Sermons on God Our Fortress:

God’s Accounting System Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016

My standing with God is dependent on what I receive not what I achieve

I’m sure all of us are pretty familiar with how our finances operate in this culture. We go to work and we earn wages which we deposit in a bank account. The bank credits that amount of money to our account. But we also have bills to pay. And regardless of how we might choose to pay those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful With What God Gives You

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Oct 2, 2022

We are responsible for using things God gives us to His glory. It is possible to lose them.

“Be Careful With What God Gives You” By Joe Mack Cherry I. Intro A. God doesn’t always call the qualified; He qualifies the called. 1. Have you ever thought you were qualified for a job and found out you weren’t? a. Me: the first time I got on a minibike. Up the side of our house, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:9, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah-Rohi, God Our Shepherd Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2022

David must’ve looked back on his life at a ripe old age, and looked back at all the ups and downs of his life, from being the youngest son of the family, while his brothers fought in the army, he was left alone to watch over the sheep.

"The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:11, John 10:11-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Are Saved By Grace, But The Choice Is Ours.

Contributed by James Linders on Sep 9, 2015

Each of us is born with a preordained purpose and destiny. NOTHING on this planet happens by chance. Zacchaeus' life is a CLEAR example of this. HE drifted from God's plan of salvation, but was brought back by God to fulfill his destiny...his purpose.

….so when Jesus got there, He looked up and said: “Zacchaeus hurry down! I want to stay with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Limitations Lead To God's Opportunities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2003

When Job reached the end of his rope only then was he ready to realize God’s opportunities.

Our Limitations Lead to God’s Opportunities (Job 30:1-31) When Job reached the end of his rope only then was he ready to realize God’s opportunities. "But now I am mocked by those who are younger than I, by young men whose fathers are not worthy to run with my sheepdogs." (Job 30:1) 1. Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of God At Work In Our Lives

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 12, 2017

The good news is the power of God in our lives because of His Son Jesus Christ. Jesus came for a purpose and when He fulfilled that purpose He brought us back to His Father. And through this we see his power at work in every area of our lives.

Starting from Romans 1:16 Paul says this : For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Another translation puts it this way For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Song Of Holy Confidence In The Holy God” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 15, 2020

During days of trial, Psalm 46 has been a source for many throughout the Church Age. Martin Luther based the famous hymn, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God", on this Psalm. The Psalm offer us a Holy Confidence in our Holy God.

We are going to look at Psalm 46 for a few weeks, a majestic Psalm, which was written to be sung, in fact, many Christian hymns in history have been based on this Psalm. It is one of nine Psalms/ Songs of Zion, the place where God reigns and rules. The Psalm is divided into three stanzas, with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Our Strength

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

Learning to wait on God. In this day of extreme busyness and stress – it is imperative we learn to expectantly wait on God

The source of thy strength Lets read our text verses: Isaiah 40:28-31 Opening… 1. Read text verses and have folks define in their own words the word “wait” Hebrew 6960- wait for, look for, i.e., look forward with confidence to that which is good and beneficial, often with a focus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Our Call To Grow

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 24, 2009

We are called to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ. But how many of us do not do that because it requires us to read, study, pray, and even live our lives according to His principals, and not our own.

Man’s law says that to be ignorant of the law is no excuse for not following it. And we are held accountable for being lawful citizens. But in reality, you cannot be expected to know more than that which you are taught. For example, I have never been taught how to use a jackhammer. And since ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: *other

The Blessings Of Our Justification Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 22, 2019

In the first five verses of Romans chapter 5, Paul begins to focus on the results of our justification in Christ. Paul points toward 3 blessings that comes because of our justification.

Introduction: A. Many years ago a major American magazine published the results of a most fascinating survey. 1. The editors had asked 16 prominent Americans what they did in order to find peace of mind in the midst of our stressful world. The responses were quite revealing. 2. Noted author James ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Baptism: One Small Step For The Man-God, One Giant Leap For Mankind

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2017

Make sense of the purpose of Jesus' baptism and it's ongoing comfort.

When U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to place a boot onto the moon’s surface, he intoned: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Armstrong meant of course that the distance from the bottom rung of the lunar lander to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Grace Overcomes Our Grief

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 7, 2006

A sermon for Proper 22, Series B, reflecting upon the recent killings of school students, especially those in the Amish community.

18th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 22) October 8, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, from the beginning of your creation, you established marriage and intended that we should be a people living ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

We Remember The Lord Our God

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 27, 2006

This is a Memorial Day Sermon preached in our Church in a special observance for remembering those of our Church Family The Lord had recently called Home to be with Him.

WE REMEMBER THE LORD OUR GOD --Psalm 20 (Text: Psalm 20:7) “Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses, But we will call only on the name of the Lord our God.” [Translation: “The Psalter,” COMMON WORSHIP: SERVICES AND PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, The Archbishops’ Council, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Top 7 Rewards To The Overcomer Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017

Peter told Jesus "we've left everything to follow you. What do we get?" Jesus wasn't put off by the question. In fact, the end of each of the messages to the churches proclaims rewards for those who overcome. This is a brief overview of each.

And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These things writes the one having the sharp, two edged sword: I know the place where you stay, the throne of Satan, And you hold onto my name, and do not deny my faith Even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness (martyr), who was killed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

Strength And Refuge

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 26, 2014

GOD IS YOUR ULTIMATE STRENGTH AND REFUGE

STRENGTH AND REFUGE OBSERVATION: THE PSALMIST SPOKE TO THE STRENGTH AND REFUGE HE FOUND BY MEDITATING ON GOD’S WORD. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 119:40 (NKJV) BEHOLD, I LONG FOR YOUR PRECEPTS; REVIVE ME IN YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. PSALMS 119:40 (THE BOOK) I LONG TO OBEY YOUR COMMANDMENTS! RENEW ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:40

Denomination: Baptist