Sermons on Refuge And Strength:

Breakthrough In Relationships Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 8, 2020

Breakthrough is possible in most relationships if we allow the Holy Spirit to teach us key relationship skills. God designed us all to be in relationship with Him and with each other and he will help us get breakthroughs in our relationships if we ask Him for help.

Transition Song: Hurricane by Natalie Grant Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our relationships, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Makes Possible The Impossible

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 8, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 17: 1 – 24

1 Kings 17: 1 – 24 He makes possible the impossible 17 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” 2 Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Furnace With No Fire (*) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 12, 2018

Christ's message to the Church in Ephesus speaks to churches today that are beginning to lose their ardour. His message is a clarion call to stir up the flames, to stoke the fire.

“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil but have tested those who call ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Guaranteed! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2018

A study of the Risen Saviour's message to the Church in Smyrna. A study of the cost of following Him as Master.

“To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not fear what you are about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Care 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 11, 2023

The care of the soul is as important as taking care of our bodies physically. Our success spiritually this year is directly related to the health of our souls.

Soul Care: 101 Thesis: The care of the soul is as important as taking care of our bodies physically. Our success spiritually this year is directly related to the health of our souls. Your soul is your inner life which manages your will, mind and body and impacts your spirit because it is linked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26, Matthew 22:37, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Take A Stand When Others Want You To Sit Down - Philippians 1: 27-30 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022

in this passage Paul is going to share with us four things, four ideas that can help us to be able to take a stand when others want us to sit down.

This week my assistant who works for me… Tracy, who's worked with me for five years…she's great. I love her very much. But she has decided to move on and is leaving us with a hole in our ministry. So in a desire to replace her quickly, I put an announcement out. You probably saw this. So ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Time To Deal With The Emotional Baggage - Philippians 2:1 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022

Sometimes we feel like we're doing okay. But there are other times when things start getting out of control in our lives and this stuff starts to well up.

The book of Philippians is this very transparent book where Paul opens up his heart and we get to see his own emotions. He teaches us about emotions. So we're going through the book verse by verse in an in-depth study of the book of Philippians. When we come to those passages that have to do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Like Jesus Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 13, 2022

Jesus was God’s Love personified in the flesh for all to see, hear, touch, smell and taste!

Video Transition: Word on Love - Skit guys Sermon: Love Like Jesus pt. 2 Thesis: To be able to “Love Well” means I embrace the 4 letter word, “Love” with its original definition and application given it by God. The sad reality is the word, “Love” has been twisted and distorted by this secular ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 22:36-40, John 13:34-35, Mark 8:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revealing The God Of This World Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 3, 2022

To establish that "the god of this world" who blinds the eyes of disbelievers and the disobedient is not the Devil. Israel's perpetual blindness to the "veil being done away in Christ" was due to a "strong delusion" sent to them by the Lord.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Revealing the God of this World Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson, we will discuss the theme of "Revealing the God of this world." This lesson will be essential for all seeking God's kingdom. Many cannot see the gospel's truth because they are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 2:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stress Points In The Hands Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

Jesus didn't come to just solve our stress points. Jesus came to transform our lives. Jesus came to do something much deeper in our lives. He came to do something for our souls.

We're going to study over the next several weeks Jesus. Now really, every week we study Jesus because you can find Jesus on the page of every chapter of the Bible. But in particular, we're going to look at Jesus through the eyes of John as he wrote the gospel of John. We're going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Stuff, Is Yours. Your Neighbor's, Your Neighbor's (Exodus 22:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 23, 2022

God expects his people to keep their hands to themselves. And God knows that property rights are part of the bedrock of what makes societies function.

One of the main topics discussed among my coworkers over the past year or two, has been inflation. All of us are constantly feeling the effects of it. Everything costs more. We find that we save a little less every month than we used to. We find ourselves reexamining what we buy, and thinking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:1-15, Acts 5:1-11

Marriage Isn't Cure For Loneliness Genesis 2:4-20 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

We need to talk about this issue of loneliness.

Well today we’re going to talk about loneliness. The reason we’re going to talk about that is because we all experience the challenges of loneliness in our lives. We need to have a plan for dealing with that. So part of what that means is we need to know how to handle our own selves when it comes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Increasing Your Quality Of Life - Genesis 3:7-24 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

If you’re working on economic development or in third world countries or things to help them, you’re trying to improve their quality of life.

Today I want to talk to you about quality of life. Quality of life is an issue that we mention a lot in life. If you are struggling with a terminal disease, for example, and you’re trying to wrestle with trying a treatment like chemotherapy or something, one of the questions asked is it’s a quality ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why We Want And Need Heroes - Genesis 6-7 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

We all love and need heroes in our lives. Because what heroes do is they emulate something that we want, something that we need, something that we’re looking forward to.

We all love and need heroes in our lives. Because what heroes do is they emulate something that we want, something that we need, something that we’re looking forward to. Just think about heroes that you have in your life. What heroes are you attracted to. You see I think we’re attracted to heroes ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Deadly Character Flow - Pride - Genesis 11 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

I’m surprised that my wife married me. Because if you hear our story of how we met, the very first time that we met Carrie was impressed with my arrogance.

Today I’d like to talk to you about pride. How many of you would say you have a problem with the sin of pride? I find it hard. It's kind of frustrating. Can I just say it’s a frustrating topic to preach about? I think it’s frustrating to preach about it because the people who need to hear about ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible