Sermons on My Refuge:

Sanctification: My Goal Changed Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 5, 2016

What is Biblical Salvation

Sanctify = to be set apart as holy for a holy purpose. In its truest sense a synonym is Christlike. 1. The promise of sanctification - Hebrews 10:10, 14; I Corinthians 1:2; I Corinthians 1:30; Romans 8:29, Galatians 4:19 2. The pursuit of sanctification A. Mysticism - a person strives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

He Restoreth My Soul Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 9, 2016

How is it that sheep under such great care of the shepherd would need to be restored?

He Restoreth My Soul Psalms 23:1-6 In our study of the 23rd Psalms we should reminded that these are the words of the sheep who speaks of the care that is given by the Shepherd. It is a great reflection of the relationship the sheep has with it Shepherd. • The Shepherd makes me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Let My People Go!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 13, 2016

Have you ever tried to do what God has told you to do only to run into opposition? If you have, you’re not alone. Some of the greatest heroes in the Bible ran into opposition when they did God’s work.

Have you ever tried to do what God has told you to do only to run into opposition? If you have, you’re not alone. Some of the greatest heroes in the Bible ran into opposition when they did God’s work, and we heard a good example of this a few minutes ago in the reading from Exodus ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

My Life Is Meant For Ministry Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 5, 2015

Others, Compassion, Ministry

4 NEW ATTITUDES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE – My Life Is Meant for Ministry 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 (p. 803) January 4, 2015 Introduction: It takes somewhere between 2 and 8 months to develop a new behavior. At least that’s what Phillip ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Hope Is Built On... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 30, 2015

This is the 13th sermon in the series "The Cure". What is your hope built on?

Series: The Cure [#13] MY HOPE IS BUILT ON… Romans 8:18-28 Introduction: Troubles are just part of life. We all go through things and what matters is how we go through them. We know that Jesus is the cure to our problems; but do we go through the problem alone or with Jesus? In our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is My "Great Joy"?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 15, 2017

Starting from the angels promise of "good news of great joy," this sermon asks why Christians often don't see "great joy" in their lives.

WHERE IS IT? The angel promised that this was good news of great joy. - Luke 2:10. - This passage has been repeated frequently enough during Christmastime that sometimes lose sight of its truth and just treat it as a cliché. The angel meant what he said: this was a message of good news of great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

In 2026, As For Me And My House

Contributed by Chris Woods on Dec 27, 2025

A look at the farewell address of Joshua as a challenge going into the New Year.

So, here we are right in the middle of the time between Christmas and New Year’s. I had no idea that this period had a name: It’s commonly called “Twixmas.” Another name is “Festive Gap”, but by far my favorite (and most appropriate for the Woods’ Home), it’s called “Feral Week.” If you’re ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Lifter Up Of My Head

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 31, 2025

God is the one that can lift a man from the ground level to greater heights in all areas of life.

THE LIFTER UP OF MY HEAD Study Text: Psalm 3:1–3 Introduction: - To lift the head is to restore dignity, honour, confidence, visibility, and authority. - A bowed head speaks of shame, rejection, disgrace, limitation, and defeat. - David cried in Psalm 3:3: “But thou, O LORD, art a shield for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Shepherd (Psalm 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 14, 2026

Who is our shepherd?

There is a Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep, who is He? Do His sheep know Him? Do they listen to His voice? Let’s begin in Psalm 23. If the Lord [Yahweh] is the shepherd of our flock, will we be in want, lacking anything that we need? The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Ps ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Knows My Name Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 16, 2026

Psalm 139 focuses on the fact that God knows you and I. But does He really know my name, and what difference would it make if He did?

There’s an old riddle that asks this question: “What is it that belongs to you, but other people use it more than you do?” THE ANSWER: Your name. Your name belongs to you, but you rarely use it except to tell others who you are. We like it when other people say our names, because our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Spirit Is Revived Again

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 14, 2023

Jacob lost his son “Joseph” the dreamer… He thought that he was dead! And he was grieving, depressed, and thought that he will never be comforted again! but the lord revives his spirit

Joel in his prophecy mentioned 4 kinds of people that I will focus on to get a true revival! A true and pouring of God’s spirit upon his people and their lives! It’s interesting that the word revival is found 4 times in the entire Bible! The first time this word was mentioned Is In Genesis 45 ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven My Real Home...

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 15, 2023

We witness all kinds of troubled news and events today, and is evil increasing every day… its easy to get distracted and get drifted far away from God and lose hope… that is why we need to comfort each other by talking about our blessed and sure hope…

We witness all kinds of troubled news and events today, wars and rumours of wars, floods and storms, sickness and health issues, poverty and uncertainty are foreseeable, evil increasing every day… its easy to get distracted on those things today and get drifted far away from God and lose hope… that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"And Who Is My Neighbor?”

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Apr 18, 2024

“You shall not take vengeance , nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.”

“You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.” Leviticus 19:18 NKJV In the Old Testament, God gave Moses the 10 Commandments. These Commandments actually comprises of two parts: “Our duties to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:18, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Being There--- My Hands

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 11, 2020

This looks at faithfulness. How important is it to be faithful to your post of duty? Whom shall God send? Can God count on you to standfast at your post of duty. Refuse to take the coward's way and run away? God needs you.

BEING THERE… MY HANDS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHERE DO WE FIND GOD? I have learned that I find Jesus is some of the strangest. I love to study nature, bees, birds, and ants. I have laid on the ground and watched the ants and been amazed. Linda knew my love of ants ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 28:1-7, Exodus 17:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 18, 2020

We only partially serve the LORD if we lack joy. (To be used when we return from COVID-19 isolation).

1. Welcome back to our worship assembly! Things are being done a little differently, but we’re back. I hope you are happy to be here! 2. Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Leviticus 9:6-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ