Sermons on My Refuge:

Telling Others

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 9, 2001

Demonstrates the importance of sharing our faith with others and how the Holy Spirit helps us in completing that task.

Telling Others Romans 10:13-15, "For ’Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him they have never heard about him? And how can they hearabout him unless someone tells them? 15 And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sent Out

Contributed by Barney Hudson on Oct 12, 2001

A reminder that even though we are not perfect God loves us and has work for us to do.

“Sent Out” Luke 9:1-6 October 14, 2001 Are we living in the End Times? Is the final battle between God and Satan spoken of in the book of Revelation about to begin? That question is on the minds of many Christians. Was the fiery end of the twin towers and the death of so many thousands just the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Not Just How You Start, It's Also How You Finish Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 15, 2001

Whether our story of starting our life with God is dramatic or ordinary, what truly counts is finishing.

[Note:  This sermon was preceded by a testimony of a person who had been an atheist and substance abuser who came to Christ through our church].   Isn’t it exciting to hear how God has changed Kevin’s life? But even as we rejoice, I know what some of you are thinking. Some of you are thinking, "I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Work

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Oct 17, 2001

God needs someone to do GOOD WORK in this day and time.

" A Good Work " Phil 1: 6-11 Remember the Day of your Conversion? " Oh Happy DAY….." Do you remember being born again? The Christian Life is more than getting religion. Baptism and church membership cannot save. Religious ceremonies and pronouncements cannot save. Model the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism For The Ordinary Person

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Sep 5, 2006

Using Steve Sjogren’s Servant Evangelism to demonstrate how ordinary people like us can evangelize through acts of kindness.

According to Jesus the greatest commandments are to “love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength,” and to “love your neighbor as yourself.” When Jesus referred to neighbor he wasn’t just speaking of the person who lived next door, but to every person, whether they are like us or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19, Exodus 1:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Share The Light Or Lose It: An Advent Sermon

Contributed by John Donnelly on Sep 25, 2006

An Advent sermon, exhorting us to share and be the Light of Christ for those living in the darkness.

“Share the Light, or Lose It”—An Advent Sermon Luke 3:1-6 Preacher: The Rev. Canon John Donnelly St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Wayne, NJ Once upon a time there was a man who lived in a deep dark cave---which had no exit. All his life, he was cold, damp, and miserable. The cave was so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Come And See!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 28, 2006

Soulwinning and world evangelism starting at home and then to the world.

COME AND SEE I. The Supreme task of Church is the Evangelism of the world. A. Mass evangelism is not the answer as wonderful as it is. 1. God wants to use the whole church to evangelise the world. II. I do not know how to preach or win a soul! HOW CAN I BE SAVED? These ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39

Daring To Witness Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2006

As disciples we must be bold and courageous in our witnessing for Christ

Daring to Witness Acts 1:8 September 24, 2006 Morning Service Introduction The story is told of a barber who wanted to witness about his faith to others. He took a class like Evangelism Explosion and was trained on questions to ask, things that needed to be said to lead people to Christ. One of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Priorities For Today's Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 2, 2006

To have an impact for Jesus, we must have our priorities straight; both as individual Christians and as a church.

A policeman in Los Angeles responded to a call of a burglary in process. It was around midnight when he got there. He saw a young man standing near the front door of the business and when he yelled for him to get down on the ground, the young man raised a gun and pointed at the policeman. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: *other

A Vision For Reaching Out

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 24, 2004

This is a series of five (5) sermons concerning why Christians should reach out to a lost and dying world. This study can be divided into five (5) separate parts or kept together as a complete study unit.

A VISION FOR REACHING OUT ACTS 1:8 [Y]ou will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth. INTRODUCTION 1. What do you think of Pleasant Ridge [Your Church]? Is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Workers; Listening For The Call

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2004

We are told by Jesus to pray for workers because the harvest is plentiful. Beg God to send workes for the field but be willing to listen for God’s call on your life.

Asking for workers and listening for the Call The week started off normally for Southern Baptist missionary Lisa Wagner and her family, who minister among the urban poor in the Dominican Republic. On their monthly bill-paying day, they spent the entire morning in traffic, trying to pay bills at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Each One Win One

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004

I use the first Sunday of the year to "cast" the vision for the New Year. Vision 2004 is "Each One Win One" (bearing fruit)

January 4, 2003 Title: Each One...Win One Text: Colossians 1:1-13 Introduction 1. Happy New Year!!! This time of year, many people look back and evaluate their life in the past year... This is a good exercise. Did you meet your personal goals? How has the Lord blessed you in 2003? Have you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17, Colossians 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Stewards Of The Truth Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 2 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship; this part dealing with the Word of God and the Gospel.

LESSON 2 - STEWARDS OF THE TRUTH TEXT: JOHN 18:33-38a; 1Co 4:1-2 Introduction: Last week, we began this series of messages on Stewardship. We discussed the measure of a life. We found that our faith is the foundation of our life, and upon that foundation of faith comes our values. Our values, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Secrets Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 12, 2001

The "inside secret" about our witness and His wisdom.

November 11, 2001 Paul talked about inside secrets; he called it the wisdom of God in a mystery. There are all kinds of mysteries. In the western world, when you say mystery you¡¦re talking about a who-done-it, or a puzzle to solve. Solved puzzles can have surprise endings, or open up even ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Almost Persuaded

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Dec 23, 2005

To be almost Saved is to be altogether Lost

Almost Persuaded Acts 26 Intro: These words are some of the most disappointing and sobering words ever recorded in Scripture. Before we look at the reasons that Agrippa refused to be saved, let’s first look at some interesting facts that helps put things in perspective. A. The Messenger – the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist