Sermons on Refuge:

The Risen Hope

Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009

Some brief reflections for an Easter communion.

THE RISEN HOPE (1 Peter 1:3) Introduction Is there any hope ? Christian Aid poster - do you believe in life before death ? A constant refrain goes up throughout the ages is there hope ? On a human level, there seems to be little war, famine. Wrong seems to win the hearts and minds of people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Render Unto Caesar

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Oct 19, 2008

Good stewardships will help others become Good Steardships.

Prayer: Lord God, you are merciful and your reign is everlasting. Help us to be good stewardships so that more will know of Christ mercy and grace. We all have sinned against you by not being good stewards with our time,talents and gifts. Times are hard, but we know that you will make a way when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

A King Came From A Cave

Contributed by Paul Getter on Dec 10, 2012

This is just a good introduction to a Christmas sermon that can be taken so many different directions. I hope it blesses and inspires you.

Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Our picture of the Christmas story is often glamorized in today’s modern interpretation of Jesus being laid in the manger. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus Is The Life Giver And Sustainer Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 14, 2020

Jesus through the Scriptures...

Jesus is the Living bread given by God so that we might have life Jesus is the bread of life, he who comes to Him will not hunger, he who comes to Him will not hunger, he who believes in him will never Thirst. He is the living bread that came down out of heaven, if anyone eats of this bread, he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8, Isaiah 44:6

The Power Of One

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jul 5, 2020

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The Power of 1 1 Samuel 22:1-2 Intro: Last night if you have a cell phone in San Antonio Texas received a warning text About covid-19 virus and how it is spreading rapidly. For many brought concern And rightfully Others distress, worry, fear Others indifference Began to look at how this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Other

Why The Church Should Never Stop Giving Hope

Contributed by Ronald Amaya on Jul 5, 2020

The Bible has a very different perspective on hope – it is not the kind of hope we see in the dictionary. While the dictionary definition of hope makes it sound like leaving things to fate, the hope of the Bible is a powerful force and a raw material for faith.

You can never give people too much hope. Hope is what gives people the faith to push through hard times. Hope is what makes people hold on when they are on the verge of throwing in the towel. Hope for a better tomorrow is what makes a teen push away those lingering suicidal thoughts. Hope is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5, Romans 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everyday Prophets - Joel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 14, 2021

Joel is a collection of poems, contained in three short chapters, written by a man we know very little about. We really don’t know when it was written. Joel is unique because he is announcing judgment, but never mentions any specific sin. He assumes we already know.

Everyday Prophets – Joel January 17, 2021 Joel is a collection of poems, contained in three short chapters, written by a man we know very little about. We really don’t know when it was written. Joel is unique because he is announcing judgment, but never mentions any specific sin. He assumes we ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-13, Joel 2:29, Joel 2:32, Acts 2:14, Joel 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are You Built Are Building?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 26, 2018

Know that God is the true foundation.

WHERE ARE YOU BUILT ARE BUILDING? Matthew 7: 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Most Important Question

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

A Most Important Question

Job 25:1-6 A Most Important Question Bildad is one of Job's friends and he, along with Eliphaz and Zophar have been trying to counsel Job. In the process he poses a question with two parts - 4 How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean that is born of a woman? I. ...read more

Scripture: Job 25:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

His Everlasting Arms!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 12, 2014

The high end lock that you trust to protect your home in your absence may not live up to its expectation.

Strength in Arms! Deuteronomy 33:27“The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. And he thrust out the enemy before you and said, Destroy.” As I crossed the AOC (Army quarters) I saw a polished, shining, brass board that said in big capital letters, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Rock Like Our God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 9, 2014

Prayer is the only answer for the myriad woes in our life, uncertainties, insecurities, sickness, failures, discouragement and delays.

No Rock like our God! 1Samuel 2:2 There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Hannah’s husband Elkanah loved her immensely and told her: “Am I not better to you than ten sons?"(1 Samuel 1:8) As long as Hannah depended on her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your God Shall Be My God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013

The vow of Ruth seals the promise, binding her forever not only with Naomi, but also with the LORD.

YOUR GOD SHALL BE MY GOD. Ruth 1:1-18. Ruth 1:1. “The days when the judges judged” was an age of anarchy (Judges 21:25). Cycles of godlessness were followed by trouble and invasion, the raising of ‘saviours’ and restoration - only for the people of the LORD to fall back again into ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Storm

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

The Storm

Matt 14:22-36 The Storm 1. The Ministry Of Christ In The Storm. (a) The Purposeful Ministry Of Christ. 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. Storms Of Correction - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Holiness

Remember It Was God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 7, 2022

We need to remember it is, it was, and it will be God who helps the Church, the people, and this Great Nation.

Remember It was God Deuteronomy 26:1-11 1. The Scripture passage from Deuteronomy, the Israelites are to remember how they came to be here • they are to remember and recite the story of how they were given their land. • They are to remember Jacob (Israel) "A wandering Aramean was my ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Against Hope Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Sep 13, 2022

It's easy think what we see in the natural is truth because we can touch and feel it but the spiritual realm is more real. In the spiritual realm "it is finished" and we yank that by faith into this realm.

Romans 4:18 "Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be." The Bible without guidance and revelation from the Holy Spirit can seem contradicting at times. Scriptures might seem to clash but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18, Romans 5:5, Hebrews 6:18-19, 2 Corinthians 4:18