Sermons on Refuge:

God's Call (Part 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 18, 2021

What is our call to? What does the call of some early disciples teach us about our call from God? We will learn that our call is first and foremost to a change of heart, to believe. We will look at the call of Simon, Andrew, James and John in Mark 1:14-20.

Prelude: What is our call to? What does the call of some early disciples teach us about our call from God? Purpose: We will learn that our call is first and foremost to a change of heart, to believe. Plan: We will look at the call of Simon, Andrew, James and John in Mark 1:14-20. The Gospel Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice And Again I Say Rejoice!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2021

God knows what’s around the corner, He knows what’s up around the bend. He knows and that’s all we need to know! That’s where the hard part comes in, because human nature feels like we ALWAYS need to know more!

Rejoice and again I say Rejoice! So lift your hands and praise the Lord, for He is good, and His mercy endures forever! (Psalm 106:1) Hebrews 13:15 15. Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 91:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Foolish Galatians

Contributed by Leroy Meadows on Jul 14, 2021

Paul to the church of Galatians

Oh foolish Galatians Chapter outline Galatians 3:1-5 O foolish Galatians who have bewitched you? Paul represents them as enchanted by the arts, and snares of their seducing teachers. They did not adhere to the gospel way of justification in which they had been taught, It is not enough to know the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Heart Wounds - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 10, 2018

Jesus can heal your broken heart. In this message we are dealing with Grief & Loss. We talk about the traditional five stages of grief and bring God's Word into the conversation.

2 Corinthians 1:3-11 DEFINITIONS: (WEBSTER’S) GRIEF - The pain of mind produced by loss, misfortune, injury or evils of any kind; sorrow; regret. We experience grief when we lose a friend, when we incur loss, when we consider ourselves injured, and by sympathy, we feel grief at the misfortunes of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Genesis 50:1-3, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Does God Let Bad Things Thwart Or Stop His Work? Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Evil strategy against the church

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jim Bakker’s sin collapsed PTL, the second most viewed TV channel. 2. Ignorance: A pastor is killed in his airplane in a snow storm (biggest soul winning church in Canada declined in numbers). 3. Argument: Pastor’s children disagree, fight and eventually the church is lost to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

An Old Soldier's Christmas Message

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 24, 2016

There is a story of an old soldier bringing comfort to his younger men while they were on the battle field. A truce was called on Christmas eve. The old soldier taught his men the Christmas message from a deck of cards. This can be used anytime.

A SOLDIER'S SERMON ON CHRISTMAS DAY... (deck of cards) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There has been a story passed down through the years of soldiers on an active battle field. Many tanks had been destroyed. The artillery and bombs had killed many. The bullets were flying ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 17:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Say Yes To The Dress Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018

Like CJ Mahaney, I speak because the glory of God is at stake in the way women dress.

Text: 1 Timothy 2:9-10, Title: Say Yes To The Dress, Date/Place: WHBC, 3.25.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Simplicity and complexity of the gospel/bible: deep enough to baffle, confound, and drown the greatest theologians, yet simple and shallow enough for a child to understand B. Background to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Applicability Of The Sabbath Commandment

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 1, 2018

How to apply the Sabbath Commandment today as Christians

Sermon. There seem to be a surprising number of strange laws around in the USA Revd Brian Bill in his sermon Law or Legalism lists a number of these He writes "Almost every state has surprising laws on their books. • In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. • In ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Victory Over Fear

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 5, 2018

Everyone gets afraid at some point. This message gives us comfort from God.

VICTORY OVER FEAR Intro: Fear = 396 X in Bible Afraid = 190 X in Bible Be not Afraid = 26 X Greek Definitions of fear and afraid Fear: 1. An agitated feeling aroused by awareness of actual of threatening danger, trouble, etc. ; dread; terror. 2. An uneasy feeling that something may happen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rising Above The Turkeys Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 23, 2018

When people try to make changes, other people may hold them back. As Jacob tries to overcome his scheming nature, Laban drags him down. God intervenes, so that Jacob can rise above that old turkey, Laban, and his own nature as well.

RISING ABOVE THE TURKEYS—Genesis 30:25-31:55 “I could soar like an eagle, if I didn’t have to deal with so many turkeys.” My uncle raised turkeys. Turkeys are pretty stupid. They are always crowding each other, pecking at each other, fighting over food, so they can get big enough to be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remnant Revival Ready

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 15, 2015

We can all see that God’s timeline for the church is nearing its completion. The recent events in Paris France this past week confirm that we well may be the church of the Last Day’s the remnant church.

Remnant Revival Ready Matthew 7:24 - 27 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Runnung This Race Of Faith

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Feb 25, 2016

A message of encouragement when we are tired or losing faith.

Text: 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Theme: Running this race of faith Introduction - In 2015 thousands of runners entered the Comrades marathon. - I can imagine all the excitement and hype as these thousands of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Charismatic

(Section 1) A Favorite Psalm Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 11, 2019

Psalm 23 is one of the most common and well-know Psalms

PSALM 23 Scripture: Psalm 23:1 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 116:15, Isaiah 40:2, Psalm 97:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ancient Of Days Is In Complete Control

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2020

No matter what happens in this world. God's sits on his throne of power. God rules over all nations for the good of all his children. God's kingdom is eternal.

THE ANCIENT OF DAYS IS IN COMPLETE CONTROL (Outline) November 1, 2020 - Reformation - DANIEL 7:9-14 INTRO.: One of our greatest joys is our confident trust in God’s Word of truth. The Ancient of Days sits on his throne in completer control. Looking at the world and even our nation we see ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord's House: An Exposition Of The 122nd Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 25, 2019

We pray for and await the peace of Jerusalem. A Psalm of Ascent.

The LORD’s House: an Exposition of the 122nd Psalm What brings you joy? This is a very personal question which will bring many different answers. For some, it will be the expectant birth of a child or grandchild. For some, it will be having the family together for Thanksgiving or another holiday. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible