Sermons on Shelter:

The Be-Attitudes - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 14, 2002

A closer look at the Beattitudes. Blessings for those who mourn.

Matthew 5:4 (NASB) Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Each of us will face a time to mourn. Our sorrow comes in many forms: Physical Emotional Spiritual Physical loss comes from the loss of tangible things. These may include: People Places Things The person you used to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of His Grace

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 7, 2005

WHAT GRACE DOES FOR US.

INTRODUCTION: OF ALL OF THE BENEFITS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO HUMANITY, I AM CONVINCED THERE ARE NONE MORE VALUEABLE THAN THE BLESSED BENEFITS THAT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH GOD’S GRACE. FOR THOSE OF US WHO ARE IN THE WORK FORCE, WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT SUCH BENEFITS AS HOSPITALIZATION, DENTAL, AND EYE CARE. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Discover Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2006

The Psalmist God’s steadfast love in our lives. The truth of God’s steadfast love empowers us, and provides us comfort and hope

Psalm 136:1-26 “Discover Love” INTRODUCTION Thanksgiving will soon be upon us. This day, which has become encased in over eating and college football, has giving thanks for God’s blessings at its core. I want to take the month of November and examine the great blessings that God has poured ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Grips In The Garden Series

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Mar 26, 2007

Life can put grips and holds on you that God can bring you out of.

“Journey Through Gethsemane: Part I” Matthew 26:36a Grips in the Garden Introduction: The spladle, the guillotine, the cross-face cradle, the half-nelson & twist, the cement mixer. These are grips or moves that are almost certain to lead to a pin in wrestling. In the next few weeks we are going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-45

Denomination: Baptist

No Need To Worry

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 22, 2010

As we experience an economic meltdown, we yet have the promises of God, that he would supply our needs.

No Need to Worry (Luke 12:22-34) 22 Then He said to His disciples, "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. 23 Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compassion Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 24, 2015

A sermonette that ties in with OWSOMS, One week's salary on missionary service.

In The Salvation Army at this time of the year we are asked to respond to the work of the kingdom of God by giving sacrificially. Now this is a challenge, it started through one or two individuals giving of their time and resources so that others might be able to be fed and sheltered. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Salvation Army

Giving Reasons For Hope, Not As An Enemy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2017

"we will know the missionary joy of sharing life with God’s faithful people as we strive to light a fire in the heart of the world."

Thursday of Thirteenth Week in Course Joy of the Gospel This incident on the Mount of Moriah, which Jewish tradition holds to later be the Temple Mount, is one of the critical Old Testament passages that looks forward to the New. Remember that St. John and St. Paul later would see the cross of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Hope That Comes From Prayer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 3, 2017

This is the 33rd sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope". This service was based upon President Trump's call for a National Day of Prayer for the Victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#33] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM PRAYER Ephesians 3:16 Introduction: [Song: “A Shelter In The Time Of Storm”] [Offering Song: “Soul On Fire”] This morning, we are going to jump ahead in our series to Ephesians 3:16. The reason that we are doing this is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Adonai- How To Have A Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 9, 2018

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Knowing God".

Series: Knowing God [#5] ADONAI- HOW TO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD Genesis 15:2 Introduction: So far on our study we have come to know God as Elohim, Jehovah, and El Elyon. Through these 3 names we have seen that God not only creates but has a special relationship with human beings. The next ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Rest

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 11, 2018

We respond to God’s grace and nurture our relationship with God by observing a day of rest. The world can get along without our involvement (for a day).

Exodus 20:3-11 “The Gift of Rest” INTRODUCTION We have a problem. A lack of sleep among the U.S. workforce is costing approximately $411 billion and losing 1.2 million working days per year, a new study has found. The study also found that that a person who sleeps on average less than six ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Refuge

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 18, 2011

Why start a new church, there's plenty around?

Refuge By: Pastor Jeff Pearce Intro: What is Refuge? 1: A place a) somewhere to go and seek shelter b) safe haven for protection c) a special place for the seeker to find satisfaction Point: Almost everyone at one time or another in there lives seek a refuge from something or someone. My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12-13

Denomination: Other

Something Special Here

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 6, 2012

There is something special about the church because it is a place where one finds beauty, it is a place for the bewildered, it is a place where one finds beginings, and it is a place where one finds blessings.

Psalm 84 There is something special at this place’ The Psalmist longs for the House of The Lord 1. It is a Special Place because of its Beauty • vs. 1How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! A. It is Beautiful because Believers are Bathed in Glory • There is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Bread And Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010

Bread represented much more than just a loaf or even a general reference to food. Bread represented all of the things needed for physical life.

Bread and Life John 6:35, 48-51 June 13, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Abigail has been active with her 4-H projects this year and has done one on baking breads. I cannot tell you how many different kinds of bread have gone through my house this year but there have been almost too many to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Ministering To Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

We must love and serve others as if we are loving and serving Christ.

Ministering to Jesus May 3, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must love and serve others as if we are loving and serving Christ. Focus Passage: Matthew 25:31-46 Supplemental Passage: Let love of the brethren continue. Do not neglect to show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Claver--Open To Black Suffering Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2011

Like Peter Claver, we can be means of helping others to escape the slavery of sin.

September 5, 2011 Testimony of the Saints Labor Day I sometimes ask my students what occupation God would put on his tax return, if He had to file one. That usually brings puzzled looks until I say 45-2093, farming. God’s original occupation on earth is planting a garden. In it he put a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-15

Denomination: Catholic