Sermons on Hiding Place:

Friends In High Places Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 18, 2014

What impressed Jesus in this story was the faith of the men who'd brought their friend to him - a friend who was crippled and lived in a low place of life. The phrase is "Jesus saw their faith." What does that mean? And what can it mean to us?

A few years back, Garth Brooks came out with a popular Country and Western song called: “I’ve Got Friends In Low Places” How many of you have ever heard the song? (when most of them raised their hands, I stage whispered: “Pagans”) It has a catchy tune, but it is NOT a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Happiest Place On Earth

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Oct 14, 2017

Where is our TRUE happiness found? In the Lord, or in our own actions and desires?

The Happiest Place on Earth: While I was on vacation this past week with my daughter, I had time to really think about something. So, lets start with a question today. How many of you have been to see THE mouse? Come on, you know...... loaded up the care with the family and hit the road to good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: *other

Young And In A Deserted Place Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2019

If you don’t sharpen a blade from time to time, it gets dull.

Saturday of the 4th Week in Course Young and in a Desert Place This prayer from the author of the Letter to the Hebrews fits so well with our psalm and Gospel today that I would like to share the links. The prayer is “Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Psalm 23:1-6, Hebrews 13:20

Denomination: Catholic

The Place And Purpose Of The Bible Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 18, 2019

In this sermon, we explore questions like: how and when was the canon of the Bible put together, what is biblical authority, and how do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?

Introduction: A. The story is told of a collector of rare books who encountered a man and began to talk about books. 1. The man told the collector that he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box and he mentioned that “Guten-somebody-or-other” had printed the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 119:72, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Safety In The Secret Place Series

Contributed by Myron Leach on Jun 21, 2017

This message was inspired by recent events that have occurred. It provides insights on how to cope and realize the assurance and hope that as believer in Jesus Christ, we have a place of safety.

Safety in the Secret Place Psalm 91:1 (KJV) 1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. All of us have moments in our lives that we have felt exposed to experiences that we did not want to be in and have longed for it to just be over. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Their Reputation In Every Place Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2018

Their “works of faith and labor of love” expressed itself in their sharing of the Gospel with others. They were both “receivers” (the Word came to them) and “transmitters” (the Word went out from them.

5/14/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 4: Their Reputation in Every Place (1 Th 1:8-10) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10 (NIV) 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Take Their Place

Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 24, 2018

Who will continue on the work for your church?

One by one, God is calling home His Saints....They have had a place in the house of God, they have been faithful to what God has called them to do, they have been obedient to God, walked with Him, and been faithful to His church. And now, they have went on to claim their reward. I think of some of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-6, 2 Kings 2:9-14, Acts 7:54-60, Acts 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Finding A Place Of Safety

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 18, 2018

Jesus didn’t promise us a life without pain and suffering. In fact, it was just the opposite. He told his followers that they shouldn’t expect to get along in this world any better than He did.

4-27-04 Title: Finding a Place of Safety Text: “And the soldiers’ plan was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim away and escape. But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of High Places Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 1, 2018

Haughtiness is a deceptive sin. It's the type of sin that often traps religious people. Do you know how to recognize this sin in your life... and how to protect yourself against it?

POEM: A lion met a tiger as they drew beside a pool. Said the tiger, "Tell me why you're roaring like a fool" "That's not foolish," said the lion with a twinkle in his eyes. "They call me king of all the beasts because I advertise." A rabbit heard the talking and ran home like a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:48-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Place Only Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

It is important to see that our part is to seek and exert the energy in diligent search. It is God's part to see that we find.

Gerald Kennedy in his book The Christian And His America tells of hearing the head of one of the largest airplane companies at a luncheon where he was reporting on the situation facing America in the field of air defense. He described the growth of our air force, and the probable growth of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:4-5

A Place At His Feet Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 13, 2020

The journey from Moab had been difficult and filled with uncertainty. However, Bethlehem offered great favor and abundance for Ruth and Naomi. Ruth has prepared for a meeting that would changer her life forever. She would have a meeting with one able to redeem.

A Place at His Feet Ruth 3: 7-18 It is impossible to fully understand the emotion and anxiety Ruth must’ve felt at this moment in her life. She had left the devastation of Moab, in search of a new beginning, in a strange and foreign land. We can only imagine what she might have thought in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prevaing In The Place Of Prayer

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 5, 2022

Prayer is work. Life is a battle. To overcome problems and challenges in our life's journey, we need to fight on our knees.

TEXT: Exodus 17:10-13 "So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses' hands were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:10-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Place Like Home

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jan 9, 2022

We would sooner give up everything of human worth, even earthly joy, physical health and wholeness, than lose that gift. For this is our true home: in Zion, with God, and in his house. This is always home for God’s people: to be with Him!

There’s no place like home. You realize that when you’ve been away for a while: maybe on vacation, a business trip, or in the hospital. Home is a refuge. For when we’re at home, we’re surrounded by the familiar. Home is security and comfort. There’s no place like it. But how do we know when we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:4-6, Jeremiah 25:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing Your Place

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 31, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 22

August 28, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 14:1, 7-14 Knowing Your Place Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A small commercial plane was carrying only four passengers: a doctor, a trial lawyer, a minister and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Belonging In A Better Place Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022

King Saul had just died. David had been anointed king for the second time. Now he looked at the city of Jerusalem (a Jebusite stronghold) and said to himself, "I"m going to take that city. That is where I belong as the King of Israel."

This story unfolds in four main points: 1. David’s Desire for Jerusalem (v. 6a) It’s interesting that the Bible does not say anything about David’s desire to take Jerusalem. Verse 6 simply says, “And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites.” However, David was a conqueror, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist