Sermons on Fortress:

Upon This Rock PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 17, 2023

This sermon emphasizes our identity as part of God's prevailing church, built on Christ's foundation, invincible, and a beacon of hope in the world.

Greetings, beloved family of God. It's such a joy to be gathered here today, united in faith, bound by love, and fortified by the eternal truth of God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our gracious Father, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together to consider a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Topics: Church

A Four-Part Challenge PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023

This sermon explores enduring faith, spiritual discipline, and promoting gospel truth, encouraging believers to actively live out their faith amid life's challenges.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here to share in the joy of our faith, to bolster each other in the face of trials, and to grow together in the knowledge and understanding of God's Word. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Topics: Walking Strong, Spiritually

Looking Back PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to passionately pursue their Christian purpose, persevere through challenges, and positively progress into the new year with faith and hope.

Good morning, dear church family! It's always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? There's something profoundly beautiful about a community of believers coming together, united by a shared faith, a shared hope, and a shared love. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: New Year

Walking In Victory PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to seek God's guidance and trust in His power when facing life's battles, drawing inspiration from 2 Chronicles 20.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I want you to imagine for a moment, a scene of a battlefield. The air is thick with tension, the ground trembles with the marching of soldiers, and the sky echoes with the clash of swords and shields. This is not a scene from a Hollywood movie or a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-4

Topics: Victory

An Effective Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of learning, love, worship, and witness in building a church that reflects the unity and purpose of the early Christian community.

Good morning, church family. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered together in the house of the Lord, to seek His face and to learn from His word? We are indeed a blessed people, a chosen people, a royal priesthood, called out of darkness into His marvelous light. We are gathered here, not by chance, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: Early Church, Church Formation

The Shepherd Of The Sheep PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

Explores God's character as our Providing Shepherd, Protector of the Flock, and Promise Keeper, encouraging trust in His wisdom and goodness.

Good morning, dear friends. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, where we can find solace, strength and, most importantly, the presence of our Lord. Today, we turn our hearts and minds towards a well-known, yet ever profound, piece of scripture - Psalm 23. This passage, ...read more

Topics: Christ, Provider

Authority PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 28, 2024

Explores Jesus' divine authority, His victory over evil, and the deliverance believers find in Him, urging us to truly know and experience God.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today to draw from the wellspring of His wisdom, to find solace in His words, and to be emboldened by His divine authority. As we navigate the turbulent seas of life, it's His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Evil, Spirit

God Is In Control PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

This sermon explores God's glory, guidance, and guarantee of victory in challenging circumstances, urging believers to trust in His deliverance and remain steadfast in faith.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing at the cusp of a message that promises to be a beacon of hope and a wellspring of encouragement. As we gather in the house of our Lord, let's prepare our hearts to receive from His Word, to glean from the rich tapestry of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:4-15

Topics: God's Control

We Always Win PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores Romans 8:31-39, emphasizing God's unyielding love, the victory in Christ, and our identity as more than conquerors through Him.

Beloved, we gather here today by God's grace and the fellowship of His love. We are drawn by the magnetic pull of His Word, beckoning us into a deeper understanding of His divine wisdom. We are about to embark on an exploration of Romans 8:31-39. This passage of scripture is a beacon of hope, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Topics: Winning, Victory

Whatever Gain I Had, I Counted As Loss For Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores placing our confidence in Christ alone, disregarding earthly achievements, and living a life worthy of the gospel, as exemplified by Apostle Paul.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here, not for our own glory, but for the glory of God. We are here, not to seek worldly wisdom, but to seek the wisdom that comes from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-7

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

He Is Faithful To The End PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon encourages trust in God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and perfect timing, even in times of uncertainty, drawing on the message of Habakkuk 2. Key

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy and privilege to gather with you today, to stand together in the house of our God and share in the richness of His Word. The bonds of fellowship that unite us are truly a testament to the grace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ. And ...read more

Topics: Faithfulness, End

God Is Our Refuge

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 14, 2001

A sermon for the Sept. 11 tragedy.

GOD IS OUR REFUGE Text: Psalm 46:1-11 In his book HOW CAN IT BE ALRIGHT, WHEN EVERYTHING IS ALL WRONG? Lewis B. Smedes describes hope and how we view it: "... three things are going on when we hope for something. The first is desire: we want what we hope for. The second is belief; we believe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Lesson: 37: Abimelech King Of Shechem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 20, 2019

At first glance, it might appear that this pitiful tale of the scoundrel Abimelech is unimportant. However, the events of this chapter came very near to being the end of the nation of Israel.

Chapter 37 Abimelech King of Shechem [Judges 9.1-9.6] Scripture 1 And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother's brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying, 2 Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

O Lord, Just Kill Me!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 22, 2019

God's mercy and our anger can often be in conflict. Such conflict can lead to discouragement that in turn can lead to despair. The child of God must guard his/her heart to avoid falling into deep gloom leading to thoughts of suicide.

“[God’s mercy toward Nineveh] displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. And he prayed to the LORD and said, ‘O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 2 A Psalm Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 24, 2021

A study of the Psalms of Christmas, will lift our minds and hearts out of our traditional response to the Advent season, by lifting us into the heavenly perspective and purpose of what this season is all about!

I’m going to begin today’s message by having us read the 2nd Psalm, and after the reading we will pray, and I’ll explain why we are in this text this morning: Psalm 2 (KJV) 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12