Sermons on God Is Our Refuge:

Peace And Safety-October 2025

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 15, 2025

This sermon if from my book, "The Narrow Road", (Amazon) and warns against the danger of false peace, emphasizing that true peace is found only in Jesus Christ and warns of deceptive security that lead to sudden destruction and calls for spiritual vigilance.

“Peace and Safety” 1 Thessalonians 5:3 (KJV) “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” I. INTRODUCTION — The Illusion of Peace Imagine a city going about its daily life—markets open, music ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:3, Isaiah 48:22, Jeremiah 6:14, John 14:27, Amos 6:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Ezra An Introduction To The Book

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

Introducting the book of Ezra

BOOK OF EZRA I. The Author of the Book. EZRA (Aramaic or Chaldee, ‏עֶזְרָא‎, ʿezrāʾ, "help"; a hypocoristicon, or shortened form of Azariah, "Yahweh has helped." The Hebrew spells the name ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And Excluded Fathers

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012

A Christian response to fathers being excluded from their children’s lives.

Today is fathers’ day. While I would prefer it was celebrated on the Feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of fathers, I am grateful Amanda and Maria are making today memorable for me. To mark fathers’ day, I will be speaking about the Church and pastoral care for men, specifically those whom I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:23-24

Denomination: Anglican

Sharing The Wonder

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 19, 2017

For the Samaritan woman at the water well the experience of meeting Jesus changed her life forever, we can share in her wonder.

Sharing the Wonder John 4:5-30 Today’s gospel shows some astounding characteristics of Jesus. He was talking to a Samaritan woman, holding a conversation with her, and this was unheard of for a Rabbis to do – this was just NOT done. When Jesus said to her, ‘Give me a drink’ her reaction was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-30

Understanding Service- Understanding Yahweh And Following His Instructions (4) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

Encouragement for workers in Kingdom Service

Understanding YAHWEH and following his instructions The Bible tells us that as far as the east is from the west so are my ways higher than yours. The human mind is incapable of totally comprehending the awesomeness, glory and wonder of YAHWEH. Many of us have difficulty grasping simple concepts ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:39, Psalm 95:3, Psalm 135:5

A Broken Record - Miracle Service Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

Unlocked Pt. 4 - A Broken Record I. Introduction An unlocked door is just as strong and restrictive as a locked door if you don’t know that the door is unlocked. So, we have been talking about the fact that the Holy Spirit has been given to us and in this gift, things have been unlocked for us. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hi There, What Town Threw You Out? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 30, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 18: 1 – 28

Acts 18: 1 – 28 Hi there, what town threw you out? 18 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them, 3 and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Danger Of Fundamentalism

Contributed by David Zimmerman on Oct 18, 2000

Ephesus was a wealthy, cultured city.

Ephesus was a wealthy, cultured city. But it was also a mor-ally corruptcity. In many ways, you could compare it to Wash-ington D.C., Dallas, Texas, Chicago, Boston, Amsterdam, or Ber-lin. If we could transport Ephesus into modern times, it would have its skyscrapers and snarled expressways. It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

The Andy Griffith Show

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 21, 2004

A father’s day sermon with illustrations from the Andy Griffith Show

Sermon for 6/20/99 Andy Griffith Show Father’s Day Sermon Introduction: A. Observation from Carl about Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. B. Today we are going to be positive about Fathers. C. My dad and Father’s Day. D. The 13th was my father’s birthday. E. Adam N Reiter- “He’s slowing down,” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receive The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 26, 2005

The receiving of the Holy Spirit

This sermon is taken from an a sermon preached by Rev. Gerald Van Horn in 1968 RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT! INTRODUCTION Through the centuries God continued to deal with humanity by sending His Holy Spirit on specific occasions to do special things and bring about, special works. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter Through My Eyes Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is Part 4 of a 5 part sermon series leading up to Easter

We have been looking at Easter the past few weeks We have looked at Easter through the eyes of the disciples Through the eyes of Barabbas Through the eyes of the thief Through the eyes of Jesus Today its Easter through my eyes How does Easter affect me. The crucifixation and resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-9

Crown Me

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

To receive the crown of life we must fight the fight of faith and finish the race.

Crown Me! II Tim. 4:6-8 Introduction: As a child, I played many different games with my grandmother. One game I remember that she never lost was Checkers. She seemed to have a particular knack of playing that game. For those of you who have played the game, you will recall that when you move ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do They Give Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 18, 2007

This expanded outline examines why we give/tithe. It is part of series on questions people have asked in the church. Specifically, it attempts to answer the question, "I don’t understand why people who have less money than I, continue to give to the chu

WHY DO THEY GIVE? Several weeks ago I gave you some index cards and asked you to fill them out if you had questions or had been asked any questions about church, the Bible, things we believe or about Christianity in general. We got a number of responses. The first week I asked, we got a couple ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

"O Worship The King, The New Born King

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 3, 2008

There were two reactions to the birth of Jesus. The Wisemen came and worshiped. Herod was disturbed and sought to kill the child, others were indifferent. Modern nations and some world religions are still afraid of the infant born in the manger at Bethl

In Jesus Holy Name January 6, 2008 Epiphany Matthew 2:1-3 Redeemer “O Worship the King, The New Born King” In the Lutheran Hymnal there is a hymn with a similar title as the one chose for the message today. The words of the hymn, “O Worship the King”, could well have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

End Time Confusion Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2007

When you are not well grounded, you are easily tossed to and fro.

End Time Confusion (2 Thessalonians 2:1-4) 1. Ever since the days of the early Church, there have been False Teachings about the Coming of the Lord. Let me list just a few Deceptions. • In A.D.135, a man named Montanus proclaimed that the New Jerusalem would soon descend from heaven to earth and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible