Sermons on living in safety:

The Porch - Pt. 1 - Off The Porch Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 12, 2014

It is a prominent feature in our lives and our memories. A place of safety. A place of provision. It's "The Porch!"

The Porch Pt. 1 - Off The Porch A crowd gathered. Ears tuned to sound of His voice. With a verbal paintbrush a complex plot is constructed, a unique in perspective is given, and rich in truth relayed. He quickly and easily crafts a story that will cause the likes of Charles Dickens and William ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Porch - Pt. 2 - Reporching For Duty Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 12, 2014

It is a prominent feature in our lives and our memories. A place of safety. A place of provision. It's "The Porch!"

The Porch Pt. 2 - Reporching for Duty Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare have nodded their heads to the genius of the story. All of Rembrandt's skill couldn't seem to capture the depth of the account. I view the story not thru the lens of Rembrandt but more through a Norman Rockwell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Porch - Pt. 3 - Porch Parties Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2014

It is a prominent feature in our lives and our memories. A place of safety. A place of provision. It's "The Porch!"

The Porch Pt. 3 - Porch Parties In a Norman Rockwell like way Jesus crafts the account that for centuries has been lauded for its depth and for its truth. Close your eyes and see if you can recreate the scene in your mind. Peering down the hillside you see the homestead. Surrounded by a strong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Was Messy But I Made It Through!

Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 12, 2017

The life of a believer is often filled with many highs and lows but God always finds us where we are and will bring us to a place of safety and security.

“It Was Messy but I Made It Through” Psalm 40: 1-2 (NIV) 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. I have been in rough places in my life that I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live In Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2023

This is the 11th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#11] LIVE IN FAITH 2 Peter 1:1-4 Introduction: Peter had a tendency in his younger years to be overconfident and ignore Jesus’ warnings. He rushed ahead when he should have waited; he slept when he should have prayed; he talked when he should have listened. Peter was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003

This is the 11th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". New life begins through Jesus Christ.

LIVING IN FAITH 2 Peter 1:1-4 Peter had a tendency in his younger years to be overconfident and ignore Jesus’ warnings. He rushed ahead when he should have waited; he slept when he should have prayed; he talked when he should have listened. Peter was a courageous, but careless, Christian; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Playing It Safe: Job's Friend Zophar Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 7, 2009

For Lent and Annunciation: Zophar’s counsel is to "play it safe" by sticking to ideas rather than engaging persons. He thinks that security is the goal. God in Christ takes the risk of loving us and living with us.

Every human heart is so made that it can be hurt. Of that I have no doubt. Every human heart is subject to hurt, to pain, to shock. Every one of us is subject to feelings that we do not enjoy -- disappointment, anger, despair, guilt, anxiety -- a whole range of painful feelings. And we either deal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 23, 2007

The emerging culture wants to see whether or not we as Christians have faith we live by, more than just talk about.

*Author’s note: A lot of my ideas came from Erwin McManus’ book "The Barbarian Way."* For the past two weeks, we have been talking about the church, what it looks like, what it does. For the next 3 weeks, we are going to put some skin on the bones so to speak. There has been one verse that has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live On The Rock

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 15, 2005

A look at the final words of the Sermon on the Mount - living as the wise person who listens and applies the words of Jesus.

Live on the Rock Matthew 7:24-29 September 4, 2005 Introduction Well, folks, we’ve covered a lot of ground since starting to look at the life and words of Jesus in the gospel according to Matthew. And today, we finish up our look at the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has talked about a wide range ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Are My Refuge Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 18, 2020

Refuge is a place of safety. While the world mentions several places as places of safety, we all know that they are not absolutely safe. The one safe reliable and unchanging place of safety is our God Himself. Surely we need to know more about this place of highest safety and security.

You are my Refuge We read in Psalm 91:2, “I will say to the LORD, "You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust."” (GW) The Psalmist says of the Lord, ‘You are my refuge’ and we will in this study try to comprehend what it meant to him then, and what is means to us today. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:2

Denomination: Other

Living For The Lord

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 17, 2012

The church must operate in unity ... we are to be together as one!

Living for the Lord 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Introduction - This is an incredibly interesting letter Paul sends to the church at Corinth - The main purpose was to correct the doctrinal error that the forgery had created about the day of the Lord. 1. Positive: To commend them and encourage them in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confidence For Living

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 4, 2001

Christ gives confidence for living.

CONFIDENCE FOR LIFE II Cor. 3:1-6 INTRO.- ILL.- A lady went to a minister one time and said, “Preacher, I must confess a great sin in my life.” He said, “What is it?” She said, “It’s the sin of pride. I often stand before my mirror and admire my beauty for hours on end.” The preacher replied, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Life

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2008

7 truths that will lead to 2008 being the year that you’ve always hoped for.

Living ‘The’ Life In 08’ I want to start this message out this morning by asking you to take out a pen if you haven’t already (share if you need to). And what I want you to do, on the left hand corner of your outline…or any other piece of paper. I want you to Write the year you were born – (now ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010

Finding God's hope in places you wouldn't expect.

LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

I am truly discovering that life’s obstacles are truly opportunities for God to show just how awesome He really is. Obstacles give us God stories! Do you need a God story today?

LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist