Sermons on God Is Our Refuge:

Jacob & Rachel: Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 13, 2005

Even mature, talented, Christian couples can find themselves dealing with conflicts of varying degrees. The story of Jacob and Rachel teaches us some valuable lessons about dealing with conflict. (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes Jacob & Rachel: Dealing With Conflict Genesis 29 & 30 (Fourth in the series Marriage by the Book) Introduction: Even mature, talented, Christian couples can find themselves dealing with conflicts of varying degrees. We know that the great British preacher John Wesley and his wife ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking On Water

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Sep 7, 2019

Peter used three qualities to walk on water Faith , Courage and Will

The most important qualities of being a Christian is being a disciple of Christ It doesn’t seem to matter how many times I preach it , point it out , or even strive for it, discipleship gets ignored . Being a disciple of Christ is the single greatest factor of your salvation Matthew 28 :18And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18, Matthew 5:15, James 2:14, Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

Go The Mountain... Go Make Disciples

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

Worship precedes going

? Matthew 28:16–19 NIV Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Locusts That Are Already Here! Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 13, 2015

Final descriptors of the coming locusts, plus an extraordinary 2015 article about some military locusts that are already here!

Final descriptors of the locusts of Revelation v. 9. Breastplates like iron. Takes us back to the helicopter/machine description. A steel – plated vehicle impenetrable by normal weapons. Have we not seen all this on the movies of horror? No not really, but we get a little inkling from them. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let's Go To A Parade Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 30, 2021

People have a parade as Jesus enters Jerusalem for the final week of his life. There were many expectations in the crowd.

You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/8223336 Disney Screaming Fan experiences * In the 90’s Disney World would invite church groups to come out to the parks and hotels and play the part of “screaming fans” for their convention guests. * ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hosanna (Mark 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2024

Why did Jesus ride into town on a donkey? Why did the same people turn on Him just a few days later? Let's look at Mark 11.

Why did Jesus ride into town on a donkey’s colt, like an Israelite king? Why did the crowd yell, Save us, please? Why did Jesus curse a fruitless fig tree? Why did He cause a scene in the temple over merchandising? Why did the religious leaders challenge His authority? Let’s find out in Mark ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Aug 2, 2023

Fight like a Hero so you don’t become as a slave. Joshua didn’t get into the promise land like that, he fought battles. Be Strong and be courageous my beloved in Christ stand up like a soldier of Christ and put on the Amour of Christ and conquer that battle. Because you are more than conqueror.

In today’s economic and climatologically erratic conditions and worldwide unrest, economic disaster, stock market and banking system collapse, rising fuel costs, hurricanes, fire, we must be firm in our hope, and be strong in the Lord. Paul encouraged Timothy to be strong. This is to encourage ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-7, 1 Samuel 4:9, Isaiah 35:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Outline Of Acts 19:13-20

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 23, 2023

Evil spirits have affected people for many years. A group of seven men, claiming to have power to cast out demons, came to Ephesus and got a lot more than they bargained for! Then look at what happened next.

Introduction: This episode took place after Paul had begun a healing ministry, sending aprons or handkerchiefs to people who needed them (Acts 19:11-12). Note, this was a one-time occurrence, never repeated anywhere else in the Bible so far as I can determine. Someone once remarked that what the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Persecutor Repents (Acts 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 23, 2025

How would we deal with a former persecutor?

Can a persecutor repent? Should a newly baptized Christian ever preach? Did miraculous healings continue in the early church? Let’s look at Acts 9. Who did Saul meet on the road to Damascus? Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Fruits & Delights Of Summer

Contributed by William Meakin on May 26, 2024

As the welcome signs of spring transmogrify into summer, the flowers alter their appearance into a new delight.

Henry Theodore Tuckerman, an American writer and essayist once remarked: “To analyze the charms of flowers is like dissecting music; it is one of those things which it is far better to enjoy, than to attempt to fully understand.” Song of Solomon 2:12 reminds us: “The flowers appear on the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:17, Genesis 8:22, Amos 8:1, Galatians 5:22-23

Listening To Last Words

Contributed by David Zachrich on May 19, 2025

Before Jesus departed from His disciples to return to heaven, after His crucifixion and resurrection to pay for the sins of the world, He offered several final messages that were – and still are – important.

Revelation 21:1-6,12-20 Last words … Friends in Christ, When children leave home after high school or college, words are shared between parent and child to express love. When a loved one passes, if there is an opportunity, last words are shared are also shared to express love and gratitude. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6, Matthew 28:16-20, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

"They Watched Him There"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 1, 2004

This message centers around the different individuals and groups of people who surrounded the cross at the crucifixion, and, "They Watched Him There".

“They Watched Him There” INTRODUCTION: Matthew 27:35-39 – all turn, read. There was a great crowd who saw the scene at Mt. Calvary that day. On Friday, we celebrate an EXECUTION. There were 3 crosses. Over the middle cross as a sign: “This is Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews”. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching Halftime Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Jan 22, 2003

This message focuses on finding fulfillment as you approach mid-life. It could be re-worked and be used to encourage Christ-centered "goal-setting."

Approaching Half Time Dr. Marty Baker / July 29, 2001 www.stevenscreek.net One of the marks of success in a football team is the ability to change their game plan as needed at half time. In the locker room, the coaches look at what went wrong, what went right, and then adjust their game plan so ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Courage Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 5, 2008

What Makes a Hero?

What Makes a Hero? Remember last week? Gideon fought the bad guys, the Midianites, and won. He was a Judge, remember? There was another Judge in old Israel, a few Judges down from Gideon; his name was Samson. In the eyes of most folks Samson was a hero; the kind of stuff Sunday school stories are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mothers - Carpenters Of The Home

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 2, 2012

Mother's Day sermon showing how Eunice, Jochebed and Hannah "built" their family

MOTHERS- CARPENTERS OF THE HOME Exodus 2; 2 Tim. 1:5; Two kids told mother not to cook for Mother's day ... they would do it. 9 pots, 2 skillets, 4 large bowls, 11 spoons, 5 measuring cups and 1 whole roll of paper towels later Mom said ... "That was the best Jell-O I ever had." \ Job ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist