Sermons on First City Of Refuge:

Complaint Department Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2014

But what do we do when we have a complaint in life? Where do we turn? The Psalmist tells us. 1- We pour out our complaints to the Lord 2- We confess the Lord as our refuge 3- We ask for the Lord’s help in time of need

INTRO.- ILL.- A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years his superior called him in and asked, "Do you have anything to say?" The monk replied, "Food bad." After another 10 years the monk again had opportunity to voice his thoughts. He said, "Bed hard." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Norway: Let God Be Your Strength And Refuge

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 25, 2011

God is our strength and refuge in the gloomiest moments of our lives. Let’s run to Him for shelter from the storm, and in the case of tragedy, especially so. Pray for those affected in the Norway shootings, that they may find their refuge in God.

Text: Psalm 46 Open with me to Psalm 46. This week, Norway has been ravaged with the shootings of over 90 children at the hands of a madman. Families are shattered, friendships irrecoverable. Though this seemed to be a politically and racially motivated crime, many sources of media call this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help In The Day Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024

As David faced betrayal and heartbreak, his cry for help became a song of trust and hope, showing us that in our darkest days, we too can turn to the Lord for strength and deliverance. This psalm offers a powerful reminder that in times of deep distress and abandonment, God is our refuge.

Help In The Day of Trouble! Psalm 31 Introduction: Find (3) Different People in Psalm 31: 1) David human penman of the Psalm – delivered to the Temple choir director to be sung in the worship of Jehovah. Psalm 31 = opens with the cry of a hurting soul… deep emotion.. hear his brokenness – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

First The Test Then The Miracle

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

Revision Of An Earlier Sermon which deals with faith coming through trials and testing by looking at the prophet Elisha.

First The Test, Then The Miracle 7/04/2002 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34, 2 Kings 6:24-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

First The Test Then The Miracle

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with the need to go through trials and tests before we see a miracle.

First The Test, Then The Miracle 10/1/2000 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Favor

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on May 22, 2025

God loves us so much that he chooses to Favor us.

God is a good God and loves us all so much that He had to send His only Begotten Son to save us all from the kingdom of Satan and translated us into the kingdom of His Son Jesus Christ of Nazareth. We remember that He said in His word that He loved us even before we knew Him - 1 John 4:19. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11, Proverbs 18:22, Psalm 106:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First European Church Series

Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 16, 2005

Part 1 of a series on Philippians, this message describes Paul’s first visit to Philippi.

The First European Church Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church Today we’re going to start a series on Philippians. We will study Paul’s letter to the Philippian church verse by verse. First, let’s look at where the letter to the Philippians fits in the New Testament. It is easy to divide the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is an account of the first Missionary Journey and the 16th sermon in the Book of Acts

The First Missionary Journey Acts Chapter 13-14 Acts # 16 In these chapters we will find the starting of the first foreign mission broad. The church at Antioch was getting ready to send out missionaries through out the world. They were taking the great commission very seriously. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

First Up Wins

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Dec 23, 2007

The greatest most momentous occasion is yet to occur, make sure you are ready for it, or blame yourself.

The Two Resurrection Scripture Reading: Jh. 14:1-3 As a boy we use to play a game at the sea, last up wins. We all would dive under the water and the boy who holds his breath longest and stay under water would be the winner, but there is coming a time when the first to come up will be the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Adventist

A Secret No Longer Sermon Vii: First Things First Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

"What matters most" must be the focus of our attention in times of trouble, as folks pause and interrupt their lives to consider and perhaps reset priorities. It's time for making the things of God top priority!

FIRST THINGS FIRST During a time of crisis in my ministry, a veteran minister - who had served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta - took me by the hand and said, “Cheer up, Charles, things are going to get ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-13

1 - The First Commission Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 22, 2020

This is the 1st of 31 Sermons on the Book of Jonah, where I've compared The Church at large with Jonah

Introduction We are all aware that the story of Jonah as recorded in the Bible is a true story of an account that took place in history and one that cannot be disputed. But what I’d like to do in these 31 devotions, is compare the story of Jonah as recorded in the book of Jonah, with The Church ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Baptist Preacher Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

“It’s not about me. It’s all about Jesus.” If you make that your motto, then you’re on your way to understanding what abundant life is all about.

INTRODUCTION Most towns in America have a “first Baptist church.” That means they were the first Baptist church organized in a particular city. For instance, First Baptist Church Tyler was established in 1848, two years after Tyler became a city. They are our mother congregation and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Choose First Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 13: 1 – 18

Genesis 13: 1 – 18 You choose first 13 Then Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, to the South. 2 Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. 3 And he went on his journey from the South as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Calls First Disciples Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 26, 2017

The men that Jesus gathered to Him were common men. They had to be trained by Him and it would take time for them to become strong and faithful. In the beginning they were often afraid and unsure of themselves.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Beyond Jordan Calls First Disciples John 1:35-51 The men that Jesus gathered to Him were common men. They had to be trained by Him and it would take time for them to become strong and faithful. In the beginning they were often afraid and unsure of themselves. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To First Peter Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Introduction to First Peter Expositions

Introduction to First Peter Authorship The Apostle Peter is the author of this letter, with an estimated writing date of around AD 64 – 65. Several pieces of evidence support this belief, starting with the introduction of the letter. It says, “Peter, an Apostle of Jesus Christ” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational