Sermons on God Our Refuge:

Living Out Our Faith

Contributed by Risa Owens on Nov 17, 2022

Living out our faith is a morsel God gave me in the midnight hours to share.

When we least expect it, we are living out our faith. many times, we make faith harder than it really is. Faith is as we all know the substance of things hope for but not yet seen, Hebrews 11:1. For many that can be the hardest thing yet for others it seems to be just a passing tiny storm in their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Why Are Our Blessings Delayed

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 27, 2024

1. GOD'S TIMING 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. TURNING POINTS 4. GREATER GLORY OF GOD 5. OUR FEARS 6. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS. 7. LACK OF DESPERATION

WHY ARE OUR BLESSINGS DELAYED OUTLINE 1. GOD'S TIMING 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. TURNING POINTS 4. GREATER GLORY OF GOD 5. OUR FEARS 6. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS. 7. LACK OF DESPERATION THE MESSAGE WHY ARE OUR BLESSINGS DELAYED 1. GOD'S TIMING SCRIPTURE REFERENCES John 2:3,4 3. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 11, 2009

This is our time to turn toward others and give it our all.

OUR TIME, OUR TURN, OUR ALL Colossians 4.5-6 S: External Focus C: Mission Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: THIS IS OUR TIME TO TURN TOWARD OTHERS AND GIVE IT OUR ALL. CV: “We will relentlessly reach out to people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.” Type: Proposition I. Live ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Our Inheritance

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 27, 2014

A funeral sermon in which we learn about the person something of her relationship to herself, to others, and to God.

Jutta was one of those people that make a preacher’s job easier – or really, the job of anyone who speaks in public. I came to know Jutta at the vespers service held each Thursday evening at the Manor. She always sat close to the front – on the second row, in fact – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Lordship Demands Our Servanthood

Contributed by Don Spooner on Jan 24, 2001

Jesus voluntarily humbled Himself to become a servant and we must do the same.

The Bible, our supreme guild for living, has much to say concerning being a servant. God has often empowered those who did not think too highly of themselves. People such as Gideon hiding in the threshing floor, or David tending sheep in the backlot caught God’s attention and were mightily used of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, John 13:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Lord Lifts Up The Downcast

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 1, 2005

PENTECOST 11(B) - Our Lord lifts up the downcast: in the midst of despair God’s strength delivers.

OUR LORD LIFTS UP THE DOWNCAST 1 KINGS 19:3-8 - July 31, 2005 - Pentecost 11 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: How was your week this past week? At times some days are better than others, and at other times the days seem to be worse. Of course, we all had to struggle with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Lord's Love Lasts Forever

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 19, 2004

PENTECOST 20[25 (A)] - Our Lord’s love lasts forever. Even though we often turn away from God’s love -- God’s love turns us around time and again.

OUR LORD’S LOVE LASTS FOREVER HOSEA 11: 1- 4,7-9 -- October 1, 2004 -- PENTECOST 20 1 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3It was I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Lord Controls His-Story

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 1, 2004

PENTECOST 22 / REFORMATION(A)- Our Lord controls His-story so that no matter who is the leader they will follow God’s will.

OUR LORD CONTROLS HIS-STORY ISAIAH 45:1-7 -- October 31, 2004 –REFORMATION/1st SUNDAY OF END TIME 1 "This is what the LORD says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Heavenly Father Knows Best

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 8, 2006

Pentecost (C) - Our heavenly Father knows best since life is not always as man plans but life is always as God wills.

OUR HEAVENLY FATHER KNOWS BEST June 4, 2006 - PENTECOST - Genesis 11:1-9 * * * * * * * * * * Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Not too long ago there was a radio program in which the host would come out and say, "What do ya’ know?" The crowd always ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 22, 2001

The tragedy of September 11, 2001 was intended to have a different outcome against the nation and the church. But what was intended for has been turned to our good.

“What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good” Genesis 50:19-20 Text The Living Bible relays verse 20 in a powerful fashion. “As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for , …” (Genesis 50:20a TLB) When the ist attacked the WTC and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, (as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-2, Genesis 50:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Ace In The Hole = The Lord's Lovingkindness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 25, 2001

THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS BAILS OUT THE DISTRESSED WHEN THEY CEASE THEIR REBELLION AND HUMBLY CRY OUT FOR HELP

BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS BAILS OUT THE DISTRESSED WHEN THEY CEASE THEIR REBELLION AND HUMBLY CRY OUT FOR HELP (:1-3) INTRODUCTION: THE REDEEMED SHOULD THANK THE LORD FOR HIS LOVINGKINDNESS A. Call to Thanksgiving Focused on the Lord "Oh give thanks to the Lord" 1. For His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Might Over Our Enemies

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

God’s might is our protection over our enemies.

INTRODUCTION Coronation Psalm If God is with us who can be against us? I. HE IS THE MIGHTY RULER, 1-3 -It is the Lord’s decree, establishing His anointed as His regent in the face of all opposition. (see 2:7-12) A. Sitting at the Right Hand, 1 (place of honor) B. Ruling in the midst of His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

His Joy Over Our Suffering

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

Man’s suffering is only temporary, it will not last for eternity.

INTRODUCTION Nehemiah 8:10 say, “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” I. I AM SURELY SEEING YOUR DILEMMA (SUFFERING), 7-9 A. I see your oppression B. I hear your cry C. I care for you (working to ease their sufferings) II. I AM SURELY SENDING YOUR DELIVERANCE, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Our Joy: Part Ii Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jun 18, 2002

A very doctrinally based sermon on Paul’s view of Sanctification and Justification.

Introduction: Martin Luther’s thunderstorm promise, constantly going to his bishop to confess his sins, if ever there could have been monk being saved by monkery it would have been Luther Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul’s concern that we will fall back into the sin of self-righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Abba Daddy Loves Us Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

Go wants us to know without any doubts that we are His children and that He loves us.

1. REMEMBER the contrast in this wonderful GOSPEL OF GRACE is between the LAW & FAITH. • How do I relate to God? By faith or fear? RULES, REGULATIONS… RELIGION & RITUALS. • Don’t touch this. Don’t wear that. Don’t, Can’t, Shouldn’t! • It’s the spirit of bondage again to fear. • Think about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational