2013

Grave Side Service for an elderly christian women

__________ better known as ____, she was a wife, mother sister, aunt and friend a lady with a ready smile on her face. One that I was privileged to call ______ even though we were not related still she was always ___ _____ to me. I remember going to see her in the hospital expecting to see her ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25, Psalm 23:1-6, John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fire

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 1, 2019

Greetings in the Holy Name of Christ Jesus, My sisters and brother, I speak to you, going in the storms with the fire of Christ Jesus that the fire of Christ Jesus would not let me deny the everlasting love of God, ...

THE FIRE By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 5, 2019) “And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:7-9

Denomination: Friends

Oases Of Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 29, 2020

As we travel on the journey of our life's mission, Jesus promises that we will encounter people who will receive us with grace. They will be oases of grace.

June 28, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 10:40-42 Oases of Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the 1930’s Roy Rogers and two other singers formed a musical trio. They came to be known as The Sons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Uncharted Adventure Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 14, 2019

When God marches us off of our maps we become totally dependent on him in the great adventure we call Christianity.

1. Psalm 57:1-3 [2 slides] Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. 2 I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. 3 He will send from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spread Your Cloak Over Me

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

Boaz is compared to Jesus Christ. Ruth can be compared with you. We are asking Jesus to extend to us his love, protection, mercy and his kingdom and adopt the role of family head.

“I am Ruth, your slave,” she replied. “Spread your cloak over me, for you are a family redeemer.” Ruth 3:8 Spread your cloak over me means extend your protection, heritage, blessing, and love over me. Let me take refuge in your shelter. Make me part of your family and heritage. Take the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:8, Ruth 3:9

The Kingdom Of Heaven As A Treasure

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 26, 2022

The Kingdom of God is of great value, and nothing in this world can compare with it, and no sacrifice is too great to make in order to possess the Kingdom.

The Kingdom of Heaven as a Treasure Study Text: Matthew 13: 44 - 46 Introduction: - The Kingdom of Heaven is a Treasure. But it does you no good if you do not know its Value and benefit from the blessings it affords. - Whether we know or see its Value or not, Jesus reveals to us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Strength And Comfort In Times Of Sorrow

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 4, 2023

In this Sermon, we explore the essence of comfort and strength in times of sorrow. Discover how to provide solace and support, strengthening the bonds of our faith community.

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in faith, may the boundless grace and peace of our Lord be upon each and every one of you as we gather today in this solemn prayer meeting of condolence. In this sacred assembly, our hearts are heavy with grief, and our souls yearn for the soothing embrace of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2, Isaiah 40:27-31, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:4, Psalm 23:4, Isaiah 53:4, John 11:35, Hebrews 4:15, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 46:1, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 12:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Galatians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Life Is A Circus

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 19, 2023

A circus has misleadingly been attributed as a “metaphor for life.”

Laura Vanderkam, an American author once remarked: “The more times I attend the circus, the more I am struck how inaccurate the life-is-a-circus metaphor is. When people say that life is a circus, they mean chaos. Too much going on, things flying everywhere. The circus is nothing like that. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, Psalm 40:4, Isaiah 26:3, Mark 11:22-24

Biblical Solutions To Stress Series

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 5, 2023

Can we say, “I am stress-free”? All of us will experience some stress in our lives; this is normal. We require some level of stress to keep us attentive and motivated. What about excessive stress, though?

Can we say, “I am stress-free”? All of us will experience some stress in our lives; this is normal. We require some level of stress to keep us attentive and motivated. What about excessive stress, though? We have all probably at some point or another felt the crippling effects of stress. Studies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Joshua 1:5, Philippians 4:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 9:9  (view more)  (view less)

Some People Scandalize My Name Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2020

Sometimes we cannot be cleared of accusations – at least immediately – before all onlookers; but we can take our case to God. David does just that.

Some People Scandalize My Name (Psalm 7) 1. Larry Norman, the father of contemporary Christian music, wrote a few songs some of you might know: I Wish We’d All Been Ready, Sweet Sweet Song of Salvation, and Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music. 2. Although musical purists in the 1970’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Gives Strength To The Weary Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025

God is ever present to strengthen the weak, renew the weary, and empower His children to keep moving forward.

THE GOD WHO GIVES STRENGTH TO THE WEARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Key Verse : “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting God In The Midst Of Trouble

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 10, 2026

This sermon teaches believers how to maintain unwavering faith and confidence in God even when confronted with trials, pressures, and uncertainties.

TRUSTING GOD IN THE MIDST OF TROUBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 46:1 Key Verse: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1, KJV) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 43:2; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9; John 16:33; Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Trouble is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God