Sermons on The Refuge Cities:

Who Is The Antichrist? Introduction And Chapter One Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 21, 2015

So much speculation. Why not just read what the Word actually says? We start with the "sign" of Matthew 24.

INTRODUCTION Who is he? Is he alive today? How will we recognize him? Won’t Jesus come first? The subject at hand is not exactly new for me. Those who have followed my works online have seen full commentaries on the book of Revelation and Daniel, plus several other smaller works about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Direction

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2014

1) The Escape to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15), another to 2) The Slaughter at Ramah (Matthew 2:16–18), and the other to 3) The Return to Nazareth (Matthew 2:19–23).

When President Anwar Sadat flew from Egypt to Israel on November 19, 1977, he shocked the whole world. His journey was unprecedented in modern times. It was unheard of that an Egyptian leader should leap the barriers of prejudice to personally petition Israel for peace. We moderns have forgotten, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Other

Back To The Future Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2014

A study of chapter 12 verses 1 through 17

Revelation 12: 1 – 17 Back To The Future 1 Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. 2 Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth. 3 And another sign appeared in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Keeping (A Godly) Perspective

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Since we know God is sovereign we don't have to worry in times of trouble (1 week after presidential election chaos)

"Fellow citizens! Clouds and darkness are round about Him. The dark waters of the seas and stars of the skies form His pavilion. Justice and judgment are the establishment of His throne. Mercy and truth go before His face. Fellow citizens, God still reigns! He will enable the government in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1, Psalm 97:1

Denomination: Baptist

An Awkward Situation

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

Looks at Peter’s denial of Christ

IT’S A COLD DAY FOR SEPTEMBER WAS ALL I THOUGHT TO SAY. WHEN I SAW YOU ON THE STREET THE OTHER DAY. I KNEW SOMETHING CHANGED BETWEEN US ALL THE TALK WE MADE WAS SMALL. BUT WHAT DO YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHEN THEY’VE HEARD YOU SAY IT ALL. IT’S AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN A MOST PECULIAR WAY. HOW DID ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Keeping Power Of Biblical Faith Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000

How faith sustains a person in their relationship with God

The Keeping Power of Biblical Faith Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church It was a mild October afternoon in 1982 and Badger Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin was packed. Over 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin fans were watching their beloved football team take a beating by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Protection And Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 19, 2002

We continue to study Jacob’s walk as he returns to his homeland. God’s host meets Jacob just as he finds out some unsettling news. Esau is coming towards him with 400 men. Let us see the steps Jacob takes to prepare for this and in the process becomes

God’s Protection and Answered Prayer DBF 1/20/02 Genesis 32 Protection of God in our time of need Purposeful Prayer in our lives Purposefully striving for God’s Perfect will Have you ever found yourself in a situation that is beyond you, without any true means within yourself of getting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Not Done Yet

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We need our older people.

NOT DONE YET Psalm 71:18 S: Discipleship—Mentoring Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE NEED OUR OLDER PEOPLE. ?: Why? For what? KW: Purposes TS: We will find in our study three purposes that demonstrate why we need our older people. The ____ purpose is that our older people are to be… I. PRIZED ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:18, Joshua 14:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Wise Guy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

The aim of the Book of Proverbs is to help us acquire and apply God’s wisdom to the decisions and activities of daily life. The starting place in becoming a wise guy (or woman) is to treat God with reverence and awe.

How to Be a Wise Guy Happy New Year! How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Not so good, huh? As the year unfolds before me, I often find it difficult to even remember what I resolved to do. I tell myself, “This year I’m going to turn over a new leaf. I’m going to start rooting for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Encourage People Who Are Facing Discouragement - Zech 4:6

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 3, 2002

How to Encourage People Who are Facing Discouragement - Zech 4:6,7

How to Encourage People Who are Facing Discouragement - Zech 4:6,7 Quote: As much as 77% of everything we think is negative and counterproductive and works against us. People who grow up in an average household hear "No" or are told what they can’t do more than 148,000 times by the time they reach ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encountering The Holy

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 24, 2002

What the church needs more than anything else is a dramatic encounter with the holiness of God to arouse us from our sin induced slumber.

WORSHIP: ENCOUNTERING THE HOLY Isaiah 6:1-8 August 25, 2002 Introduction: Raccoons go through a glandular change at about 24 months. After that they often attack their owner. Since a 30-pound raccoon can be equal to a 100-pound dog in a scrap, a zoo keeper felt compelled to mention the change ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Preparing For Patience Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Since patience means “slow to get angry,” we’ll focus on some of those things that cause us to burn with anger so that we can learn the discipline of waiting

Preparing for Patience Rev. Brian Bill July 1, 2001 A truck driver sat down to eat at an all-night restaurant. The waitress had just served him his meal when three guys riding Harley’s showed up and swaggered into the diner. One grabbed the man’s hamburger; another took a fistful of his French ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:11

Denomination: Baptist

Worry And Stress

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 19, 2001

Paul gives us some tools for overcoming worry and stress.

WORRY AND STRESS Phil. 4:6-9 INTRO. Worry and stress. Who doesn’t experience them? ILL.- A man went shopping for a gift for his wife and picked out a very nice sweater. After looking at it he asked the salesperson if she could show him a more expensive sweater. She said, “No, but I can put ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Striving For Church Health - Healthy Younger Women Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 15, 2002

No matter what I would say about Titus 2 verses 4 and 5, it will be controversial. If I just read it, it would be controversial. So my disclaimer is simply this: If you don’t like what I say this morning, talk to God about it. He’s the one who inspired i

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Three weeks ago, we began to talk about Striving For Church Health. If SCC is going to be a healthy church, the senior saints must lead the way in example and conduct and we, the congregation, must know how to react and respond to their lives and walk among us. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:4-5

The Secret To Life

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

God is the Creator, Center, and Comprehension of life.

THE SECRET TO LIFE John 1:2-5 By Cleavon P. Matthews August 2000 INTRODUCTION It is possible to be alive and still not have life. At this moment all of us are alive. We have the appropriate signs of life. We have brain function. Our hearts are contracting. Our major organs are performing. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ