Sermons on God Gives Refuge:

Give Birth To Something

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

Originally preached for Mother’s Day - encouraging to "bring something forth" in their life. God’s purpose is definitely worth it - just ask your mother!

My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you… Gal 4:19 (NKJV) Today is Mother’s Day – a day that we set aside to give honor to our mothers. Of course, this is the command of the Bible for every day of the year – most of us probably don’t do it enough. Our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Gives Us A Fresh View On Marriage

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 16, 2003

A brief look at the purpose and layout of marriage through the Genesis account.

October 26, 2003 Genesis 2:18-24 18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." 19 Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving Opens Doors

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

A liberal soul loves to give, giving touches God.

GIVING OPENS DOORS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Cor. 9:7 Every man according as he has purposed in his heart so let him give, NOT GRUDGINGLY, not of necessity, for GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER. 1 John 3:15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer; and ye ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, 1 John 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Excel In The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 13, 2016

Excel in the grace of giving as an overflow of God's grace to you

This morning I'm going to be poking the hornet's nest, touching the live rail and pouring lighter fuel on a lit Barbie. Living dangerously! Speaking about the biggest rival god to Jesus Christ in the UK. Not Islam, not New Age, not Paganism but Money, Money, Money. Don't touch that. Brits are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

The Power Of Cheerful Giving Series

Contributed by George Henry Ochieng on Apr 3, 2020

GRACIOUSNESS BEGETS GRACIOUSNESS- GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER

GRACIOUSNESS BEGETS GRACIOUSNESS- GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER A] Hebrews 11:6 And without faith living within us it would be impossible to please God. For we come to God in faith knowing that HE IS REAL and that HE REWARDS THE FAITH of those who GIVE ALL THEIR PASSION AND STRENGTH INTO SEEKING ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, 2 Kings 4:8-10

Why Give Thanks PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 8, 2025

True gratitude transforms our lives, drawing us closer to Jesus, deepening our healing, and opening our hearts to God’s ongoing blessing and presence.

Some of us walked in today with full calendars and thin reserves. Bills on the table, worries in the heart, a sigh that sits a little too close to the surface. We could use a fresh breath of grace. We could use the reminder that God isn’t just good to us; He is near to us. Near on the mountaintop. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Topics: Thankfulness, Gratitude

Life-Giving Words

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 26, 2013

The passage alludes to God resting on the 7th Day the first day of man's existence on earth was experiencing God's rest ... When you see a sinful man apart from God, he is restless ... now Christ is inviting us for a more permanent rest in Him.

Opening illustration: On November 19, 1863, two well-known men gave speeches at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The featured speaker, Edward Everett, was a former congressman, governor, and president of Harvard University. Considered one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abuse? Then Make God Your R.e.f.u.g.e.

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Feb 12, 2003

When we are being abused, we can be fully assured that God is our protection and our sufficiency when you follow R.E.F.U.G.E

Abuse? Then make God your R.E.F.U.G.E. 6 Steps In Dealing With An Abuse Psalm 142 A maskil of David, when he was in the cave. 1 To the Lord I cry out;to the Lord I plead for mercy. 2 I pour out my lament before him;I tell him about my troubles. 3 Even when my strength leaves me,you watch my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

My Peace I Give To You

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 6, 2016

Whenever you see a pageant and you hear the question, ‘what is the most important thing society needs’, the contestant will typically answer, ‘world peace’. Everybody wants peace but there seems to be so little of it. Why? I believe Jesus has the answer.

MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU INTRODUCTION: Whenever you watch some beauty pageant and you hear the question, ‘what is the most important thing society needs’, the contestant will typically answer, ‘world peace’. Peace…everybody wants it but there seems to be so little of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Me Oil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

True readiness for Christ means keeping our spiritual lamps burning with the oil of God’s presence, desiring Him above all, and faithfully waiting for His return.

If you listen closely tonight, you can almost hear the soft shuffle of sandals and the whisper of wicks. Lamps are being lit. Hearts are being lifted. Hope is being rekindled. The Lord paints for us a picture that smells like olive oil and sounds like midnight—the kind of hour when the air is ...read more

Topics: Oil, Preparation

Give Thanks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 25, 2001

We are called to live with grateful hearts every day, not just on Thanksgiving

Give Thanks Selected Passages November 18, 2001 Introduction GIVE THANKS Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One, Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ His Son And now let the weak say I am strong And now let the poor say I am rich Because of what the lord has done ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11-12, Psalm 118:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Give Thanks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 19, 2007

This is my annual Thanksgiving Message for 2007

Give Thanks Selected Passages November 18, 2007 Morning Message Introduction It’s Thanksgiving Day & the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving Generously Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 9, 2006

Part two of a two part series on Godly X-Factors that make the equations of our life make sense.

“GIVING GENEROUSLY” The X-Factor - Week 2 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-15 INTRODUCTION: A little girl became restless in church as the preacher’s sermon past the 15 minute mark. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?" Someone once ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Exodus 25:2

Denomination: Christian Church

Give Thanks!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

2005 Thanksgiving Sunday Remarks

What do you think of when you think ‘Thanksgiving?’ (Overhead 1) I think of pain…from eating too much! I think of Detroit Lions football!!! I think of family gatherings with aunts and uncles and cousins… that I miss. I think of freedom to believe and worship God. I think of people that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-9, Psalm 136:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Give Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2009

Looking at 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 we can see the nature of difficulties in: 1) Giving Hope (2 Cor. 1:3-7), 2) Getting Hope (2 Cor. 1:8-9), 3) Praise for Hope ( 2 Cor. 1:10-11)

The actions recently of major Nidal Malik Hassan on Fort Hood in Texas, have been shocking. The US army psychiatrist, who was charged with providing hope and comfort to distressed soldiers, turned on them, shooting 51. In 2 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul rejoiced because God has so recently ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Other