Sermons on Fortify:

Beyond The Obvious: Faith's Secrets

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Apr 21, 2003

This sermon is an appraisal of faith from a unique perspective, the story of Rahab. The sermon suggests four main components of the faith exhibited by Rahab

BEYOND THE OBVIOUS: FAITH’S SECRETS Hebrews 11:1-16 At the beginning of each year, the Queen of the United Kingdom bestows certain New Year’s honours on people who have made special contributions to their respective fields. Some receive the MBE, others the OBE. In doing so, these individuals are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16, Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Adventist

Victorious Worship

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 1, 2003

What do we do in a crisis? The answer is worship God and He will bless you with victory!

VICTORIOUS WORSHIP 2 CHRONICLES 20:1-30 INTRODUCTION… Key verse 2 Chronicles 20:20 (use several) KJV: “Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.” MSG: “Listen Judah and Jerusalem! Listen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emotions - Separating The Precious From The Worthless

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Feb 12, 2002

In the midst of strong emotions, we must separate what emotions are good and what emotions are harmful.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Emotions – Separating the Precious from the Worthless! By ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just The Beginning Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Tenth lesson in a series on Revival influenced by Rick Atchley. This was the closing lesson and is a summary of lessons covered and no covered.

REVIVAL: JUST THE BEGINNING INTRODUCTION: Today we bring to a close our Sunday morning series on Revival. I hope and pray that you have gained as much from it as I have. It has been exciting, at least for me, to examine some of the Revivals from the Bible and learn life-lessons for spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Will Expose Our Enemies If We Obey Him”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Sep 24, 2001

America has waged war on terrorism, but the difficult thing is identifying and locating our enemy. Learn how God is willing to expose and defeat our enemies if we obey Him.

Intro: We as Americans have declared war on terrorism. The most difficult aspect of this war is identifying and locating our enemies. Fighting the war on terrorism is not as simple as finding one man and bringing him to justice. Terrorism is not a person or a people for that matter; it’s a state ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Overcoming The Enemy And Possessing The Promises Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

1.BESEECHING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.SOWING 7.LABOURING

KEYS TO OVERCOMING THE ENEMY AND POSSESSING THE PROMISES OF GOD **************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.BESEECHING 2.FORCING 3.WRESTLING 4.RESISTING 5.PRESSING 6.SOWING 7.LABOURING THE MESSAGE KEYS TO OVERCOMING ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Mentoring Model

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001

Quote: It is better to train ten people than to do the work of ten people. But it is harder. Moody.

Why Jesus Encouraged People to Seek the Mentorship of Godly People Quote: A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing. M. Luther. Quote: It is better to train ten people than to do the work of ten people. But it is harder. Moody. 1. Jesus knew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

"Stirred, Not Shaken" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Trust/confidence in God’s promises--we are secure in Him

Psalm Steps> Psalm 125, “Stirred, not Shaken” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A minister was visiting an elderly man, who’d been a Christian for most of his long life. The minister remarked, “Well sir, after keeping the faith for so long, you must feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Following God In The Midst Of Norhtern Kingdom Living

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 12, 2002

Elijah’s response in the midst of Northern KIngdom Living

Following God in the midst of Northern Kingdom Living 1 Kings 17-19 Illustration: My experience is that many people do not live out of their relationship with God. They have believed God for salvation from hell, but not salvation in this life. Ask is there anyone that does not understand what I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

By The Word Of Thy Lips!

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Sep 6, 2002

Do we have a passion for God’s beautiful and precious Word, which David describes as "the word of Thy lips"?

“By The Word Of Thy Lips” Psalm 17:4 Introduction: 1. Read Psalm 17:4 - “By The Word Of Thy Lips” - How David Describes The Scriptures - The Words Are From His Own Lips! God Is The Source! - The Words Are Beautiful And Precious! Like A Friends! - The Words Are Good And Useful! 2. IE: Man In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:4

Denomination: Baptist

Aftershock

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 14, 2010

The earthquake in Haiti measured 7.0 – the death toll will be measured in the tens of thousands – but character is measured in our response to tragedy. 5 WAYS TO RESPOND. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

AfterShock Matthew 14:22-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AfterShock.html How do we respond? What should our reaction be? When our world shakes, when we are in shock – after it happens – after shock has gripped our being – what we do next is absolutely vital. The earthquake in Haiti measured ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 19, 2010

This sermon discusses living out a holy life corum Deo (before the face of God)

The Life of Holiness Text: 1st Thessalonians 4:1-8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time we talked about looking unto Jesus and getting into the Word of God, and we talked about how we have all been adopted into God’s family and God expects certain kinds of behavior from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Didn't My Mountain Move Pt. 4

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 27, 2010

Some mountains are to be climbed, some commanded, some conquered, some are cordoned of. This is about mountains you have to conquer.

Intro: Part 4 of a series of messages on: WHY DIDN'T MY MOUNTAIN MOVE? This series was birthed on a question a woman asked her pastor, when her sick child died... "Why didn't my mountain move? I prayed, I believed, I spoke to the mountain, but my child died." The pastor she asked, replied: SOME ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discovering Your Full Potential

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010

If Samson is man of extra-ordinary strengths and power, Gedeon is an exact opposite. He is the man hiding on the back stage and afraid of the lime light. His life is a proof that God can use ordinary people like us.

DISCOVERING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL JUDGE 6:1-16 It amazing to see how God can transform a fearful man into a mighty warrior. If Samson is man of extra-ordinary strengths and power, Gedeon is an exact opposite. He is the man hiding on the back stage, afraid of the lime light and prefer the low profile ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational