Sermons on My Refuge:

Independence Day

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Jul 3, 2003

Discovering that Christ has set us free from guilt, death and the fear of accusation

Independence Day Scripture: John 8:34-36, Romans 8:2 Theme: It is only in Christ Jesus that we find true freedom Seed: Song “Independence Day” by White Heart & an old sermon I wrote 10 years ago Purpose: Help believers to recognize the freedom they have in Christ and motivate seekers ...read more

Scripture: John 8:34-36, Romans 8:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Ephesus Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 17, 2003

Part two of an eight part message looking at the 7 churches of Asia

It was the first of the seven. Out of all the church in all the countries Jesus singled out these seven to originally receive the message of the Revelation, but before they were to read the book Jesus had a message for them. You ever wonder why? Why not just jump in with all the weird and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love And Sacrifice, Part 3

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 2, 2003

He was a high school senior that was really messing his life up. He was being disrespectful to his parents, staying out late at night, and making poor grades in his classes. At this point in his life, he was hanging out with all the wrong people. But one

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a high school senior that was really messing his life up. He was being disrespectful to his parents, staying out late at night, and making poor grades in his classes. At this point in his life, he was hanging out with all the wrong people. But one thing that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Mosaic Covenant Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 18, 2003

We will look at the ratification of the Mosaic Covenant, witness God’s revelation of HIMSELF to the leaders of Israel, and the visit the place and circumstances of this revelation.

Mosaic Covenant Ratified through Blood Revealed “God of the Covenant” Revelation Given on Mount Sinai DBF Sunday Sermon, 1/18/03, Exodus 24 You know that not that long ago it could be heard and many really believed that a “mans word was his bond”. When two men came to an agreement on something ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonderful World Of Worship Series

Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 27, 2001

Part 1 of 4

Have you ever been on a sailboat, with the wind at our backs blowing through the sails, riding across the waves, sun glistening across the water? It’s pretty exhilarating, isn’t it? But what happens to that sailboat when it’s tied down and not sailing? Wind sails through its riggings, but the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, Romans 1:16

Denomination: *other

"For God To Be God, The Leader-King-Lord In Our Lives, Requires Our Acquies

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 30, 2001

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “For God to be God, the leader-king-lord in our lives, requires our acquiescence and requires it every minute of our lives.”

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “For God to be God, the leader-king-lord in our lives, requires our acquiescence and requires it every minute of our lives.” FIRST READING: ISAIAH 11:1-10 A shoot shall come out from the stump ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Christian's "To Do" List Part 4 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 12:9-21.

Romans Series # 52 August 21, 2002 Title: A Christian’s "To Do" List Part 4 Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 12 of Romans as we continue with message #52 of our verse-by-verse study of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Da Vinci Code: Deciphering Da Vinci (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on May 3, 2006

Dan Brown couldn’t even get his front page "Facts" straight.

Why am I doing a four week study on the Da Vinci Code? Let me open simply with these quotes and letters: "Honestly, [reading the book] shook my whole faith. I realize that the book is fiction, but much of what he wrote about seemed like it was based on historical facts aside from the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#6 Sanballat's Attack Against The Mind Series

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006

#6 in the Nehemiah series deals with Sanballat, the symbolic figure of our most powerful enemy, Satan, and the fact that his attacks always begin in the mind.

Book of Nehemiah Series #6 Nehemiah Chapter 4:1-6 Sanballat’s First Attack is against the mind. By Pastor Jim May The last several lessons have been concerning how we build a wall, and restore the gates, in our pursuit of Jesus. We became a Christian as we entered through the blood of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6, Nehemiah 1:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember Me God, For Good Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#14 and final message in the Nehemiah series. When the work is done and I have come to the end of this journey, I want God to remember me for good.

Book of Nehemiah Series #14 Nehemiah Chapter 13 Remember Me God, for Good By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 13:1-3, "On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Jacob - The Man Who Wrestled With God"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 21, 2003

In Jacob, we see that we wrestle with the same problems as he does. We have the same weaknesses. And, God has the same lessons for us.

“Jacob – The Man Who Wrestled With God” INTRODUCTION: It’s interesting to study the people of the Bible. We find out that they’re not much different than we are. They dressed different … ate different things … different culture … different times … BUT … the same in so many ways. We can SEE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Transfiguration And The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 28, 2003

Even though we have read the record of the Transfiguration many times, I feel we have not fully understood that it is a prophetic preview of the Second Coming of Jesus. The Transfiguration was actually a glimpse of Glory and a foretaste of the future.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION Even though we have read the record of the Transfiguration many times, I feel we have not fully understood that it is a prophetic ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Listening For Abuse Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003

Many of us are only a short step from the abuse of other races, of women, or of children. We must listen to our own hearts and must correct this by exposure to others and to the power of Christ.

I For the last several Sundays we’ve been doing an exercise in listening to ourselves. We’ve put ourselves into Moses’ life and we’ve listened to what we feel about ourselves. I hope it’s been productive. It certainly has spoken to me. I hope you’ve been able to listen to yourselves under the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:21-23, Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Adventure Begin

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 30, 2006

We need to encourage new believers.

LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN Acts 9.19-31 S: Discipleship C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE NEED TO ENCOURAGE NEW BELIEVERS. TS: Our study today will focus on the new adventure that Saul begins as a new believer in Jesus. Type: Inductive I. CHANGE (19b-22) II. CONFLICT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Worship God With Reverence And Awe

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 8, 2004

EPIPHANY 5(A) - Believers worhsip God with reverence and awe not just on one but as a way of life.

BELIEVERS WORSHIP GOD WITH REVERENCE AND AWE Isaiah 58:5-9a - February 8, 2004 ISAIAH 58:5-9a 5Is this the kind of fast I have chosen, only a day for a man to humble himself? Is it only for bowing one’s head like a reed and for lying on sackcloth and ashes? Is that what you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran