Sermons on Alliance Defense:

Storming The Gate Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 13, 2007

If you capture the gate, you can capture the objective.

Storming The Gate Of The Enemy(NIV) In ancient and biblical times, most people lived in large cities. These cities were defended by huge walls. The gate was the weakest part of the city’s defense. They were usually made of wood or metal. If you could storm and occupy the gate you could capture ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Christ Apart As Holy And Acknowledge Him

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2016

To show that we need to sanctify the LORD JESUS as Holy for He will be the One to give us the right words whenever we are defending our faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a good speaker? No. All the words that I speak are entrusted to me by GOD'S SPIRIT. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to sanctify the LORD JESUS as Holy for He will be the One to give us the right words whenever we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guilty Or Not Guilty Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

This sermon uses a non-traditional style to expound the text. A court proceeding is set up and narrated to communicate Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders of His day. It was fun to preach!

Guilty or Not Guilty Fortifying the Foundations # 13 John 5:16-47[1] 8-3-03 Intro: I want you to come with me to a courtroom this morning. There with the prosecution at this table[2] are a number of well-dressed men. They are well known in the community, experts in the law and highly ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-47, John 2:16

Denomination: Charismatic

When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2010

Life is not always fair, what do we do as Christians when that truth rears its ugly head?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • WE have learned a lot from the book of 1 Peter concerning how we are to conduct ourselves in this world. • Now, if we follow Peter’s instructions, everything in life will be smooth sailing for us, right? • If you do what is right, if you spend your time doing what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dirty Dancing

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 27, 2019

Christ Followers can anticipate persecution from the world. However, they are called to live holy, gentle lives in the midst of a fallen world, honouring the Father through righteous lives and by inviting the lost salvation in Christ.

“When Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. Prompted by her mother, she said, ‘Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.’ And the king was sorry, but because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Come Back

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 4, 2019

A study of the book of 2 Chronicles 25: 1 – 28

2 Chronicles 25: 1 – 28 Don’t Come Back 25 Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem. 2 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a loyal heart. 3 Now it happened, as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The City Of The Great King.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 9, 2018

Who is this great King?

The City of the Great King Psalm 48:1-14 The Book of Psalms was the Hebrew hymn book. Like our songs, they address a variety of topics and situations from simply giving praise, being comforted in times of trouble, of the need to have sin forgiven, and hope in times of war. Like our hymns, they can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listen To Me Patiently Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025

We are called to win souls, not arguments! So, be like Jesus and speak the truth in love.

LISTEN TO ME PATIENTLY Text: Acts 25:23-26:3 Introduction 1. “Speak softly, those who cannot hear an angry shout will strain to hear a whisper.” (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/353321533250199014/). 2. Now, I know that not all of you are on social media, but I think this, is something that all of us ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Armored: Geared Up For Life Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 21, 2021

THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B August 22, 2021, this is the Armor, the gear we have been “gearing up for life” throughout the series. So, what are these tools and how do we employ them in our daily lives?

INTRODUCTION As Hitler’s appetite for power and territory grew, his army began to march across Europe. In some cases, the fight could hardly be called a battle. The Evil German Nazi army advanced, with its tanks and with technologically advanced weapons. In some of the underdeveloped nations, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Before The Bar Of God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 7, 2011

Let’s talk about various aspects of this courtroom drama and especially how this applies to us (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Set Free)

HoHum: How many of us like Courtroom or Legal Drama shows? I used to watch Quincy with my mother. I started to watch Matlock and liked it. Then my mother began studying law. She eventually got her paralegal degree. However, throughout the course of this study, many of the professors would talk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apologetics

Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 7, 2016

A Study in Christian Apologetics

Apologetics? An Outline What is Christian apologetics? First what it is not!  It is not the art of learning how to apologize for your faith! It is not arguing over how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. The English word, “apologetics,” comes from the Greek word, apologia, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justifiable Homicide

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 15, 2005

Using Paul’s design to victory through overcoming the desire of the flesh.

Scripture: Galatians 5:24 Title: “Justifiable Homicide” Introduction: This portion of Scripture demands explaining. This verse could be, at the very least, perplexing without an explanation. “THOSE WHO BELONG TO CHRIST” – What does this mean? · The Church has been bought with the blood of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fall Of Babylon Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 27 in our exposition of Revelation where we explore the fall of Babylon.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Fall of Babylon” Revelation 17-18 I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 B. The Seven seals ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Recognizing Life's Awe-Full Moments Amidst Life's Awful Moments

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 8, 2021

No one escapes tragedy, struggle, and awful moments in their life. This message explores a number of Biblical events that demonstrate an opportunity to recognize the AWESOME God in the awful events.

Chico Alliance Church November 14, 2021 Recognizing Life’s Awe-Full moments amid Life’s Awful moments Introduction We live in an awful broken world and won’t fully realize the God-embedded longings and dreams for a restored Eden until Jesus’ glorious return. For now…we don’t fully realize the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Unique Approach To Our Conflict

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2023

Sometimes God fights for us, and sometimes with us.

A Unique Approach to Our Conflict After being wounded and captured during Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg, the Union captors sent Captain Benjamin Farinholt to the Federal prisoner-of-war camp on Johnson’s Island in Ohio. There he and his fellow prisoner John Latane devised a daring escape plan. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ