Sermons on My Refuge:

The Gates Of Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2016

This is the 5th in my travelogues telling of my visit to Israel. In this lesson we visit 4 "gates" in Northern Israel including the "gates of Hell".

Tonight we’re going to be visiting four different “gates” in the northern section of Israel. The first of these “gates” is figurative. It is the gate to the source of the Jordan River (Showed a slide of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Wept\ So It’s Alright To Cry

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 28, 2021

The home going service for my younger brother with down syndrome. Jesus teaches us a lesson in the time of death. Rest my brother Rest.

I know that there are many people that will tell you not to cry because you have to be strong for everybody else, but I’m here to tell my family that it’s alright to cry, it’s alright to shed some tears, and it’s alright to groan in your spirit because if Jesus cried and we are no where near in the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33

Denomination: Baptist

Third Sunday Of Lent Year B- Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 5, 2021

Jesus is doing disruptive even violent actions here, shocking me out of my consumerist mentality. No wonder my Savior hangs on a Cross.

Whipping us into shape? “He made a whip out of cords.” John 2:15 Jesus made a whip. Making something with your hands can be therapeutic. Making a whip shows his anger did not impair his judgement. Writing an angry letter is a good way of bringing our feelings out so that we can see them. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

Sleep, Beloved!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 16, 2001

Count on the Lamb!

Sleep, Beloved! We live in an age of stress and worry. We worry and then we worry about our worry. We worry about our nation’s economy, its defenses, its youth, its stability, and whatever you worry about. We have pills that calm us and pills to make us sleep. Children are stressed out in an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2, Psalm 91:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Amidst The Pestilence - Coronavirus Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 18, 2020

There are key Biblical truths to live by when the world is facing a pandemic. Living by the truths in this message will enable you to enjoy God’s peace while those in this world panic.

Amidst The Pestilence Resting In God’s Hand During Health Afflictions The Bible is the foundational truth to rest upon during the affliction of a health crisis. The Word of God declares, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Cry Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

Psalm 61: I - 2 says, "Hear my cry, O God: attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I."

THE MIRACLE CRY Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, before we go into the message, let us start by uttering a miracle cry. Pray aggressively like this: "Oh Lord, convert my disappointment into miracle, in the name of Jesus." We will start by looking at some verses on miracle cry in the Bible. Psalm 56:9 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-2, Psalm 107:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Helps Spouses Develop Emotional Intimacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

"Recently I received a phone call from a friendly-sounding person who told me she wanted to make my life easier. She called me by my first name and warmly asked how my day was going."

Let the Holy Spirit Enhance Intimacy in Your Relationship Illustration: I am a companion of all who fear You. —Psalm 119:63 Two men were neighbors—one had opened his heart to Christ and the other had not. The believer witnessed often; the other ignored him. One day the Christian answered a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by William Baeta on May 9, 2003

“I am the good shepherd; and I know my sheep, and am known by my own. As the Father knows me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep” John 10:14-15.

Theme: Christ the good Shepherd Text: Acts 4:5-12; 1 Jn. 3:1-2; Jn. 10:11-18 We all learn by example and this is the way children easily pick up the habits of adults. A young couple returning home from work one afternoon opened their front door only to hear their nine-year-old son and seven year ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Presentation Of The People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 20, 2003

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it states, "if my people who are called by my name will humble themsleves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways". There are wicked ways the church needs to turn from to experience revival.

PRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE Exodus 34:21-26 INTRO: God will not bring revival to those who harbor sin in their lives. READ TEXT There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature which showed little George Washington standing with an axe in his hand and lying next to him ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:21-26, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Overcome Depression Or Discouragement

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

David wrote in Psalm 43 feelings of depression & discouragement, "Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, The help of my countenance, and my God."

How To Overcome Depression Or Discouragement by Paul Fritz Psalms 42:11-42:11 1. Depression (Feelings of dejection, sadness, apathy, inertia, difficulty in gaining energy or excitement, fatigue, pessimism, hopelessness, fear, attitudes of worthlessness, hopelessness, loss of interest, inability ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love, God's Family And God's Forever Home

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 14, 2014

When I went to bed Saturday night, I still didn't have a message for this Sunday. When I woke up that morning, the Lord said, "Tell them about my love, my family, and my forever home."

GOD’S LOVE, GOD’S FAMILY, AND GOD’S FOREVER HOME OPENING: Testimonies INTRO TO TOPIC: Challenging week. As of last night, didn’t have a sermon. • “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: *other

Seven Words One Friday - 7 "The Word Of Reunion" Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012

❶. "FATHER”, into your hands I commit my spirit ❷ . Father, into “YOUR HANDS” I commit my spirit ❸ . Father into your hands “I” commit my spirit ❹ . Father, into your hands I “COMMIT” my spirit ❺ . Father, into yo

Lk. 23:46-49 – Found only in Luke “Change You Can Believe In - 2008 Campaign slogan - Obama promised it during his campaign and he is certainly offering plenty of change. - /09 One of the changes he made during the first few months of his administration was to remove the Bible quotes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

What Do In Times Of Uncertainty

Contributed by Jamie Lee on May 31, 2011

During times of uncertainty, we often seek for direction in our life as did Esther did in her life of uncertainty.

What To Do In Times Of Uncertainty Esther 5 Several weeks ago, I asked the questions… Have you ever wondered… * Why did God put me in this position? * How did or is God going to do this? * How is this going to work out in the end? * Where is God? The whole idea is sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Words And Prayer For Virginia Tech

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007

Addressing the Virginia Tech. shooting this week and offering words of prayer before my sermon.

Today, I want to start by addressing the shooting at Va. Tech. this week. I have followed the news this week, as you have. It seems to me that the cause of this shooting was mental illness exacerbated by the immigrant experience. So, the first thing I want to say is that we need to take the stigma ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 142 - When You Are Discouraged Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

Realize how discouragement affects you, recognize it's cause, recieve God's encouragement and refocus on areas where you need to change

PSALM 142 – WHEN YOU ARE DISCOURAGED Years ago, there was an article in USA Today about a guy named John Burns. The article described him as an alcoholic and homeless. He was living in New York City. There was a fire in a building and there were some people trapped inside. John Burns ran into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance