Sermons on Safe Towns:

The Church Of Philadelphia (A Loving Church)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 8, 2025

The church of Philadelphia and Smyrna were two churches that the Lord Jesus did not have any words of condemnation for.

Does this mean they were perfect? Absolutely not! For example, the Bible tells us that Job was perfect and upright man. Does that mean Job was perfect and sinless? No, the only perfect sinless man to walk on this earth was the Lord Jesus. Let me explain how the word PERFECT IS USED IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 7, 2012

While our Lord was here on earth, He was continually pursuing lost souls. He was seeking lost men and women, and for that reason, He intentionally placed Himself, where He could come into contact with them, and He was so kind to them, that they crowed ar

The Parable of the Lost Sheep While our Lord was here on earth, He was continually pursuing lost souls. He was seeking lost men and women, and for that reason, He intentionally placed Himself, where He could come into contact with them, and He was so kind to them, that they crowed around Him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Scared Of Right Now? Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

Key Phrase 1: What are you scared of right now? Key Phrase 2: Jesus, I don’t want to stay here any more. Key Phrase 3: Jesus, I will. Key Phrase 4: What one step is God asking you to take? Key Phrase 5: We’re still alive. It’s not too late.

I want to welcome everyone here to Embrace… whether you’re joining us… at a campus… whether you’re joining us online… whether you’re listening on itunes… we’re so thrilled that you’re with us today… My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

He Is Our Hiding Place

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2019

A study in Psalm Psalm 27: 1 – 14

Psalm 27: 1 – 14 He Is our Hiding Place A Psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though an army ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Genesis 26 - What Does Trusting In Christ In Difficult Times Look Like? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 12, 2011

What does trusting in Christ look like? What difference does it make if I give my life to Christ? Isaac is a believer. His brother Esau is not. We can learn a lot from their journey in Genesis 26.

Genesis 26 - WHAT DOES TRUSTING IN CHRIST IN DIFFICULT TIMES LOOK LIKE? 1. Genesis 26:1 - MY WANTS WILL LINE UP WITH GOD’S DESIRES GOD RIDES A MOUNTAIN BIKE She has no money or likelihood of obtaining the $500 needed for its purchase, but my daughter Rachel sees a beautiful green bicycle with a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 22, 2022

In Revelation chapter one we saw the Lord walking among the seven golden candlesticks (Seven Churches).

In Chapter two we saw Him inspecting four of these churches. These were the church of: 1) Church of Ephesus 2) Church of Smyrna 3) Church of Pergamos 4) Church of Thyatira Today in chapter three we again want to walk with the Lord as He walks among these churches. He will be walking among the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' House

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 2, 2007

Individual followers of Christ are Jesus’ "house" - His dwelling place - making Jesus’ cleansing of the temple also a call to personal holiness.

Jesus’ House TCF Sermon April 1, 2007 Mark 11:7-11 (NIV) 7 When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aligning With The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 28, 2022

This sermon reinforces the truth that being saved does not merely mean that you get to go to heaven when you did but rather becoming a disciple who lives and aligns him or herself with God's Kingdom and His values when still on earth.

Has anybody had to get their tires aligned on their car lately? Hopefully, you are doing that occasionally because if you don’t do it you have to get new tires. You wear the tires wrong. Bad mileage. A lot of noises. Shaking steering wheel. Possibly even getting in an accident. Today, I am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13, John 5:24, John 6:40

Denomination: Christian Church

The Joy That Lies In Christmas Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 17, 2018

The Joy that Lies in Christmas Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – December 16, 2018

The Joy that Lies in Christmas Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – December 16, 2018 Intro I find that Christmas is like an array of sentiments… loosened and longing for their substance. So this season can be a process of finding our way back to Christmas. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Can Use Your Life Series

Contributed by Keith Warden on Feb 23, 2004

Do you want to be used by God? Discover what God’s responsibility is and what your responsibility is.

How God Can Use Your Life Luke 1:26-38 Introduction READ TEXT God’s part in using my life… 1.God chooses the person. When God got ready to prepare for the coming of His Son, He chose an ordinary Jewish teenage girl to have the honor of being the mother of the Messiah. He chose a young girl, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Going To Heaven?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001

What caused Paul to write, "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. . ."?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. "Who’s going to be in heaven?" Have you ever wondered about that? Have you ever wondered whether or not you’ll be in heaven? Just what kind of people do you suppose are going to be there? Now, of course, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Far Away

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

Take Jesus at His word.

TOO FAR AWAY John 4:43-54 S: Faith Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: TAKE JESUS AT HIS WORD. KW: Stages TS: We will find in John 4:43-54 four stages that lead us in how we take Jesus at His word. Inductive The _____ stage is… I. THE RETURN (43-46) II. THE REQUEST (46-48) III. THE REVELATION ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

From Heavenly Hurt To Healing Hearts Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2003

Bringing people to repentance is tough work. God has a way, and it leads to salvation. Working through compicated relationship factors Paul shares a great success story here.

From Heavenly Hurts to Healing Hearts 2 Corinthians 7 What did it take for God to bring you to repentance? Right in the heart of this chapter we discover a great truth of God about repentance that leads to salvation. We’ve been studying this letter of Paul to Corinth and have noticed how he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith To Be A Risk Taker Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 29, 2002

From the life of Ruth we discover helpful principles to apply faith to the challenges of everyday life.

Faith to be a Risk Taker Ruth 1:1-18 My message this morning is about a young woman that had faith to be a risk taker. Have you moved to a new area where you didn’t really know anybody except those moving with you. Moving and making new friends and adjusting to a new area are challenging ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Surprise Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2006

Peter Excapes from jail and execution. Peter and the disciples are surprised, the guards are all surprised.

Surprise Acts 12:1-25 I hope that you are not tiring with our study of acts. It is a book that has all these little stories that have been put together to tell about the early days of the church. Last week we heard about Barnabas and his work @ Antioch. How he brought Saul into the picture. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Congregational