Sermons on refugee: showing 151-165 of 1,104

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2003

This Psalm emotionally starts out in a deep valley of despair. Then begins to ascend the mountain of faith. Finally arrives at the summit of blessing!

July 20, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: “Are We There Yet?” Text: Psalms 13:1-6 Introduction When we were on vacation, one of the questions that we frequently received from our children was "are we there yet?" Or "how much longer?" or "are we ever going to get there?" Did you ever notice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Faithful Hand Maiden

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 12, 2005

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent A sermon about Mary’s faithfulness

4th Sunday in Advent Luke 1:26-38 "The Faithful Hand Maiden?" 26 ¶ In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Creating Community In The Church

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 4, 2007

You can eliminate strife by focusing on HOW TO… I. PROGRESS the Gospel II. PROTECT the Gospel III. PLAN the Gospel IV. PROCLAIM the Gospel

The Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management has uncovered 5 common success factors IN BUILDING Community. In analyzing 68 Non Profit Organizations, (1) The ones who have results aim at results. They have a very clear definition of and concentration on what they are trying to accomplish. (2) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Come Forth

Contributed by Dave Clark on Apr 7, 2014

A call to come out of the ways of death into the ways of life.

Come Forth John 11:1-45 April 6, 2014 Rev. David J. Clark The story begins with a request for Jesus to hurry to the aid of his deathly-ill friend, Lazarus. But Jesus delays. He sent messengers back to Lazarus’ home, saying “the sickness is not unto death.” Jesus made a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Breath Of Life - Advent 1

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 26, 2008

Just as Micah longed for the coming Messiah, so too we place our trust in the one who has been revealed; Jesus Christ!

“Breath of Life” Micah 7:1-7 Introduction That grand old man of English statesmanship, William Gladstone, one day arose in Parliament and solemnly announced that he had a sad statement to make. “Princess Alice is dead,” said he; “and love did it.” Her boy was ill with diphtheria and near to death. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Prisoner Of The Winds?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 14, 2017

Jephthah had a truly tragic beginning to his life. Hated, despised, driven out. Despite all odds he kept his walk with God, trained for future victory, and was raised by God to be Judge over all Israel. We aren't at the mercy of circumstances!

PRISONER OF THE WINDS? Judges 11:1-33; 12:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David, Henry and Alan, 3 little boys, were visiting their grandparents. David went over to his grandfather and asked, "Can you make a sound like a frog? 2. His grandfather, being in a kind of ill mood replies, "No David, I ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genuine Faith Sees People The Way God Does Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 20, 2018


If we see people the way God sees people: We won’t discriminate based on externals. Look at the marginalized with compassion. Treat others with the same mercy we desire

Genuine Faith sees people the way God does 2:1-13 “What we do is what we actually believe…everything else is just talk. ?If we see people the way God sees people: 1. We won’t discriminate based on externals. 2:1-4 ? 2. Look at the marginalized with compassion. 2:5-7 3. Treat ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Visit To Elizabeth

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 17, 2019

God asked Mary to take on an amazing challenge and he provided Elizabeth to be her encourager.

In the old days, theaters only had one screen. So on the marquee out front there would be the name of the one movie they were showing and they would be able to add the name of one or two of the main actors in the movies, the stars. So far we have looked at the two main actors in the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-46

Kingdom Keys - Obadiah Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 14, 2023

God is our protector from those who would harm us.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-16, Ephesians 4:26-27, Mark 3:4, Mark 10:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Exodus Meditation

Contributed by William Rodriguez on May 20, 2006

This is a Lenten meditation examining the relevance of the Exodus event for Christians.

The term “fear” has two important connotations: it expresses a reverential respect for God in matters both moral and spiritual, and it also implies cowardice and timidity. On this period of Lent, as we ponder the significance of the Exodus event, we encounter an interesting dynamic between fear (in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:30-40

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Gift

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 4, 2009

Make a difference in people’s lives! Help someone make that transformational experience of "I once was lost, but now am found"

Amazing Grace - Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me - I once was lost, but now am found, was blind but now I see - Can you see the pattern? - John Newton, the author of the lyrics to Amazing Grace, was born in 1725 in Wapping, London, United Kingdom. After a brief time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

New Forms Of Poverty: Our Responsibility Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 28, 2017

"It is essential to draw near to new forms of poverty and vulnerability, and recognize the suffering Christ."

Feast of the Purification/Presentation 2017 Joy of the Gospel I have a special affection for this feast, which celebrates the bringing of Jesus to the Temple forty days after His birth, because I was baptized on this day seventy years ago. It is called Candlemas, because a procession with candles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

Catholics Becoming Americans--Sharing The Gifts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2018

We are Americans, and celebrate the wonderful gifts God has given to us as Americans. But we are first of all members of the Church that Jesus founded.

July 4, 2018 “Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you, the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.” The words of the prophet Isaiah. Nobody would willingly leave home and allow himself to be crammed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-11

Denomination: Catholic

On The Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 8, 2013

The talk for our 2013 Advent Carol service in which I invite people to think about the journey of the Wise men, and to consider where they are in their own life journey.

Where are you in your life-journey? As we sing about God’s ancient master-plan to save us and to show us the extent of his love where are you in your journey of discovery? As we think about searching for Jesus, where is He? Where is Jesus in your life today? I’ve had some hairy ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Visitation By God And The Compassion Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2016

Jesus, who has power over life and death, has compassion on us, too, no matter what our situation in life. God has visited His people, and visits us still.

A VISITATION BY GOD, AND THE COMPASSION OF JESUS. Luke 7:11-17. It is interesting to compare this incident with that in the immediately preceding passage. In Luke 7:1-10 a Roman centurion pleaded with Jesus on behalf of his bondman, who otherwise had no voice, and no rights. The centurion, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational