Sermons on Defame:

Blessed Are The Cheesemakers

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007

What does it mean to be blessed? What does it mean to be favored by God? And what does it mean to be among those who are cursed with troubles and woes.

In the Monty Python movie "The Life of Brian" (I am not advocating seeing this movie) Jesus goes up on the mountain side to teach the people. There is a huge crowd gathered around him. In fact, the crowd is so vast that the people who are on the outer edge of the gathering cannot hear what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Can't Stands No More

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2010

Christians have been called to take a stand, and to stand firm.

Can’t Stands No More September 12, 2010 Introduction A This week we have seen a firestorm of controversy over a pastor’s threat to burn over 200 copies of the holy book of Islam, the Koran. 1 Islamics from all over the world have voiced their outrage. a Have shown it by protesting, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Desire To Destroy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 5, 2011

We need to be very careful when we start to speak evil of another! Our speech will reveal a lot about us.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we have been embarking on our journey through James, we have seen a lot of stuff that the church was dealing with. • As we have examined the various subjects, it seems clear that over time not a lot has changes. • People will always have things ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reach Out And Teach Someone

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 9, 2010

The book of Titus instructs older Christians to mentor younger. There is a clear message that Senior Christian Women are to set an example.

REACH OUT AND TEACH SOMEONE TITUS 2:3-5 Introduction: The Apostle Paul in the second chapter of Titus instructs Titus as the pastor of the church in Crete how to make the church beautiful. He deals with each gender and age group in the church. He begins with the senior members of the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Deal With The Burned Out Bulbs Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010

LIVING IN THE LIGHT REQUIRES DEALING WITH SOME BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS.

Turning on the Light: Deal with the Burned Out Bulbs Ephesians 4:25-32 INTRODUCTION There are 700 billion lights on the strip. Over five miles of lights are used to decorate the tree every year (+250,000). It takes 20,000 light bulbs to make the Eiffel Tower sparkle at night. There are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Avoid Becoming Devil Chow

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 31, 2010

We need to be on the lookout for the roaring Lion called the Devil.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The world can be a very difficult place to navigate at times. As we strive to live out or faith there are a lot of potential pitfalls. There are a lot of things that can trip us up if we are not careful. • We need to understand that that there are forces out there trying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebuilding The Nation Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 14, 2011

A nation is more than just the walls but the people. For the people to be a people of God, they need to return to the worship of God. 2 things we learn from this chapter, that we need to take note of: (1) watch our character, and (2) remember our identi

RECAP Last Week Sermon Pointers - Schemes of the Enemy - He seeks to: (1) Distract you. We overcome it by planned neglect. Focus on the GREAT work. (2) Defame you (rumours & gossips). We take care of our character; trust God to take care of our reputation. (3) Discredit you (intimidate you). ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Life’s Challenges

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2011

(i) Focus on giants – you stumble. (ii) Focus on God – your giants tumble.

Opening illustration: Inevitably, trouble will invade our lives: A bad report from a medical test, the betrayal of a trusted friend, a child who rejects us, or a spouse who leaves us. The list of possibilities is long, but there are only two options: forge ahead on our own, or turn to God. Flying ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

06 Life Encounter: It's Dangers Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 20, 2008

❶ The Dangers ❷ The Digression ❸ The Declaration ❹ The Deliverance

- Do you ever have one of those days where nothing goes right from the time you get up until you go to bed at night? Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day — by Judith Viorst I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35

Denomination: Baptist

Small But Powerful Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

The power that lies in our tongue. it could destroy or build lives

TOPIC: SMALL BUT POWERFUL Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction: Ano Ang pinakamabigat na tinapay? Hopia! Ano ang isa sa pinakamakamandag na hayop? (ILL. Most Potent Venom – A scientist has found out that poison from the skin of a tiny South American tree frog is far more toxic than any other known ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying Makes A Difference” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

We can learn a few things from Paul’s prayer life.

1. Prayer… our lifeline with God. a. Doesn’t it just stir your heart that the God of all the universe hears & answers & attends to our prayers?! Isaiah 58:9 (NKJV) 9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ “If you take away the yoke from your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Father Has More Than Enough!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2007

God’s plan has more than enough for us. Will we see God’s power as exceedingly, abundantly more than we ask or think!

MY FATHER HAS MORE THAN ENOUGH! --- NOT ROOM ENOUGH TO CONTAIN? GOD HAS A PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: TEXT: Luke 15:17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

False Teachers

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 3, 2013

The Scriptures cannot be interpreted correctly without the power of the Holy Spirits.

Introduction False prophets appeared in Israel during the day of the writing of the prophets spoken of. They were present in the first century church. Peter switched from writing about false prophets of the past to false teachers in the present actually their teaching was the same heresy. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

Conscience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 25, 2021

Our conscience is a God given gift, which is like an arbiter who is constantly evaluating all that we do, and instructing us as to what is right and what is wrong.

Conscience Let us look again at Genesis 3:9, “But the LORD God called out to the man, "Where are you?" (GNB) Our God is omniscient, the one who is all knowing, which implies that He knows everything about the past, present and future. God is also the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Other

The Sound Of Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 22, 2019

The people gathered to praise and thank God for what He has accomplished through them. God gave them great joy.

The wall is built. The gates are restored. The people returned to God’s Word and renewed their covenant with God. • The city is now repopulated. It’s time to celebrate God’s goodness and give thanks. • Nehemiah organises a dedication service for this purpose. Let’s recap all that has ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible