Sermons on Fortress:

Five Rocks And A Mad Man

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 12, 2009

Victory is just ahead for those who trust the Lord.

5 ROCKS AND A MAD MAN 1st Samuel 17:38 And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail. 39 And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-50

Denomination: Baptist

Dwelling In God's River City

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

We might call this the Hymn of Defense and Deliverance of God’s River City.

Biblical Text: Psalm 46:4-7 “There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drawing Comfort From God's Sovereignty

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

We can find ourselves in precarious positions where we wonder what will become of us. And yet our sovereign God is using even our weakness to accomplish His purposes.

Passage: Acts 23:12-35 Intro: Our lives are filled with questions. 1. when we were seniors in college and not in a serious relationship, we asked “who?” 2. all of our lives we are asked, “What are you going to be…?” 3. and when we are in trouble, we ask two questions: “When is this going to end, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lampstand Of Character #2 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 26, 2007

Can we see how vital this relationship with the Holy Spirit is? When my health may fail & even my spirit grows weak, the strength & might of His Spirit will sustain me no matter what!

The six branches of the Lampstand are a representation of these six characteristics of the Holy Spirit. The “Spirit of Wisdom”, “Spirit of Understanding”, “Spirit of Counsel”, “Spirit of Might”, “Spirit of Knowledge”, & “Spirit of the Fear of the Lord”. Luke 4:18 NLT The Spirit of the Lord is upon ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Not - Genesis 15:1

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 31, 2011

Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great."

Fear Not - Genesis 15:1 Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great." I. Fear Not II. God Is Our Shield III. Our Reward Is Very Great I. Fear Not This the Word Of The Lord - a phrase often ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Full Of God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 7, 2012

Paul shares his prayer with the Ephesian Christians and reveals to them what he believes is absolutely vital in living out the Christian life

Ephesians 3:14-21 “Full of God” INTRODUCTION Have you ever inadvertently overheard another person’s prayer? It can be an eye opening experience. Hearing what someone prayer for enables us to grasp what is important and of value to the person. A couple of months ago during ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 16: The Cities Of Refuge Picture Christ

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2012

God gave the Cities of Refuge as a picture of Christ

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 16: The Cities of Refuge Picture Christ November 4, 2012 A. MANY PICTURES OF CHRIST IN OLD TESTAMENT: JOSHUA 20:1-9 1. Brazen serpent (Num. 21:8), Christ became our sin (John 3:14). 2. Tabernacle, our way ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Trade Your Sorrow For His Joy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2011

God responds according to your faith and surrounds you with His mercy. Is yours the kind of faith that can sing to Him in times of danger? The next time you face threatening circumstances, trust the Lord. He will protect you and deliver you from your enem

Trade Your Sorrow for His Joy Weeping May Last for a Night but a Shout of Joy Comes in the Morning. (Psalm 126) Count it all joy when you encounter various trials knowing that the trial of your faith works patience. Let patience have its perfect work that you may be perfect and complete not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010

Violence is the final stage of corruption.. Have we arrived? It's is time to take the prayer initiative

- First Sunday in October is the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem - This week Jewish people while UN meets A three-day U.N. Summit Mon 9/20/10 -Wed 9/29/10 on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ended Wed in NY for women’s and children’s health DEBKAfile - Wed. Sept ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:38

Denomination: Baptist

The King Has Come Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2009

Who is this strange King?

John 12:12-19 April 5, 2009 The King Has Come Tell the story from Lazarus on – many mourners from Jerusalem at funeral – Many people followed Jesus because of the raising – convergence of crowds at Jerusalem Crowds were excited because of his miracle. Psalm 118 25 LORD, save us! ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: *other

When God Stops Coming To Church!

Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008

Is it possible for a Christian to give God an offering He doesn’t want?

“WHEN GOD STOPS COMING TO CHURCH!” TEXT: Malachi 1:6-10 “A son honoreth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a Father, where is Mine honor? and if I be a master, where is My fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise My name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Revelation, Part 31 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 10, 2008

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 31 Revelation 16:12-21 Introduction Last week, we discussed the first five bowl judgments Remember that God was now carrying out his judgment not to bring repentance, but to show the Earth his wrath during this time and to punish those who turned away from him (breaking the 1st ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Throw Away Your Shield!

Contributed by Lark Lewis on Nov 8, 2008

Every Christian is born a warrior: it is his destiny to be assaulted; it is his duty to attack.

Don’t Throw Away Your Shield! 2 Samuel 1:21 Ye mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there be rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed with oil. Hebrews 10:35-39 Cast ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Apostolic

Sermon On Obsession

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 3, 2021

Obsession is defined as an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind.

John Ortberg, an American evangelical Christian author once remarked: “Being deeply contented with God in my everyday life is a focused attitude. It is always available. It means practising letting go of my obsession with how I’m doing. It means training myself to learn to actually be present with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Proverbs 16:9, Colossians 4:5

Counterfeiting Of Our Salvation Series

Contributed by John Rogers on Feb 19, 2015

This message address the problem we see today in our churches with people not being saved. Many have been given false hope by being told all you must do is repeat this prayer,.. but still they are not saved, We also address the problem of doubt

Their are many things that Satan has counterfeited in the church. We have preach on many like, the resurrection, Word of God, Praise, and Worship. Some we just don't have time to get to but I want to make you aware of; The Joy of God, the Pupit, the Love of God. Satan has been very active in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist