Sermons on Refuge And Strength:

Call To A Collapsing Country

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 25, 2002

This message deals with the futility of religious activity apart from obedience to God, and the similarities between the conditions of Israel during the days of Jeremiah and the churches of today.

Call To A Collapsing Country Text: Jer.8: 1-12 Intro: The nation of Israel had enjoyed God’s blessings in an unprecedented way. God had personally chosen them to be His people from among all the peoples of the earth. According to the Scriptures, this was not due to any special attractiveness ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Oneness: Loving One Another

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

We are to be known for our love.

ONENESS: LOVING ONE ANOTHER Romans 13:8-10; Acts 2:42 S: A Place of Grace Th: Oneness Pr: We are to be known for our love. ?: Who? Who do we love? KW: Person TS: We will find in our study three persons that we are to love. The ____ person we are to love is… I. GOD II. ONE ANOTHER III. OUR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make A Fresh Start

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

We have all made mistake and bad decision in life, let this sermon show you how to make a fresh start in life.

HOW TO MAKE A FRESH START Preparing for the New Year Isaiah 43:18-19 (NCV) How many of you here this morning, “ would like to have a fresh start in your Christian life? ” Many of us here this morning have made many mistakes in our lives as Christians. We have experienced many setbacks and failures ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, John 10:10, Isaiah 43:18, Isaiah 43:18-25, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Proverbs 28:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Things New Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 19, 2001

Four word pictures of the eternal state, explained for people investigating the Christian faith.

The central claim of the Christian faith is that someone has died and lived to tell us what lies beyond death’s door. That’s the Easter claim, that Jesus Christ died at the hands of professional executioners, that he was placed in a heavily guarded tomb, and that three days later Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-2, Revelation 19:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living An Life That Has An Impact For Christ

Contributed by John Walls on Jan 31, 2001

A life that makes a difference

LIVING A LIFE THAT HAS AN IMPACT FOR JESUS Acts 17:1-5; 10 1 Thess. 1:1-10 Introduction: This world is in need of people who need our Saviour. He is the one who saved from the sin that plagues every man, woman, boy and girl. It is the sin of being a descendant from Adam. Each believer needs to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Authenticity Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four reasons authenticity with other Christians is absolutely essential to the spiritual life.

Barb’s life is a mess. Her drinking problem is out of control, and her husband Ken refuses to cover for her anymore. Everyone around her sees Barb’s problem, but they all pretend like everything’s just fine, a classic case of denial. Every Sunday Barb and her family dress in their Sunday best and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Faith Falters Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002

David’s spiritual slump can be very helpful to us:encouraging to those of us who have fallen, to see that a great man like David wasn’t immune to failure and also a warning to us of the danger that comes from drifting away from God.

WHEN FAITH FALTERS 1 SAMUEL 27 INTRODUCTION: I remember the day my daughter, Marlo let me know what she thought of the ministry. She was 10 years old and talking to her Mom about school and Deb asked her if anything new was happening and she said with excitement, "Oh, we’re going to have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Halloween: A Christian Perspective

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 24, 2002

What’s a good Christian way to view this day of "horror"?

Halloween: A Christian Perspective Deuteronomy 18:9-22 When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. 10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in [1] the fire, who practices divination or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Finding Lasting Job Satisfaction

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Labor Day sermon.

Find Lasting Job Satisfaction John 10:10, Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 September 1, 2002 Introduction Tomorrow is Labor Day, a day when we traditionally cease from our labors to enjoy a day off. That is, unless you work in such places as hospitals, restaurants, airlines, Wal-Mart, or any place that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24, Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

You Were Planned For God's Pleasure

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

The first purpose of our lives is to worship God.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". Last week, we saw that God does have a purpose for each of our lives. We are not the random results of an evolutionary ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Hiding In Comfort Or Fighting The Battle?

Contributed by James May on Nov 3, 2002

Jonathan and Saul are great examples for those who will rise up and do battle for God against the enemy or hide under the shade in comfort.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Investing For The Future

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 21, 2001

This Sermon Deals With The Rich Man And Lazarus.

Investing For The Future Easter 4/10/98 Eccl: 11:7-10 Rev. 20:7-15 Text Luke 16:19-32 I’m asking you the question, "What do you want in life?" Your answer to the question today is going to determine what your future is going to be. Right now the stock market has gone wild. But I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001

It’s not how you start, but how you finish that matters.

Have you ever watched THE PRICE IS RIGHT with Bob Barker? Did you see me win both Showcase Showdowns last week? That’s right, I guessed the price of both showdowns and won them both, from my kitchen. It felt pretty good until Jude said “what do you have to show for it?” It’s amazing to me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Majesty Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

Exposition of Isa 6

The Majesty of the Lord Isa 6 Presidential scandals, terrorists, Iraq, and mostly bad news every day can keep you torn up inside and confused. You believe in God and that Jesus is coming, but you wonder how you will make it through the nasty now and now while waiting for the sweet by and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Second Hand Religion

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001

The need for a personal Savior

Second-Hand Religion If you grew up in a large family, you know exactly what hand-me-downs or second hand items are. If you grew up in the Depression Era, and you were the third son or daughter, your clothes might have been a bit threadbare after going through the wear and tear of two siblings. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-6, John 7:17, Revelation 6:15-17, Psalm 118:8, Matthew 8:5-10, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 24:23-26, Matthew 15:21-28, Matthew 15:1-9, John 7:17-18, Titus 3:9, John 3:3, John 16:13, James 5:14, James 1:5, Hebrews 5:12, Hebrews 4:10, Acts 17:10-12, Luke 10:38-42, Romans 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist