Sermons on Refuge And Strength:

Psalm 15 – How Do I Obtain Top-Level Clearance To God?

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 15, 2022

Do I qualify, Lord, to come and worship You? To enter Your presence? I fall far too short of perfect, Lord. How could I ever attain such heights, Lord?

Psalm 15:1 (NLT) says, “Who may worship in Your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter Your presence on Your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.” Do I qualify, Lord, to come and worship You? To enter Your presence? According to this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Of Reckoning Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 15, 2022

In Romans 2:1-5, the Apostle Paul presents three principles by which God will judge sinful humanity on The Day of Reckoning. He does so on the basis of: 1) Knowledge (Romans 2:1), 2) Truth (Romans 2:2–3), and 3) Guilt (Romans 2:4–5).

Romans 2:1–5. Therefore, you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 2 We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. 3 Do you suppose, O ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-5

Denomination: Other

Choose Life

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 16, 2022

This sermon addresses Mose's encouragement to the people as they prepare to enter into the promised land, and how it is a reminder to all Christians when faced with various temptations to make life giving choices.

Good morning. Does anybody remember this game of Life? It is a game that basically simulates life. All the choices you have to make in life. Remember the first choice you have to make in the Game of Life? College or career. That is the first choice. Then you go on and make choices whether ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, John 8:36, Romans 6:21, 2 Peter 2:20-22, 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 4:7-8, Proverbs 14:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 14:6, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Palm Sunday: Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2022

Jesus is “The Lamb of God” who has taken away the sins of the world. Jesus was your sacrifice so you can have a relationship with God the Father. You just have to embrace Jesus as “The Lamb of God.”

Spoken Words: Vernon – Immanuel Jeromie – Lamb of God Series Easter: Life of Jesus Sermon: Palm Sunday – “Lamb of God” Scripture: John 12 describes the historic event we celebrate today! Thesis: Jesus is “The Lamb of God” who has taken away the sins of the world. Jesus was your sacrifice so you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, John 1:29, John 1:35-36, 1 Peter 1:19, Revelation 5:5-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Content With A Lot - Philippians 4:10-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

Contentment has nothing to do with your circumstances. Discontent fights against providence. This message how to enjoy God's love expressed through his blessings.

Philippians 4:10 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-12

To God Be The Glory - Philippians 4:20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 23, 2022

God’s glory is that which is spectacular, amazing, & beautiful about God. To glory to be to him means that we give him the credit for his works and nature. We glorify God by making him more glorious in people’s sight.

Imagine the world’s fastest race car. Every component on that car is the best you can buy. The wheels cost $5000 each. The problem is, the car can’t go anywhere because the left rear wheel decided it wanted to be in charge, so it’s in the driver’s seat. So the tire is accomplishing nothing, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:20

No "get Out Of Hell Free Cards" Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 26, 2024

Jude gives three examples (Israelites after the exodus, rebellious angels, the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah) of God's judgment on apostasy.

Jude 1:5-7 (Part 2) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 2-25-2024 Deconstruction Joshua Harris wrote the best-selling Christian book, “I Kissed Dating Goodbye,” which sold almost two million copies, in his early 20s. By 30 years old, he was the pastor of a megachurch. He wrote ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

"will You Make The Last Parade?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 26, 2024

After praying over Jerusalem at the Mount of Olives, Jesus fulfilled a prophecy by riding on a colt of an ass. As he rode, people threw down palm branches. The next significant event after the tribulation will be when Jesus returns to sit on the throne of David and rule over the nations.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Zechariah 9:9) "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10, Luke 19:29-34, Luke 19:35-40, Matthew 21:4-9, Daniel 9:24-27, John 12:13-15, Matthew 21:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Directions Determines Our Destination (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 19, 2025

In this scripture passage, I want to show you a family that lived among God’s people, and then due to some hard times, they packed up and moved.

You might be saying, “So what!” People move from one city to another all the time because of HARD TIMES! That is correct, but anytime we find something in the Word of God, it is there for a reason. WHAT IS THE REASON GOD PUT THIS FAMILY IN THE SCRIPTURES FOR MOVING? Because it was a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Will Return (Zechariah) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 11, 2025

When life gets hard, look to Christ. Look forward to the glorious future He has planned for you. Look within at the changes He is making to your heart. And look up because He is coming soon!

A man stopped to watch a Little League baseball game. He asked one of the youngsters what the score was. “We're losing 18-0,” was the answer. “Well,” said the man. “I must say you don't look discouraged.” “Discouraged?” the boy said, puzzled. “Why should we be discouraged? We ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6, Zechariah 2:1-13, Zechariah 4:1-14, Zechariah 5:5-11, Romans 8:28-30, Zechariah 7:1-3, Zechariah 7:8-14, Zechariah 8:1-8, Zechariah 8:14-19, Zechariah 9:9, Zechariah 11:7-14, John 1:11-12, Zechariah 12:1-5, Zechariah 12:9-10, Zechariah 13:9, Zechariah 14:3-4, Zechariah 14:8-9, Zechariah 14:16, Luke 21:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Philip And Philip Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 20, 2025

Philip and Philip were two different people in the New Testament, and we can learn spiritual lessons from both their lives and character.

Sermon: Philip and Philip Scripture Texts: Philip the apostle of Jesus and one of the 12 (He was most likely the leader of the second group of 4 in the group of Jesus 12 disciples). John 1:43–46 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” Philip, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46, John 6:5-7, Acts 8:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way In, Is All In Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 25, 2025

A message about how Jesus wants disciples and not fans and about counting the cost.

“The Way In, Is All In” Matthew 8:18-22 QUESTION – who here in this room or watching online is ready to dive into some... • ‘alive and active’ • ‘sharper than a double edge word’ • ‘judging the thoughts and attitudes of your heart and mine’ Word of God? OKAY – let’s do this! NOW - I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22, Luke 14:16-23, Galatians 2:20, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Husband, Love Your Wife-Body (Ephesians 5:15-33) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 9, 2025

Husband, you love your body. Your wife is your body. Love your wife. We focus on the head; Paul's interested in the head-body metaphor. Love by sacrificing, cherishing, providing.

Today, we continue our series on Ephesians, and we continue to talk about husbands and wives, Christ and the church. Last week, I focused on wives, because that's where Paul starts. We saw that what it means for a wife to submit to her husband primarily revolves around the idea of treating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33

How To Love People Who Drive You Crazy - 2 Peter 1:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 18, 2025

The greatest command in the Bible is also the one that brings you the most joy in life: love. But that command is also the most difficult. How do you change what and whom you love? And how do you start loving someone you don’t currently love?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

Perfection In Paradise Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 1, 2023

An unusual Advent series focusing on how we arrived t our present condition so we will know why it was necessary for Messiah to be born in order to give His life.

“God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So, God created man in his own image, in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist