Sermons on Fortress Mentality:

Jesus, Our Rock PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing dependence on God as our steady stone, acknowledging the peace found in His presence, and committing to live the Christian ideal.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. It's a blessing to be with you all today. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the love of our Savior. Today, we stand on the threshold of a new revelation, a fresh understanding of our faith and our relationship with Jesus. Opening ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:2-3

Topics: Jesus, Dependence

Jesus Our Present Help In Trouble PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

God is not a passive observer but an active participant in our lives, serving as our refuge, strength, and ever-present help in times of trouble.

Good morning, family. Today, we are going to delve into the profound truth of Psalm 46:1, which tells us about the nature of our God as our refuge, strength, and help in times of trouble. The Scripture reads, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." In the spirit of this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Topics: Jesus, Help

You Are In Good Hands PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's will, trusting in His deliverance, and committing our spirits into His hands for true peace and life.

Good morning, cherished members of our congregation, and welcome to another Sunday of shared worship. I am overjoyed to see your faces, to feel the shared spirit of our community. Today, we gather in the embrace of the Lord, in the warmth of His love, to draw strength, inspiration, and wisdom from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Topics: Security

There Is A Haven

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

The Bible speaks of cities of refuge in Joshua 20:1-9.

The Bible speaks of cities of refuge in Joshua 20:1-9. There are many Old Testament pictures of Christ. Although there are many references to Christ in the Old Testament Scriptures, one of the clearest is that of the shadow of the cities of refuge. Jesus is the One that the cities of refuge speak ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF GOD I. (:1-3) WORSHIP GOD FOR HIS ENTHRONEMENT IN HIS ROYAL CITY A. Call to Worship "Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised" B. City of God’s Enthronement "the city of our God" "His holy mountain" "Mount Zion in the far north" "beautiful in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Absaloms In The Gate

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 30, 2020

If indeed, God has given you new insight then use it for the sake of the Body and Christ not for your own devices or else you are an Absalom and in trouble with the Father and the Son. If you twist or deny Scripture you are in even deeper.

2 Samuel 15:4  Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice! Absalom was a son of the King who thought he knew better than the King and swayed many to his side in a rebellion to remove ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Midbar-Biblical Wilderness, God Speaks To Us In The Wilderness.  Series

Contributed by Pastor David Parla on Oct 6, 2020

Why  did  God  make wilderness  places  anyway?  God also knew that the wilderness is  an  ideal place  to  test  his  people and to help  them  learn  faith  and endurance.

Midbar, arabah and eremos—Biblical wilderness midbar has the meaning of “speak” or “word.”  God speaks to us in the wilderness.  God also humbles and proves us in the wilderness (Deut. 8:2).  The wilderness period can last days, or years, depending on how quickly we learn its ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Deuteronomy 1:2, Isaiah 40:29, Psalm 18:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Psalm Of Trust.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

The reliability of the One who protects us.

A PSALM OF TRUST. Psalm 91:1-6, Psalm 91:14-16). PSALM 91:1-2. 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 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-6, Psalm 91:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rock Of God's Promises Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 9, 2023

Psalm 18:30 reminds us that God's way is perfect, His promises are trustworthy, and He is our refuge and solid rock

"The Rock of God's Promises" Introduction: Today, our hearts and minds are drawn to the words of Psalm 18:30 in the New Living Translation: "God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true." Point 1: The Perfection of God's Way Scripture: Psalm 18:30a (NLT) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:30, Psalm 18:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

David's Recipe For Success Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

David's Recipe for Success

Psalm 144 David's Recipe for Success 1. David's Lord His Worship - 1 Blessed be the Lord His Worth - my strength, His Warfare - which teacheth my hands to war and my fingers to fight His Welfare - His Provision - 2 my goodness, His Protection - my fortress; my high tower, my ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

City Of Our God (Psalm 48)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 26, 2026

What will New Jerusalem look like?

Does God have plans for a future that will astound the nations and bless them all? Let’s begin in Psalm 48. While Zion is literally a small hill in Jerusalem, is it lofty as a mountain in reputation, because it is at the center of God’s city? Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise, in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformation Of The Twelve, Part Three Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus.

The Transformation of the Twelve, Part Three (Matt. 10:2-3) Main Idea: The Apostles were very human men, just like us. And just as Jesus took these diamonds in the rough and polished them into gems, so God wants us to reach our spiritual potential by spending time with Jesus. I. Levi ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Under The Shadow Of The Almighty

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 21, 2003

What a privilege and joy for the believer to live in the every day recognition of the presence of God in his or her life.

LIVING UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress: My God. In Him I will trust.” Psalms 91: 1-2 I. HOW THIS HIGH PRIVILEGE IS OBTAINED: Through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Moments With God (Pastor Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

Experiencing the very nature and essence of God’s presence is indescribable.

Moments with God Psalm 62:5-7 62:5: My soul, wait in silence for God alone, For my expectation is from him. 62:6: He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken. 62:7: With God is my salvation and my honor. The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. I. Story ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

wavering mind takes away your blessings but the faith in God brings glory in life and peace in the mind

Isaiah 26:1-4 “Perfect Peace for all” By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan The Chapters 25 and 26 are the songs of the devotees of YHWH. V.1 That Day Refers to the days of Christ who shall be the gate into heaven and also the gate into fullness of life; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-4

Denomination: Methodist